Chanting Growers Group

[PassTheDoobie]

Thanks PM! But please read the thread anyway....

Thanks PM! But please read the thread anyway....

i am sending you energy for your recovery, so i hope you will get better soon.

-peaceful mind

I think you would benefit greatly by going back and reading at least the last ten pages:

(reprinted with permission from post #6681)

... To help clarify the basis of the thread in advance of all the reading I truly hope you will follow through and do, we are in continuous dialog and study of the teachings of Nichiren (of thirteenth century Japan) based on Shakyamuni’s (Gautama/Siddhartha) Lotus Sutra.

The thread is not about Buddhism in general, chanting any mantra other than Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, or new age thinking. Several of us chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo are Soka Gakkai International members (which is a Nichiren Buddhism lay organization), and follow a practice that includes daily sutra recitation, and the attendance of SGI activities to promote a process we believe will facilitate the future development of world peace.

We welcome your questions. Many of Nichiren Daishonin’s teachings are contained in the 400 plus pages of reading you have ahead of you. However, ... we really hope you can understand that the purpose of the thread is not to provide a forum for debate. This will become quite clear as you read.

.....

We hope you will try chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo before judging it on the basis of what you already know from your journey thus far, but know that will be very difficult. Good luck and sincere best wishes! Please try chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo as you compare these teaching with those that you are already familiar with.

Deep respect,

Thomas

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"Whatever trouble occurs, regard it as no more than a dream, and think only of the Lotus Sutra."

(Letter to the Brothers - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. 1, page 502) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, October 11th, 2007

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"But now you must build your reputation on the Lotus Sutra and give yourself up to it."

(The True Aspect of All Phenomena - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. 1, page 385) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, October 1st, 2007

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"Now if you disobey the words of a parent, one who is easy to come by, and follow a friend of the Lotus Sutra, one who can rarely be encountered, you will not only be able to attain Buddhahood, but will also be able to lead to enlightenment the parent whom you disobeyed.'"

(The Three Obstacles and Four Devils - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. 1, page 638) Selection source: SGI President Ikeda's speech, Seikyo Shimbun, October 2nd, 2007

 

[Bonzo]

Mornin my friends . That sounds pretty gnarly T, but you did what you had to do to protect your lil one, much respect my brother, i know what you mean about just dealing with the pain, i have 3 bulging discs in my neck, 2,3,4 i think, just below the head anyway, can get pretty bad sometimes, sounds like your handling it well but still Chanting for ya bro.

By the way Raymond is Hooked up, i got the number for him to call , spoke to the woman he will be calling beforehand, and he truly sounded excited over the phone so im excited likewise.

peace and my deepest love and respect to you all.


bonz







~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Nam myoho renge kyo!!!!!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Nam myoho renge kyo!!!!!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Nam myoho renge kyo!!!!!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

 

[PassTheDoobie]

Thanks Bonz!

Thanks Bonz!

Thinking that "Oh, somehow things will work out!" is in fact an expression of one's dependency on others and of being irresponsible.
And thinking that "Oh, someone will take care of that!", is a sign of one's arrogance and overconfidence.
So, let's be the one who has that earnest determination that "I will do it!",
and the one who is the pillar of great unity, based on the spirit of "Many in Body, One in Mind".

Daisaku Ikeda

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"One also owes a profound debt to one's teachers for preventing one from following erroneous doctrines and leading one to the correct way."

(Explaining the Causation of the Ten Worlds - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. 2, page 204) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, October 9th, 2007

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"The protective functions of the universe will no doubt respond to our earnest efforts, no matter how inconspicuous those actions may be. We are certain to be praised by the Daishonin, whose life is embodied in the Gohonzon. Such is the Daishonin's Buddhism; such is the realm of faith."

SGI Newsletter No. 7354, NATIONWIDE EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE--SESSION 8 [OF 8 SESSIONS] Each Day Is a New Challenge, August 10th 2007, translated Sep 28th, 2007

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"When a tree has been transplanted, though fierce winds may blow, it will not topple if it has a firm stake to hold it up"

(Three Tripitaka Masters Pray for Rain - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. 1, page 598) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, October 3rd, 2007

 

[EasyMyohoDisco]

When your rowing your boat during a storm in the middle of the sea... HEAVE-HOE!

When your rowing your boat during a storm in the middle of the sea... HEAVE-HOE!

"It must be ties of karma from the distant past that have destined you to become my disciple at a time like this. Shakyamuni and Many Treasures certainly realized this truth. The sutra's statement, "Those persons who had heard the Law dwelled here and there in various Buddha lands, constantly reborn in company with their teachers," cannot be false in any way."
Reference:

WND Page 217
Page 216 The Heritage of the Ultimate Law of Life
Written to Sairen-bo Nichijo on 11 February 1272 from Sado - Tsukihara

That quote right there sums it up, it takes a lot discipline to reach a point of non-regression in your practice. What can I say, I'm just getting a taste of "what's to come" I didn't think my payments would be on time and I wouldn't be financially secure and I made it nonetheless, goodness gracious it wasn't an 'easy' month, i was struggling with everything, I still am but I'm not going against my faith in Gohonzon which I did and paid the ****ing price for, kinda feel complicit in Thomas' injury quite frankly. Truth be told, I was chanting with faith for certain things and doubted them as they occurred, sounds really silly as I write it, but its messed up. "Its Easy to Begin but Difficult to Continue.." Buddhahood lies in continuing faith, I'm chanting everyday for everyone here too, thanks for the great encouragement, thank you very much.

I'm a pretty emotional dude and prone to leading myself into the most precarious of circumstances, I'm going to get through this and going to chant more and attend a couple meetings this week including the monthly meeting.

Writing that sounded like a 12 step program scenario, lol, its actually one-step

Nam-myoho-renge-kyo!

Thanks alot friends, thanks very much.

 

[PassTheDoobie]

Lots of love to you, Easy, my Brother!

Lots of love to you, Easy, my Brother!

"Now, no matter what, strive in faith and be known as a votary of the Lotus Sutra, and remain my disciple for the rest of your life."

(The True Aspect of All Phenomena - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. 1, page 385) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, October 4th, 2007

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"Wholeheartedly practicing faith day after day and month after month, and continuing to do so throughout our life, assures us of attaining Buddhahood in this lifetime."

SGI Newsletter No. 7359, LECTURES ON 'THE HERITAGE OF THE ULTIMATE LAW OF LIFE' <FINAL> [13] The Heritage of Faith--The Heritage for Attaining Buddhahood Flows in the Lives of Disciples Who Strive Selflessly for Others' Happiness in the Same Spirit As the Mentor, translated Oct. 3rd, 2007

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"Let me share some guidance Mr. Toda gave at a summer training course in Shizuoka: 'It is beyond the power of words to describe the benefit of the Gohonzon. But weak faith won't do. If you have lazy faith, where you just wish for things but don't take action, your prayers will remain unfulfilled.' First chant daimoku, then resolutely take a step forward. By so doing, you can definitely create a future filled with good fortune and wisdom."

SGI Newsletter No. 7366, SGI President Ikeda's speech at a Tokyo
metropolitan area top divisional leaders training session, held on August 19, 2007, translated October 17th, 2007

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"When the skies are clear, the ground is illuminated. Similarly, when one knows the Lotus Sutra, one understands the meaning of all worldly affairs."

(The Object of Devotion for Observing the Mind Established in the Fifth Five-Hundred-Year Period after the Thus Come One's Passing - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 376) Selection source: SGI President Ikeda's essay, Seikyo Shimbun, October 20th, 2007

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"Each of you should summon up the courage of a lion king and never succumb to threats from anyone. The lion king fears no other beast, nor do its cubs."

(On Persecutions Befalling the Sage - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. 1, page 997) Selection source: Soka Gakkai Student Division member's determination, Seikyo Shimbun, October 5th, 2007

 

[PassTheDoobie]

Hey Easy and Scegy!

Hey Easy and Scegy!

When young people are encouraged and motivated
(and feel positive expectations from others),
they will most certainly develop and mature.
Let's offer them warm words of encouragement
and sincerely listen to what they have to say
so that they will be inspired with great hope.

Daisaku Ikeda

 

[scegy]

hey guys, i was off for a few days and u've already digitalized my thoughts, we must have parraler worlds. T i don't know exactly what's the deal at ur spine but mine got me immobilized a few years ago and i've been beating the hell out of my spine since that, i've been working out as much as i can and as regularry as i can and i have 90% less problems with my body since then, even learned how to fall gracefully without major injuries on my skates, what i'm trying to say is you persistance won't fail you i have no doubt in that!

i feel Piece of Mind is another parralel brother, kind off reminds me, or. you remind me on me Piece of Mind....i feel your respect towards Nature as i do mine, and i recently realized that my brain powers are not so great or should i say "tuned" as i thought, i KNEW before that living in This world must have taken some consicquences on me too. But still i lived as i didn't know that, so did my friend Disco

I was chanting with faith for certain things and doubted them as they occurred, sounds really silly as I write it, but its messed up. "Its Easy to Begin but Difficult to Continue.." Buddhahood lies in continuing faith, I'm chanting everyday for everyone here too, thanks for the great encouragement, thank you very much.

and i have taken the same battle strategy, Nam myoho renge kyo, and it is uplifting that IT has the same effects on me.....that is i must say questionable as hell, but hey, i've been questioning myself all my life and once i tried not doing that i had...seconds... of Piece in my Mind.......So i began, another, road and AGAIN it was difficult to continue and have faith in NMRK to help me with this. And AGAIN I gave myself a perfect example what happens if i stick to the plan and don't question it.....i gained so much that i have tears in my eyes as i write this, so slowly, but continiously, NMRK is prooving to be a reliable and respectable FRIEND that comes within Nature

i'm dealing my shit ppl, and i'm enjoying doing it!

 

[PassTheDoobie]

i'm dealing my shit ppl, and i'm enjoying doing it!

Congrats Scegy! Keep going! Thank you for the encouragement!

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"Suffer what there is to suffer, enjoy what there is to enjoy. Regard both suffering and joy as facts of life, and continue chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, no matter what happens."

(Happiness in This World - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. 1, page 681) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, October 30th, 2007

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"I’d like to share with you some words from Nichiren Daishonin:

"'And when you are happy, you should remember that your happiness in this life is nothing but a dream within a dream, and that the only true happiness is that found in the pure land of Eagle Peak [that is, the eternal state of Buddhahood], and with that thought in mind, chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. Continue your practise without backsliding until the final moment of your life.' (WND-1, 760-61)

"What is true joy and happiness in life? The happiness gained through Buddhist practise. Having a lot of money doesn't guarantee happiness. Similarly, being important and successful in society doesn’t mean one will necessarily be happy. Money, social status, recognition--these things give but the illusion of happiness. Only through our Buddhist practise can we establish a state of true, everlasting happiness in our innermost being. Happiness is something we build within our own heart."

SGI Newsletter No. 7377, 11TH SOKA GAKKAI HEADQUARTERS LEADERS MEETING—PART 3 [OF 3],Advancing toward the Year of Capable People and Development, Oct 12th, 2007, translated Oct. 26th, 2007