[PassTheDoobie]

"The reason is that this world is called the saha world, saha meaning endurance. This is why the Buddha is also called "One Who Can Endure.""

(The Four Debts of Gratitude, Writings the Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 41) Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shinbun, September 27th, 2012

[PassTheDoobie]

Trust is only developed through constant sincere actions.
By establishing a solid foundation right where our feet are now,
let's build a golden citadel of kosen-rufu!

Daisaku Ikeda

[PassTheDoobie]

"It is rare to be born a human being. The number of those endowed with human life is as small as the amount of earth one can place on a fingernail. Life as a human being is hard to sustain— as hard as it is for the dew to remain on the grass. But it is better to live a single day with honour than to live to 120 and die in disgrace."

(The Three Kinds of Treasure - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 851) Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, October 18th, 2012

[PassTheDoobie]

"The problem is that when a wide variety of individuals get together, there can be personality conflicts, which can lead to disunity. What can we do in such situations?

"At times like that, the ‘one in mind’ aspect of ‘many in body, one in mind’ is important. ‘One in mind’ means striving for the same goals. From our perspective, it means dedicating our lives to the noble goal of kosen-rufu.

"Nichiren Daishonin quotes the saying: ‘To discard the shallow and seek the profound is the way of a person of courage’ (WND-1, 402). Seeking the profound is what’s most vital.

"If everyone can break free from petty, egoistic attachments to personal prestige or the ambitions for fame and profit, and base themselves on their great vow for kosen-rufu, the strongest unity will result. Then each individual will be able to demonstrate their greatest potential. A single drop of water can’t bore a hole in even a single leaf, but if countless drops of water are combined into a great ocean, they can form mighty breakers and penetrate even giant boulders.

"We can do our human revolution by earnestly chanting and constantly striving to achieve unity for the sake of kosen-rufu, and to become people who can unite harmoniously in a shared effort with others."

SGI Newsletter No. 8635, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 25: Chap. 4, Bastion of Capable People 52, translated 25th Sep. 2012

[PassTheDoobie]

"And yet, though one might point at the earth and miss it, though one might bind up the sky, though the tides might cease to ebb and flow and the sun rise in the west, it could never come about that the prayers of the practitioner of the Lotus Sutra would go unanswered."

(On Prayer - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 345) Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shinbun, October 3rd, 2012

[PassTheDoobie]

"Winter always turns to spring."

(Winter Always Turns to Spring - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 536) Selection Source: Myoji no Gen, Seikyo Shinbun, October 9th, 2012

[Payaso]

Nam Myoho Renge Kyo!

"Winter always turns to spring."

Thanks for that reminder! It seems Spring has sprung itself upon us early here in NorCal... weird to see temps in the 70s on February 26 and no rain in sight... bone dry and one has to wonder how it's going to be this summer ~ perhaps 120 degrees F here? Let's hope not...

Meanwhile ~ Nam Myoho Renge Kyo!

"And yet, though one might point at the earth and miss it, though one might bind up the sky, though the tides might cease to ebb and flow and the sun rise in the west, it could never come about that the prayers of the practitioner of the Lotus Sutra would go unanswered."

And so I pray for more rain! And I may have to do a dance also... while chanting of course!

Nam Myoho Renge Kyo!

Best wishes to all and to all a good day!

[CrazyDog]

Those who have experienced the greatest hardships and suffering
can definitely lead the happiest of lives.
Our faith and practice is the very source of boundless hope.
Today also, let's stride together towards happiness!
Cheer!


Nam Myoho Renge Kyo!

[PassTheDoobie]

"Our convictions, words, and actions as individuals who practise the Daishonin’s Buddhism should reflect our commitment to helping others. Faith manifests itself in daily life. We can be said to be genuinely practising the Daishonin’s Buddhism when our daily lives are a natural expression of our Buddhist faith and help spread the Mystic Law."

SGI Newsletter No. 8727, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 26: Chap. 1, Atsuta 59, translated 25th Feb. 2013

[PassTheDoobie]

Let's make a point of looking for and applauding the efforts
of those who are making steady and sincere efforts.
Encouraging one individual after another,
sending out rays of hope -
this is the wonderful world of Soka!

Daisaku Ikeda