A nurse who cared for many terminal patients has observed, "Ultimately, people only die as they have loved." To die happily is therefore extremely difficult. And since death is the final settlement of accounts for one's life, it is when our time comes to the fore. We practice faith to live happily and also to die happily. One who has faith in the Mystic Law will not die an unhappy death.
Daisaku Ikeda
About Me
- Michael
- Los Angeles, Cali
- Honky Buddhist mofo with a need for the speed, of light. Also feeling the need to blog (again) but with purpose. Anyway, wha, wha, wha... Here is a lot more if you want it: Having practiced Nichiren Buddhism for near to three years now, I think I am most impressed by how few really know what it is. Buddhism, in general, is probably as misunderstood as the word or idea of "god". To me, Nichiren Buddhism is about creating a culture of peace and value, for all. It also maintains that all, without exception, possess the power within them to do so. This blog is my small way of creating value, having some fun with it and, hopefully, setting a few records straight. My shortlist of what Nichiren Buddhism is not: 1. Meditation 2. Tibetan 3. Statue worshiping 4. Temple bound 5. Denouncement of Earthly desires (ah, but quite the opposite!) My shortlist of what it is: 1. Action This blog is not intended to focus on Nichiren Buddhism exclusively but more an opportunity to see the world and its many offerings (and sheer madness) through the lenses of value creation, or not.
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