SGI UofT Buddhist Club
an Introductory Session on "Buddhism in Daily Life" (poster)
Friday, 30 November, 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
Do you have a goal or a dream, but feel you are unable to achieve it ? or
Is it good to have a goal or dream? What if I can't achieve it? Would it be nicer to take on whatever fates fall on us?
Faced with sternness of reality, our dreams may seem forever out of reach. To avoid sense of failure, we may simply not dare to dream.
Do you feel in your hearts that you're capable but seems not able to fully unleash your capabilities?
Buddhist faith is the belief in the existence of immense potential within everyone of us. We are encouraged to manifest this potential by living our lives to the fullest, achieving our goals and dreams that are true to us, and to empower people around us so that we can all live to our potentials.
In this meeting, we would discuss how we can unleash the power of our heart to achieve our goals and dreams through the practice of Buddhism.
Welcome everyone to come to this meeting, to learn to unleash our heart power and make the "impossible" possible
and more inspirational quotes on Power of Heart by SGI President Daisaku Ikeda
Quotes
- "To lead a life in which we are inspired and can inspire others, our hearts have to be alive; they have to be filled with passion and enthusiasm. To achieve that, we need the courage to live true to ourselves."
- "We often use the expression, .strike a chord in one.s heart.. The heart is like an instrument. It is the richness of the heart that determines the richness of our life experiences."
- "The human spirit is as expansive as the cosmos. This is why it is so tragic to belittle yourself or to question your worth. No matter what happens, continue to push back the boundaries of your inner life. The confidence to prevail over any problem, the strength to overcome adversity and unbounded hope.all reside within you."
- "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."
From 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.
Unleash the Power of Heart to Achieve Our Goals and Dreams