Soka Gakkai International New Zealand Dunedin Buddhist Community Center

Two more days to our next meeting on Saturday 20th June.

It is free and is open to public.

Whether you are new to Buddhism or are a Buddhist yourself, we welcome you to join us to experience the energy of our chanting. 🙏

Quote from Sensei Daisaku Ikeda:

The idea of interdependence is central to Buddhism, which holds that all things come into being through the mutual interactions of various causes and conditions.

No one can live entirely on their own, nor can any country or society exist in isolation. Buddhism illustrates this using the analogy of two bundles of reeds. Supporting each other, they will stand, but the collapse of one will bring both down.
[Essay, “The gravest violation of human rights,” in Embracing the Future]

https://www.sokaglobal.org/resources/study-materials/buddhist-concepts/life-and-death.html

Life and Death A Buddhist perspective on life and death—the fundamental question of our existence. Our attitudes toward death profoundly influence the quality of our lives.

Quote from Sensei Daisaku Ikeda:

A great human revolution in the life of one person can change the destiny of humankind and our planet. It is Buddhism, the Lotus Sutra, that encourages and enables people to become aware of their great power, to draw it forth and use it. Buddhism gives people the means to develop themselves thoroughly and opens their eyes to the limitless power inherent in their lives.
[Learning from the Gosho, the Eternal Teachings of Nichiren Daishonin]

Quote from Sensei Daisaku Ikeda:

While our language, culture, ethnic and religious heritages may differ, the future we must share—the future of the young people of each society—is one and the same.
[Essay, “Facing the past, embracing the future,” in Embracing the Future]

Daily encouragement from Sensei Daisaku Ikeda quotes.

“The world of Hell is a state in which life is itself painful; where anything you see makes you feel miserable. . . . Such people need someone―anyone―to be at their side. They need someone who will be there for them, to listen and offer even just a few words of encouragement. That’s all it may take for the flame of life to burn brightly once again in the heart of someone who is suffering deeply. Just knowing that someone cares about them makes their heart expand.”
[The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra]

A reminder that our next meeting is on Saturday 20th June, from 1pm to 2:30pm.

It is free! It is open to public.

Quote of Sensei Daisaku Ikeda:

“Life is diverse. Human beings are diverse. That is the natural way of things. The opposite of diversity is standardization, totalitarianism, dictatorship or despotism. For instance, the eyes, nose, mouth, hands and legs all have their own diverse functions, yet each plays an important role. One is not superior or inferior to the other. When this diversity is harnessed into a harmonious whole, the different parts function as part of an organic entity, allowing the whole to become a wonderful, functioning, creative organism.”

Daily encouragement from Sensei Daisaku Ikeda:

Facing difficulties or unfavorable circumstances means our purpose in life is that much greater. When we overcome our challenges, we show people who are struggling with the same issues—indeed, all people—a new path to victory, giving them hope and courage.
[The New Human Revolution, Vol. 16, “Heart and Soul” chapter]

Daily Guidance By Daisaku Ikeda:

“We are not alone and without friends. We can confidently overcome difficulties and turn everything into impetus towards happiness. When one has a firm conviction of this, one will experience a sense of boundless courage; one will be unafraid of anything. Those who fear nothing are happy people. “