First glimpse of benefit @ Work

Feel refresh again today. May be it was due to the Daimoku last night.

PTT project in Thailand that i follow-up so closely has finally start to see some lights as my boss is willing to look into further discount which I told him on so many occasions (even getting myself into unreasonable blame from him)...

Frankly speaking, I feel the greater benefit to me is I am able to feel refresh again today!!

Chanted another hour of Daimoku of gratitude today.

30 Sep 2008

Self control

Gone through the toughest meeting in office where my boss complained about my work sarcastically. But frankly, what I did was what he instructed me to!! Felt lousy the whole day... the idea of leaving this job suddenly pops up in my head again so loud.. Came back home and chanted Daimoku to elevate my life condition. It is so hard to chant when in the state of Hell and Anger at the same time. Told myself may be this is the sign to look out for other opportunities.

29 Sep 2008

Dialogue-10

KP drove me to Sekinchang for Youth Study Meet today. We shared our ideas on a few issues, how to bring up our Student Division, SGM's signature in the society, Soka Society in schools and also our dissatisfaction towards our current jobs. What is the right job / carrer for me? Should I take a bold step to change my job now or strive to improve the current situation?? Must chant to realise my mission in life!

28 Sep 2008

Lecture on Buddhism of Sowing

I'm lecturing on the Buddhism of Sowing at Sekinchang today. I have only read through the lecture twice and I did badly. Pity those members that have to endure through my entire lecture in the afternoon heat. Luckily KP came to rescue towards the end. The skill to deliver an effective lecture can only be acquired through practices after practices.. Must challenge to do better next time.

28 Sep 2008

Dialogue-9

KA told me he is worried about our current YMD who never feel the importance of Gakkai. This conversation truly change my view on KA. His concern has shown his commitment in kosenrufu. I'm glad one more YMD feel this today.

27 Sep 2008

Dialogue-8

This was carried out after the Jenjarom Mid Autumn Festival with CF. She was worried about her future after her training. I believe many other youth division are facing this problem as well. How do I help these youth to find their path in Mentor & Disciple. How to make them feel Sensei and make Sensei's dream theirs?

Jenjarom Mid Autumn Festival

It has been a few days since i last blogged.

Attended last night Jenjarom Mid Autumn Festival performance. One of the Gym boy was injured. I was really worried about him. Luckily doctor said he is OK. What catches my eye most was those sincere members working behind the scene after the performance. From chairs stacking to classroom cleaning, from backdrop dismantling to exhibition boards keeping, all were done within minutes after the show. Amazing Gakkai members that give their all for success of the event even after the show. These are the real Gakkai members who supported our kosenrufu movement.

27 Sep 2008

Message from Sensei

Just got a call from SGM Bunka Kaikan. TS told me Sensei pass his message to thank everyone on the gifts (Cherry Tree Musical CD, Program book, Soka Spirit Handbook & Youth Division Victory Report).

"Thank you so much for the gifts and I will treasure them myself. Please thank everyone for the efforts put in."

Sensei, for you, a thousand times over!!!

Smell of Green

Today, an off Saturday. Woke up and found myself recovered from my week-long flu. Decided to go for a walk in stadium after Gongyo. I have forgotten when was my last time there. A truly refreshing experience. I can even smell the scene of the trees and grass freshness..

I am not supporting a shallow anthropocentricism or faith in human omnipotence. The revival [of humanism] I have in mind must enable human beings to live in harmony with all of our fellow living creatures.

~ Daisaku Ikeda, Be Creative Individuals, 1973 ~

Dialogue-7

Last night meet CW and WL on my way out from kaikan. Discuss with them on kaikan audio system. Encouraged CW to take on the senior role in guiding the junior in the group. We had a good chat on our hope for kaikan's future role to put up more musical performance to the public.

Dialogue-6

Had a dialogue session with YH's friend and family. Mom, Dad, sister and herself were keen to find out what Gakkai is all about. YH wanted me help explain why our religion is not a Japanese God religion... Took me a while to make the point across. Must reflect on my efficiency of words used and vocaburary. How to explain the above within first 1 or 2 minutes of conversation?? Will seek guidance on that.

Dialogue-5

This dialogue session was among a group of YMD who were performing duty for the Art Exhibition. They are CS, YH, AW & CS. Guess what we talked about?? Books!! Books by Jin-Yong. A topic I did not expect from a group YMD in a casual chat!

This group of YMD impressed me a lot, their knowledge in the books, their memories on the characters in the books, their language efficacy, their sincerity, their purity. They make me come back at night to the exhibition again to talk to them again!

Dialogue-4

Meeting CC & CY at a coffee shop near kaikan. Discussing on whether should CC come back or remain in Vietnam. After all he had more or less made up his mind to return.

Both are YMD of great potentials. Must treasure them.
16 Sep 2008

Dialogue-3

Received a phone call from WC. He was asking me how's Sensei after my recent trip to Japan. I told him Sensei is healthy and must chant to able to attend this SGI Youth Training Course someday. Without hesitation, he asked me how can he attend this training course.

... He asked: "I'm just a Group leader now, will Sensei wait long enough for me to attend this SGI training course when I'm a Honbu leader?" ...

Such an innocent soul with a pure seeking mind. For a moment I just wanna fly him straight to Japan and meet Sensei. I promise to connect all these pure souls directly to Sensei... bridging the path of oneness of mentor & disciple.

15 Sep 2008

Dialogue-2

I had a very long dialogue with an artist, CT during the Art Exhibition. Through him, I see the burning passion for Art. For 40 over years, he has been drawing and for the past 10 years he has become full-time artist. Really impressed by his dedication towards art for so long.

Are we looking for people with this passion in kosenrufu as well? I see there are lesser and lesser people carrying this torch of mentor & disciple lately. I have a mission, I must spread this passion more than before, through words and actions.

14 Sep 2008

Art Exhibition

We had an Art Exhibition in kaikan last Sunday. An exhibition exhibiting the precious Art pieces donated by renowned artists to SGM. I did the Opening Speech, and mentioned to a crowd of 150 or so about Sensei's objective of Fuji Art Museum being an art museum meant for the society, for the People. Feel glad to spread Sensei's ideals on art to so many members, non-members and artists.

14 Sep 2008

Dialogue

Had a dialogue with YC last night about his work and marriage life. A troubled person and on the verge of giving up chanting as he did not see any benefits after practicing. Encouraged him to look back what he has achieved so far and go back to Gohonzon and chant Daimoku. Chanted Daimoku for him last night and this morning. Hope he will be able to overcome his problems.

Favorite Gosho

Let the gods forsake me. Let all persecutions assail me. Still I will give my life for the sake of the Law…

~The Opening of the Eye~

Feel bad for not attending Discussion Meeting last night. Chanted an hour Daimoku at home for the success of the Discussion Meeting. Called CY to find out he brought 1 new YMD to the meeting. KP called to go Kaikan together to help setup exhibition boards for this Sunday Art Exhibition. Glad to see GH, EW, KC, SM, YK and a few more YMD working so hard for kosenrufu there. Shared with EW & YK on how Japan YMD feel proud being Sokahan & Gajokai in Gakkai. Must do shakubuku!

Must Fight On

This is the 3rd day after the 2008 SGI Youth Training Course. And I have already felt the challenge is ON!! My girlfriend and I ended our relationship. My two sales colleagues are leaving the company. My R&D Manager has finally decided to leave as well. It means more work loads and nobody to turn to. Will take all these as sansho shima* for me to walk this path of Mentor & Disciple. Must FIGHT ON!

Just to add on to the challenges... even my WAJA that had accompanied me for 5 years now also shun on me by not willing to start and I got to miss my Discussion Meet tonight :(

Read this in one of Sensei's guidance:

Virtuous Soul, rejoice; sorrow is like dew,
.............................
lamenting is futile; victory is found in struggle;
we face the tremendous avalanche of
adversity and misfortune,
with resolve and courage!

~ Federico Bermudez (1884-1921)~

My Impression

Thank you Sensei for having me here in Japan to see you and to meet so many comrades in faith. I truly feel we shared a common bond to fulfill our mentor's dreams together. Even though there are so many delegates from different continents and countries that speak and wear differently, but we chanted Daimoku in unison. A model of worldwide kosenrufu. I feel that Sensei is showing us a drama of how a true mentor train his disciples in the Headquarter Meeting. It is precisely for Sensei's love for SGI and his fellow disciples that Sensei will not allow even slightest deviation from the true path of Oneness of Mentor & Disciple. Another feeling is as if the drama of Ceremony in the Air in Lotus Sutra has unfolded during the Headquarter meeting, where the future kosenrufu is entrusted to the Bodhisattvas of the Earth - the Youth Division!!

My Life-long Quest

Just got back from 2008 SGI Youth Training Course (1 Sep ~ 7 Sep) in Japan yesterday. All tired but filled with new resolve. Must work to fulfill my Mentor's dream and shine like how other youth division in SGI has shone!!

Resolved to make this my Life-long Quest!!!