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Yet they add and dabble and think they are doing themselves well!

Posted on Jul 27th, 2008 by jaBuddha : Buddha Bear jaBuddha

From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin Faith in this sutra means that you will surely attain Buddhahood if you are true to the entirety of the Lotus Sutra, adhering exactly to its teachings without adding... 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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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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Treasures of the Heart according to Buddhist Concepts for Today

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

Treasures of the Heart From a presentation by SGI-USA Vice General Director, Mr. Greg Martin: 1. Today I'm excited to talk about my new discoveries concerning Treasures of the Heart. 2. Today I will speak... 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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We are EACH the individual who can make it happen!

Posted on Jan 6th, 2007 by jaBuddha : Buddha Bear jaBuddha

Now is the correct time.  We CAN make it happen THIS YEAR!!  It IS our destiny to be happy my friends.  Please continue on the path that leads to humanity's continued existence and the dawn... More »

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Opening a Path of Brilliant Victory

Posted on Dec 31st, 2006 by jaBuddha : Buddha Bear jaBuddha

                                       SGI President Ikeda's New Year's Message                                                   "Opening a Path of Brilliant Victory"   My sincerest congratulations to everyone on the start of the Year of Advancement and Victory! The SGI's broad network of... More »

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Inner Landscape - A poem, of sorts

Posted on Oct 27th, 2006 by jaBuddha : Buddha Bear jaBuddha

  Inner Landscape           Happiness Interior life                 Outer reflection                         Heart mind         Happiness Mind body                 Hummingbird amethyst         Happiness                                 Self and other         Faith daily life                         Practice study... 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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