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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Sunday, October 31, 2010:
Question: Is it possible, without understanding the meaning of the Lotus Sutra, but merely by chanting the five or seven characters of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo once a day, once a month, or simply once a year, once a decade, or once in a lifetime, to avoid being drawn into trivial or serious acts of evil, to escape falling into the four evil paths, and instead to eventually reach the stage of non-regression? Answer: Yes, it is.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 141
The Daimoku of the Lotus Sutra
Recipient unknown; written on January 6, 1266
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Saturday, October 30, 2010
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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Saturday, October 30, 2010:
Shakyamuni's practices and the virtues he consequently attained are all contained within the five characters of Myoho-renge-kyo. If we believe in these five characters, we will naturally be granted the same benefits as he was.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 365
The Object of Devotion for Observing the Mind Established in the Fifth Five-Hundred-Year Period af the Thus Come One's Passing
Written to Toki Jonin on April 25, 1273
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Saturday, October 30, 2010:
Shakyamuni's practices and the virtues he consequently attained are all contained within the five characters of Myoho-renge-kyo. If we believe in these five characters, we will naturally be granted the same benefits as he was.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 365
The Object of Devotion for Observing the Mind Established in the Fifth Five-Hundred-Year Period af the Thus Come One's Passing
Written to Toki Jonin on April 25, 1273
Friday, October 29, 2010
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From the Writings of Nichiren DaishoninFriday, October 29, 2010:
If a boat is handled by an unskilled steersman, it may capsize and drown everyone aboard. Likewise, though someone may have great physical strength, if he lacks a resolute spirit, even his many abilities will be of no use.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 614
The Supremacy of the Law Written to Oto and her mother, Nichimyo, on August 4, 1275
From the Writings of Nichiren DaishoninFriday, October 29, 2010:
If a boat is handled by an unskilled steersman, it may capsize and drown everyone aboard. Likewise, though someone may have great physical strength, if he lacks a resolute spirit, even his many abilities will be of no use.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 614
The Supremacy of the Law Written to Oto and her mother, Nichimyo, on August 4, 1275
Thursday, October 28, 2010
從依賴、獨立 走向奉獻的人生 。 以祈求為根本 創造勝利實證
從依賴、獨立 走向奉獻的人生 。 以祈求為根本 創造勝利實證
台湾台北北區女子大學部
洪莉雯
· 透過使命 人間革命
· 創造體驗考上大學。學會溫暖關懷備感溫暖
· 勇敢挑戰軟弱的心。展開對話訴說和平
· 題目是勝利的泉源。堅定意志戰勝自我
台湾台北北區女子大學部
洪莉雯
· 透過使命 人間革命
· 創造體驗考上大學。學會溫暖關懷備感溫暖
· 勇敢挑戰軟弱的心。展開對話訴說和平
· 題目是勝利的泉源。堅定意志戰勝自我
o 誠如池田先生的鼓勵：「祈求並非觀念，而是熊熊燃燒的生命，燃燒勇敢的勝利火焰。只要有這一念的火焰，在開始祈求的瞬間，生命已經勝利了！」我將這段鼓勵謹記在心，時時提醒自己，面對此次的導覽使命，不論開心也好，受到挫折也好，會大哭也好，我都要唱題到底。
o 因為唱足了滿滿的題目，我感覺到自己漸漸克服內心的恐懼，也習慣了自己說話抖動的頻率，以及邊抖邊導覽的過程。
o 池田先生說：「唱夠題目的人是誰也比不得的！」透過「人性變革展」的導覽使命，我成功地與10多位大學生進行和平對話，我戰勝了自己的軟弱！我成長了！
o 這一次的體驗，讓我再一次感受到，唱題能夠產生勇氣，讓原本想逃避的一念，轉變為想要克服自己內心恐懼的堅定意志，更進一步提升為想要獲得「絕對勝利」的一念。
· 透過學會使命的培育.邁向利他奉獻的人生
· 胸懷絕對不放棄的心。邀約友人一起迎向幸福
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· 胸懷絕對不放棄的心。邀約友人一起迎向幸福
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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Thursday, October 28, 2010:
Showing profound compassion for those unable to comprehend the gem of the doctrine of three thousand realms in a single moment of life, the Buddha wrapped it within the five characters [of Myoho-renge-kyo], with which he then adorned the necks of the ignorant people of the latter age.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 376
The Object of Devotion for Observing the Mind Established in the Fifth Five-Hundred-Year Period after the Thus Come One's Passing
Written to Toki Jonin on April 25, 1273
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Thursday, October 28, 2010:
Showing profound compassion for those unable to comprehend the gem of the doctrine of three thousand realms in a single moment of life, the Buddha wrapped it within the five characters [of Myoho-renge-kyo], with which he then adorned the necks of the ignorant people of the latter age.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 376
The Object of Devotion for Observing the Mind Established in the Fifth Five-Hundred-Year Period after the Thus Come One's Passing
Written to Toki Jonin on April 25, 1273
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
懷抱必勝一念 奮力一搏。摘取 跆拳道賽勝利榮冠
懷抱必勝一念 奮力一搏。摘取 跆拳道賽勝利榮冠
台湾台北北區男子部
余品憲
· 拚命奮戰。回報師匠之恩
· 車禍意外獲救。決意認真面對挑戰
· 秉持池田先生指導。樂觀積極迎向跆拳道比賽
· 認真唱題 全力挑戰。學會使命與跆拳道比賽
· 懷抱堅決取勝一念。贏得最後勝利
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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Wednesday, October 27, 2010:
The function of fire is to burn and give light. The function of water is to wash away filth. The winds blow away dust and breathe life into plants, animals and human beings. The earth nourishes the grasses and trees, and heaven provides nourishing moisture. The five characters of Myoho-renge-kyo are also like that. They are the cluster of blessings brought by the Bodhisattvas of the Earth, disciples of the Buddha in his true identity.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 218
The Heritage of the Ultimate Law of Life
Written to Sairen-bo Nichijo on February 11, 1272
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Wednesday, October 27, 2010:
The function of fire is to burn and give light. The function of water is to wash away filth. The winds blow away dust and breathe life into plants, animals and human beings. The earth nourishes the grasses and trees, and heaven provides nourishing moisture. The five characters of Myoho-renge-kyo are also like that. They are the cluster of blessings brought by the Bodhisattvas of the Earth, disciples of the Buddha in his true identity.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 218
The Heritage of the Ultimate Law of Life
Written to Sairen-bo Nichijo on February 11, 1272
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
接受磨練 開拓境涯。 迎向使命人生
接受磨練 開拓境涯。 迎向使命人生
台湾雲林區女子大學部
張庭甄
· 透過唱題從煩惱深淵中站起
· 通過別科的試煉。考取創大
· 接受創價教育薰陶 勇敢前進
· 透過唱題從煩惱深淵中站起
· 通過別科的試煉。考取創大
· 接受創價教育薰陶 勇敢前進
o 從能夠早起主動唱題挑戰各項困難、擁有明確目標，還可以鼓勵其他人，原來自己在無形中，已將在創大所獲得的成長與感動融入日常生活。這種自發性的改變，我想就是創價人本教育。
o 我深刻體會到「創價教育」精神，是真正能幫助我超越人生各種課題、讓我一生受用無窮的「心之財」。
o 未來的4年，我決意秉持池田先生的指導：「一切都值得學習、任何事都可化為自我成長力量」的理念，迎面挑戰任何困難，成為池田先生引以為榮的創大生！
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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Tuesday, October 26, 2010:
Life is the foremost of all treasures. It is expounded that even the treasures of the entire major world system cannot equal the value of one's body and life.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 1125
The Gift of Rice
Recipient and date unknown
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Tuesday, October 26, 2010:
Life is the foremost of all treasures. It is expounded that even the treasures of the entire major world system cannot equal the value of one's body and life.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 1125
The Gift of Rice
Recipient and date unknown
Monday, October 25, 2010
鍛鍊生命 累積豐富心之財 。奮戰至最後 考取 台大法研所
鍛鍊生命 累積豐富心之財 。奮戰至最後 考取 台大法研所.
台湾台北北區支部
許哲涵
· 跟隨師匠腳步前進，懷抱為民眾幸福奮鬥的理想，創造勝利實證！
· 高中部時受到大哥哥鼓勵。積極參與學會活動
· 大學時 接受學會使命鍛鍊。帶動大學會成長
· 投入廣布第一線奮戰。建立利他人生觀
· 決心報考法律研究所。懷抱強盛一念準備考試
· 超越軟弱一念。奮戰到底 考取法律研究所
· 跟隨師匠腳步前進，懷抱為民眾幸福奮鬥的理想，創造勝利實證！
· 高中部時受到大哥哥鼓勵。積極參與學會活動
· 大學時 接受學會使命鍛鍊。帶動大學會成長
· 投入廣布第一線奮戰。建立利他人生觀
· 決心報考法律研究所。懷抱強盛一念準備考試
· 超越軟弱一念。奮戰到底 考取法律研究所
o 此時，透過唱題、閱讀池田先生的指導，我再度燃起自信，並決意絕對不能重蹈覆轍，像2000年青年和平文化節時一樣成為逃兵。秉持池田先生說：「能貫徹信念到人生的最後，能說出『我沒有輸！徹底奮戰了！』這樣的人，是偉大的英雄。『不可能』是怯懦者的藉口」，不斷鼓勵自己，要跟隨師匠的腳步前進，獲得最後的勝利！
o 在唱題中，自己畏懼、軟弱的一念轉為奮戰的一念，讓自己發揮出最大的潛能，按照擬定的複習進度，最有效率的念書。直到考試那天，考完的最後一刻，我在心裡大聲吶喊：「我沒有後悔的奮戰了！」
· 期望貢獻自身專長。守護弱勢民眾
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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Monday, October 25, 2010:
Moreover, I chant the daimoku, which is the heart and core of the entire sutra, and I urge others to do likewise. Although the mugwort growing in a hemp field or wood marked for cutting with an inked line may not be straight to begin with, they will as a matter of course become so. In the same way, one who chants the daimoku as the Lotus Sutra teaches will never have a twisted mind. For one should know that, unless the mind of the Buddha enters into our bodies, we cannot in fact chant the daimoku.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 670
The Blessings of the Lotus Sutra
Written to Myomitsu on March 5, 1276
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Monday, October 25, 2010:
Moreover, I chant the daimoku, which is the heart and core of the entire sutra, and I urge others to do likewise. Although the mugwort growing in a hemp field or wood marked for cutting with an inked line may not be straight to begin with, they will as a matter of course become so. In the same way, one who chants the daimoku as the Lotus Sutra teaches will never have a twisted mind. For one should know that, unless the mind of the Buddha enters into our bodies, we cannot in fact chant the daimoku.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 670
The Blessings of the Lotus Sutra
Written to Myomitsu on March 5, 1276
Sunday, October 24, 2010
以師心為己心 持續奮戰不懈
以師心為己心 持續奮戰不懈
考取台北市立教育大學兒童發展研究所
台湾北一圈女子部 朱玉嬋
- 懷抱報恩感謝之心。為兼顧工作與使命奮戰
- 為了自他彼此的幸福。胸懷信念奮力向前
- 向師匠立下誓願。挑戰研究所考試
- 強盛祈念堅定信心。湧現智慧勇氣迎向挑戰
- 此時，秉持池田先生的指導：「前所未有的勝利，始於前所未有的祈求。」我每天唱題2至3小時，讓自己要更有智慧地安排時間念書與投入學會活動。
- 在每分每秒都是壓力與挑戰下，我告訴自己：「這一切都是『願兼於業』的過程，為了日後能鼓勵更多的人，我一定要完成與師匠的誓願，獲得勝利！因為我是師匠的真弟子！」
- 超越種種考驗與挑戰。實現夢想考上研究所
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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Sunday, October 24, 2010:
The sutra known as the Lotus Sutra is a scripture that has no match among all the sacred teachings of the Buddha's lifetime. And, as indicated by its words "between Buddhas," it can only be understood between one Buddha and another. Those at the stage of near-perfect enlightenment or below, on down to ordinary mortals, cannot fathom it. This is why Bodhisattva Nagarjuna stated in his Treatise on the Great Perfection of Wisdom that persons below the level of Buddha should simply have faith, and in that way they can attain Buddhahood.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 1072
Reply to the Mother of Ueno
Written to the lay nun Ueno on October 24, 1280
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Sunday, October 24, 2010:
The sutra known as the Lotus Sutra is a scripture that has no match among all the sacred teachings of the Buddha's lifetime. And, as indicated by its words "between Buddhas," it can only be understood between one Buddha and another. Those at the stage of near-perfect enlightenment or below, on down to ordinary mortals, cannot fathom it. This is why Bodhisattva Nagarjuna stated in his Treatise on the Great Perfection of Wisdom that persons below the level of Buddha should simply have faith, and in that way they can attain Buddhahood.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 1072
Reply to the Mother of Ueno
Written to the lay nun Ueno on October 24, 1280
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Changing the Times
Changing the Times
by Eyrún Ósk Jónsdóttir
Iceland
I shared my determination with the young women, and together we decided to start an encouragement campaign, in which we wrote down the names of people we knew were being affected by the situation and we chanted for them, imagining that we were piercing their life with Daimoku; and then we engaged in a dialogue with them on value creation. With this campaign we determined to turn SGI Iceland into a fortress of creativity. We managed to get all the members in Iceland to join with us.
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by Eyrún Ósk Jónsdóttir
Iceland
I shared my determination with the young women, and together we decided to start an encouragement campaign, in which we wrote down the names of people we knew were being affected by the situation and we chanted for them, imagining that we were piercing their life with Daimoku; and then we engaged in a dialogue with them on value creation. With this campaign we determined to turn SGI Iceland into a fortress of creativity. We managed to get all the members in Iceland to join with us.
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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Saturday, October 23, 2010:
No matter how earnestly Nichiren prays for you, if you lack faith, it will be like trying to set fire to wet tinder. Spur yourself to muster the power of faith. Regard your survival as wondrous. Employ the strategy of the Lotus Sutra before any other.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 1000
The Strategy of the Lotus Sutra
Written to Shijo Kingo on October 23, 1279
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Saturday, October 23, 2010:
No matter how earnestly Nichiren prays for you, if you lack faith, it will be like trying to set fire to wet tinder. Spur yourself to muster the power of faith. Regard your survival as wondrous. Employ the strategy of the Lotus Sutra before any other.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 1000
The Strategy of the Lotus Sutra
Written to Shijo Kingo on October 23, 1279
Friday, October 22, 2010
懷抱使命必達的一念。 超越病痛 活躍廣布舞台
懷抱使命必達的一念。 超越病痛 活躍廣布舞台
台湾北二圈女子部 陳靜筠
- 遭逢病業挑戰。受到學會員溫暖鼓勵
- 接受使命磨練。全力以赴 記錄廣布歷史
- 湧現強盛生命力。超越身體不適
台湾北二圈女子部 陳靜筠
- 遭逢病業挑戰。受到學會員溫暖鼓勵
- 接受使命磨練。全力以赴 記錄廣布歷史
- 湧現強盛生命力。超越身體不適
- 誠如御書教示：「苦悟其苦、樂開其樂，苦樂與共，同唱南無妙法蓮華經可也。」不管歡喜或痛苦時，我都強盛地唱念題目來克服；身心不舒服時，就以池田先生的指導「唯依著強盛的生命力，才有力量去戰勝自己的病魔」，不斷激勵著自己要前進。
- 擔任通訊員、 黎明團長。全力培育廣布後繼
- 認真工作 一家和樂。熱忱為民眾服務
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- 認真工作 一家和樂。熱忱為民眾服務
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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Friday, October 22, 2010:
Although unworthy, I propagate the Lotus Sutra; hence heavenly devils have competed to deprive me of food. Understanding this, I have no complaint, but I believe that I survived this time only because Shakyamuni Buddha entered your body to help me.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 952
General Stone Tiger
Written to Shijo Kingo on October 22, 1278
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Friday, October 22, 2010:
Although unworthy, I propagate the Lotus Sutra; hence heavenly devils have competed to deprive me of food. Understanding this, I have no complaint, but I believe that I survived this time only because Shakyamuni Buddha entered your body to help me.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 952
General Stone Tiger
Written to Shijo Kingo on October 22, 1278
Thursday, October 21, 2010
"My 30-hr Challenge" Marathon Daimoku-Kai
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Happiness for Myself and Others
Happiness for Myself and Others
by Janaía Cristina Bandettini
Brazil
My parents divorced when I was 14 years old and, when my mother remarried, I went to live with my grandparents. It was during this time, in 1985, that my grandmother's neighbor introduced my mother and me to Nichiren Buddhism, assuring us that we could transform our situation and conquer our hopelessness and unhappiness…
Chanting infused me with enthusiasm and energy. I had always had lots of dreams and learned that it was up to me to make them happen….
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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Thursday, October 21, 2010:
The mighty warrior General Li Kuang, whose mother had been devoured by a tiger, shot an arrow at the stone he believed was the tiger. The arrow penetrated the stone all the way up to its feathers. But once he realized it was only a stone he was unable to pierce it again. Later he came to be known as General Stone Tiger. This story applies to you. Though enemies lurk in wait for you, your resolute faith in the Lotus Sutra has forestalled great dangers before they could begin. Realizing this, you must strengthen your faith more than ever.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 953
General Stone Tiger
Written to Shijo Kingo on October 22, 1278
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Thursday, October 21, 2010:
The mighty warrior General Li Kuang, whose mother had been devoured by a tiger, shot an arrow at the stone he believed was the tiger. The arrow penetrated the stone all the way up to its feathers. But once he realized it was only a stone he was unable to pierce it again. Later he came to be known as General Stone Tiger. This story applies to you. Though enemies lurk in wait for you, your resolute faith in the Lotus Sutra has forestalled great dangers before they could begin. Realizing this, you must strengthen your faith more than ever.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 953
General Stone Tiger
Written to Shijo Kingo on October 22, 1278
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
貫徹師匠指導 度過最高價值青春 。工作、家庭、使命全勝！
貫徹師匠指導 度過最高價值青春 。工作、家庭、使命全勝！
台湾桃竹苗圈 莊惠美
- 接受學會使命鍛鍊。建立利他奉獻的人生觀
- 實踐「信心即生活」。深獲公司信賴與肯定
- 秉持師匠指導全力以赴。在職場上贏得勝利實證
- 透過唱題，原本怯懦的心態改變了，我不僅變得有勇氣，更確信自己擁有力量去面對各種挑戰。
- 誠如御書云：「必假心固，神守則強。」一念的改變，周遭的人也紛紛成為我的諸天善神，轄區的業務做得愈來愈順手，業績也蒸蒸日上，並受到業務、同事及主管的肯定，業績平均達100%以上，每年都獲得調薪。
- 懷抱確信。勇敢超越失業考驗
- 展現信仰實證。引導家人步上正道人生
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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Wednesday, October 20, 2010:
From here we are going to cross the sea to the island province of Sado, but at the moment the winds are not favorable, so I do not know when we will depart. The hardships along the way were worse than I could have imagined, and indeed more than I can put down in writing. I will leave you to surmise what I endured. But I have been prepared for such difficulties from the outset, so there is no point in starting to complain about them now. I shall accordingly say no more of the matter.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 206
Letter from Teradomari
Written to Toki Jonin on October 22, 1271
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Wednesday, October 20, 2010:
From here we are going to cross the sea to the island province of Sado, but at the moment the winds are not favorable, so I do not know when we will depart. The hardships along the way were worse than I could have imagined, and indeed more than I can put down in writing. I will leave you to surmise what I endured. But I have been prepared for such difficulties from the outset, so there is no point in starting to complain about them now. I shall accordingly say no more of the matter.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 206
Letter from Teradomari
Written to Toki Jonin on October 22, 1271
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
A Fighting Spirit
A Fighting Spirit
by Sam Greene
USA
Sam Greene talks about how her life changed through using her practice of Buddhism to improve her soccer playing, as well as her team and individual relationships
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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Tuesday, October 19, 2010:
Though the moon is forty thousand yojanas high in the heavens, its reflection appears instantly in a pond on the earth; and the sound of the drum at the Gate of Thunder is immediately heard a thousand, ten thousand ri in the distance. Though you remain in Sado, your heart has come to this province. The way of attaining Buddhahood is just like this. Though we live in the impure land, our hearts reside in the pure land of Eagle Peak. Merely seeing each other's face would in itself be insignificant. It is the heart that is important.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 949
The Drum at the Gate of Thunder
Written to the lay nun Sennichi on October 19, 1278
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Tuesday, October 19, 2010:
Though the moon is forty thousand yojanas high in the heavens, its reflection appears instantly in a pond on the earth; and the sound of the drum at the Gate of Thunder is immediately heard a thousand, ten thousand ri in the distance. Though you remain in Sado, your heart has come to this province. The way of attaining Buddhahood is just like this. Though we live in the impure land, our hearts reside in the pure land of Eagle Peak. Merely seeing each other's face would in itself be insignificant. It is the heart that is important.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 949
The Drum at the Gate of Thunder
Written to the lay nun Sennichi on October 19, 1278
Monday, October 18, 2010
唱題、行動是致勝的關鍵
唱題、行動是致勝的關鍵
台湾台南區男子大學部 楊育欽
- 唱題、活動 讓我變得有勇氣
- 感受題目的力量 甄試考上南台科技大學
- 2007年是我面臨升學及考證照雙重考驗的一年，龐大的壓力再加上學校教學政策的改變，使得班上的教學進度落後，令我萌生想放棄的念頭。不過，在第一次的模擬考中，不知是湊巧還是幸運，就讀證照班的我，成績竟然是升學班的第11名。這不可思議的結果，連老師們都感到驚訝，班上老師給予我很大的鼓勵，但隔壁升學班的老師，卻在班上同學面前說：這只是第一次考試，不準的，別高興得太早。
- 我不甘心被老師看扁了，我決意一定要創造勝利體驗給大家看。話雖如此，課程進度依然是我最大的隱憂，所以，我開始很認真的唱題祈求，一定要勝利。
- 面對乙級檢定，我努力地在家練習；學科上，我把握下課時間，別人在玩，我則是拚命地向老師請教所有沒教過的題目，直到懂為止；假日時，以往不愛讀書的我，甚至會把握時間去圖書館看書。
- 認真地唱題加上拚命地行動，最後，我推甄考上南台科技大學，並順利取得乙級檢定合格通知單。我勝利了！
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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Monday, October 18, 2010:
Without exception, all these Buddhas, bodhisattvas, great sages, and, in general, all the various beings of the two worlds and the eight groups who appear in the "Introduction" chapter of the Lotus Sutra dwell in the Gohonzon. Illuminated by light of the five characters of the Mystic Law, they display the dignified attributes they inherently possess. This is the object of devotion.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 832
The Real Aspect of the Gohonzon
Written to Nichinyo on August 23, 1277
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Monday, October 18, 2010:
Without exception, all these Buddhas, bodhisattvas, great sages, and, in general, all the various beings of the two worlds and the eight groups who appear in the "Introduction" chapter of the Lotus Sutra dwell in the Gohonzon. Illuminated by light of the five characters of the Mystic Law, they display the dignified attributes they inherently possess. This is the object of devotion.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 832
The Real Aspect of the Gohonzon
Written to Nichinyo on August 23, 1277
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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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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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Sunday, October 17, 2010:
In the eighth volume of Great Concentration and Insight and in the eighth volume of The Annotations on "Great Concentration and Insight" it says, "The stronger one's faith, the greater the protection of the gods." This means that the protection of the gods depends on the strength of one's faith. The Lotus Sutra is a fine sword, but its might depends upon the one who wields it.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 953
General Stone Tiger
Written to Shijo Kingo on October 22, 1278
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Sunday, October 17, 2010:
In the eighth volume of Great Concentration and Insight and in the eighth volume of The Annotations on "Great Concentration and Insight" it says, "The stronger one's faith, the greater the protection of the gods." This means that the protection of the gods depends on the strength of one's faith. The Lotus Sutra is a fine sword, but its might depends upon the one who wields it.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 953
General Stone Tiger
Written to Shijo Kingo on October 22, 1278
Saturday, October 16, 2010
一起挑战30小时题目
P'ng Kok Khuan (C3.4)
在我没挑战30个小时的题目时: 干部们时常讲要在槟岛买到一块佛意之地来起会馆，但是过了一到两年还没达成，让我感觉到只是说说而已。
在挑战30个小时的题目时: 我感觉到要在槟岛买到一块佛意之地来起会馆是能达成的。
在挑战超过30个小时的题目时: 我深深地相信只要全槟城的会友都向着尽早槟岛买到一块佛意之地来起会馆的目标去挑战30个小时的题目时，这目标一定能在今年达成。
在挑战接近60个小时的题目与折伏时: 我确信如果全槟城的会友不只是挑战30个小时的题目而且还做折伏时，那这目标我们要几时达成就能几时达成。
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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Saturday, October 16, 2010:
None of you who declare yourselves to be my disciples should ever give way to cowardice.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 764
The Actions of the Votary of the Lotus Sutra
Written to the lay nun Konichi in 1276
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Saturday, October 16, 2010:
None of you who declare yourselves to be my disciples should ever give way to cowardice.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 764
The Actions of the Votary of the Lotus Sutra
Written to the lay nun Konichi in 1276
Friday, October 15, 2010
Making a Difference
Lulu McLennan
UK
Inspired by the writings of SGI President Ikeda, I decided something needed to change in my workplace, and that I was the one that had to make a difference….
This proposal came directly from my chanting and from my heart. It began with a quotation from President Ikeda: "If we seem to be weathering an endless winter, we must not abandon hope, as long as we have hope, spring will come without fail."….
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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Friday, October 15, 2010:
Do not these interpretations make clear that, among all the teachings of the Buddha's lifetime, the Lotus Sutra is first, and that, among the teachings of the Lotus Sutra, that of women attaining Buddhahood, is first? For this reason, though the women of Japan may be condemned in all sutras other than the Lotus Sutra as incapable of attaining Buddhahood, as long as the Lotus Sutra guarantees their enlightenment, what reason have they to be downcast?
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 930
The Sutra of True Requital
Written to the lay nun Sennichi on July 28, 1278
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Friday, October 15, 2010:
Do not these interpretations make clear that, among all the teachings of the Buddha's lifetime, the Lotus Sutra is first, and that, among the teachings of the Lotus Sutra, that of women attaining Buddhahood, is first? For this reason, though the women of Japan may be condemned in all sutras other than the Lotus Sutra as incapable of attaining Buddhahood, as long as the Lotus Sutra guarantees their enlightenment, what reason have they to be downcast?
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 930
The Sutra of True Requital
Written to the lay nun Sennichi on July 28, 1278
Thursday, October 14, 2010
没有题目超越不了的难
郑永兴 (C4.1 YMD)
在今年年中我打算找一份适合我的工作，而这份工作不可以影响我出来学会活动。我就这样下了目标去唱题祈求，那时候学会青年部正当推动三十小时题目挑战运动。从中也明白到这项活动的意义。
就在六月初我就开始面试找工，直到七月底我正式停工了。当时我还是没有成功找到任何工作，这时才体会到原来年底要找一份好的工作并不简单。因此我便利用空闲的时间加强题目和信心。那时候我便立下了很大的决意一定要在两个星期内完成六十个小时题目和下了目标要在八月十六号当天上班。平均每天我唱了五小时题目。
从八月一号到十五号星期日当天早晨，我依然没接到任何面试通知。那时候我想了又想明天就是十六号了，是我立下了目标接受聘请上班的日子。那时我还没有放弃唱题，是因为我确信御本尊突然脑海里想起了一段指导《没有题目超越不了的难》。当天也是我唱完六十小时的题目，早上九点半我还是照常去BTCC会馆练习国庆日操步，就在中午练完操步时很不可思议的我接到了一通电话要我下午四点半面试。我自问自答竟然会有人安排星期天面试。下午面试后，竟然要我明天十六号上班，当时我很感动也感受到妙法的力量和感谢诸天上神的守护。
所以在这里鼓励大家认真努力唱题完成更多个人的三十小时题目挑战。让我们大家一起做法的供养吧！同时转换我们的宿命。完成全胜的80周年运动。加油！加油！。
在今年年中我打算找一份适合我的工作，而这份工作不可以影响我出来学会活动。我就这样下了目标去唱题祈求，那时候学会青年部正当推动三十小时题目挑战运动。从中也明白到这项活动的意义。
就在六月初我就开始面试找工，直到七月底我正式停工了。当时我还是没有成功找到任何工作，这时才体会到原来年底要找一份好的工作并不简单。因此我便利用空闲的时间加强题目和信心。那时候我便立下了很大的决意一定要在两个星期内完成六十个小时题目和下了目标要在八月十六号当天上班。平均每天我唱了五小时题目。
从八月一号到十五号星期日当天早晨，我依然没接到任何面试通知。那时候我想了又想明天就是十六号了，是我立下了目标接受聘请上班的日子。那时我还没有放弃唱题，是因为我确信御本尊突然脑海里想起了一段指导《没有题目超越不了的难》。当天也是我唱完六十小时的题目，早上九点半我还是照常去BTCC会馆练习国庆日操步，就在中午练完操步时很不可思议的我接到了一通电话要我下午四点半面试。我自问自答竟然会有人安排星期天面试。下午面试后，竟然要我明天十六号上班，当时我很感动也感受到妙法的力量和感谢诸天上神的守护。
所以在这里鼓励大家认真努力唱题完成更多个人的三十小时题目挑战。让我们大家一起做法的供养吧！同时转换我们的宿命。完成全胜的80周年运动。加油！加油！。
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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Thursday, October 14, 2010:
Make every possible effort for the sake of your next life. What is most important is that, by chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo alone, you can attain Buddhahood. It will no doubt depend on the strength of your faith. To have faith is the basis of Buddhism.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 832
The Real Aspect of the Gohonzon
Written to Nichinyo on August 23, 1277
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Thursday, October 14, 2010:
Make every possible effort for the sake of your next life. What is most important is that, by chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo alone, you can attain Buddhahood. It will no doubt depend on the strength of your faith. To have faith is the basis of Buddhism.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 832
The Real Aspect of the Gohonzon
Written to Nichinyo on August 23, 1277
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Summoning up the Determination to Win
by Lyla Cansfield
UK
I chanted that I would receive the best medical care; that I would win through--whatever that meant--and also that I would be really clear about what actions and decisions I should take, at every stage of my recovery. I also determined to attend our youth division celebrations for 16 March--Kosen-Rufu Day--that year, deciding that this would be one of my many victories...
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I chanted that I would receive the best medical care; that I would win through--whatever that meant--and also that I would be really clear about what actions and decisions I should take, at every stage of my recovery. I also determined to attend our youth division celebrations for 16 March--Kosen-Rufu Day--that year, deciding that this would be one of my many victories...
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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Wednesday, October 13, 2010:
The present age has developed exactly as the Buddha predicted it would, and Nichiren may be the person of wisdom whom the Buddha described. Though some people wish to help me, either their determination is weak, or, though firmly resolved, they are unable to act on their intentions. Thus, you are one of the very few whose action match their will. You surpass others in your resolve, and it is because of your devoted support that I have been able to survive.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 753
Propagation by the Wise
Written to Shijo Kingo on September 6, 1276
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Wednesday, October 13, 2010:
The present age has developed exactly as the Buddha predicted it would, and Nichiren may be the person of wisdom whom the Buddha described. Though some people wish to help me, either their determination is weak, or, though firmly resolved, they are unable to act on their intentions. Thus, you are one of the very few whose action match their will. You surpass others in your resolve, and it is because of your devoted support that I have been able to survive.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 753
Propagation by the Wise
Written to Shijo Kingo on September 6, 1276
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
成功是不斷努力的異名
惠婷 (C6.3 YWD)
從小我就有個夢想，那就是嚮往去台灣留學。那年我From3，想去台灣唸書的一念更加強烈。有天跟父母親說起這個留學台灣的計劃，當時大家都一致贊同。
SPM 畢業後，身邊的朋友都開始計劃去哪裡讀書或有的已經開始找工作了，甚至有些同學已經找到學校了。當一班朋友再聊起將來的去向時，我還是沒忘記2年前提議台灣留學的事。回家，我跟父母提起這事，但是這次他們大力反對。
對於父母的食言，我真的很生氣也很難過，一度真的很不想與他們說話。眼看朋友們已經弄好入學的手續了，自己感到很沮喪，想說去台灣留學可能需要自己做工賺錢才能去，就聽朋友的建議先留在KDU 這裡的學院讀，但是讀沒有幾個月，因家裡有事請，我趕回去家鄉，過後沒有回去讀，留在家裡幫忙。
開始每天8 點多去店幫忙，到10 點才回家。每一天都重覆這樣的日子，生活非常安逸卻很悶，心裡又為自己打算盤。我喜歡芭蕾，我想繼續學，考取老師的執照。可是計劃往往趕不上變化。因為在學會練舞時不小心傷了腰，以為沒事就沒去理會，到後來開始疼痛，越來越嚴重。醫生說我以後都不能跳舞，因為脊椎骨歪了，要是繼續會對以後懷孕影響很大。為了調養好，我放棄舞蹈。
在店裡的日子，我每天上網為自己找出新的道路。發現美甲者行業，我其實蠻喜歡，所以我就在媽媽的贊同下去學美甲。在指甲方面花了很多錢，做了一些時間，指甲的化學成分導致每天聞到化學藥水導致鼻子不舒服，要噴藥。家人都認為做這個行業不好聞多會致癌，這次也是為了自己的健康，再一次放棄。
台灣深造去不了，學院沒法讀，當不了芭蕾老師，美甲師也當不了。。。
內心真的很難過，一時接受不了崩潰，患上憂鬱症。不知道自己還能做什麼，看不清前方的路該怎麼走。Sensei 說：“走自己決定的道路，本身是一種幸福。”
但是我所選擇的卻讓我陷入谷底中，感受不到所謂的幸福。我活在埋怨自己的宿命中，變得很不快樂，很討厭人，也不喜歡出來學會活動，更不喜歡人群多的地方，唯一的世界就是我的房間，哪裡我可以釋放自己的情緒，我不需要偽裝我自己。房間是我唯一的天堂，哪裡才是我真正的自己。
到後來經哥哥的鼓勵，和喜鳳的鼓勵下，我重回信心的原點，開始唱題，出來學會活動。妙法真的很奧妙，當透過唱題，然後讀學會的刊物，無意間會看到一些像是御本尊在提示你的話。。。。
我在無意間看到sensei 的指導：他說：“夢想和決心是兩回事，一旦下定決心就要馬上行動，就會有所努力。成功是不斷努力的異名。”
看到這一段，我開始反省自己，向御本尊祈求我一定要去台灣深造。但是想要達成夢想，就必須經歷很多考驗，也許是御本尊對我的考驗。
每一次對家人說去留學的事情就一定會有三章四魔的出現來阻礙我～
～嚴重颱風
～地震
～台灣政治動盪
~sars
～H1N1
這些都是阻礙我的三章四魔。
也可能是我的宿命才會每次都那麼巧合。雖然每一次的提出都有挫敗感的心情收場。，但是每一次的挫敗感我都回到信心的原點，唱題，然後看指導。
這一次讀到的指導又再一次的鼓勵我～Sensei 說：“不要讓別人或任何事的阻礙影響你追求夢想的決心。”
2008 年尾我開始行動找留學台灣的資訊，一邊忙著辦留學手續，一邊努力唱題，當中也有出現反對的聲音，但是我還是以強盛的一念持續信心。Sensei 說：“失敗多少次沒有關係，最重要是最後一次的成功。”
我成功以題目贏取父母親的支持，在2009 年的9 月我飛往台灣留學。在今年的6 月25 號，我順利考進高雄一所大學。
從小我就有個夢想，那就是嚮往去台灣留學。那年我From3，想去台灣唸書的一念更加強烈。有天跟父母親說起這個留學台灣的計劃，當時大家都一致贊同。
SPM 畢業後，身邊的朋友都開始計劃去哪裡讀書或有的已經開始找工作了，甚至有些同學已經找到學校了。當一班朋友再聊起將來的去向時，我還是沒忘記2年前提議台灣留學的事。回家，我跟父母提起這事，但是這次他們大力反對。
對於父母的食言，我真的很生氣也很難過，一度真的很不想與他們說話。眼看朋友們已經弄好入學的手續了，自己感到很沮喪，想說去台灣留學可能需要自己做工賺錢才能去，就聽朋友的建議先留在KDU 這裡的學院讀，但是讀沒有幾個月，因家裡有事請，我趕回去家鄉，過後沒有回去讀，留在家裡幫忙。
開始每天8 點多去店幫忙，到10 點才回家。每一天都重覆這樣的日子，生活非常安逸卻很悶，心裡又為自己打算盤。我喜歡芭蕾，我想繼續學，考取老師的執照。可是計劃往往趕不上變化。因為在學會練舞時不小心傷了腰，以為沒事就沒去理會，到後來開始疼痛，越來越嚴重。醫生說我以後都不能跳舞，因為脊椎骨歪了，要是繼續會對以後懷孕影響很大。為了調養好，我放棄舞蹈。
在店裡的日子，我每天上網為自己找出新的道路。發現美甲者行業，我其實蠻喜歡，所以我就在媽媽的贊同下去學美甲。在指甲方面花了很多錢，做了一些時間，指甲的化學成分導致每天聞到化學藥水導致鼻子不舒服，要噴藥。家人都認為做這個行業不好聞多會致癌，這次也是為了自己的健康，再一次放棄。
台灣深造去不了，學院沒法讀，當不了芭蕾老師，美甲師也當不了。。。
內心真的很難過，一時接受不了崩潰，患上憂鬱症。不知道自己還能做什麼，看不清前方的路該怎麼走。Sensei 說：“走自己決定的道路，本身是一種幸福。”
但是我所選擇的卻讓我陷入谷底中，感受不到所謂的幸福。我活在埋怨自己的宿命中，變得很不快樂，很討厭人，也不喜歡出來學會活動，更不喜歡人群多的地方，唯一的世界就是我的房間，哪裡我可以釋放自己的情緒，我不需要偽裝我自己。房間是我唯一的天堂，哪裡才是我真正的自己。
到後來經哥哥的鼓勵，和喜鳳的鼓勵下，我重回信心的原點，開始唱題，出來學會活動。妙法真的很奧妙，當透過唱題，然後讀學會的刊物，無意間會看到一些像是御本尊在提示你的話。。。。
我在無意間看到sensei 的指導：他說：“夢想和決心是兩回事，一旦下定決心就要馬上行動，就會有所努力。成功是不斷努力的異名。”
看到這一段，我開始反省自己，向御本尊祈求我一定要去台灣深造。但是想要達成夢想，就必須經歷很多考驗，也許是御本尊對我的考驗。
每一次對家人說去留學的事情就一定會有三章四魔的出現來阻礙我～
～嚴重颱風
～地震
～台灣政治動盪
~sars
～H1N1
這些都是阻礙我的三章四魔。
也可能是我的宿命才會每次都那麼巧合。雖然每一次的提出都有挫敗感的心情收場。，但是每一次的挫敗感我都回到信心的原點，唱題，然後看指導。
這一次讀到的指導又再一次的鼓勵我～Sensei 說：“不要讓別人或任何事的阻礙影響你追求夢想的決心。”
2008 年尾我開始行動找留學台灣的資訊，一邊忙著辦留學手續，一邊努力唱題，當中也有出現反對的聲音，但是我還是以強盛的一念持續信心。Sensei 說：“失敗多少次沒有關係，最重要是最後一次的成功。”
我成功以題目贏取父母親的支持，在2009 年的9 月我飛往台灣留學。在今年的6 月25 號，我順利考進高雄一所大學。
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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Tuesday, October 12, 2010:
This Gohonzon is also found only in the two characters for faith. This is what the sutra means when it states that one can "gain entrance through faith alone." Since Nichiren's disciples and lay supporters believe solely in the Lotus Sutra, honestly discarding the expedient means and never accepting even a single verse of the other sutras, they can enter the treasure tower of the Gohonzon. How reassuring!
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 832
The Real Aspect of the Gohonzon
Written to Nichinyo on August 23, 1277
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Tuesday, October 12, 2010:
This Gohonzon is also found only in the two characters for faith. This is what the sutra means when it states that one can "gain entrance through faith alone." Since Nichiren's disciples and lay supporters believe solely in the Lotus Sutra, honestly discarding the expedient means and never accepting even a single verse of the other sutras, they can enter the treasure tower of the Gohonzon. How reassuring!
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 832
The Real Aspect of the Gohonzon
Written to Nichinyo on August 23, 1277
Monday, October 11, 2010
Shout It Out
NYCCA
Japan
Suffering from depression and debilitating apathy, I came back to Japan to rehabilitate. It was at this time that I started practicing Buddhism seriously. When I chanted, I felt an energy welling up from my inner self; and this energy became a conviction. The doctors told me it would be at least three years before I was cured and that I would likely experience serious trauma in the years ahead. In fact, to everyone's surprise, I was cured within a half year….
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Japan
Suffering from depression and debilitating apathy, I came back to Japan to rehabilitate. It was at this time that I started practicing Buddhism seriously. When I chanted, I felt an energy welling up from my inner self; and this energy became a conviction. The doctors told me it would be at least three years before I was cured and that I would likely experience serious trauma in the years ahead. In fact, to everyone's surprise, I was cured within a half year….
Read my full artichle at http://www.sgi.org/about-us/members-stories/top-20/shout-it-out.html
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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Monday, October 11, 2010:
Take these teachings to heart, and always remember that believers in the Lotus Sutra should absolutely be the last to abuse one another. All those who keep faith in the Lotus Sutra are most certainly Buddhas, and one who slanders a Buddha commits a grave offense.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 756
The Fourteen Slanders
Written to the lay priest Matsuno Rokuro Saemon on December 9, 1276
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Monday, October 11, 2010:
Take these teachings to heart, and always remember that believers in the Lotus Sutra should absolutely be the last to abuse one another. All those who keep faith in the Lotus Sutra are most certainly Buddhas, and one who slanders a Buddha commits a grave offense.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 756
The Fourteen Slanders
Written to the lay priest Matsuno Rokuro Saemon on December 9, 1276
Sunday, October 10, 2010
题目的力量是无可限量
Teh Peng Boon (C6.4 YMD)过去的日子，过的是安逸的生活，慢心开始浮现，题目也跟着少了。每一天过着，也只是马马虎虎的生活。自己有曾经反省过，要挑战早上1小时的题目，但是一直以来都做不到。
有一次，在槟城会馆听到一位壮年部的体验。为了转换宿业，他每天竟然4.30早上就起来挑战一小时题目。那为什么他可以做到，而我为何做不到呢？就这样的，再次立下决意，一定要在5.30早上起来唱题。
开始时，只能唱到半个小时而已。这时，刚好青年部推动《我的30小时》唱题挑战，为祈求早日在槟岛顺利购入建立文化会馆的土地。在加上BTCC， 每星期六5点开始的题目会，而太太也积极的鼓励。我过去都会习惯加班工作OT，不过为了在未来累积更多大善因， 我决意舍去加工OT工作，开始了每星期六5pm的马拉松唱题。
在各方面的推动下，这我以强盛的决意，再辛苦我也要面向挑战… 我终于也做到早上1小时的题目挑战。我不再因为达到目标，而再起慢心，我更加努力，加倍的努力。持续每天保持至少1小时的题目。题目的力量是无可限量的，妙法不可思议，因为这一股推动，使到我在工作上得到从未有的大突破，老板加了我2倍的工资！现在，我不用加时工作，也能领取丰厚的工资！有更多时间贡献于广布！我要感谢御本尊的守护。
我会继续祈求一定的到诸天的守护，早日在槟岛顺利购入建立文化会馆的土地。我也决意将我的喜悦，分享给更多人。鼓励更多男子部，加入《我的30小时》挑战。
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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Sunday, October 10, 2010:
The moon appears in the west and sheds its light eastward, but the sun rises in the east and casts its rays to the west. The same is true of Buddhism. It spread from west to east in the Former and Middle Days of the Law, but will travel from east to west in the Latter Day.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 401
Conversation between a Sage and an Unenlightened Man
Written in 1265
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Sunday, October 10, 2010:
The moon appears in the west and sheds its light eastward, but the sun rises in the east and casts its rays to the west. The same is true of Buddhism. It spread from west to east in the Former and Middle Days of the Law, but will travel from east to west in the Latter Day.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 401
Conversation between a Sage and an Unenlightened Man
Written in 1265
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….
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
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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Saturday, October 9, 2010:
Admirable Nichiro, because you have read the entirety of the Lotus Sutra with both the physical and spiritual aspects of your life, you will also be able to save your father and mother, your six kinds of relatives, and all living beings. Others read the Lotus Sutra with their mouths alone, in word alone, but they do not read it with their hearts. And even if they read it with their hearts, they do not read it with their actions. It is reading the sutra with both one's body and mind that is truly praiseworthy!
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 204
Letter to Priest Nichiro in Prison
Written to Chikugo-bo Nichiro on October 9, 1271
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Saturday, October 9, 2010:
Admirable Nichiro, because you have read the entirety of the Lotus Sutra with both the physical and spiritual aspects of your life, you will also be able to save your father and mother, your six kinds of relatives, and all living beings. Others read the Lotus Sutra with their mouths alone, in word alone, but they do not read it with their hearts. And even if they read it with their hearts, they do not read it with their actions. It is reading the sutra with both one's body and mind that is truly praiseworthy!
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 204
Letter to Priest Nichiro in Prison
Written to Chikugo-bo Nichiro on October 9, 1271
Friday, October 8, 2010
必假心固，神守则强
林志雄 (C6.4 YMD)
我是林志雄来自6.4的男子部。今年五月，我很福运的被安排到C6.4协助男子部和被委任Sokahan的本部负责人(Asst Sokahan Honbu PIC)。虽然我住家离C6.4支部大约30分钟至一小时路程，我很感激御本尊让我有这福运挑战这个使命。
五月同时，我也收到我的验血报告。报告显示甘油三酸酯超过正常指数接近三倍！据知，甘油三酸酯过高可导致冠心病，中风等疾病。医生劝告必须服药3个月，运动与节食。广布的使命越大，时间上的安排固然更挑战了，过去运动的时间的确越来越少了，而且医生更说药会有副作用。我心想一定要克服甘油三酸酯啊！
我是林志雄来自6.4的男子部。今年五月，我很福运的被安排到C6.4协助男子部和被委任Sokahan的本部负责人(Asst Sokahan Honbu PIC)。虽然我住家离C6.4支部大约30分钟至一小时路程，我很感激御本尊让我有这福运挑战这个使命。
五月同时，我也收到我的验血报告。报告显示甘油三酸酯超过正常指数接近三倍！据知，甘油三酸酯过高可导致冠心病，中风等疾病。医生劝告必须服药3个月，运动与节食。广布的使命越大，时间上的安排固然更挑战了，过去运动的时间的确越来越少了，而且医生更说药会有副作用。我心想一定要克服甘油三酸酯啊！
五月至七月间，我的太太工作是旺季，时常要加班，加上上司很刁难，时常都身心疲惫。学会六月开始推动《我的30小时挑战》，我决意每日唱诵最少1小时题目，每个月诚心供养最少30小时的题目(法的供养)，祈求早日在槟岛购得佛意的土地，建设新文化会馆。
当时，我的题目平均每日只有30分钟，日莲大圣人教导信心强盛时必有三障四魔之障魔出现, 是以贤者喜, 愚者退也。御书教示：“必假心固，神守则强。”人心若强，则善神之守护亦强。那时，我决意一定要完成我的30小时题目挑战，向御本尊祈求将不可能变为可能的题目，决不放弃广宣流布活动，挑战每周运动两次却同时不影响广布活动，每周的节食计划 (Weekly Diet Plan)。
一直以来我都坚守着守护组的使命，五月至七月间守护组活动更多但我也一一完成使命。每周做家访期间不断鼓励6.4区域会友和第六本部守护组成员。
五月时担当守护组培训负责人，七月时担当7.11男子部之日副负责人。十月我们槟州主办全国创价班与牙城会研修会，我们不惜身命的奋战，异体同心的创造了新历史。每周运动两次尽量安排在没有广布活动时候去游泳，可是有时还是会遇到广布活动或开会，那时我就尽快把一天的工作做完，准时放工后去游泳然后去参加广布活动或开会。每天早晚各唱30分钟的题目，周末，更需唱多题目来补回平时不足的1小时题目。虽然太太工作压力大且时间长无法一起挑战30小时题目，我常为她的工作问题唱题祈求并鼓励她积极的面对工作。过去五月至七月，她也咬紧牙根熬过了旺季，而且上司也赞赏她的工作表现。
对于我的饮食习惯，太太不厌其烦地一再提醒我。由于医生建议我服药，所以我不敢怠慢，通过药剂店药剂师得知该药的副作用纯粹是会造成口渴胃不舒服之类而已。于两个月后七月时再次验血，结果难以相信地我的甘油三酸酯指数已达到正常指数。现在我只需持续运动，均衡饮食，不需服药了。
战胜了这烦恼，但我们一点也不放松，未来还有更多等着我们去挑战。我现在和太太一起继续挑战《我的30小时》题目，为建设新文化会馆同时也祈求建立和乐家庭，广布(区域和守护组)和事业上有更大的突破。我们身为池田先生年轻弟子，我们一定要拿出我们最坚定的一念，不屈不饶，锲而不舍，勇猛精进，“尽亿劫之辛劳”的题目，祈求必定在今年内，势必成功购得最适合土地建设新文化会馆。我们一起挑战吧！
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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Friday, October 8, 2010:
Where there is water, fish dwell. Where there are woods, birds gather. On the mountain island of P'eng-lai there are many jewels, and on Mount Malaya sandalwood trees grow. There is gold in the mountains from which the river Li-shui flows. Now this place, too, is like that. It is the place of the cluster of blessings where the Buddhas and bodhisattvas dwell.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 1070
The Place of the Cluster of Blessings
Written to Shijo Kingo on October 8, 1280
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Friday, October 8, 2010:
Where there is water, fish dwell. Where there are woods, birds gather. On the mountain island of P'eng-lai there are many jewels, and on Mount Malaya sandalwood trees grow. There is gold in the mountains from which the river Li-shui flows. Now this place, too, is like that. It is the place of the cluster of blessings where the Buddhas and bodhisattvas dwell.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 1070
The Place of the Cluster of Blessings
Written to Shijo Kingo on October 8, 1280
Thursday, October 7, 2010
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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Thursday, October 7, 2010:
It seems to me that on the path to attain Buddhahood it may invariably be when one has done something like lay down one's life that one becomes a Buddha. I think that perhaps it is encountering such difficulties as have already been explained in the sutra—being cursed, vilified, attacked with swords and staves, shards and rubble, and banished again and again—that is reading the Lotus Sutra with one's life. My faith springs up all the more, and I am confident about my next existence.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 202
Banishment to Sado
Written to Enjo-bo in October 1271
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Thursday, October 7, 2010:
It seems to me that on the path to attain Buddhahood it may invariably be when one has done something like lay down one's life that one becomes a Buddha. I think that perhaps it is encountering such difficulties as have already been explained in the sutra—being cursed, vilified, attacked with swords and staves, shards and rubble, and banished again and again—that is reading the Lotus Sutra with one's life. My faith springs up all the more, and I am confident about my next existence.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 202
Banishment to Sado
Written to Enjo-bo in October 1271
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