SGI UofT Buddhist Club
(an Introduction Session on "Buddhism in Daily Life")
Friday, 5 October, 2012, 6:30-7:30pm
Quiet Room, 3rd Floor Koffler House (Multifaith Center), University of Toronto
569 Spadina Ave, Toronto, M5S 2J7
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Contact: sgi at utoronto dot ca
"This assignment is very difficult, my head is going to explode!"
"Next week I have 5 midterms and I still have a lot homework."
"I quarreled with my dear Eric few days ago, he had ceased to call me since then :("
"My father scolded at me for spending his money to get the new Iphone 5 .."
Problems come to us in all forms, and different people take on problems differently. Difficulties might be a drive for us to exert more of ourselves, or we could be brought down by them. Since our life conditions fluctuate from moments to moments, often we feel so powerless facing the hurdles in front of us.
In Buddhism, we are taught that every problems, with no exceptions, arose from the deep "Cause and Effect" inherent in our lives, and instead of being followed by problems, we all inherently possess the wisdoms and abilities to MAKE USE of every problem to our best.
In this meeting, we will discuss how Buddhist practice help us in transforming every problem into opportunity. Rather than being depressed by problems, rather than viewing problems as a sign we're doing something wrong, lives take on a new perspective as we start to see every problem as opportunity to uncover more of our inner potentials and beauties.
Quotes
"When we plant the seeds of self- doubt, only noxious weeds sprout. When we limit ourselves with low expectations, the growth of the tree of happiness immediately ceases. The power of growth, of improvement, the power to overcome all stagnation and break through every obstacle and transform a barren wasteland into a verdant field - that unstoppable power of hope resides right there in your own heart. It will well up from the rich earth of your innermost being when you face the future without doubt or fear: "I can do more. I can grow. I can become a bigger and better human being" - life and faith are a never-ending struggle to grow."
- Daisaku Ikeda, President of Soka Gakkai International (SGI)
Note: Similar Buddhism introductory and chanting sessions will be held on specific Fridays in this Semester, at same time and location. Please refer to our website for updated information.
Make Use of Every Problems to Uncover Inherent Beauties in Our Lives