Calendar of Events

As a normal rule events are held at regular times throughout the month. Holidays or other events can change the times and events on any given day. We use meetup.com as our calendar for the Temple. It is a free service to individuals and allows us to communicate to our members easily. See below on how to get a meetup account.

Relief Fund for NorthEast Japan:

The Nichiren Order of North America has set up a fund for aid to Northeast Japan. Please read the letter (click above title) for more information.

Oeshiki at Honmon Ji on line:

Oeshiki - On the way to a hot spa in Hitachi provence from Mt. Minobu to recover his heath, Nichiren Shonin's health declined. He rested at the Ikegami Munenaga's residence in present day Tokyo and could no longer continue his trip. On the morning of October 13, 1282, at 8:00 am, Nichiren Shonin ended his long life of spreading the Lotus Sutra for 60 years. The Oeshiki service is held to express our gratitude to our Founder. A Mondo parade is held the night before the Oeshiki Service at Honmon - Ji, the Temple located on the residence of Munenaga Ikegami. Honmon-Ji broadcasts the parade and service for those who would like to see. Please click the above link to go to Honmon-ji's webpage in English. The parade starts on October 12 at 8pm Japan time. The service begins October 13 at 7am Japan Time.

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What if the weather is in question?

In New England the weather can always be tricky. Winter is especailly questionable at times. If you feel unsafe coming out because of the weather, please stay home and perform your practice there. If there is a snow storm, flooding or some other weather that causes school closures in the area please consider this to mean that you should stay home instead of coming to service. If you are unsure please call Rev. Faulconer before the scheduled service time to see if there will be a service.

2012 NONA Week Long Retreat

NONA Pilgrimage 2012: NONA will sponser a pilgrimage to Japan in the spring of 2012. For more info see the Pilgrimage page.

2011- 2012 The Toronto Canada Temple does not have a minister at this time. Ryuoh Faulconer Shonin will visit them every month until a minister can be placed. The calendar will reflect the weekends that he will be gone. Toronto Web Page

All events are open to everyone unless otherwise stated. We have multiple events on weekends, please do not feel that by coming to one event on the weekend that you must join all. Pick just the events on the weekend that you would like to attend.

Services available at the New England Sangha

Morning Service; Evening Service

Shodaigyo

Family Service & Dharma School

Hokke Senbo Service

Retreats - Beginners, Intensive, Lay Leaders, Study

Study Class

Shakyo

Beginners Class

Holidays: New Years, Setsubun, Hannamatsuri, Higan, Obon, Oeshiki, Jodo-e, . . .

Reiki Share

Reidan Service

Potluck Lunch

Live Chat Events

Other Events, Services, Blessings and Spiritual Healing Available

Reading List

All Events are held at the Temple in Haverhill unless stated Cambridge or Portland Maine.

You can subscribe to the above google calendar by using the following url's ;

ICAL

https://www.google.com/calendar/ical/ryuoh@comcast.net/public/basic.ics

XML

https://www.google.com/calendar/feeds/ryuoh@comcast.net/public/basic

Joining the Haverhill Buddhist Meetup is free and will give you access to calendars and events with the choice of reminders. This is a great tool for keeping up to date on events within the Sangha. The Cambridge Buddhist Meditation meetup group meets at the Democracy Center near Harvard T station.

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The Haverhill Buddhist Meetup Group!

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The Cambridge Buddhist Meditation!

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The Maine Nichiren Shu Fellowship!

Retreats: Retreats are held every month. Most are open to anyone but on occassion they will be specific for advanced students or lay leaders. Please watch the calendar for dates and times.
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Dana is the first of the Buddhist Paramitas. It is the act of giving from the heart. A smile, shoulder to lean on, teaching or a listening ear can be given as Dana.

It is through Dana that we promote our mission to spread the Dharma. If you would like to give toward our continued efforts,

Thank You.

Multimedia Page

The multimedia page has links for live streams and other on line interactive activities of Nichiren Shu events.

Current and past Newsletters of the Nichiren Shu headquarters in Tokyo Japan "Nichiren Shu News" and Nichiren Buddhist International Center in Hayward California "Bridge of America" are available on their site for download in pdf format. You will find many interesting articles and study material about our order in this publication. Print copies of current Nichiren Shu News and Bridge are also available at the New England Sangha's meeting place.