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.

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Pursuing My Creative Passion


Jeremy Joffee
USA

I wanted to go to Columbia University but was rejected. I was so disappointed. But I didn't give up. While chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo to pursue my dream, I applied to City College, which ended up being the best thing for my life. The program was just two years, really intense for an M.F.A., so I had to learn from making mistakes. Also, my background isn't film, it's music. Every day, I had to overcome self-doubt by challenging myself in chanting and participating in SGI activities….

I find that every day I need to come back to my prime point—the passion for creation—and have faith that it is worth the struggle. I have to have faith that I can do it and just go for it. This is where chanting helps me. Every morning, I can renew my vow to create something that I am proud of. Renewing hope, I think, is central to being a great artist ….

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