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In this hot summer season, let's be extremely careful not to get heat stroke!
Let's never push ourselves unreasonably.
Let's be sure to get a regular intake of liquids and plenty of rest
and set the room temperature wisely.
Staying in good health is the very basis of victory.
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo!!!
Our younger Mens Division members are making
fresh and enthusiastic progress in every area.
I hope that each one of us can not only win in society
but can also shine brilliantly in our local communities!!!
Let's passionately engage ourselves, always burning with a courageous spirit!!!
Nichiren writes: "Hence we come to realize that there is no difference between
one's own mind and the mind of the Buddha, and accordingly wake from the dream
realm of birth and death and return to the waking state of original
enlightenment. This is known as attainment of Buddahood in one's present form."
The Unanimous Declaration by the Buddhas
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Volume II, p. 846.
Southflorida, the chanting is done in several ways but we believe chanting Nam Myoho Renge Kyo will bring out the inner Buddha in us all.
I do chant silently sometimes when beginning my meditation but my understanding is that verbally chanting aloud seems to be best. Sometimes I picture the words as I chant them.
There are many schools of Buddhism and this thread is about the form that leads most assuredly to enlightenment.
So glad you stopped by because you are like me. What you have said in your thread, "The Myth of Objective Reality" is why I invited you here. Our members should read your thread.
You may not know that you are one if us yet but I think you are kind sir. I see insights you have that must have come from within you because I think you stated that you were not a student of Buddhism. You know a lot however about our perceptions of reality.
Sometimes we receive special insights when meditating and this could be why you are correct on many things. Please take the time to read back and see these things we believe so that you can become one of our brethren.
We are all brothers and sisters seeking understanding of the truth and our place in the universe. We will all chant in prayer for you.
Tom is best equipped to teach in this thread so Pass the Doobie to Tom... . Bog
To all those families who offer their homes as meeting places
thank you all so much for your contribution to our activities.
It is within the walls of these noble castles that we witness
the unfolding of countless dramas of joy and happiness.
The blessings and benefits you accrue
will certainly shine across all three existences!