Category: Life Lessons from Nichiren
When facing a serious challenge, I suffer from indecisiveness. What can I do?
Answer: Being proactive is the key to breaking through inertia. Chant, study Nichiren’s writings and take action to help others.
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Category: Life Lessons from Nichiren
How do the fantastic events in the Lotus Sutra apply to me?
Answer: Nichiren Daishonin teaches that the imagery and stories in the Lotus Sutra describe our magnificent potential as human beings.
Category: Life Lessons from Nichiren
Nichiren cautions us about erroneous teachings. Am I making negative causes by joining in other religious holidays or events?
Answer: Celebrating life’s events with loved ones leads to creating harmony and deeper bonds, so freely take part in them. Most important is your own firm Buddhist faith and practice.
Category: Life Lessons from Nichiren
What can I do to improve my complicated relationship with my parents?
Answer: It may take time to change the dynamics with your parents, but a good starting point may be to find small ways to appreciate them and express that appreciation.
Category: Life Lessons from Nichiren
Can my family members become happy even though they don’t practice Buddhism?
Answer: Yes. As you grow stronger and more generous, gain fortune and become the pillar of happiness in your family, they will also feel more assured and happy.
Category: Life Lessons from Nichiren
My chronic illness sometimes makes me feel hopeless. Can my Buddhist practice help?
Answer: By deepening our faith, we can gain the resolve to see illness as an opportunity to change our karma and develop the strength to overcome seemingly insurmountable barriers.
Category: Life Lessons from Nichiren
As a single parent, I worry if my child is missing out on something. What can I do?
Answer: One of the best things we can offer our children is our example of living a strong, victorious life, basing everything on our ever-deepening faith.
Category: Life Lessons from Nichiren
I often get overwhelmed by things but want to feel more joy and appreciation. What can I do?
Answer: Find one thing you can appreciate, take action to express appreciation for it, and repeat this each day. Every effort will help expand and enrich your heart.
Category: Life Lessons from Nichiren
How do I deal with those who have disappointed or discouraged me?
Answer: Strive to become someone who appreciates what others have done for you, even if you forget what you’ve done for others.
Category: Life Lessons from Nichiren
I seem to be slowing down with age, but my worries are growing. How can I handle this?
Answer: You can bolster your life force by chanting, treasuring your connections with others and working to create a brighter future.
Category: Life Lessons from Nichiren
What do I do when someone is giving me a hard time?
Answer: By never abandoning your faith or integrity, you will find a way forward.
Category: Life Lessons from Nichiren
I enjoy and benefit from my Buddhist practice, but how can I deal with my parents’ criticism of it?
Answer: Continue treasuring your parents while developing confidence that your efforts in faith will lead to their happiness.
Category: Life Lessons from Nichiren
I was just diagnosed with a serious illness. What should I do?
Answer: Decide: ‘This will not defeat me!’ And make it an opportunity to transform your life.
Category: Life Lessons from Nichiren
How can I recover from a serious setback?
Answer: You can transform any situation by persisting in chanting, studying and taking action.
Category: Life Lessons from Nichiren
When I share Buddhism, while most people respond positively, how can I deal with the negative responses I get?
Answer: Every effort you make to talk with others about Buddhism is a cause for their happiness and yours, so keep trying!
Category: Life Lessons from Nichiren
How can Nichiren Buddhism help me overcome the grief of losing a loved one?
Answer: Because we share deep bonds with the departed, strengthening our lives will lead to their eternal happiness.
Category: Life Lessons from Nichiren
How can I break through a problem that I feel will never end?
Answer: Flip the script. Use the problem as an opportunity to bring out your full potential.
Category: Life Lessons from Nichiren
I feel so restricted by the pandemic. What can I do?
Answer: By chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, we can always find a way forward.
Category: Life Lessons from Nichiren
How can I deal with ongoing uncertainty and turmoil?
Answer: Develop “Faith Like Boiling Water”