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  • Buddhism,  Peace,  Prayer

    The Dragon’s Dreams Came True

    The Dragon’s Dreams Came True [1] Chanting Nam Myoho Renge Kyo can revitalize our lives and lead to a prosperous and peaceful society. [2] One of my Good Ole Grandad’s last notes pointed at me and read, “Let her be…

    By NikitaPiper
  • Buddhism,  Courage,  Dedication

    On Practicing the Buddha’s Teachings

    Gosho Study (adapted from the SGI-USA World Tribune) “The most important thing in practicing the Buddhist teachings is to follow and uphold the Buddha’s golden words, not the opinions of others.” Nichiren Library p. 391 “I have launched the battle…

    By NikitaPiper
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    Actual Proof,  Buddhism,  Enlightenment

    A Buddhist Practice to Change Our Destiny

    In 2014, I self-published a memoir titled Never Give Up: Buddhism, Family & Schizophrenia. It is now nine years later, and while the challenges haven’t ended for me yet, I have a sequel in the works. My sequel is another…

    By NikitaPiper
  • Appreciation,  Buddhism,  Diversity

    Every Person Is A Unique Treasure

    Cherry, Plum, Peach, Damson Buddhism has long taught that each person is a treasure with something unique to contribute to the world. This is the message of the Buddhist principle, “cherry, plum, peach, damson.” Nichiren Daishonin uses the fruit’s flowers…

    By NikitaPiper
  • Buddhism,  Courage,  Earnest Resolve

    Earnest Resolve

    Rather than giving our lives - the most valuable possession of all - for "shallow, worldly matters," we should dedicate them to "the Buddha's precious teachings."

    By savannah
  • Buddhism,  Courage,  Faith

    Becoming Fearless

    What is fear? It is an illusion created by one’s own mind. Cowards tremble with fear at shadows of their own making. “Do not fear!” Shakyamuni Buddha taught long ago. In our own age, Gandhi also called on the people…

    By savannah
  • Buddhism,  Dedication,  Faith

    Stones Into Jewels

    Just as poison can be changed into medicine, Nam Myoho Renge Kyo can change evil into good. The Spring of Jewels is so called because, in this spring, stones are changed into jewels. The Daishonin likens the power of the…

    By savannah
  • Actual Proof,  Buddhism,  Faith

    Proof of the Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra

    In judging the relative merits of Buddhist doctrines, I Nichiren, believe that the best standards are those of reason and documentary proof. Even more valuable than reason and documentary proof is the proof of actual fact. Three Tripitaka Masters Pray for…

    By savannah
  • Buddhism,  Enlightenment,  Faith

    On Attaining Buddhahood in this Lifetime

    On Attaining Buddhahood in this Lifetime If you wish to free yourself from the sufferings of birth and death you have endured since time without beginning and to attain without fail unsurpassed enlightenment in this lifetime, you must perceive the…

    By savannah
  • Appreciation,  Buddhism,  Courage

    The Dragon King’s Daughter

    The Difficulty of Encountering the Lotus Sutra Moreover, it is extremely difficult to meet a person who expounds this sutra exactly as the sutra directs. It is even more difficult than for a one-eyed turtle to find a piece of…

    By NikitaPiper
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