What is life's true purpose?
"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 »
"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 »
Though I cannot rightly say I "own" it; I would definitely take the Gohonzon enshrined in the family altar in my home. Gohonzon is a mandala originally enscribed by Nichiren Daishonin, and is the fundamental... More »
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 »
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 »
"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 »
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 »
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 »