"Buddhism
& Depression"
by Lee Wolfson, Ph D
“Nevertheless, even though you chant and believe in
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, if you think the Law is outside yourself, you are
embracing not the mystic Law, but an inferior teaching…. Attaining
Buddhahood in this lifetime is then impossible. Therefore, when you
chant myoho and recite
renge, you must summon up deep faith that Myoho-rengyo [the
Mystic Law] is your life itself." -Nichiren MORE.
Reprint: "War
on Terrorism": What Would Nichiren Do? by M. LaVora Perry
"In
effect, Heaven and Earth are a mirror of the nation... " MORE
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Books for
children and adults
based on Nichiren's
Humanistic Philosophy
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2nd
Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda
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 Bullied
and Buddhist
Buddhist parents and Kids' praise M. LaVora
Perry's children's book, Taneesha
Never Disparaging, here
 M.
LaVora Perry's interview on award-winning journalist Amy Bowllan's
"Writers Against Racism" blog,
School Library Journal website. Click here
or logo to read it.
M. LaVora Perry,
interviewed on "Book Bites for Kids" (BlogTalkRadio.com),
talks about Taneesha Never Disparaging,
her critically acclaimed new book about an African-American Buddhist
girl facing struggles at home, school, and on the street.
From the Interview: "The
most difficult part
has been to not give in to feeling defeated...coming to a point where I
was like, 'No matter what happens, I'm going to achieve this goal'...
defeating that little voice that says what I'm not capable of doing.'"
LISTEN.
READ.
(partial transcript). Learn about Taneesha Never Disparaging here.
Actress
Vinessa Shaw on How Her Buddhist Faith Keeps Her "Sane" in
Hollywood
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Along
with being a critically acclaimed actress, Shaw is the Young
Women's Leader for SGI-USA. Listen to her on the podcast of
National Public Radio's "Interfaith Voices" program here.
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September
2008
"Rehab" singer Amy Winehouse chants Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo. Click
here for the story.
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Herbie
Hancock--Jazz Great, Fully Buddhist. Click
here for
his interview on Beliefnet.com and hear him chant.
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TMakiguchi.org--1st
Soka Gakkai President, Tsunesaburo Makiguichi
Emboldened
by Ayaan Hrisi Ali--A Woman
Who Embodies Life Lived Out Loud, Without Fear MORE
A
Buddhist Dialogue with Science
By Timothy
Harada
Unlike some religions, Buddhism
and science are not at odds with one another.
Instead, Buddhism and science compliment one another.
The goals of science and the goals of Buddhism are in some
respects similar and in other ways opposite, but complimentary.
With an understanding of Buddhism, it is possible to gain a
greater appreciation for science. The
reverse is also true; with an understanding of science, one can gain a
greater appreciation for Buddhism.
Though neither science nor Buddhism at this point in time offers
proof of the other’s validity, they both allow a dialogue that is not
only interesting, but may prove to be fruitful to both science and
Buddhism in the future. MORE
"Where
is Nichiren's Reference to the Dai Gohonzon?"
Hope Evers
examines Nichiren's writings in search of his connection to the
ultimate Gohonzon inscribed for "all humanity." MORE
Why
the Truth About the Dai Gohonzon Matters
by Hope Evers
"For me
learning that most likely Nichiren did not inscribe this unique object
has been eye-opening to say the least...The
critical importance of knowing the truth about the Dai Gohonzon lies in
the fact that Nichiren Shoshu uses this singular object as its primary
instrument of control."
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