Chanting Growers Group (2013-∞)

[PassTheDoobie]

"For those who have faith in the Lotus Sutra, but whose faith is not deep, it is as though a half moon were lighting the darkness. But for those who have profound faith, it is as though a full moon were illuminating the night.."

(The Essence of the "Medicine King" Chapter - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Volume 1, page 94) Selection source: SGI President Ikeda's guidance, Seikyo Shimbun, September 22nd, 2013

 

[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, page 736) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, September 23rd, 2013

 

[PassTheDoobie]

Keep sending Daimoku!

Keep sending Daimoku!

Keep chanting for G!!! Keep chanting for G!!! Keep chanting for G!!! Keep chanting for G!!! Keep chanting for G!!!


Thank you,,


T

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"Strengthen your faith day by day
and month after month."*
Our faith is the powerhouse for propelling us forwards
to take on challenges and to improve and progress.
Let's break through any tendencies we have had to slacken
or to slide back into old habits.

Daisaku Ikeda

*Gosho: "On Persecutions Befalling the Sage", WND-1, page 997.

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"The 'great vow' refers to the propagation of the Lotus Sutra."

(The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, page 82) Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, August 6th, 2012 Selection source: President Ikeda's Essay - "Our Brilliant Path to Victory" - 114, Seikyo Shimbun, September 13th, 2013

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"Nichiren Daishonin inscribed the Gohonzon and spread Nam-myoho-renge-kyo to enable people to overcome life’s obstacles and achieve true happiness, and to help others do the same.

"The Daishonin called upon his disciples: 'Each of you should summon up the courage of a lion king and never succumb to threats from anyone. The lion king fears no other beast, nor do its cubs' (WND-1, 997).

"The lion is the king of the animal world. The lion king fears nothing, regardless of how strong its opponent may be. No matter what happens, it advances fearlessly.

"You each possess within you this unsurpassed courage of the lion king. Chanting daimoku enables you to tap this inner strength you possess.

"Nam-myoho-renge-kyo could be said to be the name of this invincible heart of the lion king. When your name is called, you naturally respond, don’t you? In the same way, when you chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, you are actually calling forth the heart of the lion king. You are able to bring forth courage, wisdom, the strength to live, and compassion to care for others. Therefore, those who chant daimoku are able to make their lives shine their strongest and brightest."

SGI Newsletter No. 8833, Soar into the Skies of Hope!, from 1st April, 2013, issue of Boys and Girls Hope News, the Soka Gakkai monthly newspaper for the boys and girls division, translated 3rd Sep. 2013

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"This passage refers to the great joy that one experiences when one understand for the first time that one's mind from the very beginning has been the Buddha. Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is the greatest of all joys."

(Ongi kuden - Gosho zenshu, page 788, The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, page 211)

Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, September 25th, 2013

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"No matter how humanity advances, the fundamental sufferings of human existence—birth, aging, sickness, and death—will always remain with us. No one is without problems or suffering of some kind. Everyone is struggling with some aspect of their karma, their life.

"But we all possess within us the light of hope that can break through and dispel the greatest sorrow and darkest despair. Nichiren Buddhism teaches the way for illuminating the entire world with that light, starting with one person courageously shining with hope, which will then spread to a second, a third, and a hundred, and eventually to people everywhere.

"Nichiren Daishonin writes: 'The Lotus Sutra offers a secret means for leading all living beings to Buddhahood. It leads one person in the realm of hell, one person in the realm of hungry spirits, and thus one person in each of the nine realms of existence to Buddhahood, and thereby the way is opened for all living beings to attain Buddhahood' (WND-1, 512). We can all attain Buddhahood. We can all triumphantly open the life-state of Buddhahood within us."

SGI Newsletter No. 8841, Editorial, Change Starts with One Person, from the October 2013 issue of the Dai- byaku-renge, translated 18th Sep. 2013

 

[PassTheDoobie]

It looks like we have a week delay for G's status to get sorted out, so let's use that to chant even more Daimoku for him to win in his fight. I ask that you all keep chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo as much as you can for this to happen and we will see that nothing is impossible. Please don't give up and please don't give in. We will all fight to the last second together. That's the way it should be anyhow. Shoulder to shoulder never yielding.

LET'S KICK SOME DEVIL ASS!!!

Bowing in humble obeisance,

T

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"All it takes is for one person to change. Change starts with one person. Let us continue to courageously press forwards along this path of self-transformation—the surest path to achieving kosen-rufu."

SGI Newsletter No. 8841, Editorial, Change Starts with One Person, from the October 2013 issue of the Dai- byaku-renge, translated 18th Sep. 2013

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"Can anything exceed the sun and moon in brightness? Can anything surpass the lotus flower in purity? The Lotus Sutra is the sun and moon and the lotus flower. (Therefore it is called the Lotus Sutra of the Wonderful Law. Nichiren, too, is like the sun and moon and the lotus flower.)"

(Easy Delivery of a Fortune Child - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 186) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, September 26th, 2013

 

[PassTheDoobie]

Those who are dedicated to fostering capable individuals
are in fact the truly capable ones!
By protecting, assisting and praising our fellow members,
let's inspire them wholeheartedly with warm encouragement.
Let's always cherish and respect each and every person!

Daisaku Ikeda

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"In teaching me about faith, Mr. Toda adopted an approach that was simultaneously scholarly, universal, and open to society. His method of instruction was absolutely brilliant. Once he said to me: 'The Daishonin’s Buddhism is the ultimate Law of the universe. It is the treasure storehouse of wisdom. It is the correct path of the wise.' Faith in the Mystic Law enables one to build a character of the highest integrity. 'It is the sharp sword of wisdom,' he said. In other words, faith is a mighty sword more powerful than any political or academic authority. Mr. Toda continued: 'The Daishonin’s Buddhism is a towering, eternal philosophy. It is the great way to peace. It is the art of attaining supreme happiness. It is the teaching that sets us on the course to victory.' Everything we need to win in life is found in our practice of Nichiren Daishonin’s Buddhism. I fondly recall my mentor sharing these guidelines with me."

SGI Newsletter No. 8840, SGI President Ikeda’s Speech Excerpts, from SGI Newsletter Nos. 6964 and 6970., retranslated 17th Sep, 2013

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"Shakyamuni taught that the shallow is easy to embrace, but the profound is difficult. To discard the shallow and seek the profound is the way of a person of courage."

(On the Buddha's Prophecy - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 402) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, September 27th, 2013

 

[CrazyDog]

Those who are dedicated to fostering capable individuals
are in fact the truly capable ones!
By protecting, assisting and praising our fellow members,
let's inspire them wholeheartedly with warm encouragement.
Let's always cherish and respect each and every person! Big Hug!

 

[Babbabud]

Nam myoho renge kyo

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"Our victories lead to kosen-rufu. Only by winning over hardships can we reveal the state of Bodhisattva and the shining state of Buddhahood; only then can we make the sun of happiness rise in our lives."

SGI Newsletter No. 8839, On Our Shared Journey for Kosen-rufu—II, (17) Having an Indomitable Fighting Spirit Is the Key to Happiness, from 28th April, 2013, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated 17th Sep. 2013

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"If one's heavy karma from the past is not expiated within this lifetime, one must undergo the sufferings of hell in the future, but if one experiences extreme hardship in this life [because of the Lotus Sutra], the sufferings of hell will vanish instantly."

(Lessening One's Karmic Retribution - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 199) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, September 28th, 2013

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"No matter what difficulties we encounter, it’s important that we live with fortitude and strength. Everyone has problems and sufferings. We mustn’t let them defeat us. We practise the Daishonin’s Buddhism so as not to be defeated.

"When we strive wholeheartedly for kosen-rufu, the benefit we gain is immeasurable.

"Second Soka Gakkai president Josei Toda always said: 'Have invincible courage! Have an indomitable fighting spirit! They are the driving force for realising happiness.'"

SGI Newsletter No. 8839, On Our Shared Journey for Kosen-rufu—II, (17) Having an Indomitable Fighting Spirit Is the Key to Happiness, from 28th April, 2013, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated 17th Sep. 2013

 

[PassTheDoobie]

"Only by defeating a powerful enemy can one prove one's real strength."

(Letter from Sado - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 302) Selection source: SGI President Ikeda's guidance, Seikyo Shimbun, September 29th, 2013