Daily Gosho - On the Three Virtues of Food

Oh how lovely - the concept that whilst helping others, we are actually bringing great benefits to our own lives and transforming our own karma in the process (:)

"... if one lights a fire for others, one will brighten one's own way."

(On the Three Virtues of Food - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.2, page 1060) Selection source: Kibo no Izumi, Seikyo Shimbun, September 23rd, 2012

Daily Practice - the way of the Bodhisattva

I'm struggling this week to keep my compassion and tolerance levels up high. So, going back to basics, I'd like to share this study material on what it means to be a Bodhisattva. 

The good news is that we've all got the potential within our lives to summon up the qualities of the Bodhisattva (one of the Ten Worlds, and namely the desire to relieve other people's suffering), by way of our daimoku. Nam-myoho-renge-kyo elevates our lifestate and develops our Buddha nature - our courage, compassion and wisdom.  We don't need to deny our own feelings, or act as if in servitude, but instead celebrate the joy which comes with practicing for both ourselves, and others.

http://www.sgi.org/buddhism/buddhist-concepts/bodhisattva.html