Thursday, January 29, 2009
Practicing Buddhism means being victorious. In advancing one step at a time amid the realities of our daily lives, in showing concrete actual proof, in becoming victors and successes we are demonstrating with our very beings the validity of Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism and serving as a source of hope and inspiration for those who will follow us on the path of faith.
Part 2 of my post.
according to my previous post, i'm looking for a entry level dslr. Guess what?
My friend who happened to be a photographer wanna sell his D4ox for $550 as he will be upgrading his view finder to D300. 0.O
He approached me and asked me. It was so tempting that i wanna buy from him.
However i got budget which is like $500. Really don't know should i get from him?
Gonna discuss with my brother. I gonna sell some stuffs to get more cash.
Anyway, here's a pic of D40x...
Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
All of you are chanting for the happiness of many members-children of the Buddha-in your respective communities; you support and encourage them and work tirelessly on their behalf as if they were your own children. Your actions are truly those of great bodhisattvas; your state of life that of noble Buddhas.
Alrights. I'm here to clear the dust *blows*
Just a bit of update of what going around my life...
After two donkey years, my ultimate bag has finally arrived...
Got it at queensway for 143 bucks. Just happened to pass by the shop and check out, and the owner told me there will be medium black one coming in the afternoon. It was coincidence that as he does not have the stocks for 3 months until now. It's the only piece he had. So without thinking further, I asked the owner to reserve for me. Went to collect it after school before heading back for training.
One target down, next shall be spectacles. Gonna look for nice frames.
Started to save money for my DSLR. Most prob getting either Nikon D90,D80 or Canon EOS 450D.
Gonna plan out my budget. Might be looking out for 2nd hand DSLR.
Didn't know that there's a lot things to take note while looking for a 2nd hand.
For instance, how much shutter has been used, warranty etc...
Gonna look out for the best offer that i can find or wait for the next IT show to check out the offers.
Well nothing much to update also except for getting more ang baos from visiting.
So look out for this space~~~
To be continued....
锐
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Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Monday, January 19, 2009
Suffering and undergoing hardships for the sake of friends and for spreading the Law shows the sense of responsibility of a genuine leader and is the behavior of a bodhisattva. There is no suffering or hardship that a Bodhisattva of the Earth cannot surmount. So no matter what happens, I would like you to steadily advance one step at a time, always chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo with a vibrant voice.
Therefore I say to you, my disciples, try practicing as the Lotus Sutra teaches, exerting yourselves without begrudging your lives! Test the truth of Buddhism!
(The Major Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol 3, pg 181)
The scientist who stood alone and painstakingly fought to reveal a healing drug has left a legacy that will ultimately benefit mankind. The philosophy of true Buddhism, which the world is waiting for each of us to reveal, will benefit mankind to an even greater extent. Perseverance in faith is vital to that quest.
Many unexpected things happened this month...Shall not talk much on it. I will never look back anymore and move forward. To retreat is not to advance. I must never do that anymore. And please! NO MORE SHANSHOSHIMA FOR NOW! I must get both of eyes check. If not sure go blind...
For now i gonna focus more on SPSD 25 anniversary. 81 YMDS and new friends. Gonna plan strategy plus I must keep pushing myself to reach 39 secs for 50m free style. I MUST get into com squad! Nothing much left.
Off and out...
DOMO KUN
life can really make a sport of me.
Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
A life lived without purpose or value, the kind in which one doesn't know the reason why one was born, is joyless and lackluster. To just live, eat and die without any real sense of purpose surely represents a life pervaded by the world of Animality. On the other hand, to do, create or contribute something that benefits others, society and ourselves and to dedicate ourselves as long as we live to that challenge-that is a life of true satisfaction, a life of value. It is a humanistic and lofty way to live.
By doing morning and evening gongyo, let's create a steady and strong rhythm in our lives.
From deep within our hearts, let's create a whirlpool of victory in our lives!
*"Gongyo is a daily activity in which we purify and prime our hearts and minds. It is starting engine for our day, like grooming ourselves before we set out for the day."
"Gongyo and daimoku are a ceremony in which our lives commune with the universe. During gongyo, through our faith in the Gohonzon, we vigorously infuse the microcosm of our individual existence with the life force of the macrocosm, of the entire universe. If we do this regularly each morning and evening, our life force--or engine--is strengthened."
Guess shanshoshima is attacking me now. Apparently my right eye is losing abit of power to see clearly since my training earlier. Hopefully this would not last for long. I must not be defeated! Buddhism is about win or lose.
I must wake up my idea and get back to chanting again!
Bed time now!
I'm glad i have forgetten about your existence
Monday, January 5, 2009
Faith is light. The hearts of those with strong faith are filled with light. A radiance envelops their lives. People with unshakable conviction in faith enjoy a happiness that is as luminous as the full moon on a dark night, as dazzling as the sun on a clear day.
Some photos for show...
Christmas tree at vivo
Ultraman tiga 1.
Ultraman Tiga 2
Ultraman Tiga 3
Ultraman Tiga 4
Brainer's electric guitar.
Traffic light near my house.
JUST BORING...
Well 4 more days to flint kenshu...
We MUST WIN!
Back to work!
锐
海鸥！共战！常胜！
Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Those who wake up each morning with work to accomplish and a mission to fulfill are the happiest people of all. SGI members are like this. For us each day is one of supreme purpose and satisfaction. For us each day is New Year's Day. Please exert yourselves vigorously with the determination to live each day to the fullest, so that you may compose a golden diary of life.
Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
To lead a life in which we are inspired and can inspire others, our hearts have to be alive; they have to be filled with passion and enthusiasm. To achieve that, as President Toda also said, we need the courage to "live true to ourselves." And to live true to ourselves, we need the strength of mind not to be swayed by our environment or be obsessed with vanity and superficial appearances. Rather than borrowing from or imitating others, we need the conviction to be able to think for ourselves and to take action from our own sense of responsibility.
HAPPY NEW YEAR PEOPLE!
HAVE YOU PEN DOWN YOUR RESOLUTION??
FAVES...
Photography
Swimming
Surfing
Kayaking
Sailling
Cycling
Travelling
ETC ETC ETC
Wishlist
1. AFS 70-200 VR II
2. AF-S 17-55 F2.8
3. D300s
4. SB 900
5. Car license
6. Oakley Radar Path /M Frame
Qoutes
Do you give up the struggle to overcome your own limitations on the first attempt, or do you keep on with it, trying a second time, a third time, and continuing on in the challenge for the rest of your life? That is the only difference between the genius and the ordinary person.
Daisaku Ikeda
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