"In any struggle, speed is of the essence. The challenge lies in making the most of the limited time available. The Chinese classic Shi Chi (Record of History) states: 'It is hard to find the right opportunity and easy to lose it.' That is why Shin'ichi always acted with the conviction that now is the time, never delaying or postponing."The New Human Revolution--Vol. 21: Chap. 2,People's Diplomacy 24, trans. April 10th, 2008
Responding swiftly is of utmost importance. Moving with lightning speed very often determines whether we are victorious or not. Swiftly and accurately, let's take all the necessary action in order for us to be absolutely victorious.
hi my dearest HGS-ians..am personally counting down to 9 + 3 more days wher i will officially be known as kovan mbr instead of hgs.. using wadever time i have to do the most with all of you. lets all think and act as one, together with Sensei's heart in mind. Unless theleaders are united and motivated, striving joyously for the members' happiness, there can be no true growth within the organisation. Lets not procrastinate or point fingers at others but take each and every matter into our own hands. Sensei never waited for the other leaders. The Lion is not afraid of loneliness.. this is what i use to encourage myself whenever i feel very tired and lonely. Gambatte lo!! we muz show actual proof(s) and become kings and queens of happiness!! ^^
Also encourage all of you to contribute to this growing-cobwebs blog. lets make sure every bit of effort we put in does not go wasted by reachin out to our mbrs with great concern and compassion instead of juz pushing for attendance. =)
Love, weili
Showing posts with label sensei's guidance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sensei's guidance. Show all posts
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
reachin 14,000!!!
Dearest all YWD Leaders,
Updates!!! We are nearing the 14,000 mark, hopefully we will break the 15,000 mark by tonight.
We are @ 13994 today from 13676 yesterday, a jump of 318 dialogues... As the 3.16 events preparations gets geared up , Let's grab the time NOW to involve as many of our YWD Mbrs/Bels in the dialogue campaign so all will understand the significance of 3.16 & strengthen our bond with Sensei ..
NOW we have 6006 & 3 more days to go... Can we SG YWDs win this battle!! Let us be the one to determine the results.. let's create an unprecedenct VICTORY!!!
Lastly, recent words from Ikeda Sensei published in the Seikyo Shimbun.
March 10th - 16th, 2008
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
Let's hold a vibrant and uplifting discussion meeting,brimming with the spirit of March 16 (Kosen-rufu Day)*.Let's share our thoughts and experiences with each otherenthusiastically and without hesitation during the meeting.This is the meeting where kosen-rufu really exists and advancesand where capable people begin to learn how to develop their capabilities.
Michelle: ** In our dailogue campaign, the 1-1 dialogue sessions are also considered as a mini discussion meeting... :) **
*On March 16,1958, more than 6,000 youth attended a ceremony at the head temple where President Josei Toda passed the responsibility for the spreadof the Daishonin's Buddhism to all the youth division members.
(The Human Revolution, Vol. 12, "Successors" chapter)
** Shin'ichi also shared some memories of his times with Josei Toda: "March 16, 1958, was the day our mentor, President Toda, revealed for us the outline of kosen-rufu, letting us participate in a dress rehearsal for that time so that we would know in what direction to strive. A top government leader had promised to attend that day but in the end couldn't make it.President Toda declared that all of a nation's citizens, including its prime minister, are equal in front of the Gohonzon. He showed us a vision of kosen-rufu in which the light of the Mystic Law would shine equally on all people."
After the ceremony and just before returning to his lodging, President Toda called out to us, 'Let us fight!' I think these words are profoundly meaningful. I feel certain he was referring to the whole spectrum of struggles we must grapple with: to help those suffering become happy, to challenge erroneous teachings, to fight against abuses and injustices committed by those in positions of power and our individual struggle against our own weaknesses.
"In any case, when I heard him call out, 'Let us fight!'--his eyes sharp and radiant, his voice strong and vibrant despite his terrible gauntness--I was electrified. At that time, I resolved anew to fight intrepidly forkosen-rufu. His cry came from the depths of his being; it was an appeal from his very life.
"Engraving our mentor's words deeply in our hearts, let's fight resolutely and unceasingly until the day we have finally achieved kosen-rufu." (The New Human Revolution, Vol. 4, "Spring Storm" chapter)
Editors' note: it is already the crucial moment i have decided. why? because every moment i determined it to the moment igive my best, the moment i fight to my utmost for my members, the moment where my members are suffering and need me. "Engraving our mentor's words deeply in our hearts" means to bear in mind and put into action every word our mentor said and not to say repeat it over and over again like a fairytale. Lets Fight! my comrades, lets emerge from the earth!!Thursday, March 6, 2008
Lets create a joyous Era of Dialogue!!
something that i chanced upon dialogues and lets really learn from our comrades in USA.
Sensei says:
"In his writings, Nichiren Daishonin states, 'I praise myself, for I cannot hold back the upsurge of joy in my life' (Gosho Zenshu, p. 334). The essence of Buddhism lies in the joy of faith. In other words, being able to truly enjoy ourselves reflects the essence of Buddhism. Fully enjoying your devotion to the Mystic Law, brimming with confidence, please always be cheerful in spreading the seeds of happiness across your country and constructing a truly peaceful paradise in this land of freedom and justice, this land of America."
In excerpts from his speech at the 2nd CEC SGI-USA, General Director Danny Nagashima says: "After everything that has happened since Sept. 11, our fellow citizens are suffering. They are looking for the answers to life, the solutions to problems big and small. And we have the solution. We must realize the urgency to propagate the Law for the sake of all humankind. Why do people get up each day, work and raise families? They are looking for happy, fulfilling lives. But in the Latter Day of the Law, their owninner negativity keeps them from finding it. They are seeking the Gohonzon, no doubt about it. This is our conviction, this is our mission -- and this is our joy."
From her speech at the 2nd CEC SGI-USA, Women's Leader Matilda Buck shares: "Genuine dialogue is founded on listening -- not trying to convince someone by a barrage of words. Doctors are finding that listening has a healing power. As we truly listen with openness and respect for another, we cleanse and heal our own lives of pettiness and egotism. As we listen to another, we help to heal the pain of separation that many of us carry. As we listen, we empower others, empower them toward hope and revitalization."
In an excerpt from part of her speech at the 2nd CEC, SGI-USA Young Women's Leader Wendy DeSouza comments: "This weekend, the young women's leaders resolved to devote ourselves to sharing and promoting the World Tribune in 2002. Toward this task, I have self-appointed myself as SGI-USA Women's Leader Matilda Buck's apprentice. I would like to ask all the young women to unite in accomplishing an unprecedented victory in inspiring thousands more of our members to subscribe to the World Tribune. We can only do this by tapping into the treasure trove of wisdom found in the women's division members."
From his speech at the 2nd CEC focusing on joyful propagation, SGI-USA Young Men's Leader Steve Mortan expresses: "It is my determination and prayer that the SGI-USA youth will experience personal joy and confidently share this Buddhism. When President Ikeda was in his 20's, he completely dedicated himself to propagation, determined to help those who were suffering the most. Through this intense training in spreading the Law, he was able to develop his life. Inspired by President Ikeda's life, let's create our own stories of an American shakubuku spirit which we can share with our future generations. With our personal victory, let's us bring President and Mrs. Ikeda back home to America."
~ON DIALOGUES~
In his article about the newly established $20 million Wosk Center for Dialogue at Simon Fraser University in downtown Vancouver and the importance of dialogue, Toda Institute for Global Peace and Policy Research Director Majid Tehranian writes: "What is the magic of dialogue? … Dialogue begins with the assumption that 'truth' or 'meaning' is not the monopoly of any single person or group. Truth (with a small 't') must betherefore negotiated among contending parties. To do so, it is necessary for the parties to any dispute to enter an open-minded conversation on their conflicting perceptions of the situation at issue. Dialogue is thus a contemplative process in which parties to a dispute listen more than talk."
Sensei says:
"In his writings, Nichiren Daishonin states, 'I praise myself, for I cannot hold back the upsurge of joy in my life' (Gosho Zenshu, p. 334). The essence of Buddhism lies in the joy of faith. In other words, being able to truly enjoy ourselves reflects the essence of Buddhism. Fully enjoying your devotion to the Mystic Law, brimming with confidence, please always be cheerful in spreading the seeds of happiness across your country and constructing a truly peaceful paradise in this land of freedom and justice, this land of America."
In excerpts from his speech at the 2nd CEC SGI-USA, General Director Danny Nagashima says: "After everything that has happened since Sept. 11, our fellow citizens are suffering. They are looking for the answers to life, the solutions to problems big and small. And we have the solution. We must realize the urgency to propagate the Law for the sake of all humankind. Why do people get up each day, work and raise families? They are looking for happy, fulfilling lives. But in the Latter Day of the Law, their owninner negativity keeps them from finding it. They are seeking the Gohonzon, no doubt about it. This is our conviction, this is our mission -- and this is our joy."
From her speech at the 2nd CEC SGI-USA, Women's Leader Matilda Buck shares: "Genuine dialogue is founded on listening -- not trying to convince someone by a barrage of words. Doctors are finding that listening has a healing power. As we truly listen with openness and respect for another, we cleanse and heal our own lives of pettiness and egotism. As we listen to another, we help to heal the pain of separation that many of us carry. As we listen, we empower others, empower them toward hope and revitalization."
In an excerpt from part of her speech at the 2nd CEC, SGI-USA Young Women's Leader Wendy DeSouza comments: "This weekend, the young women's leaders resolved to devote ourselves to sharing and promoting the World Tribune in 2002. Toward this task, I have self-appointed myself as SGI-USA Women's Leader Matilda Buck's apprentice. I would like to ask all the young women to unite in accomplishing an unprecedented victory in inspiring thousands more of our members to subscribe to the World Tribune. We can only do this by tapping into the treasure trove of wisdom found in the women's division members."
From his speech at the 2nd CEC focusing on joyful propagation, SGI-USA Young Men's Leader Steve Mortan expresses: "It is my determination and prayer that the SGI-USA youth will experience personal joy and confidently share this Buddhism. When President Ikeda was in his 20's, he completely dedicated himself to propagation, determined to help those who were suffering the most. Through this intense training in spreading the Law, he was able to develop his life. Inspired by President Ikeda's life, let's create our own stories of an American shakubuku spirit which we can share with our future generations. With our personal victory, let's us bring President and Mrs. Ikeda back home to America."
~ON DIALOGUES~
In his article about the newly established $20 million Wosk Center for Dialogue at Simon Fraser University in downtown Vancouver and the importance of dialogue, Toda Institute for Global Peace and Policy Research Director Majid Tehranian writes: "What is the magic of dialogue? … Dialogue begins with the assumption that 'truth' or 'meaning' is not the monopoly of any single person or group. Truth (with a small 't') must betherefore negotiated among contending parties. To do so, it is necessary for the parties to any dispute to enter an open-minded conversation on their conflicting perceptions of the situation at issue. Dialogue is thus a contemplative process in which parties to a dispute listen more than talk."
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
guidance: September 20th & 21st
Please allow me to share with you sensei's guidance.
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
"I will always be at the forefront,always doing my very best!"This is indeed the spirit and determination of our youth.Youth,with all your wholehearted efforts and earnest struggles,begin creating and cultivating the stage for our achieving kosen-rufu!
and one of my favourite gosho passage
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Suffer what there is to suffer, enjoy what there is to enjoy. Regard both suffering and joy as facts of life, and continue chantingNam-myoho-renge-kyo, no matter what happens."(Happiness in This World - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. 1, page 681) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, September 20th, 2007
lastly,
"All people seek happiness and peace. If we can just view each other from the standpoint of our shared humanity, we will realise that we are all aiming for the same ultimate goal, regardless of how different our social or political systems may be. Given that we are all human beings, there is no reason why we shouldn’t understand one another. That is why dialogue is so important."SGI Newsletter No. 7344, The New Human Revolution--Vol. 20: Chap. 2, Bridge Building 21, translated Sep. 19th, 2007
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