Chanting Growers Group (2013-∞)

[SoCal Hippy]

"It is a matter of rejoicing that your usual prudence and courage, as well as your firm faith in the Lotus Sutra, enabled you to survive unharmed."

Gosho - The Strategy of the Lotus Sutra", WND-I, page 1000,

 

[SoCal Hippy]

"Reaching out to support and sincerely listening to those who are suffering constitute the actions of a bodhisattva. Nichiren Daishonin describes bodhisattvas as those who care for others more than themselves and who impart good to others and bear the brunt of evil themselves (cf. WND-2, 201).

"To empathise with the suffering and sorrow of others, to take on others’ hardships as if they were our own, and to impart hope and courage to all—this is the essence of what it means to be a bodhisattva."

SGI Newsletter No. 8757, Encouragement for Soka Educators, (3) Illuminating Your Communities with the Light of Education—Part 1 [of 3], issue of the Seikyo Shimbun

 

[Weird]

Nam Myoho Renge Kyo

 

[SoCal Hippy]

"The human heart is like water that assumes the shape of whatever vessel it occupies, and the nature of beings is like the reflection of the moon undulating on the waves. Now you insist that you will be firm in this faith, but another day you are bound to waver. Though devils and demons may come to tempt you, you must not allow yourself to be distracted."

(Conversation between a Sage and an Unenlightened Man - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. 1, page 134)

 

[SoCal Hippy]

"My mentor, second Soka Gakkai president Josei Toda, once described the secret to teaching others about our Buddhist practice as follows: 'In the Latter Day of the Law, introducing others to the Daishonin’s Buddhism starts with deciding "At essence, my life is nothing other than Nam-myoho-renge-kyo!’”

"We ourselves are entities of the Mystic Law. As such, we have nothing to fear. We cannot fail to become happy. When we chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo based on that conviction, we can experience the 'greatest of all joys' (OTT, 212).

"When we share with others the joy and conviction that we gain through exerting ourselves in the 'two ways of practise and study' (WND-1, 386), support and understanding for our movement from those around us are certain to grow."

SGI Newsletter No. 8753, Our Brilliant Path to Victory, Advance towards a Spring of Hope—Part 1 [of 2]

 

[SoCal Hippy]

"The more action we take, the farther and wider the force for justice and truth expands
and, at the same time, the more radiantly our good fortune and benefits shine. My deep appreciation, from the bottom of my heart, to you all, our precious SGI members, for your selfless dedication towards achieving kosen-rufu!"

Daisaku Ikeda

Nam myoho renge kyo

 

[SoCal Hippy]

"The seeds of Buddhahood sprout as a result of conditions."*

To meet with people is in itself kosen-rufu. With a spring in our steps,
let's get out and see our friends!

Daisaku Ikeda

* Gosho, The Properties of Rice - WND-1, page 1117, "The seeds of Buddhahood sprout as a result of conditions."

 

[SoCal Hippy]

"If you care anything about your personal security, you should first of all pray for order and tranquillity throughout the four quarters of the land, should you not?"

(On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 24) Selection source: President Ikeda's Speech, Seikyo Shimbun

 

[SoCal Hippy]

"If you want to understand the causes that existed in the past, look at the results as they are manifested in the present. And if you want to understand what results will be manifested in the future, look at the causes that exist in the present."

(The Opening of the Eyes - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. 1, page 279)

 

[SoCal Hippy]

"The results we will see in the future depend on the causes we make today. Let's clearly define the goals we intend to achieve for each day and chant vigorously to be victorious. Let's advance full of enthusiasm and vitality!"

Daisaku Ikeda

Nam myoho renge kyo

 

[SoCal Hippy]

"And the more one praises the blessings of the Lotus Sutra, the more one's own blessings will increase."

(The Blessings of the Lotus Sutra - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 673)

 

[SoCal Hippy]

"The hardships that assail us can function to strengthen us and spur our growth as human beings. As long as we do not allow ourselves to be defeated by suffering, even the most painful experiences can be turned into something positive. Nothing is ever wasted in Buddhism."

SGI Newsletter No. 8761, Learning from the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin: The Teachings for Victory, [47] "Persecution by Sword and Staff" Triumphing over Adversity - The Eternal Honour of the Shared Struggle of Mentor and Disciple

 

[Mrs.Babba]

Happy Birthday to my hubby, love you to the moon and back!!

Nam Myoho renge kyo

 

[SoCal Hippy]

Happy Birthday to my hubby, love you to the moon and back!!

Nam Myoho renge kyo

Happy Birthday Babba. December babies rock!

 

[SoCal Hippy]

"I hope that you will press forwards on your chosen course without fear. The courage to take the first step is what counts."

SGI Newsletter No. 8740.* Dialogue for the Future: Travelling the Path of Victory Together with You, [7] Proudly Walk the Path of Self-Improvement

 

[SoCal Hippy]

"Therefore, those who become Nichiren's disciples and lay believers should realise the profound karmic relationship they share with him and spread the Lotus Sutra as he does."

(Letter to Jakunichi-bo - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 994)

 

[SoCal Hippy]

"My mentor, second Soka Gakkai president Josei Toda, said: 'When we dedicate ourselves fully to the great vow of kosen-rufu, our lives brim with the same power, good fortune, and benefit as the Daishonin, with the same boundless joy that he felt. Faith in Nichiren Daishonin’s Buddhism means having indestructible courage. The courageous faith of a single individual opens the way to victory in all things.'"

SGI Newsletter No. 8735, SGI President Ikeda’s Editorial, Spreading Joy from One Person to Another

Nam myoho renge kyo

 

[Babbabud]

Nam myoho renge kyo

 

[Weird]

Happy Birthday

Nam Myoho Renge Kyo

 

[Payaso]

Nam Myoho Renge Kyo!

May peace and love find you all wherever you may be... and keep smiling as you grow beautifully!

Nam Myoho Renge Kyo!