20070317 Chatting, Chanting, and, Study with Harvey Cowen

Today was a real treat. I went over to Harvey's house where Harvey and I chatted over coffee and tea in his kitchen for about 1/2 hour. We talked about all sorts of things and both felt very encouraged. Next, we chanted for an hour and did morning Gongyo. We followed with a reading out loud of the Real Aspect of the Gohonzon gosho by Nichiren Daishonin. Both of us felt a renewed determination to advance with the spirit of Nam Myoho Renge Kyo shining forth from the depths of our being.

20070303 Visit with Ron and Steven

Ron and Steven popped over this morning and we chanted, did morning Gongyo, and, studied "Understanding the Meaning of 'The Object of Devotion for Observing the Mind'" from WNDII. Some lively and thought-provoking discussion ensued. After Ron left, Steven and I enjoyed some green tea (Le Palais Gourmet - Sencha Fruit Rouges - Japanese Sencha blended with Cranberry and Red Berries).