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.

Saturday, October 9, 2010

I Chose life


Christopher Larkin, USA .

Transformed destructive lifestyle into one of value-creation through the practice of Buddhism.

I spent couple of years out of school, lost in a whirlwind of drugs, crime and self-harm. Just before my 17th birthday, I had a psychotic breakdown from drug use and was placed in a psychiatric hospital for three months.…

Within a month, I was released. I had a choice : I could either return to a life of drugs and crime—a path of death—or I could do something with my life. I chose to built a strong Buddhist practice and attended as many SGI activities as I could….
Few years ago, I chanted to be able to wholeheartedly determine to contribute to a more peaceful world by studying at the university founded by my mentor. Through my prayer and actions, I was accepted to pursue my studies at SUA….

Read my full artichle at http://www.sgi.org/about-us/members-stories/top-20/i-chose-life.html