Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Friday, November 20, 2009
Benefits
HL & I discussed over internet chat today on whether will Danto members receive benefit when they chant.
We came to a conclusion that the Danto members will not receive benefits even if they chant NMHRGK. It is because they are chanting with a total different intend from Nichiren Daishonin.
The whole tenet of Daishonin Buddhism is to make common people realize the great potential in us called Buddhahood. This was quite a revolutionary philosophy on how one should look at Buddhism and religion as a whole in the 13th century. It was because of this revolutionary view about the truth of Buddhism that created jealousy and hatred among the well established religious leaders and priests. They noticed their position and importance in the religious world has been threatened. Hence, they plotted unscrupulous schemes with the government to bring Nichiren Daishonin down. However, Nichiren Daishonin with his great compassion to bring to light the real truth about Buddhism, he did not compromise a single bit. Daishonin taught as long as one realize they possess this Buddhahood in them and recognize this truth, one is called a Buddha; the ignorant ones are common mortals. This is the real benefit of practicing Daishonin's Buddhism, recognizing we are the Buddha.
However, the Nikken Sect denied this truth from its believers, the Dantos. They were taught their Buddhahood in them are different from the Buddhahood Daishonin mentioned. They still need the priests to bring them the real benefits of Daishonin's Buddhism. Isn't this the total opposite of what Daishonin was fighting for?
The so-called benefits the Dantos claim that they receive are mere results of action they took to overcome their problems. Even people with a strong confident but without chanting will be able to achieve that.
We came to a conclusion that the Danto members will not receive benefits even if they chant NMHRGK. It is because they are chanting with a total different intend from Nichiren Daishonin.
The whole tenet of Daishonin Buddhism is to make common people realize the great potential in us called Buddhahood. This was quite a revolutionary philosophy on how one should look at Buddhism and religion as a whole in the 13th century. It was because of this revolutionary view about the truth of Buddhism that created jealousy and hatred among the well established religious leaders and priests. They noticed their position and importance in the religious world has been threatened. Hence, they plotted unscrupulous schemes with the government to bring Nichiren Daishonin down. However, Nichiren Daishonin with his great compassion to bring to light the real truth about Buddhism, he did not compromise a single bit. Daishonin taught as long as one realize they possess this Buddhahood in them and recognize this truth, one is called a Buddha; the ignorant ones are common mortals. This is the real benefit of practicing Daishonin's Buddhism, recognizing we are the Buddha.
However, the Nikken Sect denied this truth from its believers, the Dantos. They were taught their Buddhahood in them are different from the Buddhahood Daishonin mentioned. They still need the priests to bring them the real benefits of Daishonin's Buddhism. Isn't this the total opposite of what Daishonin was fighting for?
The so-called benefits the Dantos claim that they receive are mere results of action they took to overcome their problems. Even people with a strong confident but without chanting will be able to achieve that.
Happy 11.18
Received a call from KP telling me a "super" good news. Our local TV station has finally signed the agreement to air Sensei's animation in the month of Dec for 4 continuous saturdays. Great victory for SGM. Even better to hear they are gearing to promote this series of animation through different public media like newspapers. KP has also told me, despite the short notice given to SGI & Sensei, Sensei has agreed to accept the media's interview!
I just can't hold back my tears when I got to know this. I can truly feel Sensei's compassion for his disciples everywhere in the world. We, in Malaysia, has been very fortunate to receive Sensei's direct encouragement & protections through many incidences. It is very significant to celebrate 11.18 this way.
Today starts the countdown for our 80th anniversary of of Soka Gakkai founding! I resolve to fight even harder alongside with mentor for this coming year.
I just can't hold back my tears when I got to know this. I can truly feel Sensei's compassion for his disciples everywhere in the world. We, in Malaysia, has been very fortunate to receive Sensei's direct encouragement & protections through many incidences. It is very significant to celebrate 11.18 this way.
Today starts the countdown for our 80th anniversary of of Soka Gakkai founding! I resolve to fight even harder alongside with mentor for this coming year.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
This Is It
True to its title, MJ has really lived true to his legendary life. His dedication to his music, to his performance, to his passion, to his fans, and to his life. Through this documentary movie of his preparation for his supposedly last concert "This Is It", I can really see and feel he has really put his all for this rounds of performance. I think he must have told himself this, "This Is It"!!
Next year, 2010 will the 80th anniversary of Soka Gakkai founding and 50th anniversary of Sensei's inauguration as President. It will be the year I shall break through, the year the entire YMD organization shall revolutionize, the year Selangor organization shall achieve total victory, and the year the entire SGM shall set a new phase for future kosen-rufu! And we shall tell ourselves, "This Is It", this is the only time we will achieve total victory with Sensei!
Next year, 2010 will the 80th anniversary of Soka Gakkai founding and 50th anniversary of Sensei's inauguration as President. It will be the year I shall break through, the year the entire YMD organization shall revolutionize, the year Selangor organization shall achieve total victory, and the year the entire SGM shall set a new phase for future kosen-rufu! And we shall tell ourselves, "This Is It", this is the only time we will achieve total victory with Sensei!
"The Nature has been tolerating very hard for the mismanagement of humankind to the environment!", MJ
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Nobel Peace Prize
Recently, one of the world most prestiged recognition for Peace Worker has announced its 2009 recipients. Another American President! For the past 10 years, this Nobel Peace awards has been conferred to 3 American top politicians (ex-president & vice-president); namely Jimmy Carter, Al Gore & Barack Obama. A country that possessed the most number of Nuclear Warheads in the world and having most soldiers invading other countries social security and welfare in the name of 'peace'. Has the world seen more peace after the American acted as the 'world policeman' to maintain peace and ensuring human rights by unilaterally intervening other countries welfare? Even in the event when UN has clearly opposing their action!? Or has the world seen more chaos and warfare with their interference?!
I am not sure what criteria the Nobel Peace Foundation Commitee actually looking at when they decide on the Nobel Prize laurate. Are they giving this prize to someone who has actually contirbuted towards world peace? Or are they conferring this prize to someone has merely promised to bring peace to the world?!
I heard a news while driving to work today, the American President (the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize laurate) has ordered to send another troops of thousands of soldiers to Afganistan for 'peace-keeping'... Peace is not kept through weapons! It is clear from the history we see. Don’t he get it?!
Peace can only be fostered through thorough education and cultural exchange that promote inter-culture, inter-racial, inter-ethnic, inter-religion and international understanding.
I am not sure what criteria the Nobel Peace Foundation Commitee actually looking at when they decide on the Nobel Prize laurate. Are they giving this prize to someone who has actually contirbuted towards world peace? Or are they conferring this prize to someone has merely promised to bring peace to the world?!
I heard a news while driving to work today, the American President (the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize laurate) has ordered to send another troops of thousands of soldiers to Afganistan for 'peace-keeping'... Peace is not kept through weapons! It is clear from the history we see. Don’t he get it?!
Peace can only be fostered through thorough education and cultural exchange that promote inter-culture, inter-racial, inter-ethnic, inter-religion and international understanding.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
On Buddha's Prophecies
Read Sensei's gosho lecture on "On Buddha's Prophecies". When asked about his prophecies, the True Buddha prophesied the True Law will spread in the Latter Days of the Law. Full stop!
Er... didn't he prophesied there will be natural disasters like the earthquakes in China & Samoa, Tsunami in South Asia, typhoon in Philippines, and the rest of South East Asian countries? How about the warfare that raged the Gaza Strip?
However, when i think further, these are all the characteristics of the Latter Days of the Law, where the misleading teachings went rampant. And the True Buddha prophesied it is in this condition that the True Law will spread throughout! How wonderful and significant this prophecy he made! And he actually pre-warned us it is definitely not easy to do so, as mentioned in the "Treasure Tower" chapter of Lotus Sutra.
No wonder he is the True Buddha!
Er... didn't he prophesied there will be natural disasters like the earthquakes in China & Samoa, Tsunami in South Asia, typhoon in Philippines, and the rest of South East Asian countries? How about the warfare that raged the Gaza Strip?
However, when i think further, these are all the characteristics of the Latter Days of the Law, where the misleading teachings went rampant. And the True Buddha prophesied it is in this condition that the True Law will spread throughout! How wonderful and significant this prophecy he made! And he actually pre-warned us it is definitely not easy to do so, as mentioned in the "Treasure Tower" chapter of Lotus Sutra.
No wonder he is the True Buddha!
Sunday, October 4, 2009
A Chat with friend
I met an old friend from HK tonight. Did some catch up and share some experiences in a cafe in Taipan. From what he told me about his live with his wife for the past 2 years in HK was he learned a lot. He is more 'enlightened' now. He is more 'enlightened' to how the financial world works, and he had made some good bucks from last year bear market. He gathered this is what he is looking for and he is enjoying it very much. I congratulated him and he paid for my coffee... :)
Strange feeling in me telling me his enjoyment will not last forever. I looked at him more like he is imbued in the World of Rapture. I shared with him on the 10 worlds. Telling him there is always something greater in life that is more important and valuable. However, I feel he didn't really listen.
I am worried for him. Come home and chanted an hour daimoku for him. Hopefully somedays, he will see the real enlightenment.
Strange feeling in me telling me his enjoyment will not last forever. I looked at him more like he is imbued in the World of Rapture. I shared with him on the 10 worlds. Telling him there is always something greater in life that is more important and valuable. However, I feel he didn't really listen.
I am worried for him. Come home and chanted an hour daimoku for him. Hopefully somedays, he will see the real enlightenment.
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