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  • Buddhism,  Courage,  Ten Worlds

    The Mind Is Its Own Place

    “When we base our lives on the Mystic Law, the life states that drag us toward suffering and unhappiness move in the opposite, positive direction. It is as if sufferings become the “firewood” that fuels the flames of joy, wisdom…

    By NikitaPiper
  • Buddhism,  Courage,  Faith

    On Reciting the Daimoku of the Lotus Sutra

    On Reciting the Daimoku of the Lotus Sutra For us, the principles are very profound but our understanding is slight. That is, the teachings of the sutra are extremely profound and our capacities are in truth too shallow. – Nichiren…

    By NikitaPiper
  • Buddhism,  Denver,  Faith

    Toward An Age of Peace

    Denver June 6-11, 1996 World Tribune July 16, 2021 p. 5 DENVER “We practice Nichiren Daishonin’s Buddhism to make our prayers and dreams come true and to achieve the greatest possible happiness. The purpose of Nichiren Buddhism is to enable…

    By NikitaPiper
  • Buddhism,  Courage,  Faith

    Unity Is the Key To Victory

    Devilish functions seek to create schisms, a manifestation of the workings of the devil king of the sixth heaven. Only a positive, united force can defeat devilish functions. Unity among believers represents an unassailable fortress to keep out devilish functions.…

    By NikitaPiper
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    Buddhism,  Coffee, Espresso,  Faith

    Firm In Faith At All Times

    I was invited to an afternoon Buddhist get-together in my local community and am really looking forward to meeting the new neighbors. Usually we chant first and introduce ourselves with a fun ice-breaker type activity. After introductions, we explain about…

    By NikitaPiper
  • Buddhism,  Happiness,  Nam Myoho Renge Kyo

    Transforming Our Lives

    Polishing Our Lives Through Chanting Nam Myoho Renge Kyo The Mystic Law is the key to polishing our lives. In “On Attaining Buddhahood in This Lifetime,” Nichiren Daishonin writes: “This is similar to a tarnished mirror that will shine like a…

    By NikitaPiper
  • Buddhism,  Courage,  Enlightenment,  Faith

    The Real Aspect of the Gohonzon

    A woman who makes offerings to such a Gohonzon invites happiness in this life, and in the next, the Gohonzon will be with her and protect her always. Like a lantern in the dark, like a strong guide and porter on a treacherous mountain…

    By NikitaPiper
  • Buddhism,  Enlightenment,  Peace

    Buddhas Here And Now

    Becoming Buddhas Here And Now World Tribune July 2, 2021 p. 9 We can open the Buddha nature that is within us right here and now, just as we are. That is, even if we’re in a state of suffering,…

    By NikitaPiper
  • Buddhism,  Life, Death,  Lotus Sutra, Mystic Law

    Learning To Become Whole Again

    While we can intellectually understand the eternity of life and death, this does not assuage the real pain we feel from losing those we love. Working through feelings and emotions are part of the journey to overcoming our sorrow and…

    By NikitaPiper
  • Buddhism,  Courage,  Human Rights

    Human Rights in the 21st Century

    July 1, 2021 Living Buddhism AUSTREGÉSILO DE ATHAYDE AND DAISAKU IKEDA When we live in harmony with others, accept coexistence with even those in opposition and understand each other, we can realize the great community indicated by the Universal Declaration.…

    By NikitaPiper
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