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The eternal perpetuation of Soka Buddhism.
The Eternal Mentor
[Article] The Worth of the Mentor Is Determined by the Disciple—Not by the Mentor, but by the Disciples!
The mentor-disciple relationship of the first three presidents of the Soka Gakkai is in complete accord with the Daishonin’s teaching. It is crucial to resolutely challenge anyone who would trample on this mentor-disciple spirit. And the more strenuously we protect it, the more fortune we will accumulate!
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[Article] An Outstanding Teaching Will Not Spread If There Is No One To Propagate It.
Who is a true mentor, and who is a true disciple? That’s the crucial question. Buddhism is about reality; it is not abstract theory. The path of mentor and disciple is to carry out kosen-rufu in the real world.
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[Article] Practising In Accord with the Buddha’s Teaching Constitutes the Path of a Disciple!
The Soka Gakkai has realised tremendous growth by emulating the spirit of Nichiren Daishonin, President Makiguchi and President Toda. Kosen-rufu has advanced precisely because of this commitment to the oneness of mentor and disciple in our practice.
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Perpetuation
[Article] The Buddha Seeks Genuine Disciples!
Those who only expect to be protected by the mentor still have quite a ways to go before they can call themselves real disciples. It is by striving in the same manner as the mentor to protect our fellow human beings that we qualify as true disciples, true lions.
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[Article] It Is Essential That We Resolutely Oppose Corruption, Whether It Assails Us from Inside or Outside the Organisation!
If we win in the struggle against malicious people and evil authorities bent on destroying kosen-rufu, we attain Buddhahood. That is why the Daishonin declares that our great enemies actually do more for us than our allies.”
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[Article] Distinguish Between Believers and Practitioners
A person of minor good who lives only for himself definitely will not be attacked by devils. In contrast, when we lead the life of major good of dedication to the bodhisattva practice, devils will arise without fail.
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Disciples Standing Up
[Article] “My Greatest Joy in Life Is Introducing Others To This Practice and Expanding Our Circle of Friendship.”
Pioneering Aomori WD delivering Seikyo Shimbun every morning for 40 years regardless of heavy winter snow, resolving to win over every obstacle by bringing forth even greater strength and wisdom.
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[Article] “Something That the Rich and Powerful in Society Cannot Do – Giving Others the Key to Eternal Happiness Through Shakubuku.”
Pioneer Yamagata WD who struggled to overcome economic hardship and lost two children, overcame her sadness and steadfastly encouraged friends and fellow members amid an onslaught of natural disasters.
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[Article] Refused To Be Defeated by Typhoon or Malice
Pioneer couples who forged ahead on their chosen path, refusing to be defeated either by the destructive typhoon or the malice and prejudice from their community.
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