What would you do if you see a homeless people get bullied ? To help him ? Ignore him or think that he deserved to be mistreated ?

What would you do if you yourself get bullied ? Would you choose to retaliate, or in the dark corner of your minds, you think you are powerless, worthless, and deserved to be disgusted.

Many of us may have experienced being rejected, not getting the deserved attentions, and felt doubtful about ourselves.

We may also have encountered people who aggressively bully the weaks, take pride in over-boosting themselves, lack compassions and respects to others. Such individual, as we noticed, often have very low self-esteemed with fragile mentality. Why is there correlation between arrogance and bullying behaviors?

Even for people who passionately help those who are in need. They may bear an attitude of being superior. Such is not a genuine respect to the subject they help, nor true compassion in buddhism.

To have embracing hearts, to gain respects from others, we need to first have unwavering self-esteems. As we strengthen our spiritual self, our live forces will radiate to the surrounding people and environment, bringing benefits to our own and others around us.

In this meeting, we will explore theoretically the above questions, illustrated with an TV episode of "What Would You Do?", and further we will introduce the spiritual practice of chanting, which can genuinely strengthen faith and confident to ourselves.

A very meaningful meeting, which we welcome everyone to come to find out.

Quotes from SGI President Daisaku Ikeda

When we care for others our own strength to live increases. When we help people expand their state of life, our lives also expand. Actions to benefit others are not separate from actions to benefit oneself. Our lives and the lives of others are ultimately inseparable.

An attitude of compassion does not mean looking down on someone, pitying them in their misery. Compassion is based on respect. We discuss life as equals, learn from each other and strive together to improve our lives.

(Additional Information on Buddhism)

Note: Similar Buddhism introductory and chanting sessions will be held occasionally in summer Semester, at same time and location. Please refer to our website for updated information, and send us an email.