Tag: Nyosetsu Shugyō-shō
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The Ancient Secret to Finding Wisdom in Everyone You Meet
In our modern world, we are constantly navigating a sea of information and advice. From experts and influencers to friends and family, everyone has an opinion on how we should live, work, and find happiness. This endless stream of conflicting guidance can leave us feeling overwhelmed and uncertain. Who should we trust? Where can we…
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The Art of Refuting Ideas Without Attacking People
Introduction: The Challenge of Meaningful Disagreement In our modern world, it often feels impossible to disagree on important topics without the conversation descending into personal attacks. We encounter ideas we believe are genuinely harmful, yet we are urged to be tolerant. This leaves us with a piercing question: How can we challenge ideas we find…
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Your Beliefs Are More Powerful Than Politics: An Ancient Idea for Modern Times
Introduction: The Unseen Force Shaping Our World In an age of constant headlines about political division, economic instability, and social unrest, it’s easy to feel powerless. We are often led to believe that the solutions to our collective problems lie in external forces—a new political system, the right leaders, or a different distribution of wealth.…
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The 13th-Century Monk Who Said ‘Ignore Everyone’—And Why It’s the Secret to Deeper Listening
Introduction: The Practitioner’s Paradox In any spiritual path, a fundamental tension exists between two essential guides: the wisdom of others and the truth of our own experience. On one hand, we have sacred texts, traditions, and teachers—a map charted by those who have already walked the path. To ignore this map is to risk getting…
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Navigating Adversity in Nichiren Buddhism – Persecution, Purification, and the Path to Buddhahood
This briefing examines the core themes within Nichiren’s teachings, particularly his understanding of persecution, the role of the “three poisons,” and the transformative power of the Lotus Sutra in the “Latter Day of the Law.” It highlights how adversity is not merely an obstacle but a crucial catalyst for spiritual growth and internal purification, ultimately…
Mr. Altig’s Overview of the Wonderful Dharma of the Lotus Sutra 