What an honor to wake up today as a chanting grower in the year 2012!
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo!
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo!
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Happy May 3rd!
Happy May 3rd!
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo!
May 2, 2012
Let's pray for the happiness
of our friends and engage
in sincere and earnest dialogue.
One-to-one dialogue is the driving force
for peace that links hearts.
May 1, 2012
The month for refreshing our "great vow"
has arrived.
Taking to heart the Daishonin's words,
"This is my vow, and I
will never forsake it!"(*)
let's courageously open the way
toward victory for kosen-rufu
and victory in our lives.
(*)"Opening of the Eyes, Part Two," WND I p. 281
April 30, 2012
Let's express our deep appreciation
to family members who are
supporting our SGI activities.
The path to a harmonious family
lies in our own behavior and actions.
Happy May 3rd!
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo!
May 2, 2012
Let's pray for the happiness
of our friends and engage
in sincere and earnest dialogue.
One-to-one dialogue is the driving force
for peace that links hearts.
May 1, 2012
The month for refreshing our "great vow"
has arrived.
Taking to heart the Daishonin's words,
"This is my vow, and I
will never forsake it!"(*)
let's courageously open the way
toward victory for kosen-rufu
and victory in our lives.
(*)"Opening of the Eyes, Part Two," WND I p. 281
April 30, 2012
Let's express our deep appreciation
to family members who are
supporting our SGI activities.
The path to a harmonious family
lies in our own behavior and actions.
Puffing the World Peace Pipe, Nam-myoho-reneg-kyo is absolute! Daimoku everyday folks! Daimoku is chanting this: "Nam-myoho-reneg-kyo!"
I'm smoking Marijuana and look like a Dude & Grateful model citizen today! #BuddharificBuds
mmmmmmmmm, nothing like some afternoon daimoku!
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo!
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo!
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo!
mmmmmmmmm, nothing like some afternoon daimoku!
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo!
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo!
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo!
I feel like grateful, happy person today! Daimoku everyday is the way I maintain!
I feel like grateful, happy person today! Daimoku everyday is the way I maintain!
Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Friday, May 11, 2012:
The Daishonin urges us to earnestly chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, even just once or twice, stressing that if we do so we will definitely attain enlightenment. Now some might immediately think, "All right! I'll just put faith aside and take it easy, then embrace faith seriously a year before I die." But the Daishonin's words in this instance are meant to spur his followers to devote greater efforts to their Buddhist practice, emphasizing the beneficial power of chanting even a single daimoku. The correct way to read the Gosho is to always interpret the Daishonin's words from the standpoint of strengthening our faith.
I feel like grateful, happy person today! Daimoku everyday is the way I maintain!
Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Friday, May 11, 2012:
The Daishonin urges us to earnestly chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, even just once or twice, stressing that if we do so we will definitely attain enlightenment. Now some might immediately think, "All right! I'll just put faith aside and take it easy, then embrace faith seriously a year before I die." But the Daishonin's words in this instance are meant to spur his followers to devote greater efforts to their Buddhist practice, emphasizing the beneficial power of chanting even a single daimoku. The correct way to read the Gosho is to always interpret the Daishonin's words from the standpoint of strengthening our faith.
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo.. hope all the Mommy's had or are having a great day
Mother, the most righteous figure of the family, bringer of Buddhas!
Mother, the most righteous figure of the family, bringer of Buddhas!
Dear Mommas,
We all appreciate you!
Always,
MyohoDisco
Mother, the most righteous figure of the family, bringer of Buddhas!
Dear Mommas,
We all appreciate you!
Always,
MyohoDisco
Nice to see you here Hammerhead!
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo~
I am so happy this thread is still alive after all these years. It is nice to have some continuity in life.
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo~
Without chanting I would not have the courage to roar and do new things I would never have considered in the past... so with a roar I chant:
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo!
And send best wishes and respect to all~!
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo~
I am so happy this thread is still alive after all these years. It is nice to have some continuity in life.
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo~
Without chanting I would not have the courage to roar and do new things I would never have considered in the past... so with a roar I chant:
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo!
And send best wishes and respect to all~!
Ups and downs seem to matter in the moment. When I look at the last 6 years of chanting with the Gohonzon, on this thread, and compare that to the first few dozen - I can easily see the greatness of this practice. There are so many gimmicks and tricks in society, that fuck people up big time before they get to this thread like I did. However, if you're courageous enough to tap into your Buddhahood by chanting daimoku then you'll know what I'm talking about.
Some people come here and have started, or friends in my personal life, but their karma fucks their practice up and they dont continue. That's really unfortunate, especially when you meet someone with tons of potential to become happier in their lives! Yet even recently, I poured my heart out to a person that was scared to even go to a chanting meeting, said this individual started chanting, then eventually went back to the streets to sling molly to kids. Come on human, that's some more serious karma ontop of a life of serious karma. Make some good causes and realize your true and full potential.
Essentially, chanting "Nam-myoho-renge-kyo" will lift that veil of bullshit and lies that your EGO and lesser self develops throughout your life. You'll see the truth within, you'll advance, and you'll be able to measure that advance. I'm advancing, whether I like it or not! That's because I stay chanting no matter what happens.
Which reminds me, YO T CHECK IN HOMIE! I hope you're feeling better. Easy to Socal, come in Socal! Miss you both big time! TheBabbabud- bud the Legend looks so righteous homie, thanks for the encouragement. Mrs.BuddhaBabbaBud - waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzup sister! Every joint reminds me of your finger sized joints, we're advancing brother. I'm always here for my people.
DAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWG!
I CHANT for Buddhas, I CHANT FOR Buddhas. We grow plants with our Buddhas dawg!
Keep it green and keep it growing!
Love you long time (like infinity),
MyohoDisco
P.S. - CHRIS! BIG HUG TO YOU HOMIE! Bonzo, much love to you playa!
Some people come here and have started, or friends in my personal life, but their karma fucks their practice up and they dont continue. That's really unfortunate, especially when you meet someone with tons of potential to become happier in their lives! Yet even recently, I poured my heart out to a person that was scared to even go to a chanting meeting, said this individual started chanting, then eventually went back to the streets to sling molly to kids. Come on human, that's some more serious karma ontop of a life of serious karma. Make some good causes and realize your true and full potential.
Essentially, chanting "Nam-myoho-renge-kyo" will lift that veil of bullshit and lies that your EGO and lesser self develops throughout your life. You'll see the truth within, you'll advance, and you'll be able to measure that advance. I'm advancing, whether I like it or not! That's because I stay chanting no matter what happens.
Which reminds me, YO T CHECK IN HOMIE! I hope you're feeling better. Easy to Socal, come in Socal! Miss you both big time! TheBabbabud- bud the Legend looks so righteous homie, thanks for the encouragement. Mrs.BuddhaBabbaBud - waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzup sister! Every joint reminds me of your finger sized joints, we're advancing brother. I'm always here for my people.
DAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWG!
I CHANT for Buddhas, I CHANT FOR Buddhas. We grow plants with our Buddhas dawg!
Keep it green and keep it growing!
Love you long time (like infinity),
MyohoDisco
P.S. - CHRIS! BIG HUG TO YOU HOMIE! Bonzo, much love to you playa!
May 19, 2012
--TO MY FRIENDS--
Young people of Soka,
the busier you are, the more
you should make time to study.
Develop yourself into a first rate,
capable individual of culture
and noble character.
Translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, with universal value and application.
--わが友に贈る--
創価の青年よ
忙しい時ほど
学びの時間を創れ！
教養と人格光る
一流の人材に育て！
--WAGA TOMO NI OKURU--
SOKA NO SEINEN YO
ISOGASHII TOKI HODO
MANABI NO JIKAN O TSUKURE!
KYOYO TO JINKAKU HIKARU
ICHIRYU NO JNZAI NI SODATE!
--TO MY FRIENDS--
Young people of Soka,
the busier you are, the more
you should make time to study.
Develop yourself into a first rate,
capable individual of culture
and noble character.
Translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, with universal value and application.
--わが友に贈る--
創価の青年よ
忙しい時ほど
学びの時間を創れ！
教養と人格光る
一流の人材に育て！
--WAGA TOMO NI OKURU--
SOKA NO SEINEN YO
ISOGASHII TOKI HODO
MANABI NO JIKAN O TSUKURE!
KYOYO TO JINKAKU HIKARU
ICHIRYU NO JNZAI NI SODATE!
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo
Chris thanks for the welcome.
I Have chanted for years but never participated in this thread. Now that i'm here I send out a load ROAR ....
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo!
Chris thanks for the welcome.
I Have chanted for years but never participated in this thread. Now that i'm here I send out a load ROAR ....
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo!
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo
Chris thanks for the welcome.
I Have chanted for years but never participated in this thread. Now that i'm here I send out a load ROAR ....
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo!
Aye Hammy,
That's so awesome! I was writing an essay on leadership for my MBA applications and wrote about President Ikeda, President Toda, and President Makiguichi. This is the type of leadership that inspired Tony Matsuoka, Ted Osaki, PassTheDoobie, then Babbabud, then Mrs.Babba, then ME! Our filial pieity is something I hold close to my heart because although we span many different cultures, generations, and influences we are united under the common goal of kosen-rufu. In fact, I'm going to a chanting meeting in a little while and feel so great about it!
I've encouraged many of my friends to chant, and many of them do. We live a happier life these days because of our faith in the Gohonzon. I'm not rich, but I'm doing very well because of my faith. I'm only in my 6th year and expect huge improvements over the next year of faith, practice, and study!
I've enjoyed your messages, and hope to hear more from you going forward!
All my best to all my friends and family throughout icmag!
Big hugs all around,
MyohoDisco!!!
"The old fox never forgets the hillock where he was born; the white turtle repaid the kindness he had received from Mao Pao. If even lowly creatures know enough to do this, then how much more should human beings!"
(On Repaying Debts of Gratitude - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 690)
Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, May 19th, 2012
(On Repaying Debts of Gratitude - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 690)
Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, May 19th, 2012
"The Soka Gakkai brings together mentor and disciple, fellow members, and people’s hearts in the effort to attain kosen-rufu. The Soka Gakkai is a humanistic organszation that must always put people ahead of bureaucracy. That’s what makes the Soka Gakkai strong."
SGI Newsletter No. 8517, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 25: Chap. 2, Shared Struggle 58, translated May 16th, 2012
SGI Newsletter No. 8517, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 25: Chap. 2, Shared Struggle 58, translated May 16th, 2012
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