"But now you, born a woman in the evil world of the latter age, while being reviled, struck, and persecuted by the barbaric inhabitants of this island country who are unaware of these things, have endured and are propagating the Lotus Sutra. The Buddha at Eagle Peak surely perceives that you surpass the nun [Mahaprajapati] as greatly as clouds do mud. The name of that nun, the Buddha Gladly Seen by All Living Beings, is no unrelated matter; it is now the name of the lay nun Myoho." (WND, 1106)
"There is a Russion proverb that says: "Is it no use to blame the looking glass if your face is awry." Likewise, one's happiness or unhappiness is entirely the reflection of the balance of good and bad causes accumulated in one's life. No one can blame others for his misfortunes. In the world of faith, it is necessary to realize this all the more clearly." (From Today & Tomorrow, Daisaku Ikeda)
We wish you a Happy Thanksgiving with your families and loved ones!
On Behalf of the Pacific Northwest Zone Youth Team,
Johnnie, David, Yoshi, Irene, Yumi & Shawn
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