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Buddhahood Podcasting

by Rachel Rizal

Reading from the Lotus Sutra, and the opening and closing sutras, Translation by Burton Watson. Reading from Spiritual Independence An Introduction to Soka Spirit published by SGU-USA Soka Spirit Committee. This is my part of bringing harmony to the world, part of contributing to peace and happiness!!

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Episodes

  1. Coming Back 10/1/2022

    Buddhahood Podcasting Re-Start

  2. Continued reading of "Expedient Means" explanation.

    This will be the last recording as I May be violating copyright ©️. Thank you for listening. up to this point. Please secure your own copy of this wonderful book on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or perhaps in your local library.

  3. Pgs.82-86 continued reading of The Heart of the Lotus Sutra

    Giving examples of Nichiren Daishonin encouraging all of his followers in his time and us, today in the present.

  4. Chapter 5

    Details the expansive and wonderful state of life that can be developed...

  5. Continued reading pgs. 76-78

    Explains wisdom and how faith contains the parimita of wisdom

  6. Our experiences are like the parables explaining faith.

    Continued reading in small increments to fully absorb and reflect on

  7. Pgs.62-67

    Detailed description of victory through our lives and the power of faith in ourselves (The Mystic Law which is Nam-myo-ho-renge-kyo

  8. Explaining the next phrases of the 2nd chapter that we recite in our daily practice.

    The Heart of the Lotus Sutra Lectures on the "Expedient Means" and "Life Span" Chapters by Daisaku Ikeda

  9. Finishing up chapter 2

    Putting Nichiren's intention into practice....speak out for his true teaching...attaining the summit of happiness

  10. Continuing with pages 43-47.

    With sincere and consistent practice Buddhahood shines forth.

  11. Heart of the Lotus Sutra pgs 38-43

    Earnest faith and resolve is the way to enlightenment...

  12. Continued reading of the Heart of the Lotus Sutra pgs 35-38

    Voicehearers, A person of Wisdom, & Comprehension, Courage & Action...

  13. Transforming the Human Spirit

    A reading of the brochure, regarding this special exhibition put on by the SGI a lay Buddhist organization. For more information, please go to sgi.org.

  14. The Heart of the Lotus Sutra, Daisaku Ikeda pgs. 30-34

    President Toda's understanding of how to regard suffering and joy as facts of life and substituting "faith" for "wisdom".

  15. Continuing with the "Expedient Means" explanation

    The Heart of the Lotus Sutra Lectures on the "Expedient Means and "Life Span" Chapters Daisaku Ikeda

  16. Excerpt read in honor of Sepember 8, 1957

    Then 2nd President Josei Toda made is Declaration calling for the Abolition of Nuclear Weapons and requesting that everyone read the Gosho on The Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land WND volume 1 pg 6 On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land* *corrected title

  17. Reading pgs 23-25

    In depth meaning of morning prayers broken down to the significance of the phrase "At that time" that begins the Lotus Sutra.

  18. On the "Expedient Means" Chapter

    Explanation of the importance of reciting The "Expedient Means Chapter.

  19. The Heart of the Lotus Sutra Lectures on the "Expedient Means" and the "Life Span" Chapters Daisaku

    Continuing to read in intervals, hoping to increase knowledge and understanding of the essence of The Lotus Sutra.

  20. The Heart of the Lotus Sutra Daisaku Ikeda

    Starting with Impressions of My Mentor's State of Life, reading bite-sized nuggets to fully comprehend how the Lotus Sutra, and Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, it's essence can be utilized in our daily life. If you would like to learn more about the SGI, please go to www.sgi.org or www.sgi-usa.org. Thank…

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  21. Admonition to Nanda

    An account of how one father changed law for family's dealing with extreme violence* i.e. murder

  22. The Bow of Zelkova Wood

    Addresses the sensitive topic of child suicides and the role of parents and society to protect and cherish children. Children are our future.

  23. The Offering of a Mud Pie

    Pg 74-78 of Daisaku Ikeda Treasures of the Heart tells of the sincere and wonderful disposition of children and older adults. The interlacing of modern times with historical story reminds one of the importance of causes made in the present and the resulting future effects.

  24. The Universal Gateway of the Bodhisattva Perceiver of the World's Sounds

    Chapter 25 of The Lotus Sutra The Opening and Closing Chapters Translated by Burton Watson

  25. Celebrating Nichiren Daishonin's 800th birthday

    Reading from the book The Quotable Nichiren

  26. The Behavior of Bodhisattva Fukyo

    Gives insight to how peoples' behavior matters in all circumstances. So appropriate for the times.

  27. Good and Evil, Devils and Enemies

    "Only when we learn to channel our energy we direct towards others to winning over ourselves can we develop our humanity." Daisaku Ikeda

  28. In Praise of Each Person's Own Uniqueness

    Each person on this planet is unique and has their own character. "Human Liberation" is a process to continually work on from the depths of our lives and thereby transforming and invigorating our environment around us and rippling out to the rest of the world.

  29. A Vacuum of the Human Mind

    Description of illusiveness of the human mind, a parable of Sessen Doji and how not to be swayed by the "eight winds" in buddhist terms and the thinking in moral terms applied in Les Miserables by Victor Hugo

  30. The Good Physician's Lesson

    A look at how compassion is viewed in times past and in today's contemporary society. Although this book was First published in 1982, the chapters hold "boundless wisdom that can be put into action at any time.

  31. A Wild Boar and a Gold Mountain

    Four Noble qualities of life, quotes from French philosopher Alain, satirical poetry senryu, Also paying tribute to Josei Todas passing on April 2

  32. The Clouds of Transiency

    "Every phenomenon in Life is subject to o change and will eventually disappear." Daisaku Ikeda

  33. I Am Peace

    A Book of Mindfulness by Susan Verde Art by Peter H. Reynolds please look for other titles susanverde.com and peterhreynolds.com and on Instagram @susanverde and @peterhreynolds

  34. Six Animals and one Pillar

    A look at what is important with ones mind...

  35. The String Made From A Lion's Sinew

    Story and allegory about the importance of voice, The Daichido Ron by Nargarjuna is also references along with Delinquency Prevention: The Weight of One Voice

  36. The Sun Rises On The Horizon

    A brief introduction by Daisaku Ikeda with insights from himself and his mentor, Josei Toda, as well as other wise, unnamed sources. Even though this was written several years ago, the articles are relatable to events happening today. Nichiren Daishonin and Shakyamuni Buddha lend wisdom in this...

  37. The Pure and Brilliant Sword

    Allegorical story Explaining the fickle nature's of some human beings, how to describe the soul and discovering your time nature through infinite possibilities

  38. The Five Types of Vision

    Goethe referenced in distinguishing how vision is interpreted according to your internal perception, how political motivations can be unsettling to bringing about an awakened peace

  39. Listening to the Hearts of the People

    This chapter tells about a ruler in ancient times in China, having doubts and anxiety about such a peaceful climate affecting his people. He goes incognito to see if it is true. See how it pertains towards the political climate we are all affected by today. Japan is referenced, but it seems…

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  40. The Fire of Enlightened Wisdom

    A recounting of personal memories of war by Daisaku Ikeda and asking all to become successful pacifists for the world. Using poems, quotes.

  41. The Two Bundles of Reeds

    This brief story show how life is interrelated and how all actions matter in life.

  42. The Battle Without Retreat

    Daisaku Ikeda visited India and speaks regarding Mahatma Ghandi and about indomitable spirit.

  43. The Parable Of The Zither

    This is a gentle reminder to choose the best way to live for ourselves while giving either too much or too little attention to what really matters ourselves.

  44. Episode #1 The Poor Woman's Lamp

    Daisaku Ikeda is the author of Treasures if the Heart. I am sharing these great stories, recounting now, as I think they are more important than ever. Thank you and Listen at your leisure.

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Reading from the Lotus Sutra, and the opening and closing sutras, Translation by Burton Watson. Reading from Spiritual Independence An Introduction to Soka Spirit published by SGU-USA Soka Spirit Committee. This is my part of bringing harmony to the world, part of contributing to peace and happiness!!

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Rachel Rizal

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