Without respect, no relationship will last very long nor can two people bring out the best in each other.
I personally hope men will be extremely courteous and caring toward women, respecting them and doing their utmost to support them.
******
The Buddha transmits the heart's sunlight universally to all beings.
******
The Earth gives people life; nations throw it away. If nations are the product of men squabbling for territory and influence, then the Earth is the realm of mothers.
This realm of mothers, who love life, is far greater and grander than the nation-states created by men.
星期五, 11月 16, 2007
星期四, 11月 15, 2007
Buddhism for you -- Love 23
Truly praiseworthy are those who have a sense of gratitude and appreciation toward their parents.
The Buddhist sutras teach that the practice of Buddhism is the ultimate expression of devotion to one's parents, and the Buddha excels in such dedication and concern.
******
The oppression of children stands in opposition to peace.
It is the responsibility of adults to love children's uninhibited life force and encourage their limitless development into the future.
The Buddhist sutras teach that the practice of Buddhism is the ultimate expression of devotion to one's parents, and the Buddha excels in such dedication and concern.
******
The oppression of children stands in opposition to peace.
It is the responsibility of adults to love children's uninhibited life force and encourage their limitless development into the future.
星期三, 11月 14, 2007
Buddhism for you -- Love 22
If you use love as an escape, the euphoria is unlikely to last long.
However much we may try, we can never run away from ourselves.
We will never fing happiness if we don't change ourselves from within.
******
Even married people were once strangers.
Without patience and the effort to understand one another, things are not likely to get well.
Patience is necessary for a couple to live together, earn a living, protect their home and educate their children while dedicating themselves for the sake of others.
******
The important thing is to overcome the sorrow that accompanies any type of separation, such as death or divorce.
The vital thing is to continue advancing.
Do not look back.
******
For the sake of these living being/I summon up a mind of great compassion.--The Lotus Sutra
However much we may try, we can never run away from ourselves.
We will never fing happiness if we don't change ourselves from within.
******
Even married people were once strangers.
Without patience and the effort to understand one another, things are not likely to get well.
Patience is necessary for a couple to live together, earn a living, protect their home and educate their children while dedicating themselves for the sake of others.
******
The important thing is to overcome the sorrow that accompanies any type of separation, such as death or divorce.
The vital thing is to continue advancing.
Do not look back.
******
For the sake of these living being/I summon up a mind of great compassion.--The Lotus Sutra
星期二, 11月 13, 2007
Buddhism for you -- Love 21
If you have wisdom alone and lack compassion, it will be a cold, perverse wisdom.
If you have compassion alone and lack wisdom, you cannot give happiness to others.
You are even likely to lead them in the wrong direction, and you won't be able to achieve your own happiness.
******
If you are neglecting things you should be doing, forgetting your purpose in life because of the relationship you're in, then you're on the wrong path.
******
I ask parents to pour love upon their children like the sun nurturing sunflowers.
This is because people can live powerfully for the rest of their lives with the energy of love that they received in their childhood.
******
More valuable than treasures in a storehouse are the treasures of the body, and the treasures of the heart are the most valuable of all.
From the time you read this letter on, strive to accumulate the treasures of the heart!--Nichiren
If you have compassion alone and lack wisdom, you cannot give happiness to others.
You are even likely to lead them in the wrong direction, and you won't be able to achieve your own happiness.
******
If you are neglecting things you should be doing, forgetting your purpose in life because of the relationship you're in, then you're on the wrong path.
******
I ask parents to pour love upon their children like the sun nurturing sunflowers.
This is because people can live powerfully for the rest of their lives with the energy of love that they received in their childhood.
******
More valuable than treasures in a storehouse are the treasures of the body, and the treasures of the heart are the most valuable of all.
From the time you read this letter on, strive to accumulate the treasures of the heart!--Nichiren
星期一, 11月 12, 2007
Buddhism for you -- Love 20
I am convinced that the only way to regenerate love in our world is for people to come to understand the meaning of their own lives, of the life the universe and of the relation between the two kinds of life.
This is true because it is possible to show understanding of the lives of other beings only when one has an understanding of one's own life.
******
Compassion consists of two parts: imparting joy to others and relieving others' suffering.
These actions come naturally to the Buddha; they don't require forced effort.
Speaking, lending a hand to others, expounding the Law--these are all acts and deeds of compassion.
Someone who attains this state of life is hailed as a Buddha and enjoys the respect and trust of everyone.--Josei Toda
This is true because it is possible to show understanding of the lives of other beings only when one has an understanding of one's own life.
******
Compassion consists of two parts: imparting joy to others and relieving others' suffering.
These actions come naturally to the Buddha; they don't require forced effort.
Speaking, lending a hand to others, expounding the Law--these are all acts and deeds of compassion.
Someone who attains this state of life is hailed as a Buddha and enjoys the respect and trust of everyone.--Josei Toda
星期五, 11月 09, 2007
Buddhism for you -- Love 19
Buddhism teaches that the altruistic way of life glows with the flame of wisdom.
The bodhisattva way is to let wisdom put knowledge to use and to couple compassion with compassionate action.
******
Human life is not a sad affair.
In all things use your intellect and power of reason.
Let your life be imbued with feelings that are based on pure love.--Josei Toda
******
The love between husband and wife becomes more mature when the initial passion is elevated through wisdom to encompass spiritual love and humanistic compassion.
By so doing, the couple is able to walk along the tree-lined avenue of life hand in hand, enjoying the soft breeze of happiness.
******
By expanding their love from the personal to the universal level, women can become a great force against war and for peace.
The bodhisattva way is to let wisdom put knowledge to use and to couple compassion with compassionate action.
******
Human life is not a sad affair.
In all things use your intellect and power of reason.
Let your life be imbued with feelings that are based on pure love.--Josei Toda
******
The love between husband and wife becomes more mature when the initial passion is elevated through wisdom to encompass spiritual love and humanistic compassion.
By so doing, the couple is able to walk along the tree-lined avenue of life hand in hand, enjoying the soft breeze of happiness.
******
By expanding their love from the personal to the universal level, women can become a great force against war and for peace.
星期四, 11月 08, 2007
Buddhism for you -- Love 18
Having good friends is like being equipped with a powerful auxiliary engine.
When we encounter a steep hill or an obstacle, we can encourage one another and find the strength to keep pressing forward vigorously.
******
A shallow person will have only shallow relationships.
Real love is not one person clinging to another; it can only be fostered between two strong people secure in their individuality.
******
Let those who love what is right join hands, and let us have but one banner--the banner of action and virtue.--Leo Tolstoy
When we encounter a steep hill or an obstacle, we can encourage one another and find the strength to keep pressing forward vigorously.
******
A shallow person will have only shallow relationships.
Real love is not one person clinging to another; it can only be fostered between two strong people secure in their individuality.
******
Let those who love what is right join hands, and let us have but one banner--the banner of action and virtue.--Leo Tolstoy
星期三, 11月 07, 2007
Buddhism for you -- Love 17
Even if someone is close by, their heart may be distant.
But if someone is far away, if there is a heart-to-heart bond, they could not be closer.
The heart is what counts.
In the world of the heart, there is no separation.
******
Children are messengers from the future.
We have no choice but to entrust the world to our children.
I trust children; I believe in their in their to grow and develop.
Every child possesses a unique mission.
For this reason, I treat children with respect, and I give my all in doing so.
But if someone is far away, if there is a heart-to-heart bond, they could not be closer.
The heart is what counts.
In the world of the heart, there is no separation.
******
Children are messengers from the future.
We have no choice but to entrust the world to our children.
I trust children; I believe in their in their to grow and develop.
Every child possesses a unique mission.
For this reason, I treat children with respect, and I give my all in doing so.
Buddhism for you -- Love 16
In life we will encounter separations of inexpressible sadness.
However, those who overcome such grief and continue to live with strength and courage will be cherished and respected by their juniors as kings and queens of life.
******
I wish to protect and encourage all parents and children, and I will do whatever I can for their sake.
To protect life itself; it is to nurture peace and protect the future.
However, those who overcome such grief and continue to live with strength and courage will be cherished and respected by their juniors as kings and queens of life.
******
I wish to protect and encourage all parents and children, and I will do whatever I can for their sake.
To protect life itself; it is to nurture peace and protect the future.
星期六, 11月 03, 2007
敬愛的父親
父親，
您於今晨4：00，安詳離開了。
您是以近日睡得最為舒服，最為無憂的一刻入眠，您舒坦的睡姿，您安詳的臉容，進入您最安靜、最安寧的睡眠。
母親與我到來的時候，您己處於深沉的熟睡，我們開始跟您說話，唱題。當然也包括了您身在澳洲的小兒也在您熟睡的這一刻以電話跟您說話，說著似是安慰您，實是安慰我們自己的說話，直至您靜靜地、慢慢地遠去。
雖然，您可能會抱怨我們的出現打破了難得的寧靜。可是，您還是一直都緊閉雙眼，默默接受著週遭一切，未有抱怨。我知，您從來都不介意，一向以來都不介意在睡夢中被人吵醒。
看著您，要說的，我們都說了。
不過，我還是要在這裡鄭重地跟您說一聲道謝，不單止您一直以來帶給我們一家生活的豐足，也在這最後關頭，下了您人生最後、也是最大的一個決定，勇敢面對了人生之大事。
父親，謝謝你
不孝兒
英傑
您於今晨4：00，安詳離開了。
您是以近日睡得最為舒服，最為無憂的一刻入眠，您舒坦的睡姿，您安詳的臉容，進入您最安靜、最安寧的睡眠。
母親與我到來的時候，您己處於深沉的熟睡，我們開始跟您說話，唱題。當然也包括了您身在澳洲的小兒也在您熟睡的這一刻以電話跟您說話，說著似是安慰您，實是安慰我們自己的說話，直至您靜靜地、慢慢地遠去。
雖然，您可能會抱怨我們的出現打破了難得的寧靜。可是，您還是一直都緊閉雙眼，默默接受著週遭一切，未有抱怨。我知，您從來都不介意，一向以來都不介意在睡夢中被人吵醒。
看著您，要說的，我們都說了。
不過，我還是要在這裡鄭重地跟您說一聲道謝，不單止您一直以來帶給我們一家生活的豐足，也在這最後關頭，下了您人生最後、也是最大的一個決定，勇敢面對了人生之大事。
父親，謝謝你
不孝兒
英傑
星期五, 11月 02, 2007
Buddhism for you -- Love 15
Nichiren writes, "If you light a lantern for another, it will also brighten your own way."
Please be confident that the higher your flame of altruistic action burns, the more its light will suffuse your life with happiness.
Those who possess an altruistic spirit are the happiest people of all.
******
When you are sincere in consideration for others, in even the most trifling matters, then you can bring about a complete change in the world around you.
******
Even if it's only a brief meeting, give your children a hug when you see them.
Touch them and talk to them.
Try to make time to listen to what they have to say.
As long as you have love and compassion, you will find the wisdom to make this work.
Please be confident that the higher your flame of altruistic action burns, the more its light will suffuse your life with happiness.
Those who possess an altruistic spirit are the happiest people of all.
******
When you are sincere in consideration for others, in even the most trifling matters, then you can bring about a complete change in the world around you.
******
Even if it's only a brief meeting, give your children a hug when you see them.
Touch them and talk to them.
Try to make time to listen to what they have to say.
As long as you have love and compassion, you will find the wisdom to make this work.
星期四, 11月 01, 2007
Buddhism for you -- Love 14
Relationship problem are opportunities to grow and mature.
Such problems can be character building if you don't let then defeat you.
That's why it's important not to isolate yourself.
No one can exist apart from others.
Remaining aloof from others cultivates selfishness, which accomplishes nothing.
******
The genuine love of a father consists in wholeheartedly doing anything for the sake of his fortunate.
Children who have such a father are fortunate.
I believe it is an important mission for a father to powerfully support his children, especially when they are standing at an important crossroads.
Such problems can be character building if you don't let then defeat you.
That's why it's important not to isolate yourself.
No one can exist apart from others.
Remaining aloof from others cultivates selfishness, which accomplishes nothing.
******
The genuine love of a father consists in wholeheartedly doing anything for the sake of his fortunate.
Children who have such a father are fortunate.
I believe it is an important mission for a father to powerfully support his children, especially when they are standing at an important crossroads.
星期三, 10月 31, 2007
Buddhism for you -- Love 13
Love is not two people fazing at each other, but two people looking ahead together in the same direction.--Antoine de Saint-Exupery
******
A married life that proceeds smoothly and without difficulty, more or less by force of habit, may appear to be a happy one; in many cases it is not to escape trouble and hardship, but when it comes, to know how to face it without grumblings and mutual incriminations.
******
Those who make many friends have greater opportunities; they make society a better place and lead happy, satisfying lives.
******
The compassion, love and courage of parents are the greatest marks of humanity.
******
A married life that proceeds smoothly and without difficulty, more or less by force of habit, may appear to be a happy one; in many cases it is not to escape trouble and hardship, but when it comes, to know how to face it without grumblings and mutual incriminations.
******
Those who make many friends have greater opportunities; they make society a better place and lead happy, satisfying lives.
******
The compassion, love and courage of parents are the greatest marks of humanity.
星期二, 10月 30, 2007
わが青年よ 大願を起こせ
全国青年部幹部会への名誉会長のメッセージ
本日は、新世紀を開きゆく「全国青年部幹部会」、そして「全国学生部幹部会」、本当におめでとう！
未来部の皆さんも、ご苦労さまです。
私と青年部の魂の間には、何の夾雑物もない。一対一で結ばれている。
私は青年を信ずる。一点の曇りもなく、わが弟子を信じている。
青年には、限りない宝がある。それは、誠実だ。正義だ。勇気だ。
青春には、誇り高き使命がある。それは、行動だ。前進だ。勝利だ。
どうか、君たちよ！あなたたちよ！青春の生命の領域を大いに発揮し、私と共に、広宣流布の新時代を断固として勝ち飾ろうではないか！
私は19歳で、自ら願って、戸田城聖先生の弟子となった。この方こそ、人類の平和と幸福の道を開かれゆく大指導者であられる。世界第一の大師匠であられる。そう、心に定めた。
いまだかつてない宗教革命の道である。
正義の中の正義である法華経の行者に仕えれば、悪口罵詈もある。猶多怨嫉の大難もある。三類の強敵の迫害もある。
それも、すべて覚悟の上であった。
御聖訓には仰せである。「仏になる道は必ず身命をすつるほどの事ありてこそ仏にはなり候らめと・をしはからる」（御書891㌻）と。
御本仏の仰せのままに、創価の師弟は、あらゆる悪戦苦闘を突き抜けた。師と愛弟子の二人きりの死闘だった。
阿修羅となって一心不乱に戦い抜いた、あの一日一日が、すべて今の私の血となり、肉となった。
嵐の中に、厳として凱歌が轟いた。私は恩師のもとで、若き広宣流布の巌窟王として戦い切った青春を、三世永遠の誉れと感謝してやまない。
草創の、ある日ある時、20人ほどの青年の集いに、恩師は臨まれた。
戸田先生は、厳然と「広宣流布は私がやる！」と叫ばれた。
そして、「君たちも一人ずつ言いたまえ！」と強く促された。
全員が、一人ずつ「広宣流布は私がやります」と口にしていった。なかには、臆病な目や、弱々しい声の青年もいた。
先生は、その青年たちの実像を、じっとご覧になっておられた。
私は立った。
「先生、広宣流布は必ず私の手で成し遂げます！」。全生命からお誓い申し上げた。
私には、戸田先生しかなかった。他の弟子がどうあれ、先輩がどうあれ、まったく関係なかった。
師匠との出会いより60年――。生死を超えて、師弟不二で戦い続け、世界広宣流布の基盤を、私は磐石に完成させた。
仏法は観念ではない。抽象論でもない。行動であり、結果である。
師匠に弟子が勝利を誓う。そして必ず勝つ。この「誓願」と「勝利」にこそ、大仏法の血脈は流れ通うのだ。
だからこそ、私は、初代から２代へ、２代から３代へ、命を賭して受け継いできた「広宣流布の血脈」を、今、青年部の君たちに託したい。
初代・牧口常三郎先生と３代の私には、何歳の年齢の差があるか。それは５７歳である。
そして、この私と同じ年齢の差がある世代こそ、今の青年部、学生部の君たちである。
３代から、わが真正の弟子である２１世紀の青年部へ。厳粛な師弟の相伝の時代にすでに入っていることを、聡明なる君たちは、深くまた深く自覚し、自負していっていただきたい。
蓮祖は、若き南条時光に宛てた御手紙で叫ばれた。「願わくは我が弟子等・大願を をこせ」（同１５６㌻）
わが青年よ、若き弟子たちよ、私と同じ心で、今こそ大願を起こせ！
人類の希望である広宣流布の全責任を受け継ぐのは、君たちである！
わが青年部の健康と大活躍、そして勝利と栄光を心から祈り待っております。
親孝行を忘れずに！
職場で、大学で、地域で、社会で、そして世界で、堂々と信頼の旗を打ち立てよ！
断固として勝ち抜け！
本日は、新世紀を開きゆく「全国青年部幹部会」、そして「全国学生部幹部会」、本当におめでとう！
未来部の皆さんも、ご苦労さまです。
私と青年部の魂の間には、何の夾雑物もない。一対一で結ばれている。
私は青年を信ずる。一点の曇りもなく、わが弟子を信じている。
青年には、限りない宝がある。それは、誠実だ。正義だ。勇気だ。
青春には、誇り高き使命がある。それは、行動だ。前進だ。勝利だ。
どうか、君たちよ！あなたたちよ！青春の生命の領域を大いに発揮し、私と共に、広宣流布の新時代を断固として勝ち飾ろうではないか！
私は19歳で、自ら願って、戸田城聖先生の弟子となった。この方こそ、人類の平和と幸福の道を開かれゆく大指導者であられる。世界第一の大師匠であられる。そう、心に定めた。
いまだかつてない宗教革命の道である。
正義の中の正義である法華経の行者に仕えれば、悪口罵詈もある。猶多怨嫉の大難もある。三類の強敵の迫害もある。
それも、すべて覚悟の上であった。
御聖訓には仰せである。「仏になる道は必ず身命をすつるほどの事ありてこそ仏にはなり候らめと・をしはからる」（御書891㌻）と。
御本仏の仰せのままに、創価の師弟は、あらゆる悪戦苦闘を突き抜けた。師と愛弟子の二人きりの死闘だった。
阿修羅となって一心不乱に戦い抜いた、あの一日一日が、すべて今の私の血となり、肉となった。
嵐の中に、厳として凱歌が轟いた。私は恩師のもとで、若き広宣流布の巌窟王として戦い切った青春を、三世永遠の誉れと感謝してやまない。
草創の、ある日ある時、20人ほどの青年の集いに、恩師は臨まれた。
戸田先生は、厳然と「広宣流布は私がやる！」と叫ばれた。
そして、「君たちも一人ずつ言いたまえ！」と強く促された。
全員が、一人ずつ「広宣流布は私がやります」と口にしていった。なかには、臆病な目や、弱々しい声の青年もいた。
先生は、その青年たちの実像を、じっとご覧になっておられた。
私は立った。
「先生、広宣流布は必ず私の手で成し遂げます！」。全生命からお誓い申し上げた。
私には、戸田先生しかなかった。他の弟子がどうあれ、先輩がどうあれ、まったく関係なかった。
師匠との出会いより60年――。生死を超えて、師弟不二で戦い続け、世界広宣流布の基盤を、私は磐石に完成させた。
仏法は観念ではない。抽象論でもない。行動であり、結果である。
師匠に弟子が勝利を誓う。そして必ず勝つ。この「誓願」と「勝利」にこそ、大仏法の血脈は流れ通うのだ。
だからこそ、私は、初代から２代へ、２代から３代へ、命を賭して受け継いできた「広宣流布の血脈」を、今、青年部の君たちに託したい。
初代・牧口常三郎先生と３代の私には、何歳の年齢の差があるか。それは５７歳である。
そして、この私と同じ年齢の差がある世代こそ、今の青年部、学生部の君たちである。
３代から、わが真正の弟子である２１世紀の青年部へ。厳粛な師弟の相伝の時代にすでに入っていることを、聡明なる君たちは、深くまた深く自覚し、自負していっていただきたい。
蓮祖は、若き南条時光に宛てた御手紙で叫ばれた。「願わくは我が弟子等・大願を をこせ」（同１５６㌻）
わが青年よ、若き弟子たちよ、私と同じ心で、今こそ大願を起こせ！
人類の希望である広宣流布の全責任を受け継ぐのは、君たちである！
わが青年部の健康と大活躍、そして勝利と栄光を心から祈り待っております。
親孝行を忘れずに！
職場で、大学で、地域で、社会で、そして世界で、堂々と信頼の旗を打ち立てよ！
断固として勝ち抜け！
２００７年１０月２１日朝
富士を仰ぎつつ
池田大作
(２００７年１０月２９日聖教新聞掲載）
Buddhism for you -- Love 12
A mother's love is unimaginably deep and her influence profound.
If all people treasured their mother, the world would undoubtedly be filled with peace and happiness.
Love and peace are the lifeblood of a home.
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In a relationship, it is demeaning to constantly seek your partner's approval.
In such relationships real caring, depth or even love is missing.
If you are not treated the way your heart says you should be, I hope you will have the courage and dignity to decide that you are better off risking your partner's scorn than enduring unhappiness.
If all people treasured their mother, the world would undoubtedly be filled with peace and happiness.
Love and peace are the lifeblood of a home.
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In a relationship, it is demeaning to constantly seek your partner's approval.
In such relationships real caring, depth or even love is missing.
If you are not treated the way your heart says you should be, I hope you will have the courage and dignity to decide that you are better off risking your partner's scorn than enduring unhappiness.
星期一, 10月 29, 2007
Buddhism for you -- Love 11
When a couple has shared the joys ans sorrows of life over a long period of time, a deep tie grows up between them and it cannot be severed by any outside force.
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Parents' spontaneous smiles and their unaffected bearing filter through the hearts of children like a shaft of bright light coming through the window of a dark room or the fragrance of flowers scenting the surrounding air.
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The love of parents showered upon the lives of young will become their sustenance for their whole lives.
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Even though we strive to treat everyone with love and compassion, since we are ordinary people, it is only natural that we will have likes and dislikes.
There is no need for us to struggle to make ourselves fond of people we find disagreeable.
In our work as emissaries of the Buddha, we must not let our thoughts or actions be colored by any discrimination or favoritism.
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Parents' spontaneous smiles and their unaffected bearing filter through the hearts of children like a shaft of bright light coming through the window of a dark room or the fragrance of flowers scenting the surrounding air.
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The love of parents showered upon the lives of young will become their sustenance for their whole lives.
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Even though we strive to treat everyone with love and compassion, since we are ordinary people, it is only natural that we will have likes and dislikes.
There is no need for us to struggle to make ourselves fond of people we find disagreeable.
In our work as emissaries of the Buddha, we must not let our thoughts or actions be colored by any discrimination or favoritism.
星期五, 10月 26, 2007
Buddhism for you -- Love 10
The love between husband and wife or parent and child is an expression of unadorned humanity, of the pure human heart.
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Consideration equals strength, so the more considerate of others you are, the stronger you will become.
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Whether people get divorced or not, the important thing is that they become happy.
Whether someone is married or not, has children or not, of utmost importance is happiness.
This is what faith is about.
For happiness exists within our own life.
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How can we cause the immense love and compassion of the original Buddha to rain down upon the entire?
This is the thought constantly occupies my mind; this is my constant determination.
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Consideration equals strength, so the more considerate of others you are, the stronger you will become.
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Whether people get divorced or not, the important thing is that they become happy.
Whether someone is married or not, has children or not, of utmost importance is happiness.
This is what faith is about.
For happiness exists within our own life.
******
How can we cause the immense love and compassion of the original Buddha to rain down upon the entire?
This is the thought constantly occupies my mind; this is my constant determination.
星期四, 10月 25, 2007
Buddhism for you -- Love 9
Our hearts change others' hearts.
Friendship changes people.
Travelers who pull their capes over their shoulders and brace themselves determinedly against the cold wind naturally relax and change their outlook and actions when warmed by the sun.
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If we believe in Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, then we can be together with our loved ones in lifetime after lifetime.
Sometimes we may be related as parent and child, other times as husband and wife, other times as siblings or close friends.
While the relationships may take various forms, we can be confident that we will be born near each other again and again.
Friendship changes people.
Travelers who pull their capes over their shoulders and brace themselves determinedly against the cold wind naturally relax and change their outlook and actions when warmed by the sun.
******
If we believe in Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, then we can be together with our loved ones in lifetime after lifetime.
Sometimes we may be related as parent and child, other times as husband and wife, other times as siblings or close friends.
While the relationships may take various forms, we can be confident that we will be born near each other again and again.
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