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Gosho for the day

win_spirit — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:05:50 GMT

Do not these interpretations make clear that, among all the teachings of the Buddha's lifetime, the Lotus Sutra is first, and that, among the teachings of the

SGI President Ikeda's Daily Encouragement

win_spirit — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:05:05 GMT

There is no need to be impatient. Anything that is accomplished quickly and easily will not long endure. Now is the time to concentrate on the construction of

Re: Buddha images

Will Kallander — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 01:06:51 GMT

I think this was probably one of those things carried over from Japan. There, Buddhism is not rare, so the concerns about having statues was probably more

Prepare to defend yourself (was "The dangers faced by a man in his f

Will Kallander — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 01:00:43 GMT

... Well, not to me. To me, they give the impression that this is the direction of Don's life (or rather, his beliefs). AFAIK, neither of us speak for the

Buddha images

Joe — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:00:05 GMT

Hi, I recall years ago when I 1st got into SGI/Nichiren Buddhism, I was told that having Buddha statues and images was bad. Yet, what's the difference in this,

Evolution - Was: The dangers faced by a man in his forties.

Kris — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:16:48 GMT

... Hey, Don, I do think that your posts have evolved considerably and have become more thoughtful over time. I particularly like the posts about your personal

Re: The dangers faced by a man in his forties.

Kris — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:09:43 GMT

... I agree, but the thread of many of Don's posts give the impression that this is the direction of the SGI's doctrines - which is why it is good for

Re: The dangers faced by a man in his forties.

borat48 — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:50:05 GMT

... very ... ************************************************************************ Ancestor worship might be better,who knows? I guess it depends on which

Re: The Dangers Faced By a Man in his Eighties

BRIAN KEARNS — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:49:24 GMT

I was at the Kosen-rufu gongyo when that video was shown, almost two months ago I think and he said "I am the only true mentor". Was it changed? namaste

Re: The Dangers Faced By a Man in his Eighties

camoonchild — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:54:29 GMT

... Steve, we disagree on this point. I love the SGI choirs on those videos:. Beautiful voices, and some of those faces are incredibly beautiful, too.

Re: The dangers faced by a man in his forties.

Shruti Goel — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:52:17 GMT

It entirely depends on your balance of negative and positive karmas nobody can define that, neither SGI nor anyother human. karmas are like bank account with

The Dangers Faced By a Man in his Eighties

steve_is_a_buddha — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:34:09 GMT

Hi all The other night I went to the monthly "Sensei's Guidance" video - out of a mixture of motives (a) bored at home (b) catch up with other buddhists (c)

Re: still whining after all these years...

Don Gropp — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 11:01:24 GMT

Yes, Andy, still "winning" after all these years. ... from ... the ... Poor ... the ... effort ... Nichiren ... Law ... is ... I ... I ... up ... doctors ...

Re: The dangers faced by a man in his forties.

Don Gropp — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:58:53 GMT

<> Correction: I started posting in late 2000. ... in ... determined ... words, ... I'm ... and ... all ... be

Gosho for the day

win_spirit — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 07:15:18 GMT
Make every possible effort for the sake of your next life. What is most important is that, by chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo alone, you can attain Buddhahood. It