Daily Encouragement

Posted on July 6, 2016 by SGI-USA Austin

We could liken doing gongyo and chanting daimoku to the Earth’s rotation on its axis, while taking part in activities resembles the Earth’s revolution around the Sun. To enter this path, which enables us to savor a state where life is an unparalleled joy, is itself proof of our attainment of Buddhahood. In the present age, SGI activities represent the means by which we can attain Buddhahood.

Daily Quote

Posted on July 6, 2016 by SGI-USA Austin

Buddhism teaches that the heart is like a skilled painter. Both art and our lives are faithful expressions of what is in our hearts.

from ikedaquotes.org

Daily Encouragement

Posted on July 5, 2016 by SGI-USA Austin

What does attaining Buddhahood mean for us? It does not mean that one day we suddenly turn into a Buddha or become magically enlightened. In a sense, attaining Buddhahood means that we have securely entered the path, or orbit, of Buddhahood inherent in the cosmos. Rather than a final static destination at which we arrive and remain, achieving enlightenment means firmly establishing the faith needed to keep advancing along the path of absolute happiness limitlessly, without end.