Re-Introduction

[Engyo]

Good Morning All -

I have been away for several months, due to work concerns and others. My apologies, as I left rather abruptly; it was unintentional, and I hope I haven't inconvenienced anyone unduly.

I hope to be able to stay for the forseeable future at this time, and am looking forward to renewing old acquaintenances and making new ones.

I am a Nichiren Shu Buddhist, practicing for 22+ years. I live in Houston, TX. I am married, with one daughter, age 16. My wife is a CRS practitioner, as well as being a Nichiren Shu shami (minister in training).

 

[Green Gaia]

Engyo! Welcome back, my friend, we've missed you!

 

[meogi]

Hajimema****e!

I'm actually taking a course on Japanese Buddhism while I'm here in Japan, yours is one we're studying... havn't learned much about it, but I gotta say, the Lotus-Sutra seems pretty complicated (the Buddha is one talkative guy )

 

[Pah]

Yes, welcome back!!

I have shared some of your experiences when I was stationed in Japan and perhaps some you haven't known. When introduced into an English speaking group, I travelled to the original temple and chanted before the icon there. It was in a room the size of a basketball court and much more intimate than the auditorium sized temple that is new.

I would have learned more but for the poor organization of the English group and my utter lack of anything more than a few phrases in Japanese.

-pah-

 

[Sunstone]

Welcome back! What does "Engyo" mean?

 

[Engyo]

Meogi ( & Pah) -

Konbanwa! If I can be of any service whatsoever, please let me know. I can help find english resource material for almost anything relating to Nichiren Buddhism.
One note: there are a number of different Nichiren schools whose names are quite similar; is your course through Rissho University?

Sunstone -

Engyo is my Dharma name. En means round, or complete; gyo means practice. I take this name as a goal towards which I strive, rather than an award for something already achieved.

 

[Scott1]

Hello and welcome back!

 

[Lightkeeper]

Welcome back Engyo, we really missed you and I have been asking about you. You have a great deal to add to our discussions.

 

[Ceridwen018]

Welcome back Engyo!

 

[Feathers in Hair]

Glad to meet you, Engyo! Always great when someone is able to return to a forum!

 

[meogi]

One note: there are a number of different Nichiren schools whose names are quite similar; is your course through Rissho University?

No, my course is just an overview of Japanese Buddhism in general and I'm attending Kansai Gaidai University outside of Osaka.

Thanks for the offer to help, I'll definitely contact you if something's got me stumped

 

[robtex]

I like your post nice meeting You. I got to ask, Namaste is normally associated with hinduism as I understand it....kinda of a spirtual greeting not unlike the hewbrew shaolm. What does it mean in buddism?

 

[Engyo]

Robtex -

Namaste means the same in Buddhism, more or less. It means I honor the potentiality for Buddhahood in you, and in all beings I encounter.