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Chanting Growers Group (2013-∞)
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Good Day!
As sure as out beloved Sun rising are we the living truth.
Stand proud in your adherence to the higher law and chant your truth.
Chant and all will be fine...
No obstacle can keep us for the future outcome we will all celebrate together.
Before this we can still celebrate being one day closer on the relentless march to the day that will come.
peace on earth...war no more...justice at last.
Good Day...
As sure as out beloved Sun rising are we the living truth.
Stand proud in your adherence to the higher law and chant your truth.
Chant and all will be fine...
No obstacle can keep us for the future outcome we will all celebrate together.
Before this we can still celebrate being one day closer on the relentless march to the day that will come.
peace on earth...war no more...justice at last.
Good Day...
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hum
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Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Monday, May 12, 2014:
Human society, as viewed with the "eyes of Buddhism," takes on a completely different meaning from that discerned by "secular eyes." No longer are the powerful above and ordinary people below. Status does not make people great, and authority does not make them noble. Instead, it is people wholeheartedly dedicated to a lofty ideal who shine the brightest.
Monday, May 12, 2014:
Human society, as viewed with the "eyes of Buddhism," takes on a completely different meaning from that discerned by "secular eyes." No longer are the powerful above and ordinary people below. Status does not make people great, and authority does not make them noble. Instead, it is people wholeheartedly dedicated to a lofty ideal who shine the brightest.
Daily Wisdom
Daily Wisdom
rom the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Wednesday, April 30, 2014:
You are indeed an unusual woman since you asked me to explain the effects of various degrees of slander. You are every bit as praiseworthy as the dragon king's daughter when she said, "I unfold the doctrines of the great vehicle to rescue living beings from suffering." The Lotus Sutra reads, "If one can ask about its meaning, that will be difficult indeed." There are very few people who inquire about the meaning of the Lotus Sutra.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 626
The Embankments of Faith
Written to the lay nun Sennichi on September 3, 12
Daily Wisdom
rom the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Wednesday, April 30, 2014:
You are indeed an unusual woman since you asked me to explain the effects of various degrees of slander. You are every bit as praiseworthy as the dragon king's daughter when she said, "I unfold the doctrines of the great vehicle to rescue living beings from suffering." The Lotus Sutra reads, "If one can ask about its meaning, that will be difficult indeed." There are very few people who inquire about the meaning of the Lotus Sutra.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 626
The Embankments of Faith
Written to the lay nun Sennichi on September 3, 12
Daily Wisdom
Daily Wisdom
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 317
Earthly Desires are Enlightenment
Written to Shijo Kingo on May 2, 1272
Daily Wisdom
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Thursday, May 1, 2014:
Though the teaching that I am now propagating seems limited, it is extremely profound. That is because it goes deeper than the teaching expounded by T'ien-t'ai, Dengyo, and others. It is the three important matters in the "Life Span" chapter of the essential teaching. Practicing only the seven characters of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo seems limited, but since they are the master of all the Buddhas of the three existences, the teacher of all the bodhisattvas in the ten directions, and the guide that enables all living beings to attain the Buddha way, it is profound. Thursday, May 1, 2014:
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 317
Earthly Desires are Enlightenment
Written to Shijo Kingo on May 2, 1272
Daily Wisdom
Daily Wisdom
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 969
The Teaching That Accords with the Buddha's Mind
Written to Niike Saemon-no-jo on May 2, 1279
Daily Wisdom
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Friday, May 2, 2014:
All the other sutras are examples of preaching in accordance with the minds of others, because, when expounding them, the Buddha adjusted himself to the minds of all other living beings. But the Lotus Sutra is an example of preaching in accordance with the Buddha's own mind, because in it the Buddha had all living beings comply with his own mind. Friday, May 2, 2014:
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 969
The Teaching That Accords with the Buddha's Mind
Written to Niike Saemon-no-jo on May 2, 1279
Daily Wisdom
Daily Wisdom
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Saturday, May 3, 2014:
Life is the most precious of all treasures. Even one extra day of life is worth more than ten million ryo of gold. The Lotus Sutra surpasses all the other sacred teachings of the Buddha's lifetime because of the "Life Span" chapter. The greatest prince in the land of Jambudvipa would be of less consequence than a blade of grass if he died in childhood. If he died young, even a person whose wisdom shone as brilliantly as the sun would be less than a living dog. So you must hasten to accumulate the treasure of faith and quickly conquer your illness.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 955
On Prolonging One's Life Span
Daily Wisdom
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Saturday, May 3, 2014:
Life is the most precious of all treasures. Even one extra day of life is worth more than ten million ryo of gold. The Lotus Sutra surpasses all the other sacred teachings of the Buddha's lifetime because of the "Life Span" chapter. The greatest prince in the land of Jambudvipa would be of less consequence than a blade of grass if he died in childhood. If he died young, even a person whose wisdom shone as brilliantly as the sun would be less than a living dog. So you must hasten to accumulate the treasure of faith and quickly conquer your illness.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 955
On Prolonging One's Life Span
Daily Wisdom
Daily Wisdom
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Sunday, May 4, 2014:
The most important thing in practicing the Buddhist teachings is to follow and uphold the Buddha's golden words, not the opinions of others.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 393
On Practicing the Buddha's Teachings
Written to all followers in May 1273
Daily Wisdom
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Sunday, May 4, 2014:
The most important thing in practicing the Buddhist teachings is to follow and uphold the Buddha's golden words, not the opinions of others.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 393
On Practicing the Buddha's Teachings
Written to all followers in May 1273
Daily Wisdom
Daily Wisdom
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Monday, May 5, 2014:
Be diligent in developing your faith until the last moment of your life. Otherwise you will have regrets. For example, the journey from Kamakura to Kyoto takes twelve days. If you travel for eleven but stop with only one day remaining, how can you admire the moon over the capital?
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 1027
Letter to Niike
Written to Niike Saemon-no-jo in February 1280
Daily Wisdom
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Monday, May 5, 2014:
Be diligent in developing your faith until the last moment of your life. Otherwise you will have regrets. For example, the journey from Kamakura to Kyoto takes twelve days. If you travel for eleven but stop with only one day remaining, how can you admire the moon over the capital?
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 1027
Letter to Niike
Written to Niike Saemon-no-jo in February 1280
Daily Wisdom
Daily Wisdom
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Tuesday, May 6, 2014:
How does the mirror of the Lotus Sutra portray the people who, in the evil world of the latter age, believe in the teachings of the Lotus Sutra just as they are set forth in the sutra? Shakyamuni Buddha has left us words from his golden mouth revealing that such people have already made offerings to a hundred thousand million Buddhas in their past existences.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 1108
The Proof of the Lotus Sutra
Written to Nanjo Tokimitsu on February 28, 1282
Daily Wisdom
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Tuesday, May 6, 2014:
How does the mirror of the Lotus Sutra portray the people who, in the evil world of the latter age, believe in the teachings of the Lotus Sutra just as they are set forth in the sutra? Shakyamuni Buddha has left us words from his golden mouth revealing that such people have already made offerings to a hundred thousand million Buddhas in their past existences.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 1108
The Proof of the Lotus Sutra
Written to Nanjo Tokimitsu on February 28, 1282
And so we continue on our journey not to accumulate riches but to become closer to the eternal mind.
Be the Buddha!!! Nam Myoho Renge Kyo...
Be the Buddha!!! Nam Myoho Renge Kyo...
Daily Wisdom
Daily Wisdom
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 186
Easy Delivery of a Fortune Child
Written to Nichigen-nyo on May 7, 1271
Daily Wisdom
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Wednesday, May 7, 2014:
Even the darkness becomes bright when a lantern is lit, and even muddy water becomes clear when the moon shines on it. Can anything exceed the sun and the moon in brightness? Can anything surpass the lotus flower in purity? The Lotus Sutra is the sun and moon and the lotus flower. Therefore, it is called the Lotus Sutra of the Wonderful Law. Nichiren, too, is like the sun and moon and the lotus flower. If the water of your faith is clear, the moon of blessings will surely cast its reflection on it and protect you. Wednesday, May 7, 2014:
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 186
Easy Delivery of a Fortune Child
Written to Nichigen-nyo on May 7, 1271
Daily Wisdom
Daily Wisdom
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Thursday, May 8, 2014:
The master of the house in private treated us with compassion. Though outwardly he appeared to be fearful of the authorities, at heart he had great pity for us, something that I will never forget in any future lifetime. At that time, he meant more to me than the very parents who gave me birth. However great the obligations I incurred to him, I must endeavor to repay them. Even more, I must not fail to do what I had promised him.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 529
Letter to the Lay Priest Ichinosawa
Written to the wife of the lay priest Ichinosawa on May 8, 1275
Daily Wisdom
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Thursday, May 8, 2014:
The master of the house in private treated us with compassion. Though outwardly he appeared to be fearful of the authorities, at heart he had great pity for us, something that I will never forget in any future lifetime. At that time, he meant more to me than the very parents who gave me birth. However great the obligations I incurred to him, I must endeavor to repay them. Even more, I must not fail to do what I had promised him.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 529
Letter to the Lay Priest Ichinosawa
Written to the wife of the lay priest Ichinosawa on May 8, 1275
Daily Wisdom
Daily Wisdom
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Friday, May 9, 2014:
As you crave food when hungry, seek water when thirsty, long to see a lover, beg for medicine when ill, or as a beautiful woman desires powder and rouge, so should you put your faith in the Lotus Sutra. If you do not, you will regret it later.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 965
Persecution by Sword and Staff
Written to Nanjo Tokimitsu on April 20, 1279
Daily Wisdom
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Friday, May 9, 2014:
As you crave food when hungry, seek water when thirsty, long to see a lover, beg for medicine when ill, or as a beautiful woman desires powder and rouge, so should you put your faith in the Lotus Sutra. If you do not, you will regret it later.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 965
Persecution by Sword and Staff
Written to Nanjo Tokimitsu on April 20, 1279
Daily Wisdom
Daily Wisdom
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Saturday, May 10, 2014:
A woman who takes this efficacious medicine will be surrounded and protected by these four great bodhisattvas at all times. When she rises to her feet, so too will the bodhisattvas, and when she walks along the road, they will also do the same. She and they will be as inseparable as a body and its shadow, as fish and water, as a voice and its echo, or as the moon and its light.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 415
On Offering Prayers to the Mandala of the Mystic Law
Recipient and date unknown
Daily Wisdom
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Saturday, May 10, 2014:
A woman who takes this efficacious medicine will be surrounded and protected by these four great bodhisattvas at all times. When she rises to her feet, so too will the bodhisattvas, and when she walks along the road, they will also do the same. She and they will be as inseparable as a body and its shadow, as fish and water, as a voice and its echo, or as the moon and its light.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 415
On Offering Prayers to the Mandala of the Mystic Law
Recipient and date unknown
