k祈求 Prayer

槟城新文化会馆祈求目标 New Penang Culture Centre Prayer Objective
1. 槟城新文化会馆所有向政府申请的文件和手续，都顺利早日得到批准。Smooth and early approval of the application of all government documents and procedures for the establishment of the new Penang Culture Centre.
2. 全部各项建筑工程都得到诸天的协助和守护，绝对无事故落成。To receive the protection and help of the Buddhist gods in every aspect of the construction process and its completion without any untoward incidents.
3. 建筑过程中，天气晴朗。Fine weather throughout the construction process.
4. 各人自发向每一期各自御供养目标挑战，达成御供养目标，以期自身宿命转换而得到更大功德。Every member to take initiative and challenge towards own individual target for every contribution campaign – to affect change in our individual karma and to receive greater benefits.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Strengthening Our Faith

Mr. Toda once encouraged a member:
It you stand up in faith,everything in your life will definitely start to move along the right track.If you have strong faith, people in your surroundings will function to support your hapiness. It's a truly amazing thing. The Lotus Sutra says:"Although the devil and devil's people will be there,they will all protect the Buddhist Law." Even if the people around you don't practise the Daishonin's Buddhism, they'll function to support kosen-rufu in the most astonishing way. Therefore, please strengthen your faith.

In other words, it all comes down to us, to our determination and attitude. Complaining about our circumstances or blaming others will not change anything. We ourselves need to change and strengthen our faith. When we do so, we will be protected and supported by all Buddhas and heavenly deities. As the Daishonin writes:" The stronger one's faith,the greater the protection of the gods." [WND-I, pg 953]