Chanting Growers Group (2013-∞)

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“(Tell them) to be prepared for the worst, and not to expect good times, but take the bad times for granted.”

(“On Persecutions Befalling the Sage” WND-I, page 998)

 

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Nam Myoho Renge Kyo

 

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Happy Mothers Day!

Happy Mothers Day!

Please Keep Bud's Mom in your Prayers!

 

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Our friendships are our greatest treasures.
Let’s always treasure and cherish our old friendships
while at the same time develop new ones
through fresh new encounters!
Our sincerity and concern along with a vibrant smile
opens the door to people’s hearts!

Daisaku Ikeda

 

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"The way of life you choose determines your future. No one else makes the decision. No one else is to blame. It’s entirely up to you, to how you live your life.

"If you just let your environment control you, it becomes the main actor in your life. That is a regrettable way to live. You are the main actor, the one who determines the course of your own life.”

SGI Newsletter No. 9388, The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, Part 2: Human Revolution, Chap. 17: Message for Youth [Part 2 of 4], 17.7 Live with an Invincible Spirit, from the January 2016 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released 22nd April, 2016

 

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“If in a single moment of life we exhaust the pains and trials of millions of kalpas, then instant after instant there will arise in us the three Buddha bodies with which we are eternally endowed. Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is just such a 'diligent' practice."

(The Essential Passage in Each of the Twenty-eight Chapters of the Lotus Sutra, Emerging from the Earth - The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, page 214)

 

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“In a letter to a female disciple [the lay nun Ueno], Nichiren Daishonin writes: 'Neither the pure land nor hell exists outside oneself; both lie only within one’s own heart. Awakened to this, one is called a Buddha; deluded about it, one is called an ordinary person’ (WND-1. 456).

"Happiness and hell are within you, inside your own hearts and minds.

"Being a celebrity doesn’t guarantee happiness. Neither does popularity. Honours and accolades are not true happiness, nor is wealth.

"True happiness lies in tapping the inner source of eternal, indestructible, absolute happiness that is Nam-myoho-renge-kyo—shining in the depths of your being that is still a work in progress—as you strive to cultivate your own life. This is the essence of Buddhism.

"The aim of our faith is for us to win in life. Buddhism is a set of principles to enable us to do so.

"To gloriously triumph in life, we need to strive just as always in our daily lives, carrying out our everyday responsibilities, and forge ahead with ever greater strength on the road of kosen-rufu.

"When you do that, your life will shine with an endlessly noble spirit. The countless Buddhas of the ten directions and three existences will protect all of you—inspiring, unsung emissaries of the Buddha—as foremost champions of the world.”

SGI Newsletter No. 9388, The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, Part 2: Human Revolution, Chap. 17: Message for Youth [Part 2 of 4], 17.7 Live with an Invincible Spirit, from the January 2016 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released 22nd April, 2016

 

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“Don’t allow yourself to be swept away by illusions. You cannot become happy by following people who are ignorant of the principles for genuine happiness. The absolutely correct way is to follow the Buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin, a true champion of humanity who left us the great pathway to happiness.

“Never forget that a wonderful luminous realm of eternal victory awaits those who embrace this teaching.

"The course of your life is determined by whose lead you follow. Do you follow calculating politicians, vain pretenders, or greedy schemers? Do not be deceived. Your decisive choice must be to follow Nichiren Daishonin, the entity of the universe itself.”

SGI Newsletter No. 9388, The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, Part 2: Human Revolution, Chap. 17: Message for Youth [Part 2 of 4], 17.8 To Young Women’s Division Members, from the January 2016 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released 22nd April, 2016

 

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It’s when we chant for the sake
of our friends' happiness
and take action to help them
that the essence of our
“Never Give Up"
"Never Be Defeated"
spirit is exerted to the fullest.
Let’s do all we can to develop and expand
our network of encouragement!

Daisaku Ikeda

 

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"... this world is the true land..."

(The Opening of the Eyes - WND, Vol. I, page 256)

 

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Nam Myoho Renge Kyo

 

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The fourth volume of the Lotus Sutra reads, “Since hatred and jealousy toward this sutra abound even when the Thus Come One is in the world, how much more will this be so after his passing?”4 The Great Teacher T’ien-t’ai states, “It will be much worse in the future because the principles [of the Lotus Sutra] are so hard to teach.”5 The Great Teacher Miao-lo explains, “The purpose of the phrase ‘the principles are so hard to teach’ is to let us know how hard it is to enable people to understand these principles.”6 The Dharma Teacher Chih-tu states: “It is said that good medicine tastes bitter. This sutra, which is like good medicine, dispels attachments to the p.399five vehicles and establishes the one ultimate principle.

---> http://www.nichirenlibrary.org/en/wnd-1/Content/43

 

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"No matter what kind of father, mother, or siblings you may have, if you attain Buddhahood, you can lead all of them to enlightenment as well. The heart of Soka lies in building a happy, strong self.

"Many labour under the delusion that marriage equals happiness. Remaining single by no means excludes you from enjoying happiness. The important thing is to build an unshakeable self, set on a foundation of correct faith. This is the way to true happiness.”

SGI Newsletter No. 9388, The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, Part 2: Human Revolution, Chap. 17: Message for Youth [Part 2 of 4], 17.8 To Young Women’s Division Members, from the January 2016 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released 22nd April, 2016

 

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"I will be the pillar of Japan. I will be the eyes of Japan. I will be the great ship of Japan. This is my vow, and I will never forsake it!."

(The Opening of the Eyes - WND, Vol. I, page 280)

 

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"When an evil ruler in consort with priests of erroneous teachings tries to destroy the correct teaching and do away with a man of wisdom, those with the heart of a lion king are sure to attain Buddhahood."

(Letter from Sado - WND, Vol. I, page 302)

 

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"Birds who don’t fly lose the ability to do so. They lose the use of their wings and can’t soar into the skies of happiness. An Olympic athlete who doesn’t run or doesn’t train cannot win. Lazy people who don’t strive, don’t act, don’t advance, end up losing in life.

“Striving and progressing for some purpose or goal—this is the essence of happiness.”

SGI Newsletter No. 9388, The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, Part 2: Human Revolution, Chap. 17: Message for Youth [Part 2 of 4], 17.8 To Young Women’s Division Members, from the January 2016 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released 22nd April, 2016

 

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Let’s always try to go in the very best
of good spirits to meet our friends!
Therein lies the very noble path
towards us achieving kosen-rufu.
The Daishonin teaches us,
"The seeds of Buddhahood sprout as a result of conditions,
(and for this reason they preach the single vehicle.)"*
Let’s, therefore, do our best
to create a positive cheerful atmosphere
through our conversations,
where people want to make a connection with Buddhism
and one in which we also raise our own life conditions!

Daisaku Ikeda

*"The Properties of Rice" - WND-I, page 1117

 

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Nam Myoho Renge Kyo

 

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Nam Myoho Renge Kyo

 

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"When a tree has been transplanted, though fierce winds may blow, it will not topple if it has a firm stake to hold it up. But even a tree that has grown up in place may fall over if its roots are weak."

(Three Tripitaka Masters Pray for Rain - WND, Vol 1, page 598)