Hello -- As a relatively new member to this group, I have a question regarding much more tangible Buddhist-related issues: Is there anyone out there who...
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James Scott
engakuis
Jul 1, 2011 3:56 pm
Hi Buddhas, Before I ask my question, I hope that you are all having a wonderful day today. Here is a quote: "Question: How can we make our prayers really...
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jodine richards
jodiner
Jul 1, 2011 3:56 pm
Correct...!! Whoop!! Then, .. then, lets get heart to heart real life... ok?? Â J... ... From: billanker1 <banker91344@...> Subject: [SGI] Re: negative...
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djgropp
Jul 1, 2011 4:18 pm
3 obstacles and 4 devils = fundamental darkness, or ignorance of one'w own Buddhahood - the root cause of all suffering. I didn't make it up; the Daishonin...
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verrytesty
Jul 1, 2011 6:09 pm
Don, Your original post appears to imply that only those who leave or consider leaving 'always confront'. In your version do those who remain not confront?...
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wkallander
Jul 1, 2011 6:38 pm
Hi Derek, One idea is to contact one of the custom juzu sites (a few listed below) and ask them. I know Sun Lotus actually lists the restringing service on...
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verrytesty
Jul 1, 2011 8:11 pm
I have had really good experiences with Arika at Sun Lotus. They do great work and have an awesome selection of materials from which to choose if you want to...
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wkallander
Jul 1, 2011 9:48 pm
Thanks for the recommendation, maybe it's about time I got around to getting a custom pair. Time for some Juzu Bling! --Will...
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Angela
passaroa25@...
Jul 1, 2011 10:00 pm
I think that determination is something that you feel. Maybe you are questioning feeling determined about the course because you are not really interested in...
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Angela
passaroa25@...
Jul 1, 2011 10:00 pm
Why don't you just buy new juzu beads? Angela On Jul 1, 2011 11:55 AM, "D Mathis" <lutesong1@...> wrote: ** Hello -- As a relatively new member to this...
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D Mathis
lutesong1
Jul 1, 2011 10:01 pm
Dear Will -- Thanks so much for your input re: juzu bead restringing (I like the monkey-paw knot). I will absolutely let you know how mine turn out. ...
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billanker1
Jul 1, 2011 11:51 pm
Ok! Let's get life to life! Bill...
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win
win_spirit
Jul 2, 2011 2:20 am
"Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is like the roar of a lion," the Daishonin says (MW-1, 119). It is by chanting powerful daimoku, like a lion's roar, that we can move the...
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win
win_spirit
Jul 2, 2011 2:22 am
Though evils may be numerous, they cannot prevail over a single great truth, just as many raging fires are quenched by a single shower of rain. This principle...
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steve
steve_is_a_b...
Jul 3, 2011 11:23 am
Hi James You write: "My image of determination is of a hard headed person doing what needs to be done. I find this idea a bit exhausting." You are totally...
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camoonchild
Jul 4, 2011 1:34 pm
Hi, everyone and Happy Independence Day! This is an interesting topic. I have read Danny Nagashima's article posted and the posts here on it. I have...
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verrytesty
Jul 4, 2011 3:53 pm
<<Very few people would dispute the "drive" of Steve Jobs has not genuinely made the world a better place. ... LOL Who but the relatively few wealthy enough to...
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camoonchild
Jul 4, 2011 6:41 pm
... Hi, Testy:). I agree that would be the goal and eventual outcome, but that can be achieved through the process of chanting for less lofty determinations...
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steve
steve_is_a_b...
Jul 4, 2011 8:40 pm
Hmmm - don't you think that the "determination to understand your self-nature fully" is pretty much a luxury we enjoy in the advanced economies - aren't we...
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jodine richards
jodiner
Jul 5, 2011 1:59 pm
Determination is the conviction to do what you have to do No matter what happens.. For short, Commitment....Only a few has it..this is now your training...
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verrytesty
Jul 6, 2011 5:48 pm
"Bhikkhus, whatever a bhikkhu frequently thinks and ponders upon, that will become the inclination of his mind." From this every human volitional action is a...
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verrytesty
Jul 6, 2011 6:28 pm
<< Hmmm - don't you think that the "determination to understand your self-nature fully" is pretty much a << luxury we enjoy in the advanced economies - aren't...
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Rob
rrobinrb2000
Jul 6, 2011 8:41 pm
That is an interesting question. If you look up determination in the SGI dictionary, you will not find an entry. They do use the word in several entry bodies,...
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Rob
rrobinrb2000
Jul 7, 2011 12:24 am
... That should be purpose, not propose....
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Brian
bholly72
Jul 8, 2011 2:27 am
Actually, this is not quite right, Don. Gampon no mumyo, or fundamental darkness, afflicts all beings. Sansho Shima afflicts those practicing the Lotus Sutra....
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John Andre
john.andre85
Jul 8, 2011 4:54 am
First time I've heard of "gampon no" or "fundamental mumyo" in a long time. SGI has dropped these interesting Japanese terms! All we say now is...
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John Andre
john.andre85
Jul 8, 2011 4:18 pm
More to come...As some of you may know, the Dalai Lama is in town celebrating his 76th birthday and conducting a Kala Chakra ceremony. One of the rituals ...
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Robert J Brown
scotbuddha
Jul 8, 2011 4:28 pm
Finding the Right Partner by Robert J BrownSouthend East DistrictSGI-UK It has never been a challenge for me to meet someone – either in a bar, club, online...
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ryuei2000
Jul 9, 2011 4:27 am
Actually the three obstacles and four devils (sancho shima in Japanese) was taught by Chih-i (aka Great Master T'ien-t'ai) in terms of any Buddhist...
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win
win_spirit
Jul 9, 2011 8:02 am
We must make steady and persistent efforts firmly grounded in daily life. If we travel in the orbit of "faith equals daily life," all our prayers will...
