Paul Monaco .org

Members of the Soka Gakkai are very aware of the importance of participating in discussion meetings and group activities.  My local group does wonderful job of supporting its members offering them encouragement, so well in fact that I feel any efforts I make myself are either redundant or they utilize a skill that I am weak at.

Part of my determination for 2008 The Year Of Capable People and Development, is to raise the bar on all my efforts and activities.  To me, this doesn’t mean just “showing up” and appearing active, but to take actual actions with measurable results and explore opportunities in areas that may not be so well developed.

JOIN ME EVERY SATURDAY AT 6pm EASTERN TIME

Nam-myoho-renge-kyo - The practice of Nichiren Buddhism centers on chanting Nam-Myoho-renge-kyo to the Gohonzon.  It is so wondrously simple that anyone can do it, yet so profound it can unlock the highest potential in any individual. It is, therefore, the ultimate reality of life and the universe.

My premier broadcast (view recording) on December 29th, 2007 drew over 30 views which shouldn’t have amazed me knowing the powers of myho, but it did.  I hope I can utilize this venue as a means to connect to members and those curious about the practice who for any number of reasons may have difficulties finding someone to practice with, especially those who may not live in a well populated district.

Your comments and suggestions are encouraged.  I will be experimenting with format and duration over the next several airings. 

Saturday, 6pm Eastern: http://www.ustream.tv/pfmonaco

What karmic timing.  Nearly a year ago when I launched PaulMonaco.com I kicked it off with the 2007 theme of the Soka Gakkai which was “2007 - Year of Advancement and Victory” and today in alignment with 2008 being dubbed “2008 - The Year of Capable people and Development” I launch both PaulMonaco.org and PaulMonaco.net!

Looking back over the past year it truly has been a year of advancement and victory for me.  I’ve developed a very strong faith in my Buddhist practice, introduced several people to the practice one of which who has official professed his dedication to this Buddhism by receiving the Gohonzon and in general have just completly moved my karma in a positive direction.

Not only have I done much for myself by quitting smoking and drinking but my making of financial contributions both to the advancement of the Soka Gakkai as well as other charitable organizations such as Kiva.org  have all caused benefits to come back to me tenfold.

With all this in mind, this site will focus on health, environmental, spiritual and other similar issues as seen through my Buddhist eyes. 

Thank you for reading and being here to witness this stage of development in my life.

p.s. - More light hearted posts can be found at paulmonaco.com and to satisfy the inner geek in your paulmonaco.net has just been launched as well!