"Why is shakubuku - the method of propagating Buddhism by refuting people's disbelief of the correct teaching and their slander of the Law - the way to attain Buddhahood in the Latter Day of the Law? In the Latter Day, which is characterized by widespread slander of the Law, there is no other way to protect the correct teaching of Buddhism."
"Furthermore, those attached to erroneous philosophies or to status and position will definitely react negatively and try to oppress those who practice shakubuku. If our commitment - our faith in the correct teaching of Buddhism - is strong, then we can transcend our concerns for self-preservation and bring forth the courage to practice as Nichiren instructed."
"When we courageously promote shakubuku in the Latter Day of the Law, obstacles will definitely occur. But if we maintain our commitment to the correct teaching despite obstacles, then through the strength of faith, courage and conviction, we can quash our on disbelief and eradicate our own slander of the Law. In this way, our innate Buddha nature will be activated, and the life of Buddhahood will emerge."
(Commentaries on Buddhahood - Lessons on The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Letter from Sado)
On Behalf of the PNW Zone Youth Team,
Johnnie, David, Yoshi, Irene, Yumi & Shawn
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