... Robin wrote I understand that Robin, Charles believes (and that's OK) that Daimoku healed him. I don't want to appear that I am belittling that – because...
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intelligentlady55
intelligentl...
Aug 1, 2005 3:17 pm
Hi Jussi: I must say, I was a bit thrown by your post. Not to say you are right or wrong, but my question to you is this, dont you want the right situations in...
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Robert Brown
scotbuddha
Aug 1, 2005 3:18 pm
Hi Beautiful Buddhas As most of you are aware, this Saturday 6 August is Brighton Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual and Transgender (GLBT) Pride in Preston Park. The...
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Robert Brown
scotbuddha
Aug 1, 2005 3:18 pm
Hi Norman ... Not sure what else to say really - hate the term 'sponsor' that the SGI-USA use - can anyone think of something else / another phrase to say....
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andyhanlen1@...
andyhanlen2000
Aug 1, 2005 3:19 pm
In a message dated 7/31/2005 3:23:08 P.M. Central Standard Time, lotus19722000@... writes: << As you pointed out yourself and many others here chanted...
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sithhappened
Aug 1, 2005 3:19 pm
... skewed understanding. As you pointed out yourself and many others here chanted from a wrong perspective for many years and still recieved benifits. Do...
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nunz_11
Aug 1, 2005 3:20 pm
Hi everyone, This is Neha this side. I'm SGI's practicing member from India. Although I'm not a very old member, but this philosophy fascinates me and I would...
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Robin Ray Beck
rrobinrb2000
Aug 1, 2005 4:02 pm
... If we dont ask for what we want to see manifest when we chant, then whats the point? ````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` Hi, My...
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Christopher
lotus19722000
Aug 1, 2005 4:24 pm
Sith, That would be a great study! Get a Indy a Shu a Sho Shu a SGI a Kempon Hokke a HBS and a Shoshinkai and then have them all do the same amount of Daimoku...
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wahzoh
Aug 1, 2005 4:28 pm
Hi, Neha - My name is Byrd and I live in a suburb of Los Angeles. I have been practicing for more than 20 years. I am very glad you wrote to us. There is...
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Christopher
lotus19722000
Aug 1, 2005 4:33 pm
Andy, I have to record this momentous occasion, two postings in a row where I was in agreement with Andy lol. I also do not believe that my Daimoku is more...
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Christopher
lotus19722000
Aug 1, 2005 4:50 pm
Intelligentlady55, I think I understand what Jussi was trying to get at in his post but, I will leave that for him to explain. I do agree with Robin in that...
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Blue Buddha
issendai2003
Aug 1, 2005 5:48 pm
Robin wrote, “I have not read the book, so I do not know what part of the story he told. But there is quote a bit more bit more to the story that you are...
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Blue Buddha
issendai2003
Aug 1, 2005 5:52 pm
Chris, There are too many other variables one has to consider, karma, concentration (although some do not see this as important); so on and so on you get my...
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Blue Buddha
issendai2003
Aug 1, 2005 5:57 pm
Boy, I really have to start proofreading my post :-) BlueBuddha Blue Buddha <issendai2003@...> wrote: Robin wrote, “I have not read the book, so I do...
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neha paul
nunz_11
Aug 1, 2005 5:58 pm
Hi Byrd, thanks for writing in. I'll surely go and check out the groups tht u've refered to me. Thanks a ton Regards Neha wahzoh <no_reply@yahoogroups.com>...
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Robin Ray Beck
rrobinrb2000
Aug 1, 2005 6:31 pm
... I have also known individuals who have chanted, prayed and/or meditated consistently throughout their illness and have died anyway…some peacefully, some...
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Joe
shariputra_108
Aug 1, 2005 7:36 pm
Personally, I have not seen any difference in state of enlightenment and life condition between Nichiren Buddhists, Pure Land Buddhist, Tibetan Buddhists, Yoga...
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Blue Buddha
issendai2003
Aug 1, 2005 7:49 pm
Robin wrote “I see the Daimoku as a key that unlocks a portal. The healing part is a side effect of what lies beyond that door. Not all choose to cross the...
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intelligentlady55
intelligentl...
Aug 1, 2005 8:08 pm
Do I hear all of you saying to just chant with no specifics in mind? Then I must be missing something because I've always been taught to have dreams and goals;...
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issendai2003
Aug 1, 2005 8:19 pm
Some recluses and brahmins, so called, Are deeply attached to their own views; People who only see one side of things Engage in quarrels and disputes. Udana...
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tropicalotus
Aug 1, 2005 9:05 pm
... <intelligentlady55@y...> ...many Buddhist have told me to make lists ... ************* Hi intelligent lady. Just curious, were any of these Buddhists non...
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Robin Ray Beck
rrobinrb2000
Aug 1, 2005 9:05 pm
... In my opinion, why stay with Buddhism or any other religion for that matter if you dont see it making a difference in your life? ...
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Christopher
lotus19722000
Aug 1, 2005 9:50 pm
Joe, Haveing been a former Pure Land Sangha member I don't know about the others but I can speak from expeirence and say that yes there is a HUGE differance in...
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Norman P. McCormick
npmccormick
Aug 1, 2005 9:53 pm
... the SGI-USA ... Seems a ... Hi Robert, just to set the record stright, it was Don Groop who wrote, "been a long time - term shakubuku etc", not I. If I...
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Christopher
lotus19722000
Aug 1, 2005 9:58 pm
Robin, Now your going to have to change your Buddhist name to "One sexy dude". Chris ... In my opinion, why stay with Buddhism or any other religion for that ...
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Don Gropp
djgropp
Aug 1, 2005 10:49 pm
<<When people are in desperate situations, they need something to believe in>> The reason chanting daimoku works is because it taps the life and energy of the...
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Don Gropp
djgropp
Aug 1, 2005 10:53 pm
<<The power and efficacy of my Daimoku has a lot to do with my own determination in each moment, and nothing to do with such understandings (or...
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Don Gropp
djgropp
Aug 1, 2005 10:59 pm
<<Do I hear all of you saying to just chant with no specifics in mind?>> You didn't hear me say that. ... to ... the ... on ... lists ... be ... my ... matter ...
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carsonlynn2001
Aug 1, 2005 11:25 pm
Robert wrote: Hi Norman ... Not sure what else to say really - hate the term 'sponsor' that the SGI-USA use - can anyone think of something else / another...
