EIGHTFOLD PATH

   The Buddha teaches us that we may become pure and holy by following the rules He laid down for us. Let us repeat them and remember them at all times.

First: Right Understanding

       We should learn and try to understand the Truth taught by Shinran Shonin.

Second: Right Purpose

        We should try always to do what is right.

Third: Right Speech

        We should be truthful and kind in all we say.

Fourth: Right Conduct

        We should try to behave ourselves at all times.

Fifth: Right Livelihood

        We should earn our living in a way which will not harm anyone.

Sixth: Right Endeavor

        We should constantly try to improve ourselves.

Seventh: Right Thought

        We should try to have good and pure thoughts because our words and our actions arise from our thoughts.

Eighth: Right Meditation

        We should think often of Amida Buddha and repeat His Holy Name, Namo-Amidabutsu