Introduction

What's New

Oct. 8, 2007

Jion-Ajari's newest book, entitled Trekking through Hell to find Heaven has been released. A riviting story of life in authentic Japanese seminary, it's a first of it's kind in the English language. Copies can be ordered here: http://www.lulu.com/content/1160588

Sept. 7, 2007

Our fellow deshi, Jiryo, has an article featured in Brisbane's WestEnder. The article is titled, "‘ShinButsu’ – unique combination of Zen Buddhism and Shintoism now available in South Brisbane".
Click here to read the article.

Sept. 6, 2007

The Kurikara Dairyu Esoteric Practice book has been added to the Books list.
You can order a copy from Lulu here.

Sept. 4, 2007

With other additions coming soon, we have updated our Books page with the Gongyo (Daily Ritual Practice).
You can order a copy from Lulu here.

Aug 30, 2007

We are pleased to announce the sale of the Fudo Myo-O Homage Practice book.
Please check it out here.

May 25th - 28th, 2007

Memorial Day weekend retreat for all TLT disciples held at the Jiko-ji temple, CA.

April 2007

Kuyu Saho held in Queensland, Australia led by Rev. Jiryo Moxon. See picture.

Aug. 31st - Sept. 3rd 2007

We are pleased to announce our August 2007 Retreat at Pali Mountain Retreat & Conference Center. This event is open to anyone that wants to attend, but seating is limited, so reserve your place as soon as possible. We hope to see you there!
Please see our Retreat page for more information and reserving your place.

Jan. 27th - 28th 2006

Jion-Ajari will be hosted in Tampa Florida at the Tampa Quest Center for two days of seminars detailing Buddhist transformation concepts. Contact John G. at 813-971-5545 for detailed information

Dec. 13th - 16th 2006

Jion-Ajari will be hosted for two seminars in:

The Shoren-Soan Buddhist Hermitage in Atlanta, GA (December 13-15th) where instruction will be given upon meditations techniques. A Goma Fire rite will follow.

The Shinwa-Ji temple in Lake Worth, FL (December 16th) where instruction in esoteric science and empowerment will be provided. For additional information, contact Rev. Jijo Bishop (tendaicam@aol.com).

Aug. 30th 2006

Ninpo-Kuji Connection; Tradition or Tantalizing Topic?

June 2nd - 4th 2006

Brisbane, Australia - A Tendai Sesshin Meditation Retreat was conducted at the Chenrezig Buddhist Institute under the direction of Rev. Jiryo Moxon.  Moxon-sensei offered an intensive meditation retreat centering on the three prominent forms of Tendai contemplation.  Participants rose at 4am for mizugyo water purification and engaged in a variety of meditative pursuits throughout the day.

October 2005

Tendai Lotus Teachings re-designed in celebration of the 1,200 year anniversary of the founding of the Tendai Sect.

July  2005

Rev. Jion featured in Honolulu Advertiser article.

March 20th,  2005

Spring 2005 O-Higan Service.

March 2005

Tendai Seminars in Kalamazoo, MI and West Palm Beach, FL.  Contact HERE for information.

February 20, 2005

Shinnenkai NEW YEAR'S Celebration at the Tendai Mission of Hawaii.

February 2005

Takuhatsu (medicancy) efforts underway by the Hawaii Buddhist Council to aid Tsunami victims in South-eastern Asia.

December 1st, 2004

Relocation to sunny Honolulu, Hawaii!  Rev. Jion Prosser and family move to the Tendai Mission of Hawaii.

New Release

Coming Soon!  A revised, bilingual edition of the classic Tendai Daily Service (Gongyo) will be available.

December  2004

Reverend Jion Prosser at the Hawaii Tendai Betsu-in Temple to present to the Hawaii Bukkyo Renmei

November 13-14  2004

Esoteric Buddhist seminar held in cooperation with Miami Valley Meditation Founder Stephen Jien Hayes in Dayton Ohio

October 6, 2004

Northfield Tendai Ritual Seminar

September  2004

Australian Tendai Practice Retreat.

September  2004

Tendai Ascetic Practice Retreat.

August  2004

Tendai Empowerment Retreat.

July  2004

Obon Services held at the Hawaii Tendai Betsui-In temple.

Late May - June  2004

Rev. Jion on retreat in Kyoto, Japan.

May 22, 2004

West Palm Beach, FL Tendai Retreat (Unshakable Tranquility) held.  Contact Jijo Bishop for information.

April 16-23, 2004

First Annual Tendai Sangha of America Assembly.  We welcome Archbishop Ryokan Ara!

April 17, 2004

Land Blessing Ritual held at the Shin-Nichi-An Tea Hermitage.

April 5, 2004

2004 Tendai Pilgrimage to Japan update.

March 31, 2004

Goma Consecration Ritual for newly-built Tendai Goma-dan.

March 10 , 2004

Northfield Tendai Open Seminar

March 6 , 2004

Tendai Konren Soan Gyoja Goma Fire Rite held to empower ascetic practice period.

March 1, 2004

Kaigen Kuyo (Opening of the Eye of the Buddha) ritual to be held to enshrine Buddhist image at the Konren Soan, Wednesday, March 3rd.

February 12, 2004

Dharma Insights page offered.

February 12, 2004

Rev. Jion Prosser is on retreat February 15-26.  Contact Rev. Jimyo for matters regarding Tendai Lotus Teachings.

January 23, 2004

Weekly Goma Fire Rite held by Tendai Lotus Teachings

January 21, 2004

2004 Tendai Pilgrimage to China also underway!

January 20, 2004

2004 Tendai Pilgrimage to Japan preparations underway.  Write for details.

November 29, 2003

"A Taste of Tendai"  article written for the Zen Buddhist Order of  Hsu Yun

November 25, 2003

Florida Winter Tendai Assembly conducted in January 2004 in West Palm Beach.  Contact Cameron Jijo Bishop.

November 19, 2003

2003 Tendai Peace Goma conducted.  Send your prayers/wishes to prayers@tendai-lotus.org

November 6, 2003

Edina Minnesota Tendai Conference conducted.

September 29, 2003

Jigen Daishi Remembrance Ritual Details (October 2nd).

September 23, 2003

Tendai Jujokan-Ho Study Group formed.  Write for details.

December 31, 2002

Tendai Goma for Peace!

November, 2002

Reverend Jion Prosser  returns to Japan to meet with his Teacher and other  Japanese Tendai officials.

September 4, 2002

Tendai Yearly Rituals page added

July 31st, 2002

December 2002 Tendai Seminar to be hosted by the Southern Dharma Retreat Center.

December 11th, 2001

New Year's Goma Fire Rite Planned.  Write here for your prayers, wishes and support to be added.

November 6th, 2001

Reverend Jion Prosser returns to Japan for the month of November

November 4th, 2001

Goma Peace Ritual Photographs

October 18, 2001

O-Tera.net  kindly lends a link!

July 25, 2001

SINGLE MIND Summer 2001  newsletter released.

June 26, 2001

Members Section moved privately.

June 13, 2001

TLT returns to Japan for June meditation teachings!

June 12, 2001

Members Section updated

May 23rd, 2001

Mount Hiei Ichigu Wo Terasu Translations available

May 21st, 2001

Tendai Bukkyo Shonen Renmei assists with a link  (japanese)

April 3rd, 2001

TLT returns to Japan during mid-April!

February 13th, 2001

Tendai Gongyo Daily Service Section updated

January 11th, 2001

 Members Section updated

January 1st, 2001

 Tendai Lotus Teachings relocates to Minnesota, USA.