Tag: Life and Death
The Best Way to Honor the Memory of the Deceased
Toward A Hope-Filled Future with the Daishonin’s Writings: Words Of Encouragement from Ikeda Sensei
TagLife and Death
Tag: Life and Death
Q: As time passes and my contemporaries and loved ones pass away, I feel the weight of my own mortality. How can I live with hope and purpose?
A: When we study Buddhism, we find that Shakyamuni’s teachings begin with conquering the four sufferings of birth, aging, sickness and death. Rather than seeking to evade suffering, which is impossible, Shakyamuni pioneered the means to overcome it through practicing Buddhism. In life, we encounter many forms of hardship, but the four sufferings list what
Tag: Life and Death
Like a Duet
Speaking openly of Buddhism in the wake of my mother’s death, I move beyond my grief to connect with her anew.