Introduction to Nichiren Buddhism (poster)

 

Thursday 16 October, 2014 6:30pm-7:30pm

Multipurpose Room, 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

 

Contact: sgi at utoronto dot ca

 

Have you heard about Buddhism and are interested to know more about it ? Are you seeking some form of spiritual practice, searching for meaning of life, or trying to improve yourself and strengthen your character.

 

In a leisurely setting, we will introduce Nichiren Buddhism, the sect of Buddhism that emphasis the practical way that can be readily applied to our daily lives. We will talk about the general principle of its teaching, demonstrate the spiritual practice of chanting, and illustrate the practice with life examples of practitioners.

 

We look forward to seeing you in this meaningful event.

 

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

- 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.