Result is a Reflection of Your Faith in the Gohonzon
(Thanks to Donna for this) Whatever you are thinking in front of the Gohonzon will be true for you. Are you thinking failure or victory? Are you trying to tell the Gohonzon how to solve your problems...
View ArticleMy 4th Year
Today, I celebrate my Gohonzon Birthday. Its been 4 years now since I became a Nichiren Buddhist and I know now when they say that it is easy to start but harder to continue. I've said this before and...
View Article‘Never Be Defeated! Have Courage! Have Hope!’
‘Never Be Defeated! Have Courage! Have Hope!’ The following is SGI President Ikeda’s message to those affected by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in northeastern Japan. The message originally...
View ArticleFaith and Attitude
Written by By SGI-UK Advisor Mitsuhiro Kaneda, UK Express March 2000 Today I’d like to talk to you about how to make your prayers as effective as possible. Firstly, it is very important to set clear...
View ArticleChallenging our Weakness
Challenging our weakness is the key to believing in ourselvesBy Linda C. Johnson, SGI-USA Vice General Director, Los Angeles (from Living Buddhism, January 2003) “I had to ask myself whether I truly...
View ArticlePositive Thinking Vs Nam-myoho-renge-kyo
By Kathy Aitken from UKE January 1998 Look in any bookshop, anywhere, and the chances are you'll find a section devoted to 'self-help' titles. These shelves are the domains of the 'positive thinking'...
View ArticleLotus Blossom
Nurtured by the words of the wisewith each rain drop calling His namein an infinite shower of lovethe lotus blossom gently unfoldsas by its very nature mustand displays the center of beautyfree from...
View ArticleUse Buddhism Teachings for Better Relationships
Applying the Principles of Nichiren Buddhism to All Personal Interactions Sources: Hochswender, Woody. Martin, Greg. Morino, Ted. The Buddha in Your Mirror: Practical Buddhism and Search for the Self....
View ArticleCapability in Buddhism
Culture Department meeting at FNCCPresident Ikeda's Guidance to Soka High School Baseball Coach:SHS finally made it to the playoffs, only to lose in the first round.The Coach wrote to PI:"Our ace...
View ArticleThoughts on Peace
by Daisaku Ikeda"No matter what justifications maybe offered, in my view, there is absolutely no such thing as a just and correct war."Some people who have seen war stories in the movies or on TV may...
View ArticleA Conversation with the Gohonzon
By Anonymous Me: GOHONZON!!!! !!!!!Gohonzon : Hello. Did you call me?Me: Called you? No.. who is this?Gohonzon : This is GOHONZON.. I heard your prayers. So I thought I will chat.Me: I do pray. Just...
View ArticleThe Power of Words
Photo by Tumblr"Sincere one to one conversation can soften and melt even hearts that are completely frozen."By Daisaku IkedaI have vivid memories of encounters with people whose voices or words have...
View ArticleRefuse to be Held Down
Ain't No Stoppin Us Now!We're on the move!Ain't No Stoppin Us Now!We've got the groove!There's been so many things thats held us down.But now it looks like things are finally comin' around.I know we've...
View ArticleDaimoku Charts
http://daimokucharts.org/DaimokuCharts.com has been set up to make it easy to share daimoku charts. Check out all the daimoku charts and download the ones you want. (There's a kid's daimoku chart at...
View ArticleHappy Holidays
Hello everyone!I am truly sorry I've been away for so long. I just wanted to check in and wish everyone who is still watching my blog, a happy Holiday season. I hope its filled with joy, laughter,...
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