"Nam-Myoho-Renge Kyo is like the roar of a lion. What sickness can therefore be an obstacle...A sword is useless in the hands of a coward. The mighty sword of the Lotus Sutra must be wielded by one courageous in faith...Muster your faith in the Gohonzon. Then what is there that cannot be achieved?" (WND, 412)
"if you summon your courage to challenge something, you'll never regret it. How sad it would be to spend your life wishing, "If only I had more courage." Whatever the outcome, the important thing is to take a step forward on the path that you believe is right. There's no need to worry about what others may think. It's your life, after all. Be true to yourself." (Sensei's guidance)
These quotes from my favorite gosho and sensei's guidance have resonated so much in my life lately. It has given me the courage to face all my obstacles inspite of all my doubts and fears.
I have never felt more appreciative of my practice, my SGI family, Sensei, my family and my life than now at age 28. I feel that there is no coincidence that my 100-day Bullet Train Campaign with Sensei and the dawn of the 2nd Act of Worldwide Kosen- Rufu is also happening at this crucial point in my life that has been longing for a tremendous human revolution. I am determined to accomplish the following by January 1, 2008:
1. Truly believe in Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo with my life and transform all my obstacles to benefit and truly transform my life!
2. Seek and truly understand Sensei's heart with my life and take action on behalf of Sensei.
3. Initiate the foundation for transforming my local SGI community with the help of my men's and women's leaders.
4. Have three of my dear friends receive the gohonzon and be able to experience the great fortune of practicing this Buddhism and fighting for Kosen-Rufu as disciples of Sensei in the 2nd Act.
I am determined to win no matter what!
With All My Heart,
Mahi Takazawa, Great Northwest Region Young Men's Leader
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