Appreciation: What do you Appreciate Most?

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Permalink Reply by Fe A. Seculles on July 2, 2008 at 1:38am

With my 3 kids so active in their Gakkai activities in Youth Division, I will ask them to join this community and consider it as part of their kosen-rufu effort. It's the Gohonzon way creating this cyber community as worldwide kosen-rufu progress.

Thumbs up for you and your team.

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Permalink Reply by Bob Mann on July 2, 2008 at 1:42am

To me SGIBuddhism.org has brought FNF together. I am amazed at the sharing and caring that goes on between everyone here. We are truely a global community. Can kosen rufu be any different than this? We have a lot to look forward too.... We should... Always-be-Happy!

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Permalink Reply by Lora on July 2, 2008 at 1:50am

I appreciate my son Luca, who is the most caring son I could ever dream of. I appreciate all the people who just became my friends through this website, and I appreciate Chris who through this website gave me the opportunity to reconnect with some old friends I had lost touch with.
I appreciate Aukai, who is showing me with his own life, what is the meaning of "determination" and "fighting spirit" I appreciate life, mine yours and all life in the universe. I also appreciate anyone who will send daimoku to my very best friend and brother in faith Rickey whose facing serious health challenges. Please keep Rickey in your prayer. Thank you very much to all. And finally I appreciate my mentor, Daisaku Ikeda for constantly encouraging me, even in my darkest moments with his words of wisdom.
Thank you Chris

Hugs to all
Lora

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Permalink Reply by Chris Tinney on July 2, 2008 at 12:24pm

Thank you. This warmed my heart.

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Permalink Reply by Chris on July 2, 2008 at 6:10am

New to the site and new to the practice; I received my Gohonzon in Sept07. One reason I support this Buddhism is that it appreciates peoples' differences rather than their commonalities.
Peace & Love,
Chris

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Permalink Reply by Mark (Des Plaines) on July 2, 2008 at 6:44am

I appreciate being born a conscious human being that has somehow been fortunate enough to encounter the Mystic Law in this lifetime, and being part of such a wonderful network of bodhisattvas all trying their best to carry out Kosen-Rufu in this Saha world in this Latter Day of the Law. I am thankful for the existence of this site to further extend my connections to this network. I appreciate my parents, friends, coworkers and loved ones who helped bring me into this world and are helping to shape my existence in it. I am HUGELY appreciative of possessing the gift of music and being able to tough others' lives with it and therefore carry out my mission. Lastly, I am appreciative of being able to awaken and breathe in the air of another day, and breathe out Nam- Myoho-Renge-Kyo!

Mark (Marke) Lester
Des Plaines, IL

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Permalink Reply by Dan (site assistant) on July 2, 2008 at 8:15am

...I appreciate that despite having type 2 diabetes, I can still wolf down a gyros sandwich deluxe at Nick's Gyros (on Touhy & Harlem) on occasion. That during reruns of Maxwell Smart I can swoon to the gentle noodging voice of Barbara Feldon, and the lovely intense eyes and fake southern belle voice of Jodi Foster in that cheesy remake of Maverick.

oh...sorry, Mark. Too much info? Ok. I appreciate so much the efforts and accomplishments of Daisaku Ikeda.

-D

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Permalink Reply by Chris Tinney on July 2, 2008 at 12:26pm

Love that Dan.

Thanks soooooooooooooooooooooo much for all you do here. You do so much no one sees. I appreciate you!

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Permalink Reply by Linda on July 2, 2008 at 8:38am

I am appreciating that you listen to people.

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Permalink Reply by Anne Hudson on July 2, 2008 at 9:26am

What I appreciate most about SGIBuddhism.org is the opportunity to interact with so many members in a way that explores feelings, perceptions, and insights about the practice while displaying a depth and richness of talent and humanity!

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Permalink Reply by Parma on July 2, 2008 at 9:34am

This has been a great way to connect with others from all over the world and not just within the area we live. Thank you so very much for providing us with this opportunity.

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Permalink Reply by Dee in Mackinac District on July 2, 2008 at 10:17am

Hi Chris,
I appreciate the existence of this Practice and ability to pursue and enjoy its benefits. I appreciate your creation of this forum and the opportunity for people to dialogue about Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo, and all the topics, concepts, subjects, teachings, etc., of Nichiren Buddhism, and thereby opportunity to connect with new and old friends; and also I appreciate the fellow buddhists and friends themselves. These are among the Many wonderful things in Life which I appreciate. This forum is a great way to help facilitate further dialogue in our practice. Thank you! :-) ... Dee

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