Fifth Class Archives

Tag: Fifth Class

Applying the ‘Teachings for Victory’ in Our Lives

Study Material Overview for the Ikeda Wisdom Academy’s Fifth Class

Tag: Fifth Class

Nichiren Daishonin’s Buddhism: Wisdom for Realizing Happiness for All Humanity

Chapter 9 “The Kalpa of Decrease” Ikeda Sensei explains in this lecture that Nichiren Buddhism has the power to help people transform great evil into great good. “The Kalpa of Decrease,” the writing we will study in this chapter, affirms that putting into practice the teachings of Nichiren Buddhism constitutes the “fundamental path to happiness

Tag: Fifth Class

Vibrant Chanting Opens the Great Path to Absolute Victory

Chapter 8 “King Rinda” Ikeda Sensei discusses how to effectively and powerfully chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo to relieve suffering, unlock our life force and dynamically invigorate society. Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is the ultimate law of the universe, the fundamental rhythm of life itself. Through the practice of chanting, we can bring forth our inner Buddhahood and increase the splendor

Tag: Fifth Class

Encountering Great Obstacles is Proof of Propagating the Correct Teaching for Attaining Buddhahood in the Latter Day of the Law

Chapter 3 “On Practicing the Buddha’s Teachings”—Part 3 of 3 Ikeda Sensei conveys in this lecture the importance of disciples who practice the Buddha’s teachings with the same spirit as Nichiren Daishonin. Propagating the Correct Teaching Rouses Opposition From the Three Powerful Enemies Now, in the Latter Day of the Law, who is carrying out

Tag: Fifth Class

The Compassionate Practice of Shakubuku

Chapter 2 “On Practicing the Buddha’s Teachings”—Part 2 of 3 In this lecture, Ikeda Sensei explains the spirit of shakubuku. Kosen-rufu, or the widespread propagation of the Law, is the “practice of Buddhas” arising out of the profound compassion Buddhas have for all living beings, and it is also the “practice of bodhisattvas” undertaken by

Tag: Fifth Class

Striving for Kosen-rufu in the Spirit of the Oneness of Mentor and Disciple Is the Key to True ‘Peace and Security in This Existence’

Chapter 1 “On Practicing the Buddha’s Teachings”—Part 1 of 3 Nichiren Daishonin addressed “On Practicing the Buddha’s Teachings” to all his followers, urging them to courageously uphold and spread the Buddha’s teachings, taking on any opposition they are bound to face along the way. The title of this letter literally translates as “On Practicing as

Tag: Fifth Class

The Ultimate Key to Victory in Life Is Accumulating the Treasures of the Heart

Chapter 12 “The Three Kinds of Treasure”—Part 3 of 3 In the closing section of “The Three Kinds of Treasure,” Nichiren Daishonin emphasizes that vital to winning in life is accumulating treasures of the heart, which we can gain by respecting others and striving in our Buddhist faith and practice. The heart is our unsurpassed

Tag: Fifth Class

‘Treasuring Each Person’—The Guiding Spirit of Our Actions As Genuine Practitioners of Nichiren Buddhism

Chapter 11 “The Three Kinds of Treasure”—Part 2 of 3 Nichiren Daishonin addressed “The Three Kinds of Treasure” to a disciple who was facing dire circumstances to teach him the importance of one’s own behavior in a time of adversity. In this lecture, Ikeda Sensei focuses on the importance of supporting and encouraging each person.

Tag: Fifth Class

The Essence of Buddhism Lies in One’s ‘Behavior as a Human Being’

Chapter 10 “The Three Kinds of Treasure”—Part 1 of 3 Nichiren Daishonin wrote “The Three Kinds of Treasure” for a disciple in dire circumstances to teach him the importance of one’s own behavior in a time of adversity. In this lecture, Ikeda Sensei explores how Nichiren explains the way to “take strong and wise action

Tag: Fifth Class

Faith That Grows Stronger Is the Key to Eternal Victory

Chapter 9 “The Supremacy of the Law” —Part 3 of 3 Nichiren Daishonin wrote “The Supremacy of the Law” to urge the recipient to strengthen her faith at a time when great confusion prevailed in society due to misguided beliefs and erroneous teachings. In this lecture, Sensei uncovers the “important essentials of faith” that Nichiren