Mission

In his guidelines for Youth’, Mr Toda declared : ‘the effort to overcome the coldness and indifference in our own lives and attain the same state of compassion as the Buddha is the essence of human revolution. For us courage takes the place of compassion.
Everything starts from a courageous first step.

When one lights a torch for someone at night, one brings light not only to another person but to oneself as well. Likewise, when one livens other people’s complexions, one livens ones own complexion to. when one gives them strength, one gives oneself strength too, when one prolongs their lives, one prolongs one’s own life as well. (WND-2, 1066, “On Clothing and Food”)

“Making offerings, is one of the six paramitas, six practices of Mahayana Bodhisattva for attaining enlightenment. It is a noble act that sustains the lives of practitioners of the Lotus Sutra and contributes to the flourishing of Buddhism in this world. The passage describes doing things for others. It means showing care and consideration for those we come in contact with, the people right in front of us, whoever they may be.
The starting point is to treasure our connections with those around us.

A ‘treasure land’ connecting one life to another

“The essential message of Buddhism is that when we recognize the infinitely noble Buddha nature in each person and forge bonds based on a wish to benefit ourselves and others, unsurpassed wisdom for creating happiness and peace will emerge limitlessly within us.

Our mission is to start where we are and confidently bring the great light of hope of the Buddhism of the Sun to our families, friends and loved ones, to our neighbours and everyone in our environment. That light can give them courage to live their lives fully. It can provide them with boundless energy, increase their life force, and serve as a source of wisdom and strength to overcome any crisis.

Encouragement is also empowerment. How bright the future of humanity will be when people the world over encourage each other and awaken to their own great mission and latent potential.

We all have a unique mission

“We all have a unique mission. While its date and other details are unknown, this letter bears the heading ‘To the lay nun’ (of Kō)and is thought to have been written by the Daishonin to express his gratitude to a disciple who had sent one thousand coins to him as an offering. (WND-1,595, “Letter to the Lay Nun of Kō”)

We all have a unique mission while its date and other details are unknown. Everything starts from a courageous first step.
The Daishonin writes: ‘I entrust you with the propagation of Buddhism in your province. (WND-1, p.1117) He is telling his disciples, who were challenging adversity with unwavering faith, that he is counting on them to spread the mystic law in their communities. We can read this as a message to all of you today who have been sowing the seeds of the Mystic Law in the lives of one person after another in your respective lands while overcoming many hardships. You are all courageous Bodhisattvas of the Earth sharing deep karmic bonds. |

The ‘Emerging from the Earth’ chapter [of the Lotus Sutra] also explains something about me, because it states that Bodhisattva Superior Practices and his followers [the bodhisattvas of the Earth] will appear in the latter, Day of the Law to propagate the five characters of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. I, Nichiren, have appeared earlier than anyone else. How reassuring to think that I will no doubt be praised by bodhisattvas equal in number to the sands of sixty thousand Ganges Rivers! Be that as it may, commit yourself to the Lotus Sutra and have faith in its teachings. You must not only believe in them yourself but also encourage others to do the same, so that you may save those who were your parents in all your past existences. (WND-1 pp 964-5 "Persecution by Sword and Staff”)

Our Mission

I like to believe that somebody somewhere in the world is chanting right now, I also like to believe that the power of daimoku is a potent force.
Coupled with Many in Body, One in Mind and as Bodhisattva of the Earth with our mind set on Kosen-Rufu, we can make a difference.

Deep Karmic Bonds

My mission was to provide the tools to enable a Awesome Wave of Daimoku to encompass the world. I want to encourage and give hope to others, to empower people you use this wonderful practice to get victories in their lives.
I want to help forge connections of courageous Bodhisattvas of the Earth in sharing our deep karmic bonds.

My mission is that by November 2030 is we can have a a ceaseless flow of daimoku as a matter of course, that its not a whimper of daimoku but a mighty roar, that like a river , that is wide and deep that is fast flowing that is powerful, that a narrow shallow stream in a ditch by the side of the road. I can visualize a Tsunami a 100 meters high flowing around the world as people do their morning practice following the sun, and like any bell curve some people get up early and others later.
But its important for me to try.

Community

Our shared values is about benefiting the community (district by district) advancing personal empowerment to change peoples lives, that change the environment. This comes from the concept of the 'Oneness of Self and Environment'. We are a Non-Profit organization with a mission to create a community of empowered people in restoring the environment and improving social well-being.
Buddhism has always looked at the interconnectedness of all things, and the Buddha taught that there would be problems if we do not care for the environment. Respect for the environment is a principle that goes back to the beginning of Buddhism.

My Values

• Compassion
• Integrity