March 2023 Activity Book

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Whenever we do our morning and evening Gongyo and chant Daimoku, we pray in front of the Gohonzon. Do you know why?

The Gohonzon is our object of devotion. Nichiren Daishonin wrote the Gohonzon in the form of a scroll. At the very middle of the scroll, he put the words “Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, Nichiren.” This shows that Nichiren Daishonin’s life, the life of the Buddha, and the life of the universe are all one – and this is embodied by the Gohonzon. Because the Gohonzon is so special, we take good care of it in our altars.

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The Gohonzon is like a mirror that can reflect our own life. Each and every one of us possesses Buddha nature. Each and every one of us has the potential to reach the highest state of life, which is Buddhahood. And just like how we use a mirror to see our reflection and to fix ourselves up, it is by praying in front of the Gohonzon that we can reveal our Buddha nature and make our lives more beautiful.

We each possess a precious "jeweled sword" that is uniquely our own…this jeweled sword is your own heart, your determination….to polish the sword within means to study, develop friendships, and build a solid self.

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On March 16, 1958, second Soka Gakkai president Josei Toda entrusted the youth with the future of Soka Gakkai. He passed on the responsibility of creating a peaceful world to the younger generation by promoting the values of peace, culture and education. President Daisaku Ikeda, who was President Toda’s closest disciple, wholeheartedly led the youth in fulfilling this responsibility.

Kosen-rufu can be described as world peace through the happiness of each person. It is when everyone has genuine respect for the dignity of human life. It is when each and every person makes an effort to change himself or herself so that the world can be a better place. Kosen-rufu is one of our main goals as practitioners of Nichiren Daishonin’s Buddhism.

One wise man called the Gohonzon a “happiness-manufacturing machine.” This is because by chanting to the Gohonzon, we are able to wake up the Buddhahood inside of us so that we become stronger, wiser and happier. By chanting sincerely to the Gohonzon, we can become a better friend, a better student, and a better whatever-we-want-to-be! However, we should always remember that the Gohonzon is not outside of ourselves. It is through our faith and practice that we can truly reap its benefits.

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As a member of the Boys and Girls Division of SGI, I will strive to:

✔ Study hard in school ✔ Try my best to do Gongyo and Daimoku everyday ✔ Cherish my friends ✔ Respect everyone in my family ✔ Believe in myself, and never give up on anything!!!

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As members of the future division, we should remember to always have a strong fighting spirit in striving to attain Kosen-rufu.

We in the SGI celebrate Kosen-rufu Day every March 16. We hear the term Kosen-rufu often, but do you know what it means?

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