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There is definitely something extraordinary in the ebb and flow of the tide, the
rising and setting of the moon, and the way in which summer, autumn, winter and
spring give way to each other. Something uncommon also occurs when an ordinary
person attains Buddhahood. At such a time, the three obstacles and four devils
will invariably appear, and the wise will rejoice while the foolish will
retreat.
(WND, 637)
The Three Obstacles and Four Devils
Written to Ikegami Hyoe no Sakan Munenaga on November 20, 1277
rising and setting of the moon, and the way in which summer, autumn, winter and
spring give way to each other. Something uncommon also occurs when an ordinary
person attains Buddhahood. At such a time, the three obstacles and four devils
will invariably appear, and the wise will rejoice while the foolish will
retreat.
(WND, 637)
The Three Obstacles and Four Devils
Written to Ikegami Hyoe no Sakan Munenaga on November 20, 1277
If you practice faith while doubting its effects, you will get results that are
at best unsatisfactory. This is the reflection of your own weak faith on the
mirror of the cosmos. On the other hand, when you stand up with strong
confidence, you will accrue limitless blessings.
Daisaku Ikeda
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo
at best unsatisfactory. This is the reflection of your own weak faith on the
mirror of the cosmos. On the other hand, when you stand up with strong
confidence, you will accrue limitless blessings.
Daisaku Ikeda
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo
You are at bat "T",.......I don't see how it can't be a Homerun!
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo!
Love, Desi!
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo!
Love, Desi!
Thanks Desi! BONZ!!! I'm here! I can't wait to see you! Thanks for all of the good wishes everybody! And THANK YOU FOR YOUR DAIMOKU FOR MY DAD!
Much love and deepest respect!
T
Much love and deepest respect!
T
Wherever our fellow members try to be good friends with each other, good fortune and benefit is in abundance. In such a harmonious environment, more capable individuals are raised, too. Let's do all we can to have perfect unity, first and foremost, and advance together to complete all of our goals and targets for this year!
Daisaku Ikeda
Daisaku Ikeda
"I am praying that, no matter how troubled the times may become, the Lotus Sutra and the ten demon daughters will protect all of you, praying as earnestly as though to produce fire from damp wood, or to obtain water from parched ground."
(On Rebuking Slander of the Law and Eradicating Sins - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 444) Selection source: :Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, November 22nd, 2010
(On Rebuking Slander of the Law and Eradicating Sins - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 444) Selection source: :Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, November 22nd, 2010
"Strengthen your faith day by day and month after month. Should you slacken in your resolve even a bit, devils will take advantage."
(On Persecutions Befalling the Sage - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 997) Selection source: SGI President Ikeda's message, Seikyo Shimbun, August 1st, 2010
(On Persecutions Befalling the Sage - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 997) Selection source: SGI President Ikeda's message, Seikyo Shimbun, August 1st, 2010
No matter how intimidating the raging waves of society might seem to be, you, my friend, must never be defeated! Courageously battling all manner of hardship,may you stand out as a shining example of 'one victorious in faith'!
Daisaku Ikeda
Daisaku Ikeda
"Iron, when heated in the flames and pounded, becomes a fine sword. Worthies and sages are tested by abuse."
(Letter from Sado - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 303) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, August 5th, 2010
(Letter from Sado - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 303) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, August 5th, 2010
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WOOOHOOO! Today T's dad will win! I'm coming out of a karmic slump myself and getting ready to really advance ferociously and finish this year up strong.
Time for Gongyo, then time for work! Catch up with yall soon!
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo!
P.S.- Hope you're doing well Bud!
Time for Gongyo, then time for work! Catch up with yall soon!
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo!
P.S.- Hope you're doing well Bud!
But now you, born a woman in the evil world of the latter age, while being
reviled, struck, and persecuted by the barbaric inhabitants of this island
country who are unaware of these things, have endured and are propagating the
Lotus Sutra. The Buddha at Eagle Peak surely perceives that you surpass the nun
[Mahaprajapati] as greatly as clouds do mud. The name of the nun, the Buddha
Gladly Seen by All Living Beings, is no unrelated matter; it is now the name of
the lay nun Myoho.
(WND, 1106)
Reply to the Lay Nun Myoho
Written to the lay nun Myoho in 1281
reviled, struck, and persecuted by the barbaric inhabitants of this island
country who are unaware of these things, have endured and are propagating the
Lotus Sutra. The Buddha at Eagle Peak surely perceives that you surpass the nun
[Mahaprajapati] as greatly as clouds do mud. The name of the nun, the Buddha
Gladly Seen by All Living Beings, is no unrelated matter; it is now the name of
the lay nun Myoho.
(WND, 1106)
Reply to the Lay Nun Myoho
Written to the lay nun Myoho in 1281
There is a Russian proverb that says: "It is no use to blame the looking glass
if your face is awry." Likewise, one's happiness or unhappiness is entirely the
reflection of the balance of good and bad causes accumulated in one's life. No
one can blame others for his misfortunes. In the world of faith, it is necessary
to realize this all the more clearly.
Daisaku Ikeda
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo
if your face is awry." Likewise, one's happiness or unhappiness is entirely the
reflection of the balance of good and bad causes accumulated in one's life. No
one can blame others for his misfortunes. In the world of faith, it is necessary
to realize this all the more clearly.
Daisaku Ikeda
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo
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TrichyTrichy
Haven't been chanting and have made unwise friendships. chanting for internal peace
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo
Nam Myoho Renge Kyo
Brothers and Sisters we hit it all the way out of the fucking stadium!!! (God, we must have all been chanting a shitload!) You should have seen the shit eating grin on the doctors face when he came out!
He was pretty proud of himself! He was privately pretty pesimistic this morning before it all got started. Nam-myoho-renge-kyo!!! All he kept talking about was how bad my Dad's condition was. He said we needed to understand there was a very good chance that they might lose him during the procedure.
This now fixes the problem that was challenging his life. They are still going to go ahead and put a pacemaker in in around a month after he has regained his strength. My heart goes out to all of you! Thank you so much!
I want to especially thank my Mystic Brother from another mother Desi for the post I have quoted here. Desi, you will NEVER know how much you saying that meant to me, empowered me, and completely reassured me of the victory that has now been achieved.
You're a Buddha dude! We all are! Now isn't that something!
DONT' BE AFRAID!
DON'T BE DEFEATED!
FAITH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
VICTORY OF GOLD!!!!!
I bow in humble obeisance to all of you!
T
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