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Come to the Mountain of Peace!

Posted on Sep 23rd, 2007 by jaBuddha : Buddha Bear jaBuddha

The Mountain of Peace A Musical Exploring the Roots of Violence and the Challenge of Peace   Sunday, September 30; 7pm Lazzara Hall, Fine Arts Center, University of North Florida OPENING EVENT of PEACE AWARENESS... More »

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SGI Recent Event

Posted on Sep 20th, 2007 by jaBuddha : Buddha Bear jaBuddha

Peace 2007 |   September 9, 2007 SGI Events Commemorate Josei Toda's Antinuclear Delcaration Danny Sze Panelists discuss strategies for mobilizing youth in New York   SGI organizations around the world have been calling for... More »

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What is life's true purpose?

Posted on May 10th, 2007 by jaBuddha : Buddha Bear jaBuddha

"What is life's true purpose?" SGI President Ikeda asks in a May editorial. "The 20th- century British historian Arnold J. Toynbee suggested that it lies in 'trying to change the universe in which we find... More »

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Seeking Prosperity through inner Peace

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

Health and Behavior       Buy a car     Event tickets     Job search   Real estate     Shopping               E-mail features E-mail newsletters Sign... More »

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Returning to our original state of life

Posted on Feb 5th, 2007 by jaBuddha : Buddha Bear jaBuddha

  In Nichiren Buddhism the concept of casting off, or discarding the provisional, and revealing the true is stressed - both from a doctrinal perspective and a personal transformation level.  The heart of understanding the... More »

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A single great Human Revolution will change a nation's destiny

Posted on Dec 19th, 2006 by jaBuddha : Buddha Bear jaBuddha

"A great human revolution in just a single individual will help achieve a change in the destiny of a nation, and further, will enable a change in the destiny of all mankind.  Our lifetime mission,... More »

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Living and Dying with Dignity: A Buddhist View

Posted on Oct 25th, 2006 by jaBuddha : Buddha Bear jaBuddha

Living and Dying with Dignity: A Buddhist View By Yoichi Kawada In supporting people as they make difficult ethical decisions, Buddhism does not offer a set of fixed rules. In the case of medical-related decisions,... More »

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Daily Encouragement: 9/21

Posted on Sep 21st, 2006 by jaBuddha : Buddha Bear jaBuddha

"In the twinkling of an eye we grow old. Our physical strength wanes and we begin to suffer various aches and pains. We practice Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism so that instead of sinking into feelings of... More »

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A view of my intrapersonal map

Posted on Jul 25th, 2006 by jaBuddha : Buddha Bear jaBuddha

So, today I am moved to enter a few words on the topic of planes of awareness and the day-to-day functioning of our (my) mental system. There clearly exists a level/plane of awareness that rides... More »

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Today as I see it

Posted on Jul 6th, 2006 by jaBuddha : Buddha Bear jaBuddha

  Hey, well I'll be facing some surgery this Tuesday to correct some spinal problems.  I was reflecting earlier this morning on our karma.  Karma - the sum total of all we are, through infinite... More »

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