Buddhahood Podcasting

Buddhahood Podcasting Re-Start

Giving examples of Nichiren Daishonin encouraging all of his followers in his time and us, today in the present.

Details the expansive and wonderful state of life that can be developed...

Explains wisdom and how faith contains the parimita of wisdom

What purpose does this knowledge serve?

Continued reading in small increments to fully absorb and reflect on

Detailed description of victory through our lives and the power of faith in ourselves (The Mystic Law which is Nam-myo-ho-renge-kyo

The Heart of the Lotus Sutra Lectures on the "Expedient Means" and "Life Span" Chapters by Daisaku Ikeda

Putting Nichiren's intention into practice....speak out for his true teaching...attaining the summit of happiness

Emergence of the treasure tower with each life on Earth

With sincere and consistent practice Buddhahood shines forth.

Earnest faith and resolve is the way to enlightenment...

President Toda's understanding of how to regard suffering and joy as facts of life and substituting "faith" for "wisdom".

The Heart of the Lotus Sutra Lectures on the "Expedient Means and "Life Span" Chapters Daisaku Ikeda

Then 2nd President Josei Toda made is Declaration calling for the Abolition of Nuclear Weapons and requesting that everyone read the Gosho on The Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land WND volume 1 pg 6 On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land* *corrected title

Continuing on pgs 25-27

In depth meaning of morning prayers broken down to the significance of the phrase "At that time" that begins the Lotus Sutra.

Explanation of the importance of reciting The "Expedient Means Chapter.

Pgs. 9-15

Continuing to read in intervals, hoping to increase knowledge and understanding of the essence of The Lotus Sutra.

An account of how one father changed law for family's dealing with extreme violence* i.e. murder

Addresses the sensitive topic of child suicides and the role of parents and society to protect and cherish children. Children are our future.

Pg 74-78 of Daisaku Ikeda Treasures of the Heart tells of the sincere and wonderful disposition of children and older adults. The interlacing of modern times with historical story reminds one of the importance of causes made in the present and the resulting future effects.

Chapter 25 of The Lotus Sutra The Opening and Closing Chapters Translated by Burton Watson

Reading from the book The Quotable Nichiren

My contribution

Gives insight to how peoples' behavior matters in all circumstances. So appropriate for the times.

"Only when we learn to channel our energy we direct towards others to winning over ourselves can we develop our humanity." Daisaku Ikeda

Each person on this planet is unique and has their own character. "Human Liberation" is a process to continually work on from the depths of our lives and thereby transforming and invigorating our environment around us and rippling out to the rest of the world.

Description of illusiveness of the human mind, a parable of Sessen Doji and how not to be swayed by the "eight winds" in buddhist terms and the thinking in moral terms applied in Les Miserables by Victor Hugo

A look at how compassion is viewed in times past and in today's contemporary society. Although this book was First published in 1982, the chapters hold "boundless wisdom that can be put into action at any time.

Four Noble qualities of life, quotes from French philosopher Alain, satirical poetry senryu, Also paying tribute to Josei Todas passing on April 2

"Every phenomenon in Life is subject to o change and will eventually disappear." Daisaku Ikeda

A look at what is important with ones mind...

Story and allegory about the importance of voice, The Daichido Ron by Nargarjuna is also references along with Delinquency Prevention: The Weight of One Voice

A brief introduction by Daisaku Ikeda with insights from himself and his mentor, Josei Toda, as well as other wise, unnamed sources. Even though this was written several years ago, the articles are relatable to events happening today. Nichiren Daishonin and Shakyamuni Buddha lend wisdom in this short chapter as well.

Allegorical story Explaining the fickle nature's of some human beings, how to describe the soul and discovering your time nature through infinite possibilities

Goethe referenced in distinguishing how vision is interpreted according to your internal perception, how political motivations can be unsettling to bringing about an awakened peace

This chapter tells about a ruler in ancient times in China, having doubts and anxiety about such a peaceful climate affecting his people. He goes incognito to see if it is true. See how it pertains towards the political climate we are all affected by today. Japan is referenced, but it seems ripped out of present day's headlines.

A recounting of personal memories of war by Daisaku Ikeda and asking all to become successful pacifists for the world. Using poems, quotes.

This brief story show how life is interrelated and how all actions matter in life.

Daisaku Ikeda visited India and speaks regarding Mahatma Ghandi and about indomitable spirit.

This is a gentle reminder to choose the best way to live for ourselves while giving either too much or too little attention to what really matters ourselves.

Daisaku Ikeda is the author of Treasures if the Heart. I am sharing these great stories, recounting now, as I think they are more important than ever. Thank you and Listen at your leisure.