Rissho Kosei-kai California Central Coast Branch
The Central Coast Dharma Center (CCDC) hosts Rissho Kosei-kai International North America's (RKINA) California Central Coast Branch. Chaplain Linda Palmer is the Lay Dharma Leader of the Branch.
RKINA's practice emphasizes the practical application of the Buddha's teachings and applying them in our daily lives. We recite selections from the Threefold Lotus Sutra mornings and evenings using our liturgy book (Kyoten) in English and study the Dharma both ONLINE and at DHARMA CENTERS like CCDC. We can recite alone or we can join each other via online connections such as Zoom and Facebook. Contact the CCDC for more information on joining an RKINA service.
One of the unique features of the RKINA tradition is our Hoza session. The origin of hoza is found in Shakyamuni's method of teaching his disciples as a group and having them interact and teach each other as a way to embody the teachings. RKINA has adapted it for today so that we can learn how to make practical use of the Buddha's teachings in everyday life.
The members of a Hoza group usually sit together in a circle, creating a warm, intimate atmosphere for open discussion. The range of problems and questions raised in hoza varies from personal problems at home or office, through problems of human relationships, to questions of religion and ethics. As a member of the hoza circle speaks about his or her problem, the other members of the group listen and respond with compassion, trying to understand his or her problem, situation, and emotions.
RKINA's practice emphasizes the practical application of the Buddha's teachings and applying them in our daily lives. We recite selections from the Threefold Lotus Sutra mornings and evenings using our liturgy book (Kyoten) in English and study the Dharma both ONLINE and at DHARMA CENTERS like CCDC. We can recite alone or we can join each other via online connections such as Zoom and Facebook. Contact the CCDC for more information on joining an RKINA service.
One of the unique features of the RKINA tradition is our Hoza session. The origin of hoza is found in Shakyamuni's method of teaching his disciples as a group and having them interact and teach each other as a way to embody the teachings. RKINA has adapted it for today so that we can learn how to make practical use of the Buddha's teachings in everyday life.
The members of a Hoza group usually sit together in a circle, creating a warm, intimate atmosphere for open discussion. The range of problems and questions raised in hoza varies from personal problems at home or office, through problems of human relationships, to questions of religion and ethics. As a member of the hoza circle speaks about his or her problem, the other members of the group listen and respond with compassion, trying to understand his or her problem, situation, and emotions.
