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Ikeda Sensei on what enlightenment means to us (as SGI members):

Posted on Jul 6th, 2009 by jaBuddha : Buddha Bear jaBuddha

Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda Sunday, July 5, 2009 What does attaining Buddhahood mean for us? It does not mean that one day we suddenly turn into a Buddha or become magically enlightened. In a... More »

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The voice carries out the work of the Buddha

Posted on Nov 14th, 2007 by jaBuddha : Buddha Bear jaBuddha

       -- WORDS OF THE WEEK -- "The voice carries out the work of the Buddha"* For the sake of everyone's advancement, it is vital that we express, without hesitation, our positive and constructive opinions.  By... More »

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The highest offering to the Buddha

Posted on Sep 19th, 2007 by jaBuddha : Buddha Bear jaBuddha

I continue to offer prayers to the teacher, parent and sovereign of all living beings; praying for your greatest happiness and good health.   Peace. T HE HIGHEST offering to the Buddha is not to... More »

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How to become (truly) happy: In memory of Shin Yatomi (1962-2007)

Posted on Jun 2nd, 2007 by jaBuddha : Buddha Bear jaBuddha

  5 Keys To Becoming Happy by Shin Yatomi How do I become happy? If you lived in a palace where you could enjoy everything - beauty, health, money and power - would you consider... More »

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Josei Toda

Posted on Feb 12th, 2007 by jaBuddha : Buddha Bear jaBuddha

History Arriving in Tokyo from the northern island of Hokkaido in his early twenties, Toda found a teaching post at the school where Tsunesaburo Makiguchi was principal. Impressed by Makiguchi's educational ideals, he soon became... More »

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SGI Day: Engaged Buddhists Worldwide

Posted on Jan 26th, 2007 by jaBuddha : Buddha Bear jaBuddha

  January 26 Daily Wisdom: From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin "One should not be intimidated by the fact that so many hold such beliefs. Nor does the truth of a belief depend on whether... More »

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