Chanting Growers Group (2013-∞)

[PassTheDoobie]

It's a cheerful and refreshing greeting
that opens the door to other people's hearts.
Let's always try to talk to others with a bright and friendly smile.
Trust and good friends are some of the most valuable treasures
that we can ever have in life!

Daisaku Ikeda

 

[Payaso]

It's a cheerful and refreshing greeting
that opens the door to other people's hearts.
Let's always try to talk to others with a bright and friendly smile.
Trust and good friends are some of the most valuable treasures
that we can ever have in life!

That is like the most quintessential summation of what it's all about

Nam Myoho Renge Kyo!

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"If teacher and disciple are of different minds, they will never accomplish anything."

(Flowering and Bearing Grain - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. 1, page 909) Selection source: "Myoji no Gen", Seikyo Shimbun, March 17th, 2013

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"If you are happy, I am happy. If you are sad, I am sad.

"Please live with bright enthusiasm and energy. Those who maintain unwavering faith in the Gohonzon are never deadlocked. For the Mystic Law is the eternal law of the universe. To possess the conviction 'I have faith in the Mystic Law, so no matter what happens I will never have to worry! I will never be defeated!'—this is what faith is all about.

"Yet despite the fact that they possess the Gohonzon, there are those who are quick to become pessimistic or discouraged. This is not faith. Such inner weakness is what causes people suffering.

“'Because I embrace the great, eternal law of the universe, I am certain to win, to become happy, to have a wonderful, enjoyable life' — with this determination in your heart, please advance with confidence."

SGI Newsletter No. 8733, the above is an excerpt from SGI President Ikeda’s speech at the 49th Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting, held in conjunction with the 4th Tohoku General Meeting, on 18th May, 2005, originally from the SGI Newsletter No. 4051, reprinted on 12th March 2013

 

[PassTheDoobie]

Bold action gives rise to great momentum!
Let's ourselves be the first to take such action!
Proactively taking the initiative
is the very heart and spirit of Nichiren Buddhism.

Daisaku Ikeda

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"That is why the Great Teacher Miaolo stated, 'The stronger one's faith, the greater the protection of the gods.' So long as one maintains firm faith, one is certain to receive the great protection of the gods."

(The Supremacy of the Law - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 614) Selection source: "Myoji no Gen", Seikyo Shimbun, March 20th, 2013

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"Through 'devoting one’s life' (Jp. kimyo) to the Mystic Law, we become part of the life of the Buddha of the universe; our lives begin to shine as entities of the Mystic Law. Nichiren Daishonin teaches us this wonderful secret. The important thing, therefore, is that we centre our lives on the Law. If we make ourselves the centre, we will advance in the opposite direction from that of attaining Buddhahood.

"May you lead joyous lives! If your life is joyless, make it joyous! If you have no hope, create some! For the mind is free and untrammeled; it is filled with limitless possibilities. This is all the more true of you who embrace the Mystic Law, the Great Law of Freedom."

SGI Newsletter No. 8733, the above is an excerpt from SGI President Ikeda’s speech at the 49th Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting, held in conjunction with the 4th Tohoku General Meeting, on 18th May, 2005, originally from the SGI Newsletter No. 4051, reprinted on 12th March 2013

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"Through 'devoting one’s life' (Jp. kimyo) to the Mystic Law, we become part of the life of the Buddha of the universe; our lives begin to shine as entities of the Mystic Law. Nichiren Daishonin teaches us this wonderful secret. The important thing, therefore, is that we centre our lives on the Law. If we make ourselves the centre, we will advance in the opposite direction from that of attaining Buddhahood.

"May you lead joyous lives! If your life is joyless, make it joyous! If you have no hope, create some! For the mind is free and untrammeled; it is filled with limitless possibilities. This is all the more true of you who embrace the Mystic Law, the Great Law of Freedom."

THAT TRUTH JUST MADE ME CRY! I MUST SAY, REGARDLESS OF ANYTHING ELSE I MIGHT SAY IN MY LIFE, I MUST SAY THIS!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH DAISAKU IKEDA!

MY LIFE WOULD NOT BE WHAT IT IS WITHOUT YOUR FAITH, WHICH ULTIMATELY BROUGHT ME MINE. BUDDHAS FIGHTING FOR THE SAKE OF THE HAPPINESS OF ALL PEOPLE. I CANNOT FATHOM THE FORTURNE I HAVE ACCUMULATED IN BEING DRAWN TO YOUR EFFORT!!!

Bowing in humble obeisance,

Thomas

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"I’d like to share with you the words of the Austrian poet Rainer Maria Rilke (1875–1926), a contemporary of Mr. Makiguchi: 'Life is in the right, always,'[1] and 'Everything that makes more of you than you have ever been, even in your best hours, is right.'[2] These words may be a little difficult to understand, but they contain a very profound message. The poet is urging us to push beyond our current best.

"The path of personal growth is the correct path through life.

"Even if things don’t go exactly as you hope,... if you resolve to make your situation an opportunity for growth, you will be on the right track and ultimately achieve victory in life. As long as you have the spirit to keep on developing yourself, you will never be on the wrong track. For that reason, there is nothing to fear."

SGI Newsletter No. 8740.* Dialogue for the Future: Travelling the Path of Victory Together with You, [7] Proudly Walk the Path of Self-Improvement, from the Nov. 1st, 2012 issue of the Mirai [Future] Journal, translated March 28th, 2013

[1] Rainer Maria Rilke, Letters to a Young Poet, translated by Stephen Mitchell (New York: Random House, 1984), p. 101.
[2] Ibid.

 

[PassTheDoobie]

To all of our friends who have finished their schooling and
are about to start a new life in the working world,
take on every challenge courageously and
show the utmost of sincerity in every action you take.
Make every effort to successfully gain the trust of the people around you.

Daisaku Ikeda

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"Employ the strategy of the Lotus Sutra before any other. 'All others who bear you enmity or malice will likewise be wiped out.'"

(The Strategy of the Lotus Sutra - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 1001) Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, March 30th, 2013

 

[BushyOldGrower]

Great to see our spiritual leader and all the followers who with the beginners mind absorb the concepts leading to enlightenment.

I have learned and chanted for some time now and it has helped us keep our spirits elevated even in times of trouble. We run into people who know what we chant and they do too. This knowledge is world wide and growing. This thread is helping people understand the truth...the higher laws.

Chanting seems to help even without understanding all the complicated concepts but I think we have all the time in the universe to finish so there's no pressure. Even now you are what you will be eventually. I know it's true that we reincarnate and for that knowledge I am pleased greatly because this higher law is the good news.

I even think I have lived many times before and most probably so have you. This means there could be a lot more meaning and purpose to the paths you have and will choose. We are a lot more than just this one life you see. What was is related to what will be as you continue to grow and change but it's still always you.

So you are unique and fabulously valuable. You are all much more than most can see so just be. Just be true to yourself and chant.

Chant for whatever reason but do it for a week and see something show you the sign.

Let your voices ring aloud without shame, Nam Myoho Renge Kyo one time like you mean it...then do it again. BOG

 

[PassTheDoobie]

Nam-myoho-renge-kyo!

Nam-myoho-renge-kyo!

Great to see our spiritual leader and all the followers who with the beginners mind absorb the concepts leading to enlightenment.

I have learned and chanted for some time now and it has helped us keep our spirits elevated even in times of trouble. We run into people who know what we chant and they do too. This knowledge is world wide and growing. This thread is helping people understand the truth...the higher laws.

Chanting seems to help even without understanding all the complicated concepts but I think we have all the time in the universe to finish so there's no pressure. Even now you are what you will be eventually. I know it's true that we reincarnate and for that knowledge I am pleased greatly because this higher law is the good news.

I even think I have lived many times before and most probably so have you. This means there could be a lot more meaning and purpose to the paths you have and will choose. We are a lot more than just this one life you see. What was is related to what will be as you continue to grow and change but it's still always you.

So you are unique and fabulously valuable. You are all much more than most can see so just be. Just be true to yourself and chant.

Chant for whatever reason but do it for a week and see something show you the sign.

Let your voices ring aloud without shame, Nam Myoho Renge Kyo one time like you mean it...then do it again. BOG

Let's all keep living the Proof of Actual Fact!!!

Brother!

Bowing in humble obeisance,

Thomas

 

[BushyOldGrower]

...we do try to live in the spirit of happiness with love for all our brothers and sisters.

The future isn't as far away as it sometimes seems. When we attend an event and set up a Bog Seeds booth the rewards are greater than money for seeds. We see you and we hear you. We feel the love given so freely by so many beautiful people.

Sometimes we tire and forget how lucky we are to be a part of a perfect system. This is when we are reminded of our likeness, our oneness with everyone who are seeking love and security. We are all together.

This is why you must always help everyone and treat every person with respect.

I respect the principles taught here and so many places and I am humbled to be asked to be a part of this community...

Thanks Tom, we have something in common sir. "bows respectfully". BOG

 

[Payaso]

Nam Myoho Renge Kyo!

Whole lot of humble bowing going on here...

That usually leads to much joy!

Nam Myoho Renge Kyo!

Wiser words may have been spoken, but BOG's message is very much certainly timely.

Nam Myoho Renge Kyo!

 

[coloradcannabis]

Great to see our spiritual leader and all the followers who with the beginners mind absorb the concepts leading to enlightenment.

I have learned and chanted for some time now and it has helped us keep our spirits elevated even in times of trouble. We run into people who know what we chant and they do too. This knowledge is world wide and growing. This thread is helping people understand the truth...the higher laws.

Chanting seems to help even without understanding all the complicated concepts but I think we have all the time in the universe to finish so there's no pressure. Even now you are what you will be eventually. I know it's true that we reincarnate and for that knowledge I am pleased greatly because this higher law is the good news.

I even think I have lived many times before and most probably so have you. This means there could be a lot more meaning and purpose to the paths you have and will choose. We are a lot more than just this one life you see. What was is related to what will be as you continue to grow and change but it's still always you.

So you are unique and fabulously valuable. You are all much more than most can see so just be. Just be true to yourself and chant.

Chant for whatever reason but do it for a week and see something show you the sign.

Let your voices ring aloud without shame, Nam Myoho Renge Kyo one time like you mean it...then do it again. BOG

Maybe we have all meet before BOG, in a different life and time. Now we all meet again. Some century soon we may do it all over again.

 

[Babbabud]

Thank you all so much for your joy !!

Nam myoho renge kyo

 

[CrazyDog]

The biggest factor and key to winning in life
is what kind of determinations we make at the start of each day.
So first of all let's be sure to win in the morning!
By establishing a good daily rhythm in life,
let's spend a fulfilling and meaningful day each day.

 

[CrazyDog]

When we decide to take on fresh, new challenges,
we are able to open up a magnificent path towards new achievements and
victories!
The important thing is that we always have the spirit to advance one more
step forwards!

 

[BushyOldGrower]

Yes CrazyDog...when my wife and son came with me to new places we took a leap of faith together. Believe in yourself and you will prevail despite whatever pitfalls come.