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Wednesday 9 October, 2013 6:30-7:30pm

Multi-purpose Room, 2nd Floor Koffler House (Multifaith Center), University of Toronto

569 Spadina Ave, Toronto, M5S 2J7 (map)

Contact: sgi at utoronto dot ca

 

Featuring

 

- Discussion of teachings from Buddhist sutras

- Conveying Buddhist Concept through a skit

- Live demonstration of spiritual practice of chanting

- FREE to everyone

 

We often heard that by thinking positively, making sincere wishes, we can achieve what we want. Do you believe that we can "think to attain happiness" ? Is there a way to exercise the power of our positive thinking more effectively?

 

In Buddhist teachings, minds and intentions are fundamental, underlying all our behaviors. Our different intents behind the same actions can lead to vastly contrasting outcomes.

 

In this meeting, we will discuss this topic of interconnectedness of our mind and environment, according to Buddhist teachings. Such profound concepts will be conveyed in daily examples through a skit and experience sharing. We will also demonstrate the practice of chanting, as a tangible spiritual way to reinforce the power of our positive thinking.

 

Participants of all backgrounds are welcomed! We hope all of us will have renew understandings to our will power through this interesting and meaningful meeting.

 

 

Quotes from SGI President Daisaku Ikeda

 

The quality of our lives ultimately depends upon our state of mind. As Milton famously wrote, "The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a Heaven of Hell, a Hell of Heaven."

 

Buddhism teaches that when we change the .single element of mind..our fundamental way of thinking.we transform ourselves and our environment changes.

 

(Additional Information on Buddhism)

 

Note: Similar Buddhism introductory and chanting sessions will be held throughout the Fall Semester, at particular Wednesdays at the same time and location. Please refer to our website for updated information, and send us an email.