WPB Campus Meeting, 3 February 2007
- Time: 2-3pm, Saturday, 3 February 2007
- Place: Cypress South, Tresidder Union, Stanford University (Stanford Google Map).
- Theme: "Turning Adversity into Opportunity: Buddhist Application in Daily Life." (flyer)
What is the cause of suffering? Ancient Buddhist philosophy has often taught that suffering lies in one's attachment to "earthly desires," or in other words, desires that come about through living. But can this be true? Is the answer to reconciling the sufferings of daily life found in detaching ourselves? Nichiren Daishonin Buddhist doctrine answers this question with the philosophy, that obstacles are not merely sources of suffering, rather, opportunities to create a lasting and solid sense of self that can withstand any hardship. In this way, adversities are seen as pathways to building impenetrable happiness and also enhance an understanding of yourself and the environment around you. Please join us for an enlightened and lively discussion on this interesting topic.
"Whether we regard difficulties in life as misfortunes or we view them as good fortune depends entirely on how much we have forged our inner determination. It all depends on our attitude or inner state of life. With a dauntless spirit, we can lead a cheerful and thoroughly enjoyable life. We can develop a "self" of such fortitude that we can look forward to life's trials and tribulations with a sense of profound elation and joy." (Daisaku Ikeda, President of the Soka Gakkai International)