“Today is My Last Day...”
Bells ring out for New Year’s Eve on a cold, cold night... Under the cover of darkness, a figure delivers treasure from mailbox to...
Seeds of Happiness Taught by Shakyamuni Buddha
Question Shakyamuni Buddha condensed all good deeds into six categories called “The Six Paramitas”. Write all the six. Answer Giving...
How was I able to Meet with Buddhism in Brazil?
I was born in the countryside of São Paulo in Brazil 78 years ago. When I was a junior high school student, I decided that my major was...
What is The Hymn of True Faith?
The heart and mind behind the lines “Kimyo muryoju nyorai, namu fukashigi ko” The Hymn of True Faith, which begins with the lines, “Kimyo...
“It’s Always Darkest Before the Dawn”
The pain I had was like glasses piercing my whole body. It wouldn’t stop even after taking more than 40 pills and injecting some type of...
“At the moment of death….” Repeated Wake-Up Calls from Master Rennyo
The reason we human beings live is, in short, to attain happiness. Even those who commit suicide do so believing they will find relief...
Our Souls Are Weeping for Help (Part 2)
* Continuation of yesterday's article Our Souls Are Weeping for Help (Part 1), click this line to read. * The Secret Warehouse Each of us...
Our Souls Are Weeping for Help (Part 1)
Why Do We Feel Alone in Our Life’s Journey? The Buddha once said, “If we represent the life of mankind with the season, it would be...
Measure for Measure
You often hear in Buddhism of the importance of practicing kindness. For example, there are “The Six Good Deeds,” and “The Seven...
The Big Gap between Mere Knowledge and an Actual Experience
The other day I visited Knotts Berry Farm with some friends. To be honest, I really like such thrill rides, so I enjoyed myself a lot. I...
