As we travel through life, we all encounter situations where opinions differ.
At these moments we have a decision to make …
An Interesting Choice
06 Nov 2010 Leave a comment
in Buddhism Tags: Happiness, Wisdom Courage and Compassion
Passing On The Good News
04 Nov 2010 2 Comments
in Buddhism Tags: Nichiren Daishonin, Wisdom Courage and Compassion
I guess I’m not alone in being enthusiastic about my practice and my feelings about how Buddhism can help me, and others, with real-life issues.
I like to talk about the aspects of my learning and Nichiren Buddhism with people, but where to draw the line?
I do want to pass on the good news, but I don’t want to cajole or force my views onto others. So where to go, when there’s no local group?
I would like to start a group, if there are people who are interested, but there’s a fine line to be trod between getting the message out there and not appearing to be a zealot.
I’m going to ask for some help from SGI-UK in terms of protocol etc. and a few more experienced Buddhists who are already members of study groups elsewhere.
In the meantime I shall confine my wittering to the blog because at least you have the choice of whether to read it, or not.
Cool Head – Warm Heart
26 Oct 2010 Leave a comment
in Buddhism Tags: Wisdom Courage and Compassion
Sometimes all it takes to resolve an insurmountable issue is a cool head and a warm heart.
Wisdom, Courage and Compassion … isn’t that Buddhahood? Not that I intend to make a habit of it, but a good result for all parties involved, I believe.
What did you expect, War and Peace? I’m on holiday.
Truly Humbling
16 Oct 2010 Leave a comment
in Buddhism Tags: Buddhism, Wisdom Courage and Compassion
I’ve been reading Man’s Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl today.
What an amazing account of such unbelievable suffering, and impossible to put down. I have found reading the book to be humbling experience. It’s put my problems well and truly into the ‘insignificant’ category.
Frankl was one of the few people to survive the Nazi death camps and writes his story from the viewpoint of his position as a psychiatrist.
I’m not going to relate anything from the book, but I strongly recommend you read it.
Not about Buddhism, but very Buddhist like.
Wisdom, Courage and Compassion
15 Oct 2010 Leave a comment
in Buddhism Tags: Buddhism, Buddhist Practice, Honzon, Nam Myoho Renge Kyo, Nichiren Daishonin, Wisdom Courage and Compassion
My chanting is helping me improve all three, but as we all know, this is a long journey.
Last night, my courage was high and I was feeling confident and powerful.
During a chat with my partner I fell into the trap of using too much courage and too little wisdom and compassion, which caused us both some pain.
So I chanted about the situation and realised my mistake and made amends as well as make a solemn vow to make sure it doesn’t happen again.
Wisdom, Courage and Compassion are all important, but they must be in balance, one with the others.
So, like many things in life, just when you think you have something nailed, reality comes up and bites you. The great thing is, that although I still make mistakes, I have more control and a different view on things.
The Search For Enlightenment 
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