Chanting Growers Group

[PassTheDoobie]

The Daishonin states, "Iron, when heated in the flames and pounded, becomes a fine sword."* Youth, now is the time to train yourselves in order to become strong. Muster up your courage, take on each challenge that confronts you now, and establish the solid foundations for a truly victorious life!

Daisaku Ikeda

*"Worthies and sages are tested by abuse." - "Letter from Sado", WND-I, page 303

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"Making it possible for someone to receive the Gohonzon is an act of the greatest good. Let’s do our utmost to actualise such good, which is an unfailing source of strength. Nichiren Daishonin explains that the Gohonzon is 'a cluster of blessings' (WND-1, 832). When we chant and spread Nam-myoho-renge-kyo based on faith in the Gohonzon, our life itself turns into a 'cluster of blessings.' The good fortune and benefit we derive through our Buddhist practice also extends to encompass our family, our community, and society at large."

SGI Newsletter No. 8355, This series introduces occasional guidance, encouragement, or messages from SGI President Ikeda for various individuals, groups, divisions, or events., from the Oct. 1st, 2011, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Oct. 13th, 2011

 

[PassTheDoobie]

My dear friends, be brave, be fearless. Whatever you have decided to try, give it absolutely everything you've got! It's your bold courageous challenging spirit that will change and develop your whole life for the very best.

Daisaku Ikeda

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"Since the Law is wonderful, the person is worthy of respect; since the person is worthy of respect, the land is sacred."

(The Person and the Law - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 1097) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, October 14th, 2011

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"No life is without problems. No life is without hardships. You often find that people who excel in their field tend to rack their brains harder to solve problems and put in more hard work and effort than others, even when no one else is watching.

"Practising the Daishonin’s Buddhism fundamentally enables us to remain undefeated by any of life’s problems or hardships.

"I recall my mentor, second Soka Gakkai president Josei Toda, encouraging some of his sincere disciples from Chubu: 'It is important that we resolutely triumph over devilish functions that cause unhappiness and misery. Faith in the Daishonin’s Buddhism enables us not only to overcome various trials but, with each successive victory, to build a foundation for unshakable happiness in life. We gain the capacity to help many more people become happy. And, as a result, all can accumulate eternal good fortune and benefit.'"

SGI Newsletter No. 8354, 52nd Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting, Bringing Fresh Hope and Vitality to Society, from Oct. 10th, 2011, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Oct. 12th, 2011

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"This is indeed wondrous. This is precisely what is meant by the statement that unseen virtue brings about visible reward."

(The Farther the Source, the Longer the Stream - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 940) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, October 13th, 2011

 

[Desiderata]

"This is indeed wondrous. This is precisely what is meant by the statement that unseen virtue brings about visible reward."

(The Farther the Source, the Longer the Stream - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 940) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, October 13th, 2011

It's karma that you can answer some thought I have recently been wondering about......in the back of my mind it was the same answer as your quote here, bro.

Sincerely,

Desi

 

[PassTheDoobie]

Let's support all of our young people who are really challenging themselves to do their best. It's important that we take action together with them, talk with them, and praise the efforts that they make. Once they have that self-confidence, it will definitely become their strength.

Daisaku Ikeda

 

[PassTheDoobie]

Sincerely,

Desi

The karma is that we all promised to be here together seeking the Law.

Bowing in humble obeisance,

T

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"We mustn’t let ourselves grow old inside. The Daishonin assures us that, through faith in the Mystic Law, we will grow younger and our good fortune will accumulate (cf. WND-1, 464).

"Becoming ever more youthful with each year of Buddhist practice—this is the vibrant spirit of SGI members."

SGI Newsletter No. 8355, This series introduces occasional guidance, encouragement, or messages from SGI President Ikeda for various individuals, groups, divisions, or events., from the Oct. 1st, 2011, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Oct. 13th, 2011

 

[TheDanishBuddha]

I just wanted to share this with you all.

We can decide to make a difference every day! We can decide to change our attitude to a positive one! Life is supposed to be a party! Surrender to what is and do everything you can to change your reality the way you want it to be! Teach others to do the same! That is what happiness is Show it with your own life!
We will all be dead soon, don't live your life wasting it! You and the universe are ONE and not two! Think how difficult it must have been for the universe to create everything we see today! Then how would it to be impossible to create the reality you want? But you must have faith in yourself, that is to say to have faith in the mystic law and take action based on that faith! Nam-Moyho-renge-Kyo

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"Regard your service to your lord as the practice of the Lotus Sutra. This is what is meant by 'No worldly affairs of life or work are ever contrary to the true reality.'"

(Reply to a Believer - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 905) Selection source: The World of Nichiren Daishonin's encouragement, Seikyo Shimbun, October 16th, 2011

 

[PassTheDoobie]

I just wanted to share this with you all.

We can decide to make a difference every day! We can decide to change our attitude to a positive one! Life is supposed to be a party! Surrender to what is and do everything you can to change your reality the way you want it to be! Teach others to do the same! That is what happiness is Show it with your own life!
We will all be dead soon, don't live your life wasting it! You and the universe are ONE and not two! Think how difficult it must have been for the universe to create everything we see today! Then how would it to be impossible to create the reality you want? But you must have faith in yourself, that is to say to have faith in the mystic law and take action based on that faith! Nam-Moyho-renge-Kyo

I can see my Brother has been chanting abundant Daimoku!!! Brothers and Sisters, another friend has entered the room. Let us greet him from afar showing him the same respect as we would a Budda!* (Because he is!) Good to see you again DB!

Warmly bowing in humble obeisance!

T

"No matter if he is a demon or an animal, if someone proclaims even a single verse or phrase of the Lotus Sutra, you must respect him as you would the Buddha. This is what the sutra means when it says, “You should rise and greet him from afar, showing him the same respect you would a Buddha.” You should respect one another as Shakyamuni and Many Treasures did at the ceremony in the “Treasure Tower” chapter." (The Fourteen Slanders / WND pg. 757)

 

[PassTheDoobie]

The Gosho says:
"Strengthen your faith day by day and month after month."
Now is the time to take great strides ahead
courageously and in high spirits.
Towards our glorious founding day*
let us create a remarkable personal history of triumph!

Daisaku Ikeda

* Novermber 18th is Soka Gakkai's founding day.

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"Kosen-rufu is an eternal struggle. Nichiren Daishonin declared valiantly: ‘But still I am not discouraged’ (WND-1, 748). He continued his struggle to share the correct teachings of Buddhism with others, undaunted by persecution after persecution. That’s the spirit of the Daishonin and the Soka Gakkai.

"Many of our members began practising this faith striving earnestly to become happy in the face of desperate circumstances, dealing with illness, family strife, and life’s countless problems.

"The only way to overcome all our problems and build a state of indestructible happiness is by practising for oneself and others. As the Daishonin writes: ‘You must not only persevere yourself; you must also teach others’ (WND-1, 386). While studying Buddhism and chanting earnestly, we also need to dedicate ourselves to sharing the teaching with others, keeping the torch of propagation burning brightly.

"It is because the Soka Gakkai and our members have done just that that so many members have acquired great benefits and demonstrated actual proof of genuine appiness."

SGI Newsletter No. 8359, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 25: Chap. 1, Light of Happiness 4, translated Oct. 17th, 2011

 

[PassTheDoobie]

Through our sincere and determined chanting in the morning
the doors open out onto a day full of great victories!
An exuberant life force is the decisive factor towards winning.
Let's advance boldly with dynamic momentum!

Daisaku Ikeda

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"If in a single moment of life we exhaust the pains and trials of millions of kalpas, then instant after instant there will arise in us the three Buddha bodies with which we are eternally endowed. Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is just such a 'diligent' practice."

(Ongi kuden - Gosho Zenshu, page 790, The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, page 214) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, October 19th, 2011

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"Nichiren Daishonin states: 'The varied sufferings that all living beings undergo—all these are Nichiren’s own sufferings' (OTT, 138). Inheriting this spirit of great compassion, it’s crucial that we begin building from within our communities an era that lauds humanity."

SGI Newsletter No. 8357, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 24: Chap. 4, Beacon 55, translated Oct. 14th, 2011

 

[easyDaimoku]

Yo Weird I hope you and your family are ok!!!

Yo Weird I hope you and your family are ok!!!

Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, October 19, 2011:
No matter what happens, please continue to chant daimoku—in both good times and bad, irrespective of joys or sorrows, happiness or suffering. Then you will be able to seize victory in your daily life and in society.

 

[PassTheDoobie]

Yo Weird I hope you and your family are ok!!!

Woa! I have no idea why easy has posted this but if Weird needs our Daimoku then let's all start sending him a ton! I will chant a lot for you Brother! Whatever the result, please let us know you are OK!

Much love and deepest respect,

Thomas