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What Gongyo Taught Me at a Crucial Moment
The following comic strip depicts an experience by firefighter and SGI-USA member Ken Ainsworth, of Valencia, Calif., illustrated by Rob Koo. March 3, 2023, World Tribune, pp.6–7
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‘Advance Together’ Line Now Includes Gongyo and Silent Prayers
In October 2020, the SGI-USA created the “Advance Together” line for blind and low-vision members and guests who wish to listen to select articles from the SGI-USA publications. Since then, the line has been updated weekly with new content from the World Tribune and Living Buddhism. At the request of those who use the line,
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Is it Okay to Do Gongyo in the Car?
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When I do gongyo, does it matter whether I understand what I’m saying?
Understanding the meaning of the words we recite during gongyo can, of course, help strengthen our confidence and appreciation for our basic Buddhist practice. But as SGI President Ikeda once said: “If you understand and yet fail to practice, it won’t get you anywhere. Moreover, you cannot understand all of the profound significance of the