In my daily practice, I work my way through the 28 chapters of the Lotus Sutra and then recite the Sutra of Contemplation of Universal Sage. The next day, before I return to the Lotus Sutra, I recite the Sutra of Innumerable Meanings. Thus my practice cycle includes the full Threefold Lotus SutraThreefold Lotus Sutra.

Having finished Chapter 28 yesterday, today was the day to recite the Sutra of Contemplation of Universal Sage. Looking at my motel altar I decided to take advantage of my access to the Shoeizan Enkyoji Buddhist Temple of Rochester.  Since I won’t be able to do this Sunday, I decided to read aloud both sutras.

As an added benefit it meant that the fruit flies were exposed to the full Threefold Lotus Sutra.