A Spiritual Practice for All to Cultivate a Youthful Spirit (poster)

An Introductory Session in Nichiren Buddhism for everyone

 

Sunday 16 March, 2014 11:00am-12:30pm

Main Activity Hall, 2nd Floor Koffler House (Multi-Faith Center), University of Toronto

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

Direction: Street Car 510 stop at Willcocks Street / Free street parking before 1:00pm

 

Contact: sgi at utoronto dot ca

 

We all know Buddhism is one of the leading religions in the world. There are many sacred texts and the teachings are of immense wisdom. Yet fewer of us are aware that Buddhism is more about actions. Its essence lies in dynamism. The century-old sutras are filled with youthful vitality that can lead our lives to full blossom. Nichiren Buddhism is a Buddhist sect that emphasizes particularly in applying the teaching to our daily lives. The highest path of practice is to live the teaching as we refine our characters for the better, achieve our goals and dreams, and attain genuine happiness.

 

In this meeting, we will give a general view of Nichiren Buddhism. We will explain general concepts, and illustrate it with practitioners' real-life experiences. We will demonstrate the spiritual practice of chanting, which participants should be readily grasp and master right away. There are also skits, games and light refreshments. It'd be fun, informative and inspirational.

 

We welcome everyone to come to find out more about this wonderful spiritual practice.

 

Featuring

 

- A general Introduction to Nichiren Buddhism

- Live demonstration of spiritual practice of chanting

- Experience of how life can change for the best through Buddhist practice

- Feature a skit, games and light refreshment

- FREE to everyone

 

 

Read more on Buddhist concepts

Additional Information on Buddhism

and some meaningful quotes from SGI President, Daisaku Ikeda

 

Quotes

 

"The human being is not a frail wretch at the mercy of fate. Shakyamuni (Siddartha Gautama Buddha) insisted that to change oneself now is to change the future on a vast scale. The Western impression that Buddhism is all about meditation is alien to the spirit of Shakyamuni. The goal of Nichiren Buddhism is neither escape from reality nor passive acceptance. It is to live strongly, proactively, in such a way as to refine one's own life and reform society through a constant exchange between the outside world and the individual's inner world." - Daisaku Ikeda

 

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