🙏1st Dec Daily guidance by Daisaku Ikeda：
Youth who lose their courage can no longer be called youth. Youth are the ultimate champions of courage and peace. To be young in itself is to be a noble champion who possesses boundless treasure and hope. I would like all of you to speak out with such conviction and power that others will be moved and inspired.
十二月一日池田先生今日指导：
青年失去勇气，则非青年。青年是 "勇气之王" ，是 "和平之王" 。年轻就等于拥有无限财富和希望。因此，我希望年轻的各位能威风凛凛、充满勇气地发言，博得周遭的人们的称誉-----"那青年真爽朗！" 、 "那青年很了不起"。🙏
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Friday, November 30, 2018
Thursday, November 29, 2018
Life is a struggle against the limited time we have on earth.
Sensei's guidances:-
IF we do not rise to the challenge now, then when? If we do not strive today, then when? Life is a struggle against the limited time we have on earth. What will have been the purpose of our life if we do not fulfill our mission? If we abandon our dream, no matter how we try to justify ourselves, there will be little left in the end but emptiness and regret. Nichiren Daishonin wrote, "You must not spend your lives in vain and regret it for ten thousand years to come." (WND, p622)
THE pattern of our lives, like that of the sun, may seem monotonous and routine, but there is nothing more profound than our daily endeavours. Achieving brilliant victory in our daily lives is what being victorious in faith is all about.
ORIGINALLY, every person's life is a brilliant shining mirror. Differences arise depending on whether or not one polishes this mirror. A polished mirror is the Buddha's life, whereas a tarnished mirror is that of a common mortal. Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is what polishes our life. Not only do one undertake this practice ourselves, we also endeavour to teach others about the Mystic Law so that the mirror of their life shines brightly too.
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IF we do not rise to the challenge now, then when? If we do not strive today, then when? Life is a struggle against the limited time we have on earth. What will have been the purpose of our life if we do not fulfill our mission? If we abandon our dream, no matter how we try to justify ourselves, there will be little left in the end but emptiness and regret. Nichiren Daishonin wrote, "You must not spend your lives in vain and regret it for ten thousand years to come." (WND, p622)
THE pattern of our lives, like that of the sun, may seem monotonous and routine, but there is nothing more profound than our daily endeavours. Achieving brilliant victory in our daily lives is what being victorious in faith is all about.
ORIGINALLY, every person's life is a brilliant shining mirror. Differences arise depending on whether or not one polishes this mirror. A polished mirror is the Buddha's life, whereas a tarnished mirror is that of a common mortal. Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is what polishes our life. Not only do one undertake this practice ourselves, we also endeavour to teach others about the Mystic Law so that the mirror of their life shines brightly too.
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This is what human revolution entails
Sensei's guidance:
"Changing our heart is not a matter of doing something that will only temporarily lift our mood or make us feel better.
A true change in our heart is more PROFOUND, genuine inner change produces ACTUAL CHANGE in our lives.
When we speak of obtaining benefit through our Buddhist practice, we are ultimately referring to our inner transformation at the deepest level.
That is why we need to have a serious attitude in faith. If we allow ourselves to be defeated by negative functions and give in to complaint, our hearts will lose their vibrancy. The difference in our hearts can produce dramatically different results."
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"Changing our heart is not a matter of doing something that will only temporarily lift our mood or make us feel better.
A true change in our heart is more PROFOUND, genuine inner change produces ACTUAL CHANGE in our lives.
When we speak of obtaining benefit through our Buddhist practice, we are ultimately referring to our inner transformation at the deepest level.
That is why we need to have a serious attitude in faith. If we allow ourselves to be defeated by negative functions and give in to complaint, our hearts will lose their vibrancy. The difference in our hearts can produce dramatically different results."
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Compassion is the very soul of Buddhism.
Daily Encouragement
November 29
Compassion is the very soul of Buddhism. To pray for others, making their problems and anguish our own; to embrace those who are suffering, becoming their greatest ally; to continue giving them our support and encouragement until they become truly happy--it is in such humanistic actions that Nichiren Buddhism lives and breathes.
Daisaku Ikeda, SGI President
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November 29
Compassion is the very soul of Buddhism. To pray for others, making their problems and anguish our own; to embrace those who are suffering, becoming their greatest ally; to continue giving them our support and encouragement until they become truly happy--it is in such humanistic actions that Nichiren Buddhism lives and breathes.
Daisaku Ikeda, SGI President
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These are the 3 Karmic Reasons Why We MUST Chant FOR OTHERS:
These are the 3 Karmic Reasons Why We MUST Chant FOR OTHERS:
1.Blessing in Disguise – Good Karma:
As we chant for others, we chant for them to receive Good Fortune & Abundance in their lives, to help them really achieve their Goals. But as we chant & exert ourselves to see victory in other people's lives, we transform our own karma of humanity and in turn we accumulate Good Fortune & Abundance for our lives too! This is the "Blessing in Disguise" that we attain through our sincere efforts to bring happiness into other people's lives!
2.World Peace – Good Karma:
When we chant for others to help them achieve their Goals, dreams & desires, we knowingly help create more happiness in the world – through such happy people who attain their goals. When the entire human race feels happy about achieving their well-intended Goals, that would ultimately lead to World Peace, as no one would then have any jealousy, hatred or a feeling of lack, when compared to others.
3.Our own Human Revolution – Good Karma:
It is not easy to chant for another person when you are yourself going through the challenges & struggles in your own life. At this time, when you vow to chant for someone else, to help them transform their karma and attain their goals, that is what leads to your own "human revolution" as now you are no more concerned with your own challenges. You just want to exert your entire being wholeheartedly by chanting to help another human being achieve their goal. How noble a soul you become by doing this!! Congratulations!
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1.Blessing in Disguise – Good Karma:
As we chant for others, we chant for them to receive Good Fortune & Abundance in their lives, to help them really achieve their Goals. But as we chant & exert ourselves to see victory in other people's lives, we transform our own karma of humanity and in turn we accumulate Good Fortune & Abundance for our lives too! This is the "Blessing in Disguise" that we attain through our sincere efforts to bring happiness into other people's lives!
2.World Peace – Good Karma:
When we chant for others to help them achieve their Goals, dreams & desires, we knowingly help create more happiness in the world – through such happy people who attain their goals. When the entire human race feels happy about achieving their well-intended Goals, that would ultimately lead to World Peace, as no one would then have any jealousy, hatred or a feeling of lack, when compared to others.
3.Our own Human Revolution – Good Karma:
It is not easy to chant for another person when you are yourself going through the challenges & struggles in your own life. At this time, when you vow to chant for someone else, to help them transform their karma and attain their goals, that is what leads to your own "human revolution" as now you are no more concerned with your own challenges. You just want to exert your entire being wholeheartedly by chanting to help another human being achieve their goal. How noble a soul you become by doing this!! Congratulations!
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为报恩而努力挑战折伏 shakubuku to repay debt of gratitude
青年啊！一人率先奋起！二人、三人将接踵而至！
为报恩而努力挑战折伏
周宇明 九龙二本部钻石山支部支部男子部长
在周宇明面对父亲病业感到一筹莫展的时候，一位前辈送了他一块印着「安稳」二字的袱纱巾，鼓励他要用信心跨越困难，并告诉他信心修行不是祈求自身「安稳」，而是祈求自己能令身边的人「安稳」。
对宇明来说，这正是为什么要努力做折伏的原因。
「每当我陷入低潮和苦恼的时候，总有会友给迷茫的自己注入鼓励和勇气，那就好像再次被折伏一样，要自己重新以信心面对各种挑战。
所以，为了报答这份恩情，我也要达成折伏！」
说到宇明真正被折伏入信，已经是六年前的事了。他首次接触创价学会，是应小学同学的邀请，出席以本部为单位举办的文化节。
那位小学同学是后来成为他太太的女子部连欣瑜。
欣瑜一直努力修行信心，也积极邀请朋友出席学会活动。在她的鼓励下，宇明观赏了2011年的香港 SGI 文化节，表演者充满喜悦及生命力的姿态令他对学会产生深刻印象。
后来，欣瑜拜托学生部负责人接触宇明，向他悉心解释佛法，负责人热情又认真的态度令宇明敬佩。为什么学会员愿意对素未谋面的自己花费唇舌解释佛法呢？
他开始以新朋友的身份出席学生部的活动，研习教学。初来甫到的宇明对于教学半懂不懂，但佛法「迎难而上」、「烦恼即菩提」等主张使他信服；另外，不同会友分享的体验也令他确切感受到日莲佛法是非常有力量的信仰。
在欣瑜以及学生部负责人持续的照顾及鼓励下，信心的种子在宇明身上逐渐萌芽。
2012年，刚踏入联场的他无法适应担任证券行算法交易分析的角色，瞬息万变的金融市场除了令他承受巨大的经济压力及精神压力外，也令他丧失了原本的社交圈子，生活只剩下工作，他为此而苦恼不已。
「要人间革命，生命才能得到根本的变革！」宇明在一次学会活动中听到这个指导，醒觉到必须通过佛法去改变当时走进死胡同的自己，心念一转，自己下定决心入信，正式成为创价学会员。
入信后，他认真修行佛法，通过祈求终于找到了更加适合自己的工作，生活作息与精神面貌都得到了改善，令他实感到题目的力量。
同时，在学生部的推荐下，他开始担任其中一间院校——科技大学的负责人。受会友所托，宇明要照顾一位就读科技大学、刚接触佛法的新朋友。
想到自己从前备受照顾的经历，他也怀抱着令对方能信受佛法、获得幸福的心，与新朋友持续展开对话。
原来，新朋友除了是学弟之外，也同样在求职方面遇上困难。宇明一边分享自己在求职方面的经历，一边诉说信心的体会，加上其他负责人的努力，日子有功，最终新朋友也顺利入信了。
宇明从折伏的过程中感受到信仰的喜悦，并了解到这正是「人间革命」的过程:「为了令对方相信佛法，自己就要变得更加好，来印证佛法的伟大。」
秉持着这份信念，宇明又在2017年透过5·3支部总会顺利增添了一名男子部。他相信，折伏与照顾是密不可分的，持续陪伴对方，建立互相信赖的关系才是最重要的，只有展开行动去关心、鼓励身边的人，才能达成折伏。
对宇明来说，最想折伏的对象其实是自己的父亲。他入信时，由于创价学会来自日本，父亲最初对此有点反感。直到2015年，父亲被验出患了末期癌症，据医生诊断只剩下大半年可活，全家人晴天霹雳，束手无策。
在宇明最徬徨无助之际，欣瑜鼓励他一定要以题目面对一切，令他重新振作起来，更鼓起勇气跟父亲说一起唱唸题目去克服病业，父亲拿起宇明送给他的念珠，第一次唱诵出「南无妙法莲华经」时，宇明感动不已。
奇迹地，父亲的癌细胞指数在一次手术后降至平稳状态，跨过了最艰难的阶段，顺利出院。至今已经过了三年，病情虽然还是有起伏，却已是更赐寿命。虽然周爸爸当未答允加人学会，但宇明相信父亲实感到题目的力量。
为了报妙法、师匠与同志之恩，宇明决心持续为身边友人播撒幸福种子，并衷心期盼着父亲决心入信的一天。
——摘自香港《黎明圣报》2018年4月23日
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为报恩而努力挑战折伏
周宇明 九龙二本部钻石山支部支部男子部长
在周宇明面对父亲病业感到一筹莫展的时候，一位前辈送了他一块印着「安稳」二字的袱纱巾，鼓励他要用信心跨越困难，并告诉他信心修行不是祈求自身「安稳」，而是祈求自己能令身边的人「安稳」。
对宇明来说，这正是为什么要努力做折伏的原因。
「每当我陷入低潮和苦恼的时候，总有会友给迷茫的自己注入鼓励和勇气，那就好像再次被折伏一样，要自己重新以信心面对各种挑战。
所以，为了报答这份恩情，我也要达成折伏！」
说到宇明真正被折伏入信，已经是六年前的事了。他首次接触创价学会，是应小学同学的邀请，出席以本部为单位举办的文化节。
那位小学同学是后来成为他太太的女子部连欣瑜。
欣瑜一直努力修行信心，也积极邀请朋友出席学会活动。在她的鼓励下，宇明观赏了2011年的香港 SGI 文化节，表演者充满喜悦及生命力的姿态令他对学会产生深刻印象。
后来，欣瑜拜托学生部负责人接触宇明，向他悉心解释佛法，负责人热情又认真的态度令宇明敬佩。为什么学会员愿意对素未谋面的自己花费唇舌解释佛法呢？
他开始以新朋友的身份出席学生部的活动，研习教学。初来甫到的宇明对于教学半懂不懂，但佛法「迎难而上」、「烦恼即菩提」等主张使他信服；另外，不同会友分享的体验也令他确切感受到日莲佛法是非常有力量的信仰。
在欣瑜以及学生部负责人持续的照顾及鼓励下，信心的种子在宇明身上逐渐萌芽。
2012年，刚踏入联场的他无法适应担任证券行算法交易分析的角色，瞬息万变的金融市场除了令他承受巨大的经济压力及精神压力外，也令他丧失了原本的社交圈子，生活只剩下工作，他为此而苦恼不已。
「要人间革命，生命才能得到根本的变革！」宇明在一次学会活动中听到这个指导，醒觉到必须通过佛法去改变当时走进死胡同的自己，心念一转，自己下定决心入信，正式成为创价学会员。
入信后，他认真修行佛法，通过祈求终于找到了更加适合自己的工作，生活作息与精神面貌都得到了改善，令他实感到题目的力量。
同时，在学生部的推荐下，他开始担任其中一间院校——科技大学的负责人。受会友所托，宇明要照顾一位就读科技大学、刚接触佛法的新朋友。
想到自己从前备受照顾的经历，他也怀抱着令对方能信受佛法、获得幸福的心，与新朋友持续展开对话。
原来，新朋友除了是学弟之外，也同样在求职方面遇上困难。宇明一边分享自己在求职方面的经历，一边诉说信心的体会，加上其他负责人的努力，日子有功，最终新朋友也顺利入信了。
宇明从折伏的过程中感受到信仰的喜悦，并了解到这正是「人间革命」的过程:「为了令对方相信佛法，自己就要变得更加好，来印证佛法的伟大。」
秉持着这份信念，宇明又在2017年透过5·3支部总会顺利增添了一名男子部。他相信，折伏与照顾是密不可分的，持续陪伴对方，建立互相信赖的关系才是最重要的，只有展开行动去关心、鼓励身边的人，才能达成折伏。
对宇明来说，最想折伏的对象其实是自己的父亲。他入信时，由于创价学会来自日本，父亲最初对此有点反感。直到2015年，父亲被验出患了末期癌症，据医生诊断只剩下大半年可活，全家人晴天霹雳，束手无策。
在宇明最徬徨无助之际，欣瑜鼓励他一定要以题目面对一切，令他重新振作起来，更鼓起勇气跟父亲说一起唱唸题目去克服病业，父亲拿起宇明送给他的念珠，第一次唱诵出「南无妙法莲华经」时，宇明感动不已。
奇迹地，父亲的癌细胞指数在一次手术后降至平稳状态，跨过了最艰难的阶段，顺利出院。至今已经过了三年，病情虽然还是有起伏，却已是更赐寿命。虽然周爸爸当未答允加人学会，但宇明相信父亲实感到题目的力量。
为了报妙法、师匠与同志之恩，宇明决心持续为身边友人播撒幸福种子，并衷心期盼着父亲决心入信的一天。
——摘自香港《黎明圣报》2018年4月23日
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Grapple with our human revolution
Sensei's guidance:
"Earnestly grappling with life's problems, becoming happy ourselves, and guiding others to happiness, too. This is the brilliant path of human revolution and also the heart of our religious revolution.
Supporting and encouraging one another, please take a strong and resolute step forwards to bring that light of happiness to shine in your communities."
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"Earnestly grappling with life's problems, becoming happy ourselves, and guiding others to happiness, too. This is the brilliant path of human revolution and also the heart of our religious revolution.
Supporting and encouraging one another, please take a strong and resolute step forwards to bring that light of happiness to shine in your communities."
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Important to learn about world history
🙏28th Nov Daily guidance by Daisaku Ikeda：
A philosopher once said that a person who would conquer the world must first conquer his own personal sorrows. I am fond of this saying. It is important for you to establish a solid understanding of the world and history. Without this, you cannot succeed on the world stage.
十一月廿八日池田先生今日指导：
先哲有这样的一句话："要征服世界、就征服自己本身的悲哀吧"。这是我所喜欢的一句说话。在內心确立坚定的世界观和历史观是非常重要的。否则就不能夠 "以世界为对手来争取胜利"。🙏
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A philosopher once said that a person who would conquer the world must first conquer his own personal sorrows. I am fond of this saying. It is important for you to establish a solid understanding of the world and history. Without this, you cannot succeed on the world stage.
十一月廿八日池田先生今日指导：
先哲有这样的一句话："要征服世界、就征服自己本身的悲哀吧"。这是我所喜欢的一句说话。在內心确立坚定的世界观和历史观是非常重要的。否则就不能夠 "以世界为对手来争取胜利"。🙏
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Happiness is found within us
Daily Encouragement
November 28
Happiness doesn't exist on the far side of distant mountains. It is within you, yourself. Not you, however, sitting in idle passivity. It is to be found in the vibrant dynamism of your own life as you struggle to challenge and overcome one obstacle after another, as you clamber up a perilous ridge in pursuit of that which lies beyond.
Daisaku Ikeda, SGI President
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November 28
Happiness doesn't exist on the far side of distant mountains. It is within you, yourself. Not you, however, sitting in idle passivity. It is to be found in the vibrant dynamism of your own life as you struggle to challenge and overcome one obstacle after another, as you clamber up a perilous ridge in pursuit of that which lies beyond.
Daisaku Ikeda, SGI President
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Happiness is found within
Daily Encouragement
November 28
Happiness doesn't exist on the far side of distant mountains. It is within you, yourself. Not you, however, sitting in idle passivity. It is to be found in the vibrant dynamism of your own life as you struggle to challenge and overcome one obstacle after another, as you clamber up a perilous ridge in pursuit of that which lies beyond.
Daisaku Ikeda, SGI President
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November 28
Happiness doesn't exist on the far side of distant mountains. It is within you, yourself. Not you, however, sitting in idle passivity. It is to be found in the vibrant dynamism of your own life as you struggle to challenge and overcome one obstacle after another, as you clamber up a perilous ridge in pursuit of that which lies beyond.
Daisaku Ikeda, SGI President
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Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Song of human revolution
Song of human revolution
Learnt that this song was composed by Sensei in 1976 under very harsh conditions. Sensei was criticised — for straddling on the fence of communist countries — by people within the organisation, the priesthood and also people from the general public. 🙏
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Monday, November 26, 2018
Actual proof of the power of our Buddhist faith and practice is the most persuasive proof. Actual experience has great power
Sensei's guidance:
The Daishonin writes: 'It is thus difficult for ordinary people, who have no knowledge of the distant past of future, to have faith in the Lotus Sutra'.
The Lotus Sutra is difficult to believe and understand, Why? Though it teaches the Buddhist principle of causality that operates over the three existences of past, present and future, ordinary people cannot know their past or future existence, and so, inevitably they find it difficult to believe.
That is why the Daishonin sought to open the eyes of ordinary people shrounded in darkness or ignorance and cause them to awaken faith through 'clearly visible proof', actual proof that is clear to anyone.
Even more valuable than reason and documentary proof is 'actual proof'. Actual proof of the power of our Buddhist faith and practice is the most persuasive proof. Actual experience has great power."
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The Daishonin writes: 'It is thus difficult for ordinary people, who have no knowledge of the distant past of future, to have faith in the Lotus Sutra'.
The Lotus Sutra is difficult to believe and understand, Why? Though it teaches the Buddhist principle of causality that operates over the three existences of past, present and future, ordinary people cannot know their past or future existence, and so, inevitably they find it difficult to believe.
That is why the Daishonin sought to open the eyes of ordinary people shrounded in darkness or ignorance and cause them to awaken faith through 'clearly visible proof', actual proof that is clear to anyone.
Even more valuable than reason and documentary proof is 'actual proof'. Actual proof of the power of our Buddhist faith and practice is the most persuasive proof. Actual experience has great power."
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Sunday, November 25, 2018
Mentor and disciple
Sensei's guidance:
"The mentor opens the way for the disciples. Genuine disciples widen and extend that path even further. Ensuring the continuation of the movement for kosen-rufu is the true path of mentor and disciple.
'If you share my spirit, then now is the time to warmly encourage the members and lift everyone's spirit. You must all stand up and take the lead as individuals who embody the same commitment I do!
Stand up! All of you, stand up as courageous successors. That is my request. I am counting on you!"
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"The mentor opens the way for the disciples. Genuine disciples widen and extend that path even further. Ensuring the continuation of the movement for kosen-rufu is the true path of mentor and disciple.
'If you share my spirit, then now is the time to warmly encourage the members and lift everyone's spirit. You must all stand up and take the lead as individuals who embody the same commitment I do!
Stand up! All of you, stand up as courageous successors. That is my request. I am counting on you!"
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Thursday, November 22, 2018
每天与自己奋战. 每天都是成长的契机。
若怀有"已经做那么多了"的"松懈心"，魔会趁虚而入。正如同（三障四魔）般，魔会以种种样态显现，阻碍信心。因此，粗心大意是最大的敌人。
池田先生曾说道"今天比昨天，明天比今天更加奋起信心。现今此时与魔奋战，倘若忘却强盛的信心，魔就会趁虚而入"。每一瞬间都是佛与魔的奋战。奋起"月月、日日、须益坚强"的信心，一步一步向前迈进，就会开启胜利的大道。
不是与别人相比，而是每天与自己奋战。每天都是成长的契机。
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池田先生曾说道"今天比昨天，明天比今天更加奋起信心。现今此时与魔奋战，倘若忘却强盛的信心，魔就会趁虚而入"。每一瞬间都是佛与魔的奋战。奋起"月月、日日、须益坚强"的信心，一步一步向前迈进，就会开启胜利的大道。
不是与别人相比，而是每天与自己奋战。每天都是成长的契机。
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Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Sunday, November 18, 2018
Good friends in faith essentially are sincere, honest people without a trace of deceit who guide others toward the correct path, toward good.
Naturally, the Mystic Law is the foundation of all things. However, without "good friends" who can lead us to the Gohonzon, practically speaking, it would be impossible to attain Buddhahood. Fellow members who sincerely encourage us and the organization for kosen-rufu that enables us to follow the path of correct faith are the good friends we need. All fellow members who sincerely practice faith are good friends to one another. Though there may be differences in members' organizational positions and length of time practicing, we are all equal before the Gohonzon. There is absolutely no discrimination in the world of faith.
Good friends in faith essentially are sincere, honest people without a trace of deceit who guide others toward the correct path, toward good. They are also people who lend their assistance or support to us so that we can practice the True Law with assurance. If you become close to a person who makes you feel "that person is always glowing and animated" or "when I'm with that person I feel strong and secure;' then your faith will naturally deepen and you will develop bountiful wisdom. In carrying out this Buddhist practice, encountering good friends is the key to achieving Buddhahood.
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Good friends in faith essentially are sincere, honest people without a trace of deceit who guide others toward the correct path, toward good. They are also people who lend their assistance or support to us so that we can practice the True Law with assurance. If you become close to a person who makes you feel "that person is always glowing and animated" or "when I'm with that person I feel strong and secure;' then your faith will naturally deepen and you will develop bountiful wisdom. In carrying out this Buddhist practice, encountering good friends is the key to achieving Buddhahood.
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