I went down to check it out and stood and looked and guess I participated, but really what is the purpose of a march. Isn't it like preaching to the choir??
I dunno, but I was there so count +1 more person to the total.
(commenting on the sobriety post)
y'know, it's weird -- i've always been a total all-or-nothing type personality too. when i was in my early 20's, the all-or-nothing pendulum tended to swing towards militancy. it was easy for me to give up everything. the problem is now that i'm in my 30's it's the total opposite. i tend to go all out in the most negative direction. somewhere along the lines i lost all willpower.
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Soka Gakkai's selected words of encouragement for the
day ('Waga Tomo ni Okuru') from the Seikyo Shimbun
To My Friends - January 12, 2002
Dig where your feet are and
you will find a fountain!
Pour your heart and soul
into activities for kosen-rufu
in the place in which your mission is now.
A person who does so... Read More
How to Get Benefits by Practicing
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Summary of Guidance by Soka Gakkai Vice President Hajime Kawai
(1996)
1. Set a clear goal first, then chant and then take action. This is the formula to get benefits.
I am going to talk about the practice which you cannot get benefit. Surprisingly quite a few members are practicing in this way. The other day I heard... Read More
January 9th, 2003
DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT
"How can one develop an immense state of life? How can a human being achieve
greatness? There is no greater mystery than this. I am confident that this
is the power of making a vow. When we dedicate our lives to fulfilling a
deep pledge and to correct ideals, our hearts develop limitlessly.
"Buddhism speaks of a 'pledge from the... Read More
We practice this Buddhism to make our prayers and dreams come true and to achieve the greatest possible happiness. The purpose of Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism is to enable us to realize victory. The fact that our prayers are answered proves the correctness of this teaching.
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Selection from Nichiren Daishonin's Writings for Monday, January 6