Religion -- made by mankind for mankind.
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In response to our distinctly human need to find meaning to the mundane lives we are leading.
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Hence the story of 3 persons carrying bricks (so many varied versions of purposes professed by countless religions in the world!)--- whose version of purpose of life is the most able to lead people to the most contributive life?
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Herein lies the Buddhist perspective of life: advocating the way of practising for one's own happiness, as well as that of others too.
What is being provided as a catalyst for us to derive energy to do so?... the chanting of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo
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Friday, July 14, 2017
Wednesday, July 5, 2017
南無妙法蓮華經 「不死之藥」
南無妙法蓮華經 「不死之藥」
任何人都無法避免的根本苦惱 -- 生老病死，造成此苦惱的就是貪、瞋、痴等生命原本即具有的煩惱。
人受此煩惱擺布，完全無法覺知自身生命中，原本就具備著不受任何事物動搖的「佛界境涯」。
當生命陷入绝境，能加以變革的，就是妙法的力量。
透過唱念「南無妙法蓮華經」能够立即唤顯生命根源的「無窮潜力」，就能解决根本的苦惱。
因為「南無妙法蓮華經」是克服生命根源病症、超越生死、開啟生命根源力量的「不死之藥」。
日蓮大聖人想在人們胸中植入不輸給任何病症的强盛信心，所以教導：
「不是别人，你就是《法華經》所說的阎浮提人；你所唱念的題目是不死之藥、蘇生的妙法」。
大聖人教示：能帶來「不死境涯」的藥就是「妙法蓮華經」五字，而且此妙法蓮華經五字正是《法華經》人病之「良藥」。
所謂的「不死」，當然不是指永遠不會死，而是說我們的生命能開啟幸福境涯不僅能超越生老病死之苦，而且三世永遠都能悠然前進。
以信心為根本與病魔搏鬥，從而得知人生的深邃、人真正的潜力，懂得感恩體會到活著的喜悦。
當我們以生病為機缘，拼命追求佛道時，生病的涵義也隨之轉換。
佛法教示不幸的人皆得到幸福，我們應確信妙法，從三世永遠的生命來看，因為受持妙法，全部是朝著好的方向、幸福和成佛的方向前進。
妙法是開啟生命根源的力量，唱念「南無妙法蓮華經」是喚顯生命根源無窮潜力。
能解决生命根本的苦惱，將所有煩惱轉换為資糧、化為生存的喜悦，構築起亘及三世，永遠的幸福境涯。
國際創價學會會長池田大作
Tuesday, July 4, 2017
Leadership position in gakkai
5/7/17, 9:00:20 AM: Kwee! Chang: Wednesday, July 5th, 2017
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The Soka Gakkai is the organisation for kosen-rufu that is acting in exact accord with the Buddha's intent.
"All leadership positions in the Soka Gakkai are for the sake of kosen-rufu. For that reason, they have great significance.
"Those who recognise the importance of their leadership positions and strive to carry out their duties with a sense of responsibility will lead lives of supreme value and fulfilment. They will accumulate good fortune and benefit that will endure throughout eternity, and walk a sure path leading in the direction of victory and happiness.
"All kinds of organisations, including businesses and governments, have leadership positions. But leadership positions in the Soka Gakkai are of a completely different nature because they are based on the Mystic Law, which permeates life throughout the three existences of past, present, and future.
"Never put your position in society ahead of, or look down on, your position in the Soka Gakkai.
"To make light of Soka Gakkai positions and treat them casually is foolish. Those who do so ultimately destroy their own good fortune and slide down the slope to unhappiness and defeat."
SGI Newsletter No. 9645, The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, Part 3: Kosen-rufu and World Peace, Chapter 24: Leaders Who Guide Others to Happiness—Part 2 [of 2], 24.6 The Significance of Soka Gakkai Leadership Positions, translation released 30th June, 2017
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---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The Soka Gakkai is the organisation for kosen-rufu that is acting in exact accord with the Buddha's intent.
"All leadership positions in the Soka Gakkai are for the sake of kosen-rufu. For that reason, they have great significance.
"Those who recognise the importance of their leadership positions and strive to carry out their duties with a sense of responsibility will lead lives of supreme value and fulfilment. They will accumulate good fortune and benefit that will endure throughout eternity, and walk a sure path leading in the direction of victory and happiness.
"All kinds of organisations, including businesses and governments, have leadership positions. But leadership positions in the Soka Gakkai are of a completely different nature because they are based on the Mystic Law, which permeates life throughout the three existences of past, present, and future.
"Never put your position in society ahead of, or look down on, your position in the Soka Gakkai.
"To make light of Soka Gakkai positions and treat them casually is foolish. Those who do so ultimately destroy their own good fortune and slide down the slope to unhappiness and defeat."
SGI Newsletter No. 9645, The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, Part 3: Kosen-rufu and World Peace, Chapter 24: Leaders Who Guide Others to Happiness—Part 2 [of 2], 24.6 The Significance of Soka Gakkai Leadership Positions, translation released 30th June, 2017
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Sunday, July 2, 2017
Faith And mentor
"Belief is like the price, and wisdom is like the treasure.
For example, with one dollar of belief, you can obtain only one dollar's worth of wisdom. Whereas if you summon forth ten thousand or one million dollar worth of belief, the wisdom and power you can obtain will increase in like measure. Limitless belief gives rise to limitless wisdom.
To change one's miserable destiny and establish a happy state of life takes CONTINUAL COURAGEOUS FAITH.
Please advance with powerful, courageous faith and deep confidence in the supreme power of the Gohonzon, towards a life filled with happiness, benefits and hope."
3/7/17, 7:44:18 AM: Kwee! Chang: 每日一句
7月 3日
信心不是看外表，也不是看职位，而是取决于"奋斗心"。燃着"奋斗心"的人，才是真正的学会员，牧口先生、户田先生的直系弟子。
国际创价学会会长池田大作
3/7/17, 7:44:18 AM: Kwee! Chang: Daily Encouragement
July 3
Those who have a mentor in life are truly fortunate. The path of mentor and disciple is one that leads to personal development and growth. Those without a mentor may appear free and unbeholden to anyone, but without a solid standard or model on which to base themselves their lives will be aimless and wandering.
Daisaku Ikeda, SGI President
3/7/17, 8:31:53 AM: Kwee! Chang: good am comrades, below is a wonderful guidance to share with all of u. have a victorious week ahead 🌻
"An impossible situation is actually a great opportunity.
It is a chance to improve and overcome the situation.
If you chant with strong determination, you will definitely get results. If your determination is strong, you will experience the benefit.
It may seems to defy logic, but nothing is impossible for the Gohonzon.
We chant to the Gohonzon to change impossible into possible. Don't think about it logically or dwell on it. Just direct your desires and prayers to the Gohonzon. This is what faith is all about."
- Sensei's guidance 🍃
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For example, with one dollar of belief, you can obtain only one dollar's worth of wisdom. Whereas if you summon forth ten thousand or one million dollar worth of belief, the wisdom and power you can obtain will increase in like measure. Limitless belief gives rise to limitless wisdom.
To change one's miserable destiny and establish a happy state of life takes CONTINUAL COURAGEOUS FAITH.
Please advance with powerful, courageous faith and deep confidence in the supreme power of the Gohonzon, towards a life filled with happiness, benefits and hope."
3/7/17, 7:44:18 AM: Kwee! Chang: 每日一句
7月 3日
信心不是看外表，也不是看职位，而是取决于"奋斗心"。燃着"奋斗心"的人，才是真正的学会员，牧口先生、户田先生的直系弟子。
国际创价学会会长池田大作
3/7/17, 7:44:18 AM: Kwee! Chang: Daily Encouragement
July 3
Those who have a mentor in life are truly fortunate. The path of mentor and disciple is one that leads to personal development and growth. Those without a mentor may appear free and unbeholden to anyone, but without a solid standard or model on which to base themselves their lives will be aimless and wandering.
Daisaku Ikeda, SGI President
3/7/17, 8:31:53 AM: Kwee! Chang: good am comrades, below is a wonderful guidance to share with all of u. have a victorious week ahead 🌻
"An impossible situation is actually a great opportunity.
It is a chance to improve and overcome the situation.
If you chant with strong determination, you will definitely get results. If your determination is strong, you will experience the benefit.
It may seems to defy logic, but nothing is impossible for the Gohonzon.
We chant to the Gohonzon to change impossible into possible. Don't think about it logically or dwell on it. Just direct your desires and prayers to the Gohonzon. This is what faith is all about."
- Sensei's guidance 🍃
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