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You could have a personal tozo. You chant all night. You just keep going back to the Gohonzon and keep going forward.
PTD- Hitman was only 2 and his gojukai is the same as mine 1973! It was a Friday and we drove to Miami to get our Gohonzon. What a time to recieve a Gohonzon from Rev. Iwaki, I loved him and saw him in Japan at the DaiGohonzon. Is chanting was like one steady drum beat the rhythm was just perfect. It was real slow like a drum beat. Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo"
PTD- Hitman was only 2 and his gojukai is the same as mine 1973! It was a Friday and we drove to Miami to get our Gohonzon. What a time to recieve a Gohonzon from Rev. Iwaki, I loved him and saw him in Japan at the DaiGohonzon. Is chanting was like one steady drum beat the rhythm was just perfect. It was real slow like a drum beat. Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo"
HEY YOU! (MotherofHitman) Damn what a great birthday present! It's after midnight here, so today, July 22, is MY GOHONZON BIRTHDAY! I got mine a couple of months before you did and SoCal got his a couple of months after, so we have three 33 year members posting here on this thread! YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW HAPPY I AM TO HEAR FROM YOU! When Hitman started posting again, I was hoping you would drop in. I thought of you two a lot in your absence and worried like hell that something bad had happened during one of those big storms in your area that seemed to coincide with me not hearing from you for so long. My deepest respect to you and warmest welcome to please join us here in the conversation. We all are, what we are; and at this moment, what we are is together. Let's enjoy it! Damn what a great birthday present!
Thank you!
Thomas
(The Daimoku that I said I chanted for Hitman was Daimoku for both of you.)
Thank you!
Thomas
(The Daimoku that I said I chanted for Hitman was Daimoku for both of you.)
Woooohoooo Happy gohonzon birthday Thomas 
Welcome to the thread MotherofHitman. So glad to have you present.
I bow in obeisance to SoCal, PTD and MotherofHitman for their long time faith in the gohonzon and their devotion to Kosen Rufu.
I bow in obeisance to all whos eyes touch this thread.
nam myoho renge kyo!!
Welcome to the thread MotherofHitman. So glad to have you present.
I bow in obeisance to SoCal, PTD and MotherofHitman for their long time faith in the gohonzon and their devotion to Kosen Rufu.
I bow in obeisance to all whos eyes touch this thread.
nam myoho renge kyo!!
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2 more car accidents for me in one day so a total of 4 car accident in the span of 2 weeks on 2 days, my discipline and resolve has been tested to the maximus, to make matters worse, todays severe 2nd accident occurred while my wife was at the dealer attempting to trade in the car for a new one and the dealers employee moving cars hit her car and then had the manager deny this, while this was going on one of the sales men pushed me called me a moron...
the old me would have leveled him, no 2nd thoughts
cooler heads prevailed....
the here and now myohodisco is going to go join his wife who is sitting in front of the Gohonzon right now chanting Nam Myoho Renge Kyo, I just had to come here and vent.
besides, the lights went out at work, i was hit today in my parking lot by someone who parked behind me and thankfully from todays accidents no one was in the car..... inconspicuous benefits I suppose....
okay time to chant...
never be defeated. victory heart of gold.
the old me would have leveled him, no 2nd thoughts
cooler heads prevailed....
the here and now myohodisco is going to go join his wife who is sitting in front of the Gohonzon right now chanting Nam Myoho Renge Kyo, I just had to come here and vent.
besides, the lights went out at work, i was hit today in my parking lot by someone who parked behind me and thankfully from todays accidents no one was in the car..... inconspicuous benefits I suppose....
okay time to chant...
never be defeated. victory heart of gold.
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Easydisco, Sanshoshima is trying to disco with you but it won't work because you are going to chant right now. When is your Gohonzon birthday? We will send you Daimoku. Hang in there!
Bubbabud, thank you so much, we bow back to your devotion to the Gohonzon, the Supreme Object of Worship. It is an honor to meet you.
Dear Thomas, how wonderful to be in rhythm with you again. Many, many more happy birthdays to you. Thank you for your concern and Daimoku.
Were you ever able to go on Tozan? I did, once in November of 1980.
SoCal- Very nice to meet you! congratulations for your upcoming Gohonzon birthday and for chanting for so long!
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo to everyone on this thread I will chant for you all. Together we can make it and attain Kosen Rufu, World Peace.
Love,
MotherofHitman
Bubbabud, thank you so much, we bow back to your devotion to the Gohonzon, the Supreme Object of Worship. It is an honor to meet you.
Dear Thomas, how wonderful to be in rhythm with you again. Many, many more happy birthdays to you. Thank you for your concern and Daimoku.
Were you ever able to go on Tozan? I did, once in November of 1980.
SoCal- Very nice to meet you! congratulations for your upcoming Gohonzon birthday and for chanting for so long!
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo to everyone on this thread I will chant for you all. Together we can make it and attain Kosen Rufu, World Peace.
Love,
MotherofHitman
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Hitman said:
Yes I was fortunate enough to see the DaiGohonzon 14 times. One of my favorite stories about ichinen was to have been number 15. Never relax and never take anything for granted!!!
I have to try and chant a lot today!
Thanks Bud and MyohoDisco for your birthday wishes!
I bow in obeisance to you all!
Thomas
ichinen (Jpn)
[一念] (Chin.: i-nien)
A single moment of life, one instant of thought, or the mind or life at a single moment. Also, life-moment, thought-moment, or simply a single moment or instant. Ichinen has various meanings in Buddhism: (1) A moment, or an extremely short period comparable to the Sanskrit term kshana. The Treatise on the Great Perfection of Wisdom defines one kshana or moment as a sixtieth of the time it takes to snap one's fingers. (2) The functioning of the mind for one moment. The "Distinctions in Benefits" (seventeenth) chapter of the Lotus Sutra speaks of a single moment of belief and understanding. (3) To focus one's mind on meditating on a Buddha; Shan-tao (613-681), a patriarch of the Chinese Pure Land school, defined ichinen (one instant of thought) as chanting Amida Buddha's name once. (4) T'ien-t'ai (538-597) philosophically interprets ichinen in his doctrine of three thousand realms in a single moment of life (Jpn ichinen-sanze Chin i-nien san-ch'ien). In this doctrine, ichinen indicates the mind of an ordinary person, which at each moment is endowed with the potential of three thousand realms; its characteristics are: (a) it pervades the entire universe; (b) it includes both body and mind; (c) it includes both self and environment; (d) it gives rise to good and evil; and (e) it encompasses cause and effect simultaneously. Nichiren (1222-1282) embodied this philosophical framework in the form of a mandala known as the Gohonzon. By this he aimed to establish a practical way for ordinary people to manifest Buddhahood from among the Ten Worlds of their own lives.
From source: The Soka Gakkai Dictionary of Buddhism
[一念] (Chin.: i-nien)
A single moment of life, one instant of thought, or the mind or life at a single moment. Also, life-moment, thought-moment, or simply a single moment or instant. Ichinen has various meanings in Buddhism: (1) A moment, or an extremely short period comparable to the Sanskrit term kshana. The Treatise on the Great Perfection of Wisdom defines one kshana or moment as a sixtieth of the time it takes to snap one's fingers. (2) The functioning of the mind for one moment. The "Distinctions in Benefits" (seventeenth) chapter of the Lotus Sutra speaks of a single moment of belief and understanding. (3) To focus one's mind on meditating on a Buddha; Shan-tao (613-681), a patriarch of the Chinese Pure Land school, defined ichinen (one instant of thought) as chanting Amida Buddha's name once. (4) T'ien-t'ai (538-597) philosophically interprets ichinen in his doctrine of three thousand realms in a single moment of life (Jpn ichinen-sanze Chin i-nien san-ch'ien). In this doctrine, ichinen indicates the mind of an ordinary person, which at each moment is endowed with the potential of three thousand realms; its characteristics are: (a) it pervades the entire universe; (b) it includes both body and mind; (c) it includes both self and environment; (d) it gives rise to good and evil; and (e) it encompasses cause and effect simultaneously. Nichiren (1222-1282) embodied this philosophical framework in the form of a mandala known as the Gohonzon. By this he aimed to establish a practical way for ordinary people to manifest Buddhahood from among the Ten Worlds of their own lives.
From source: The Soka Gakkai Dictionary of Buddhism
"Thrust aside evil friends and associate with good companions."
(The Real Aspect of the Gohonzon - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 832) Selection source: SGI President Ikeda's speech, Seikyo Shimbun, July 18th, 2006
(The Real Aspect of the Gohonzon - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 832) Selection source: SGI President Ikeda's speech, Seikyo Shimbun, July 18th, 2006
"Never seek this Gohonzon outside yourself. The Gohonzon exists only within the mortal flesh of us ordinary people who embrace the Lotus Sutra and chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo."
(The Real Aspect of the Gohonzon - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 832) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, July 19th, 2006
(The Real Aspect of the Gohonzon - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 832) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, July 19th, 2006
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IT ALL BEGINS WITH ME
IT ALL BEGINS WITH ME
"It All Begins With Me"
Greetings and Salutations Family and Friends,
This year has been a catalyst for emancipation and human revolution in my life, due to receiving Gohonzon and starting a responsible dedicated practice. Recently taking part in more meetings in my District and the surrounding areas all attributed to the cause of Nam Myoho Renge Kyo has enriched my life to the point that it floods into everyone else who comes into contact with me. The Daishonin says "Thrust aside evil friends and associate with good companions.", each member and future member is a part of my family. I encourage everyone to embrace the treasure of the SGI remembering the Daishonin's words "Never seek this Gohonzon outside yourself. The Gohonzon exists only within the mortal flesh of us ordinary people who embrace the Lotus Sutra and chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo."
I recently accepted very special encouragement at our SGI-USA Youth Festival "It All Begins With Me." It took place last Sunday July 16, 2006 at the Famous Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall. The setting was thousands of youths and many adults all present to take part in the incredible gathering of the Youthful Bodhisattvas of the Earth and enjoy a terrific presentation, which included such diverse performances as; African Dance/Brazilian Capoeria, Latin Dance, powerfully moving music from our Youth Band, also our Young Women's Division Dance, Asian Performances with hypnotizing Flags, Poetry, our Youth Chorus, lovely Urban Dance Performances and young DJs, fantastic guest speakers including Linda Johnson our inspiring SGI-USA Women's Leader and Danny Nagashima our enlightening SGI-USA General Director, also my personal favorite the Soka Gakkai Athletic Squad digging deep inside and performing incredible feats of Human Unity by creating, in their final excercise after a thrilling acrobatic show, the largest Human Pyramid/Pagoda I ever saw. It was so remarkable since everyone in the auditorium began encouraging them verbally to push harder and go higher and when they completed the pyramid all of us in the audience were overjoyed with glee and clapped and shouted BRAVO! GREAT JOB!
So upon meeting, greeting members and entering the Youth Festival an ocean of HOPE and new beautiful faces ebbed and flowed throughout the entire complex. It was inspiring seeing "familiar" Bodhisattvas of the Earth everpresent in a very heavily populated place in the country! The Festival comenced promptly and as we waited our turn up the stairs a lovely young member says to me " I'm chanting for President Ikeda's return to the United States. I know he is very busy but I will keep chanting for it." So empathically it left an indelible impression in my mind to join her in sincere mission and also chant for Sensei to return to the United States and the joy of chanting with him! A young gentleman also during this time discussed with us adjusting his life to help the youth in his immediate environment and those surrounding his efforts and circle of influence. Apparently all the individuals seemlessly engaged others in conversation and positively took a part in enlightening Buddhist Dialouge.
So as the Festival progressed with the very entertaining presentations I proceeded to take notes of certain ideas and thoughts from the speaches by Linda Johnson and Danny Nagashima including other vocal encouragement broadcasted via President Ikeda's "To My Beloved American Friends" and further audio tracks played during brief intermissions.
"Strive Bravely and Devotedly Take on Kosen-rufu"
The Daishonin's persecution and struggles are those factors which led him to fully embrace them as the greatest oppurtunities in his life to overcome and never be defeated. The future of Kosen-rufu is entrusted to the youth who are the cubs of the Lion King! As champions of Kosen-rufu it is essential to forge on burning with hope, passion and be strong. Have victorious spirit and a Heart of Gold!
Sensei tells us in his message that "You are all important to me!" He is absolutely right. Its essential that the youth and adults alike Never Ever be Defeated. Remembering the lesson to apply faith to every problem without fail! When you chant Nam Myoho Renge Kyo you can always win. Never retreat because the world of faith exsists to make the impossible possible.
Now as Human's living in a world which has much anger and we also have what is known as Fundamental Darkness its imperative to adknowledge that you can convert every problem into propulsion and soar high also known as turning poison into medicine.
"The 21st Century is the Age of Life"
"The Bodhisattvas of the Earth came forth singing, dancing and screaming joyously in a ceremony of the Earth Rejoicing!"
Bodhisattvas of the Earth are known to dance and stride unfettered with grace, our resolve collectively is absolute as is our unity and solidarity. Construct within your hearts "Palaces of Human Dignity". As there is nothing you should fear, so shall your faith propel you through the struggles and persecutions that may arise as you strive for Kosen-rufu. We are each individually entrusted with the endeavor of Kosen-rufu and should travel to every corner of the land and spread the law!
The Universe as the inherit world of compassion compels us to not only practice for ourselves but for others as well. Awaken to the law of life also known as the most harmonious law! Life harmonizes with the universe when we chant Nam Myoho Renge Kyo!
We the Bodhisattvas of the Earth are the artists, singers, entrepenuers, the champions of Life and cultivators of the Mystic Law. So Shine with your own identities! All the Bodhisattvas of the Earth share that joy of life for the universe with Compassion, Wisdom and Justice in our hearts.
You more than anyone, are the noble emissaries of the Buddha, cherishing the values of compassion, wisdom and justice. Every single individual has an important mission. Have a sense of mission only you can fulfill. Create a bridge between your dream and reality then breakthrough your own weakness. Chant for your Dreams and Live them out! Go out and Change this World!
Deep Respect,
MyohoDisco
IT ALL BEGINS WITH ME
"It All Begins With Me"
Greetings and Salutations Family and Friends,
This year has been a catalyst for emancipation and human revolution in my life, due to receiving Gohonzon and starting a responsible dedicated practice. Recently taking part in more meetings in my District and the surrounding areas all attributed to the cause of Nam Myoho Renge Kyo has enriched my life to the point that it floods into everyone else who comes into contact with me. The Daishonin says "Thrust aside evil friends and associate with good companions.", each member and future member is a part of my family. I encourage everyone to embrace the treasure of the SGI remembering the Daishonin's words "Never seek this Gohonzon outside yourself. The Gohonzon exists only within the mortal flesh of us ordinary people who embrace the Lotus Sutra and chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo."
I recently accepted very special encouragement at our SGI-USA Youth Festival "It All Begins With Me." It took place last Sunday July 16, 2006 at the Famous Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall. The setting was thousands of youths and many adults all present to take part in the incredible gathering of the Youthful Bodhisattvas of the Earth and enjoy a terrific presentation, which included such diverse performances as; African Dance/Brazilian Capoeria, Latin Dance, powerfully moving music from our Youth Band, also our Young Women's Division Dance, Asian Performances with hypnotizing Flags, Poetry, our Youth Chorus, lovely Urban Dance Performances and young DJs, fantastic guest speakers including Linda Johnson our inspiring SGI-USA Women's Leader and Danny Nagashima our enlightening SGI-USA General Director, also my personal favorite the Soka Gakkai Athletic Squad digging deep inside and performing incredible feats of Human Unity by creating, in their final excercise after a thrilling acrobatic show, the largest Human Pyramid/Pagoda I ever saw. It was so remarkable since everyone in the auditorium began encouraging them verbally to push harder and go higher and when they completed the pyramid all of us in the audience were overjoyed with glee and clapped and shouted BRAVO! GREAT JOB!
So upon meeting, greeting members and entering the Youth Festival an ocean of HOPE and new beautiful faces ebbed and flowed throughout the entire complex. It was inspiring seeing "familiar" Bodhisattvas of the Earth everpresent in a very heavily populated place in the country! The Festival comenced promptly and as we waited our turn up the stairs a lovely young member says to me " I'm chanting for President Ikeda's return to the United States. I know he is very busy but I will keep chanting for it." So empathically it left an indelible impression in my mind to join her in sincere mission and also chant for Sensei to return to the United States and the joy of chanting with him! A young gentleman also during this time discussed with us adjusting his life to help the youth in his immediate environment and those surrounding his efforts and circle of influence. Apparently all the individuals seemlessly engaged others in conversation and positively took a part in enlightening Buddhist Dialouge.
So as the Festival progressed with the very entertaining presentations I proceeded to take notes of certain ideas and thoughts from the speaches by Linda Johnson and Danny Nagashima including other vocal encouragement broadcasted via President Ikeda's "To My Beloved American Friends" and further audio tracks played during brief intermissions.
"Strive Bravely and Devotedly Take on Kosen-rufu"
The Daishonin's persecution and struggles are those factors which led him to fully embrace them as the greatest oppurtunities in his life to overcome and never be defeated. The future of Kosen-rufu is entrusted to the youth who are the cubs of the Lion King! As champions of Kosen-rufu it is essential to forge on burning with hope, passion and be strong. Have victorious spirit and a Heart of Gold!
Sensei tells us in his message that "You are all important to me!" He is absolutely right. Its essential that the youth and adults alike Never Ever be Defeated. Remembering the lesson to apply faith to every problem without fail! When you chant Nam Myoho Renge Kyo you can always win. Never retreat because the world of faith exsists to make the impossible possible.
Now as Human's living in a world which has much anger and we also have what is known as Fundamental Darkness its imperative to adknowledge that you can convert every problem into propulsion and soar high also known as turning poison into medicine.
"The 21st Century is the Age of Life"
"The Bodhisattvas of the Earth came forth singing, dancing and screaming joyously in a ceremony of the Earth Rejoicing!"
Bodhisattvas of the Earth are known to dance and stride unfettered with grace, our resolve collectively is absolute as is our unity and solidarity. Construct within your hearts "Palaces of Human Dignity". As there is nothing you should fear, so shall your faith propel you through the struggles and persecutions that may arise as you strive for Kosen-rufu. We are each individually entrusted with the endeavor of Kosen-rufu and should travel to every corner of the land and spread the law!
The Universe as the inherit world of compassion compels us to not only practice for ourselves but for others as well. Awaken to the law of life also known as the most harmonious law! Life harmonizes with the universe when we chant Nam Myoho Renge Kyo!
We the Bodhisattvas of the Earth are the artists, singers, entrepenuers, the champions of Life and cultivators of the Mystic Law. So Shine with your own identities! All the Bodhisattvas of the Earth share that joy of life for the universe with Compassion, Wisdom and Justice in our hearts.
You more than anyone, are the noble emissaries of the Buddha, cherishing the values of compassion, wisdom and justice. Every single individual has an important mission. Have a sense of mission only you can fulfill. Create a bridge between your dream and reality then breakthrough your own weakness. Chant for your Dreams and Live them out! Go out and Change this World!
Deep Respect,
MyohoDisco
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"In the midst of the immense hardship of exile to Sado Island, the Daishonin writes: “Only by defeating a powerful enemy can one prove one’s real strength” (WND, 302). Opponents make us stronger. Persecution aids in our attainment of Buddhahood; it also produces people of genuine commitment to the struggle. Difficulties are opportunities—this is the essence of Nichiren Daishonin’s Buddhism. When devilish functions arise, we find ourselves at an important juncture, faced with whether or not to take the struggle as a chance to expand our life-state, accumulate good fortune, and stand up as a genuine leader of kosen-rufu. That’s why we must rouse all our courage and fight.
"In addition, we should encourage others and share with them the key to victory, thereby fostering many able new people. Instead of giving orders and expecting others to follow us, we should teach others the Soka spirit of mentor and disciple and develop our faith together with them. If we do not foster capable people, only decline will lie ahead. Places where good-hearted fellow members are practicing together and supporting each other grow and flourish."
SGI Newsletter No. 6915, Executive Leaders Conference Commemorating May 3rd —Part 1 [of 3] Setting Fresh Goals towards the Soka Gakkai’s 80th Anniversary (At an executive leaders conference commemorating May 3rd, Soka Gakkai Day, held in Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, on May 10th, 2006), translated July 14th, 2006
"In addition, we should encourage others and share with them the key to victory, thereby fostering many able new people. Instead of giving orders and expecting others to follow us, we should teach others the Soka spirit of mentor and disciple and develop our faith together with them. If we do not foster capable people, only decline will lie ahead. Places where good-hearted fellow members are practicing together and supporting each other grow and flourish."
SGI Newsletter No. 6915, Executive Leaders Conference Commemorating May 3rd —Part 1 [of 3] Setting Fresh Goals towards the Soka Gakkai’s 80th Anniversary (At an executive leaders conference commemorating May 3rd, Soka Gakkai Day, held in Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, on May 10th, 2006), translated July 14th, 2006
By the way...
Well done MyohoDisco! You truly amaze me! It is MY honor to know YOU!
I bow in obeisance to the GOLDEN BUDDHA within you!
Thomas
Well done MyohoDisco! You truly amaze me! It is MY honor to know YOU!
I bow in obeisance to the GOLDEN BUDDHA within you!
Thomas
One noble woman can change the world.
To all of our dear Young Women's Division members,
I am earnestly praying that each and every one of you
will lead an absolutely happy life and
become someone who, just like the sun,
illuminates the Century of Peace!
Daisaku Ikeda
* On July 19, (1951,) the inaugural ceremony for the appointment of the young women's division corps leaders was held at the Headquarters in West Kanda .... Toda delivered kind words on the future of the young women's division: "Everyone in the Soka Gakkai's young women's division should become happy down to the last member. The history of women up to today has consisted of women grieving over their destinies. You are young women who embrace Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism. You need not grieve over your destinies any longer. This hinges, however, on the condition that you carry through with pure, strong faith throughout your lives. Praying that each one of you will attain happiness, I will close my speech for today. Congratulations!" (The Human Revolution, Volume 5, "Overwhelming Joy" chapter)
**"All women have the right to become happy. They have to become happy without fail." That is the spirit of the Lotus Sutra. .... This suggests that when one woman attains enlightenment, it causes her surroundings to turn into a world of purity and beauty. A solidarity of women awakened to the nobility of their own lives will doubtless change the tenor of the age and the very character of civilisation. The SGI women's and young women's division members are the pioneers and nucleus for the development of such solidarity. They are infinitely respectworthy. They are truly irreplaceable individuals who can answer the expectations of people around the world. (The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, Volume 3, page 122)
To all of our dear Young Women's Division members,
I am earnestly praying that each and every one of you
will lead an absolutely happy life and
become someone who, just like the sun,
illuminates the Century of Peace!
Daisaku Ikeda
* On July 19, (1951,) the inaugural ceremony for the appointment of the young women's division corps leaders was held at the Headquarters in West Kanda .... Toda delivered kind words on the future of the young women's division: "Everyone in the Soka Gakkai's young women's division should become happy down to the last member. The history of women up to today has consisted of women grieving over their destinies. You are young women who embrace Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism. You need not grieve over your destinies any longer. This hinges, however, on the condition that you carry through with pure, strong faith throughout your lives. Praying that each one of you will attain happiness, I will close my speech for today. Congratulations!" (The Human Revolution, Volume 5, "Overwhelming Joy" chapter)
**"All women have the right to become happy. They have to become happy without fail." That is the spirit of the Lotus Sutra. .... This suggests that when one woman attains enlightenment, it causes her surroundings to turn into a world of purity and beauty. A solidarity of women awakened to the nobility of their own lives will doubtless change the tenor of the age and the very character of civilisation. The SGI women's and young women's division members are the pioneers and nucleus for the development of such solidarity. They are infinitely respectworthy. They are truly irreplaceable individuals who can answer the expectations of people around the world. (The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, Volume 3, page 122)
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"And yet, though one might point at the earth and miss it, though one might bind up the sky, though the tides might cease to ebb and flow and the sun rise in the west, it could never come about that the prayers of the practitioner of the Lotus Sutra would go unanswered."
(On Prayer - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 345) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, July 22nd, 2006
(On Prayer - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 345) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, July 22nd, 2006
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Thank you dear brother, that same spirit has been with me all day since I completed the writeup at 1am then went to share at my meeting at 10am (3 meetings this week!) and even since....
I went to get lunch at the local korean deli and after I paid for my order I passed the owner an SGI card I recently received in the city's culture center which say Nam Myoho Renge Kyo in english and what looks like japanese, madarin, korean and a few other languages with interesting chracters. I said to him look at this, then he had this look on his face of happiness and puts his hands together in a prayer position and rasies them above his head saying "
NAM MYOHO RENGE KYO!
NAM MYOHO RENGE KYO!
My mother when she was alive always said Nam Myoho Renge Kyo.
He looked to be about in his late 50s early 60s and was so happy saying Nam Myoho Renge Kyo, I joined him in a little chanting and told him to keep the card when he offered it back and told him when you look at the card I know you will think of your mother and remember her chanting Nam Myoho Renge Kyo! As I walked away I told him "its always from this moment forward, I will see you again and hope you continue to chant Nam Myoho Renge Kyo. The card had the phone number for the culture center on it so I feel he will certainly chant as I will chant for him and also encourage him from time to time like I do with everyone I meet.
I love you all dearly just as you have much love for me.
Also today another person in my district mentioned Ted Osaki! Mr. Osaki shakabukued my chapter leaders husband before she started chanting and was scared that her husband was going to be a "chanter" and through Mr. Osaki's loving guidance she also joined SGI and is now a chapter leader. I was honored to tell them with pride he is always in my prayers and realize that socal's story, marni's story, president ikeda's essay (which I will be putting on the thread soon!) and now nancy's story are answers to my prayers. The inspiration I recieve from this thread and my SGI family is beyond words, in a very good way!
Within President Ikeda's essay on Ted Osaki yuu will find this excerpt,
"Mr. Osaki's children informed me of their father's declaration that his greatest joy had been encountering his mentor in life and dedicating his life to the path of mentor and disciple."
President Ikeda is also quoted in this essay saying.
"Mr. Osaki, we have triumphed! The memory of your bright, refreshing smile shines in my heart!"
I went to get lunch at the local korean deli and after I paid for my order I passed the owner an SGI card I recently received in the city's culture center which say Nam Myoho Renge Kyo in english and what looks like japanese, madarin, korean and a few other languages with interesting chracters. I said to him look at this, then he had this look on his face of happiness and puts his hands together in a prayer position and rasies them above his head saying "
NAM MYOHO RENGE KYO!
NAM MYOHO RENGE KYO!
My mother when she was alive always said Nam Myoho Renge Kyo.
He looked to be about in his late 50s early 60s and was so happy saying Nam Myoho Renge Kyo, I joined him in a little chanting and told him to keep the card when he offered it back and told him when you look at the card I know you will think of your mother and remember her chanting Nam Myoho Renge Kyo! As I walked away I told him "its always from this moment forward, I will see you again and hope you continue to chant Nam Myoho Renge Kyo. The card had the phone number for the culture center on it so I feel he will certainly chant as I will chant for him and also encourage him from time to time like I do with everyone I meet.
I love you all dearly just as you have much love for me.
Also today another person in my district mentioned Ted Osaki! Mr. Osaki shakabukued my chapter leaders husband before she started chanting and was scared that her husband was going to be a "chanter" and through Mr. Osaki's loving guidance she also joined SGI and is now a chapter leader. I was honored to tell them with pride he is always in my prayers and realize that socal's story, marni's story, president ikeda's essay (which I will be putting on the thread soon!) and now nancy's story are answers to my prayers. The inspiration I recieve from this thread and my SGI family is beyond words, in a very good way!
Within President Ikeda's essay on Ted Osaki yuu will find this excerpt,
"Mr. Osaki's children informed me of their father's declaration that his greatest joy had been encountering his mentor in life and dedicating his life to the path of mentor and disciple."
President Ikeda is also quoted in this essay saying.
"Mr. Osaki, we have triumphed! The memory of your bright, refreshing smile shines in my heart!"
sorry i missed it...
sorry i missed it...
Happy Belated Birthday, passthedoobie!
here it is in almost every language...
Afrikaans Veels geluk met jou verjaarsdag!
Albanian Urime ditelindjen!
Alsatian Gueter geburtsdaa!
Amharic Melkam lidet!
Arabic Eid milaad saeed! or Kul sana wa inta/i tayeb/a! (masculine/feminine)
Armenian Taredartzet shnorhavor! or Tsenund shnorhavor!
Assyrian Eida D'moladukh Hawee Brikha!
Austrian-Viennese Ois guade winsch i dia zum Gbuadsdog!
Aymara (Bolivia) Suma Urupnaya Cchuru Uromankja!
Azerbaijani Ad gununuz mubarek! -- for people older than you
Ad gunun mubarek! -- for people younger than you
Basque Zorionak!
Belauan-Micronesian Ungil el cherellem!
Bengali (Bangladesh/India) Shuvo Jonmodin!
Bicol (Philippines) Maogmang Pagkamundag!
Bislama (Vanuatu) Hapi betde! or Yumi selebretem de blong bon blong yu!
Brazil Parabéns a você!
Parabéns a você,
nesta data querida muitas felicidades e muitos anos de vida.
Breton Deiz-ha-bloaz laouen deoc'h!
Bulgarian Chestit Rojden Den!
Cambodian Som owie nek mein aryouk yrinyu!
Catalan Per molts anys! or Bon aniversari! or Moltes Felicitats!
Chamorro Biba Kumplianos!
Chinese-Cantonese Sun Yat Fai Lok!
Chinese Fuzhou San Ni Kuai Lo!
Chiness-Hakka Sang Ngit Fai Lok!
Chinese-Mandarin qu ni sheng er kuai le
Chinese-Shanghaiese San ruit kua lok!
Chinese-Tiociu Se Jit khuai lak!
Chronia Polla NA ZHSHS
Croatian Sretan Rodendan!
Czech Vsechno nejlepsi k Tvym narozeninam!!
Danish Tillykke med fodselsdagen!
Dutch-Antwerps Ne gelukkege verjoardach!
Dutch-Bilzers Ne geleukkege verjoardoag!
Dutch-Drents Fellisiteert!
Dutch-Flemish Gelukkige verjaardag! or Prettige verjaardag!
Dutch-Frisian Fan herte lokwinske!
Dutch-Limburgs Proficiat! or Perfisia!
Dutch-Spouwers Ne geleukkege verjeurdoag!
Dutch-Twents Gefeliciteard met oen'n verjoardag!
Dutch Hartelijk gefeliciteerd! or Van harte gefeliciteerd met je verjaardag!
English Happy Birthday!
Esperanto Felichan Naskightagon!
Estonian Palju onne sunnipaevaks!
Euskera Zorionak zure urtebetetze egunean!
Faroes ( Faroe island ) Tillukku vid fodingardegnum!
Farsi Tavalodet Mobarak!
Finnish Hyvaa syntymapaivaa!
French (Canada) Bonne Fete!
French Joyeux Anniversaire!
Frisian Lokkiche jierdei!
Gaelic (Irish) Lá breithe mhaith agat!
Gaelic (Scottish) Co` latha breith sona dhuibh!
Galician (Spain) Ledicia no teu cumpreanos!
Georgian Gilotcav dabadebis dges!
German-Badisch Allis Guedi zu dim Fescht!
German-Bavarian Ois Guade zu Deim Geburdstog!
German-Berlinisch Allet Jute ooch zum Jeburtstach! or Ick wuensch da allet Jute zum Jeburtstach!
German-Bernese Es Muentschi zum Geburri!
German-Camelottisch Ewllews Gewtew zewm Gewbewrtstewg. Mew!
German-Frankonian Allmecht! Iich wuensch Dir aan guuadn Gebuardsdooch!
German-Lichtenstein Haerzliche Glueckwuensche zum Geburtstag!
German-Moselfraenkisch Haezzlische Glickwunsch zem Gebordsdach!
German-Plattdeutsch Ick wuensch Di allns Gode ton Geburtsdach!
German-Rhoihessisch Ich gratelier Dir aach zum Geburtstag!
German-Ruhr Allet Gute zum Gebuatstach!
German-Saarlaendisch Alles Gudde for dei Gebordsdaach!
German-Saechsisch Herzlischen Gliggwunsch zum Geburdsdaach!
German-Schwaebisch Aelles Guade zom Gebordzdag!
German-Wienerisch Ois Guade zum Geburdsdog!
German Alles Gute zum Geburtstag!
Greek Eytyxismena Genethlia! or Chronia Pola!
Greenlandic Inuuinni pilluarit!
Gronings (Netherlands) Fielsteerd mit joen verjoardag!
Gujarati (India) Janma Divas Mubarak!
Gujrati (Pakistan) Saal Mubarak!
Guarani (Paraguay Indian)] Vy-Apave Nde Arambotyre!
Hawaiian Hau`oli la hanau!
Hebrew Yom Huledet Same'ach!
Hiligaynon (Philippines) Masadya gid nga adlaw sa imo pagkatawo!
Hindi (India) Janam Din ki badhai! or Janam Din ki shubkamnaayein!
Hungarian Boldog szuletesnapot! or Isten eltessen!
Icelandic Til hamingju med afmaelisdaginn!
Indonesian Selamat Ulang Tahun!
Irish-gaelic La-breithe mhaith agat! or Co` latha breith sona dhut! Or Breithla Shona Dhuit!
Italian Buon Compleanno!
Italian (Piedmont) Bun Cumpleani!
Italian (Romagna) At faz tent avguri ad bon cumplean!
Japanese Otanjou-bi Omedetou Gozaimasu!
Javaans-Indonesia Slamet Ulang Taunmoe!
Jerriais Bouon Anniversaithe!
Kannada (India) Huttida Habba Subashayagalu!
Kapangpangan (Philippines) Mayap a Kebaitan
Kashmiri (India) Voharvod Mubarak Chuy!
Kazakh (Kazakstan) Tughan kuninmen!
Klingon Quchjaj qoSlIj!
Korean Saeng il chuk ha ham ni da!
Kurdish Rojbun a te piroz be!
Kyrgyz Tulgan kunum menen!
Latin Fortuna dies natalis!
Latvian Daudz laimes dzimsanas diena!
Lithuanian Sveikinu su gimtadieniu! or Geriausi linkejimaigimtadienio progal
Luganda Nkwagaliza amazalibwa go amalungi!
Luxembourgeois Vill Gleck fir daei Geburtsdaag!
Macedonian Sreken roden den!
Malayalam (India) Pirannal Aasamsakal! or Janmadinasamsakal!
Malaysian Selamat Hari Jadi!
Maltese Nifrahlek ghal gheluq sninek!
Maori Kia huritau ki a koe!
Marathi (India) Wadhdiwasachya Shubhechha!
Mauritian Kreol mo swet u en bonlaniverser!
Mbula (Umboi Island, Papua New Guinea) Leleng ambai pa mbeng ku taipet i!
Mongolian Torson odriin mend hurgee!
Navajo bil hoozho bi'dizhchi-neeji' 'aneilkaah!
Niederdeutsch (North Germany) Ick gratuleer di scheun!
Nepali Janma dhin ko Subha kamana!
Norwegian Gratulerer med dagen!
Oriya (India) Janmadina Abhinandan!
Papiamento (lower Dutch Antilles) Masha Pabien I hopi aña mas!
Pashto (Afganistan) Padayish rawaz day unbaraksha!
Persian Tavalodet Mobarak!
Pinoy (Philippines) Maligayang kaarawan sa iyo!
Polish Wszystkiego Najlepszego! or Wszystkiego najlepszego zokazji urodzin!
wszystkiego najlepszego z okazji urodzin
Portuguese (Brazil) Parabens pelo seu aniversario! or Parabenspara voce! or Parabens e muitas felicidades!
Portuguese Feliz Aniversario! or Parabens!
Punjabi (India) Janam din diyan wadhayian!
Rajasthani (India) Janam ghaanth ri badhai, khoob jeeyo!
Romanian La Multi Ani!
Rosarino Basico (Argentina) Feneligiz Cunumplegeanagonos!
Russian S dniom razhdjenia! or Pazdravliayu s dniom razhdjenia!
Sami/Lappish Lihkos Riegadanbeaivvis!
Samoan Manuia lou aso fanau!
Sanskrit (India) Ravihi janmadinam aacharati!
Sardinian (Italy) Achent'annos! Achent'annos!
Schwyzerduetsch (Swiss German) Vill Glück zum Geburri!
Serbian Srecan Rodjendan!
Slovak Vsetko najlepsie k narodeninam!
Slovene Vse najboljse za rojstni dan!
Sotho Masego motsatsing la psalo!
Spanish Feliz Cumpleaños!
Sri Lankan Suba Upan dinayak vewa!
Sundanese Wilujeng Tepang Taun!
Surinamese Mi fresteri ju!
Swahili Hongera! or Heri ya Siku kuu!
Swedish Grattis på födelsedagen
Syriac Tahnyotho or brigo!
Tagalog (Philippines) Maligayang Bati Sa Iyong Kaarawan!
Taiwanese San leaz quiet lo!
Tamil (India) Piranda naal vaazhthukkal!
Telugu (India) Janmadina subha kankshalu!
Telugu Puttina Roju Shubakanksalu!
Thai Suk San Wan Keut!
Tibetan Droonkher Tashi Delek!
Tulu(Karnataka - India) Putudina dina saukhya!
Turkish Dogum gunun kutlu olsun!
Ukrainian Mnohiya lita! or Z dnem narodjennia!
Urdu (India) Janam Din Mubarak
Urdu (Pakistan) Saalgirah Mubarak!
Vietnamese Chuc Mung Sinh Nhat!
Visayan (Philippines) Malipayong adlaw nga natawhan!
Welsh Penblwydd Hapus i Chi!
Xhosa (South Afican) Imini emandi kuwe!
Yiddish A Freilekhn Gebortstog!
Yoruba (Nigeria) Eku Ojobi!
Zulu (South Afican) Ilanga elimndandi kuwe!
i hope you are well...
thanks for the inspiration!
sorry i missed it...
Happy Belated Birthday, passthedoobie!
here it is in almost every language...
Afrikaans Veels geluk met jou verjaarsdag!
Albanian Urime ditelindjen!
Alsatian Gueter geburtsdaa!
Amharic Melkam lidet!
Arabic Eid milaad saeed! or Kul sana wa inta/i tayeb/a! (masculine/feminine)
Armenian Taredartzet shnorhavor! or Tsenund shnorhavor!
Assyrian Eida D'moladukh Hawee Brikha!
Austrian-Viennese Ois guade winsch i dia zum Gbuadsdog!
Aymara (Bolivia) Suma Urupnaya Cchuru Uromankja!
Azerbaijani Ad gununuz mubarek! -- for people older than you
Ad gunun mubarek! -- for people younger than you
Basque Zorionak!
Belauan-Micronesian Ungil el cherellem!
Bengali (Bangladesh/India) Shuvo Jonmodin!
Bicol (Philippines) Maogmang Pagkamundag!
Bislama (Vanuatu) Hapi betde! or Yumi selebretem de blong bon blong yu!
Brazil Parabéns a você!
Parabéns a você,
nesta data querida muitas felicidades e muitos anos de vida.
Breton Deiz-ha-bloaz laouen deoc'h!
Bulgarian Chestit Rojden Den!
Cambodian Som owie nek mein aryouk yrinyu!
Catalan Per molts anys! or Bon aniversari! or Moltes Felicitats!
Chamorro Biba Kumplianos!
Chinese-Cantonese Sun Yat Fai Lok!
Chinese Fuzhou San Ni Kuai Lo!
Chiness-Hakka Sang Ngit Fai Lok!
Chinese-Mandarin qu ni sheng er kuai le
Chinese-Shanghaiese San ruit kua lok!
Chinese-Tiociu Se Jit khuai lak!
Chronia Polla NA ZHSHS
Croatian Sretan Rodendan!
Czech Vsechno nejlepsi k Tvym narozeninam!!
Danish Tillykke med fodselsdagen!
Dutch-Antwerps Ne gelukkege verjoardach!
Dutch-Bilzers Ne geleukkege verjoardoag!
Dutch-Drents Fellisiteert!
Dutch-Flemish Gelukkige verjaardag! or Prettige verjaardag!
Dutch-Frisian Fan herte lokwinske!
Dutch-Limburgs Proficiat! or Perfisia!
Dutch-Spouwers Ne geleukkege verjeurdoag!
Dutch-Twents Gefeliciteard met oen'n verjoardag!
Dutch Hartelijk gefeliciteerd! or Van harte gefeliciteerd met je verjaardag!
English Happy Birthday!
Esperanto Felichan Naskightagon!
Estonian Palju onne sunnipaevaks!
Euskera Zorionak zure urtebetetze egunean!
Faroes ( Faroe island ) Tillukku vid fodingardegnum!
Farsi Tavalodet Mobarak!
Finnish Hyvaa syntymapaivaa!
French (Canada) Bonne Fete!
French Joyeux Anniversaire!
Frisian Lokkiche jierdei!
Gaelic (Irish) Lá breithe mhaith agat!
Gaelic (Scottish) Co` latha breith sona dhuibh!
Galician (Spain) Ledicia no teu cumpreanos!
Georgian Gilotcav dabadebis dges!
German-Badisch Allis Guedi zu dim Fescht!
German-Bavarian Ois Guade zu Deim Geburdstog!
German-Berlinisch Allet Jute ooch zum Jeburtstach! or Ick wuensch da allet Jute zum Jeburtstach!
German-Bernese Es Muentschi zum Geburri!
German-Camelottisch Ewllews Gewtew zewm Gewbewrtstewg. Mew!
German-Frankonian Allmecht! Iich wuensch Dir aan guuadn Gebuardsdooch!
German-Lichtenstein Haerzliche Glueckwuensche zum Geburtstag!
German-Moselfraenkisch Haezzlische Glickwunsch zem Gebordsdach!
German-Plattdeutsch Ick wuensch Di allns Gode ton Geburtsdach!
German-Rhoihessisch Ich gratelier Dir aach zum Geburtstag!
German-Ruhr Allet Gute zum Gebuatstach!
German-Saarlaendisch Alles Gudde for dei Gebordsdaach!
German-Saechsisch Herzlischen Gliggwunsch zum Geburdsdaach!
German-Schwaebisch Aelles Guade zom Gebordzdag!
German-Wienerisch Ois Guade zum Geburdsdog!
German Alles Gute zum Geburtstag!
Greek Eytyxismena Genethlia! or Chronia Pola!
Greenlandic Inuuinni pilluarit!
Gronings (Netherlands) Fielsteerd mit joen verjoardag!
Gujarati (India) Janma Divas Mubarak!
Gujrati (Pakistan) Saal Mubarak!
Guarani (Paraguay Indian)] Vy-Apave Nde Arambotyre!
Hawaiian Hau`oli la hanau!
Hebrew Yom Huledet Same'ach!
Hiligaynon (Philippines) Masadya gid nga adlaw sa imo pagkatawo!
Hindi (India) Janam Din ki badhai! or Janam Din ki shubkamnaayein!
Hungarian Boldog szuletesnapot! or Isten eltessen!
Icelandic Til hamingju med afmaelisdaginn!
Indonesian Selamat Ulang Tahun!
Irish-gaelic La-breithe mhaith agat! or Co` latha breith sona dhut! Or Breithla Shona Dhuit!
Italian Buon Compleanno!
Italian (Piedmont) Bun Cumpleani!
Italian (Romagna) At faz tent avguri ad bon cumplean!
Japanese Otanjou-bi Omedetou Gozaimasu!
Javaans-Indonesia Slamet Ulang Taunmoe!
Jerriais Bouon Anniversaithe!
Kannada (India) Huttida Habba Subashayagalu!
Kapangpangan (Philippines) Mayap a Kebaitan
Kashmiri (India) Voharvod Mubarak Chuy!
Kazakh (Kazakstan) Tughan kuninmen!
Klingon Quchjaj qoSlIj!
Korean Saeng il chuk ha ham ni da!
Kurdish Rojbun a te piroz be!
Kyrgyz Tulgan kunum menen!
Latin Fortuna dies natalis!
Latvian Daudz laimes dzimsanas diena!
Lithuanian Sveikinu su gimtadieniu! or Geriausi linkejimaigimtadienio progal
Luganda Nkwagaliza amazalibwa go amalungi!
Luxembourgeois Vill Gleck fir daei Geburtsdaag!
Macedonian Sreken roden den!
Malayalam (India) Pirannal Aasamsakal! or Janmadinasamsakal!
Malaysian Selamat Hari Jadi!
Maltese Nifrahlek ghal gheluq sninek!
Maori Kia huritau ki a koe!
Marathi (India) Wadhdiwasachya Shubhechha!
Mauritian Kreol mo swet u en bonlaniverser!
Mbula (Umboi Island, Papua New Guinea) Leleng ambai pa mbeng ku taipet i!
Mongolian Torson odriin mend hurgee!
Navajo bil hoozho bi'dizhchi-neeji' 'aneilkaah!
Niederdeutsch (North Germany) Ick gratuleer di scheun!
Nepali Janma dhin ko Subha kamana!
Norwegian Gratulerer med dagen!
Oriya (India) Janmadina Abhinandan!
Papiamento (lower Dutch Antilles) Masha Pabien I hopi aña mas!
Pashto (Afganistan) Padayish rawaz day unbaraksha!
Persian Tavalodet Mobarak!
Pinoy (Philippines) Maligayang kaarawan sa iyo!
Polish Wszystkiego Najlepszego! or Wszystkiego najlepszego zokazji urodzin!
wszystkiego najlepszego z okazji urodzin
Portuguese (Brazil) Parabens pelo seu aniversario! or Parabenspara voce! or Parabens e muitas felicidades!
Portuguese Feliz Aniversario! or Parabens!
Punjabi (India) Janam din diyan wadhayian!
Rajasthani (India) Janam ghaanth ri badhai, khoob jeeyo!
Romanian La Multi Ani!
Rosarino Basico (Argentina) Feneligiz Cunumplegeanagonos!
Russian S dniom razhdjenia! or Pazdravliayu s dniom razhdjenia!
Sami/Lappish Lihkos Riegadanbeaivvis!
Samoan Manuia lou aso fanau!
Sanskrit (India) Ravihi janmadinam aacharati!
Sardinian (Italy) Achent'annos! Achent'annos!
Schwyzerduetsch (Swiss German) Vill Glück zum Geburri!
Serbian Srecan Rodjendan!
Slovak Vsetko najlepsie k narodeninam!
Slovene Vse najboljse za rojstni dan!
Sotho Masego motsatsing la psalo!
Spanish Feliz Cumpleaños!
Sri Lankan Suba Upan dinayak vewa!
Sundanese Wilujeng Tepang Taun!
Surinamese Mi fresteri ju!
Swahili Hongera! or Heri ya Siku kuu!
Swedish Grattis på födelsedagen
Syriac Tahnyotho or brigo!
Tagalog (Philippines) Maligayang Bati Sa Iyong Kaarawan!
Taiwanese San leaz quiet lo!
Tamil (India) Piranda naal vaazhthukkal!
Telugu (India) Janmadina subha kankshalu!
Telugu Puttina Roju Shubakanksalu!
Thai Suk San Wan Keut!
Tibetan Droonkher Tashi Delek!
Tulu(Karnataka - India) Putudina dina saukhya!
Turkish Dogum gunun kutlu olsun!
Ukrainian Mnohiya lita! or Z dnem narodjennia!
Urdu (India) Janam Din Mubarak
Urdu (Pakistan) Saalgirah Mubarak!
Vietnamese Chuc Mung Sinh Nhat!
Visayan (Philippines) Malipayong adlaw nga natawhan!
Welsh Penblwydd Hapus i Chi!
Xhosa (South Afican) Imini emandi kuwe!
Yiddish A Freilekhn Gebortstog!
Yoruba (Nigeria) Eku Ojobi!
Zulu (South Afican) Ilanga elimndandi kuwe!
i hope you are well...
thanks for the inspiration!
Thank you sleepy. We all appreciate you so much! It is a wonderful thing to know that you keep supporting this thread and have for so long. I HOPE YOU ARE STILL CHANTING!!! It's always such a difficult thing to continue to do. I know you know that and I know that you do your best, as we all do. May you have the happiest days of your life still ahead of you! You are a wonderful person and much loved!
Deepest respect!
Thomas
Deepest respect!
Thomas
Truly, this is who we should all strive to be:
Truly, this is who we should all strive to be:
A good believer is one who does not depend upon persons of eminence nor despise those of humble station; who does not rely on the backing of superiors or look down on inferiors; who, not relying upon the opinions of others, upholds the Lotus Sutra among all the sutras. Such a person the Buddha has called the best of all people.
[ How Those Initially Aspiring to the Way Can Attain Buddhahood through the Lotus Sutra, WND Page 880 ]
Truly, this is who we should all strive to be:
A good believer is one who does not depend upon persons of eminence nor despise those of humble station; who does not rely on the backing of superiors or look down on inferiors; who, not relying upon the opinions of others, upholds the Lotus Sutra among all the sutras. Such a person the Buddha has called the best of all people.
[ How Those Initially Aspiring to the Way Can Attain Buddhahood through the Lotus Sutra, WND Page 880 ]
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