"The Lotus Sutra of the Middle Day is the Maka Shikan" - SGI teaching

"Next, with regard to the criticism that, when T’ien-t’ai came to the guideline pertaining to the observation of the mind, he set aside his earlier interpretations based on the theoretical teaching and essential teaching, what passage in the Lotus Sutra would appear to support such a conclusion, what commentary by what Buddhist teacher advocates that one set aside the teachings of the Buddha? Even if the interpretation were by T’ien-t’ai himself, if it goes against the golden words of Shakyamuni Buddha and against the Lotus Sutra, then it should under no circumstances be followed. For the Buddha himself warned that one should “rely on the Law and not upon persons,” and from the time of Nāgārjuna and T’ien-t’ai and Dengyō on, this has been the rule.

Furthermore, the point of T’ien-t’ai’s interpretation is that once the great doctrines of the theoretical teaching have been propounded, this means that the great doctrines of the sutras preached prior to the Lotus Sutra are superseded; that once the great doctrines of the essential teaching have been propounded, then the great doctrines of the theoretical teaching are superseded; and once the great doctrines of the observation of the mind have been propounded, then the great doctrines of the essential teaching are superseded. This interpretation is based on the understanding that the basic Law permeating all things is the one Law, the wonderful Law, the unfathomable, and that one carries out one’s practice on the basis of this understanding.

T’ien-t’ai in his interpretation is saying that the reason that now, in the Middle Day of the Law, the practice to be carried out is this practice of observation of the mind, is that, if one were to attempt to approach the truth through the theoretical teaching, that teaching would prove too extensive in content, and if one were to attempt to approach it through the essential teaching, that teaching would prove too lofty ever to be fully comprehended. Therefore these two approaches are not suitable to persons of shallow learning. Hence T’ien-t’ai is recommending that one simply concentrate on the observation of the mind whereby one may observe the wonderful Law within one’s own mind or inner being.

His interpretation does not in any way mean that one is to set aside the wonderful Law. If one were to set aside the wonderful Law, then what would there be to observe within one’s own mind or inner being? Should one cast aside the precious wish-granting jewel and take mere tiles and stones to be one’s treasure?

How pitiful, that the scholars of the Tendai school today, because they allow themselves to be influenced by the teachings of the Nembutsu, True Word, and Zen schools, should misinterpret T’ien-t’ai’s doctrines and commentaries, turn their backs on the Lotus Sutra, and commit the error of greatly slandering the Law!

If you assert that Great Concentration and Insight is superior to the Lotus Sutra, then you lay yourself open to a variety of objections.

Great Concentration and Insight represents a kind of personal enlightenment gained by T’ien-t’ai at his place of practice. But the Lotus Sutra represents the great Law gained by Shakyamuni Buddha at his place of practice. (This is the first objection.)

Shakyamuni is the Buddha of perfect enlightenment and complete reward. T’ien-t’ai gained a stage of enlightenment that did not reach to the first of the ten stages of security; he did not advance beyond the stage of hearing the name and words of the truth, the stage of perception and action, and the stage of resemblance to enlightenment. In terms of the fifty-two stages of bodhisattva practice, he was forty-two stages lower than Shakyamuni. (This is the second objection.)

The Lotus Sutra represents the original purpose for which Shakyamuni and the other Buddhas made their appearance in the world. Great Concentration and Insight represents a personal enlightenment for the revelation of which T’ien-t’ai made his appearance in the world. (This is the third objection.)

In the case of the Lotus Sutra, Many Treasures Buddha attested to the truth of the sutra, and all the emanations of Shakyamuni Buddha who had come to the assembly extended their long broad tongues upward to the Brahma heaven as proof of their agreement. The Lotus Sutra is the great pure Law of which Many Treasures Buddha says, “All that you have expounded is the truth!” [and the emanation Buddhas agree]. Great Concentration and Insight is simply T’ien-t’ai’s exposition of that Law. (This is the fourth objection.)

There are various other ways in which these two texts, the Lotus Sutra and Great Concentration and Insight, differ from one another, but I will omit mention of them here.

To further answer the questions posed above, with regard to the type of persons for whom the teachings were set forth, if you assert that those teachings that were intended for persons of superior capability are of greater worth, then you are saying that one should discard the true teaching and adopt the provisional teachings. That is because T’ien-t’ai stated, “The more provisional the teaching, the higher must be the stage [of those it can bring to enlightenment].”

And if you say that those teachings that were intended for persons of inferior capability are of lesser worth, then you are saying that one should discard the provisional teachings and adopt the true teaching. That is because T’ien-t’ai stated, “The truer the teaching, the lower the stage [of those it can bring to enlightenment].”

Therefore, if you say that the teaching of concentration and insight was set forth for the sake of persons of superior capability and the Lotus Sutra was set forth for the sake of persons of inferior capability, then you are saying that the teaching of concentration and insight is inferior to the Lotus Sutra because it is addressed to persons of higher capability, and that is in fact the truth of the matter.

The Great Teacher T’ien-t’ai was in a previous incarnation present among the assembly at Eagle Peak and heard the Buddha expound [the wonderful Law, which represented] the true reason for his appearance in the world. But when the Great Teacher T’ien-t’ai was in the world, the time was not yet right, and therefore he did not expound the wonderful Law, but instead called his teachings concentration and insight. He was among those who had been taught and converted by the Buddha in his transient status, and therefore he did not expound the Law that had been entrusted to those taught and converted by the Buddha in his true identity. The wonderful Law, which teaches the truth outright, he expounded in an alloyed form under the name concentration and insight. It was thus not the wonderful Law just as pit is, but a kind of provisionally clothed form of the Law.

One should understand, therefore, that the type of capability of people for whom the teachings of T’ien-t’ai were intended was like one suited for the provisionally clothed perfect teaching propagated by the Buddha when he was in the world. But the capability of people who are taught and converted by the bodhisattvas who are the disciples of the Buddha in his true identity is one that can directly accept the essential teaching of the Lotus Sutra." -- Nichiren

We, like Nichiren, who make the writings our bones and marrow, are the embodiment of the Heritage

The Soka Gakkai and Nichiren Shoshu have no claim to the heritage that flows through the Sutra and the writings of Nichiren Daishonin since they ignore and abandon so much contained therein. Those who make the writings their bones and marrow are themselves the embodiment of the heritage.

The Bafuko, the military government of Japan, the entire Japanese army of samurai, could neither kill Nichiren nor break his will.

To understand the life of Nichiren, read Chapters 13, 15, 20, 21, 25, and 26 of the Lotus Sutra. No one has ever held firm under the constant persecutions, hatred, and jealousy, as did Nichiren. No one could have encountered and overcome the travails predicted for the Sutra's votary other than Nichiren. No one has ever realized a bodily reading of the text of the Lotus Sutra as did Nichiren, to the point of being hit in the face with the fifth volume of the Lotus Sutra [which predicts that the votary will be assailed with sticks and staves]. No one has been banished and exiled again and again on account of the Lotus Sutra as was Nichiren. No one has ever encountered more people whose heads were broken into seven pieces on account of their opposition to the Lotus Sutra and its votary. Lastly and most importantly, no one has ever had a sword broken [as predicted in Chapter 25 of the Lotus Sutra] at the moment of execution and lived to tell about it, other than Nichiren.

How the SGI subverts the teachings and brainwashes its followers as I deconstruct an SGI Gosho commentary

From the SGI blog, Nichiren Daishonin’s Gosho: 

Repaying Our Debt of Gratitude Constitutes Achieving Victory in Kosen-Rufu – On Repaying Debts of Gratitude

The old fox never forgets the hillock where he was born; the white turtle repaid the kindness he had received from Mao Pao. If even lowly creatures know enough to do this, then how much more should human beings! Thus Yu Jang, a worthy man of old, fell on his sword in order to repay the debt he owed his lord Chih Po, and the minister Hung Yen for similar reasons cut open his stomach and inserted the liver of his dead lord, Duke Yi of Wei. What can we say, then of persons who are devoting themselves to Buddhism? Surely they should not forget the debts of gratitude they owe their parents, their teachers and their  country. (Passage from “On Repaying Debts of Gratitude”, The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, p690-745)

The main point of this lecture on the above passage and the next to the last paragraph reads:

“SGI President Ikeda said, “Those who cherish a mentor in their hearts are strong; such people can tap a wellspring of inexhaustible wisdom. Those who never forget the debt they owe their mentor are eternallybeautiful. Betrayal is ugly. One who betrays others suffers for alltime. I have carried the message of Mr Makiguchi and Mr Toda to theentire world. I am working unceasingly to repay my debt of gratitudeto them. This is the path of mentor and disciple. This is the life I choose when I was still a young man. In this spirit lies the true essence of the SGI.”

Let us look at this passage in context. Nichiren goes on, directly from the above passage:

“But if one intends to repay these great debts of gratitude, one can hope to do so only if one learns and masters Buddhism, becoming a person of wisdom. If one does not, one will be like a man who attempts to lead a company of the blind over bridges and across rivers when he himself has sightless eyes. Can a ship steered by someone who cannoteven tell the direction of the wind ever carry the traveling merchantsto the mountains where treasure lies?

If one hopes to learn and master Buddhism, then one cannot do sowithout devoting time to the task. And if one wants to have time to spend on the undertaking, one cannot continue to wait on one’s parents, one’s teachers, and one’s sovereign. Until one attains the road that leads to emancipation, one should not defer to the wishes and feelings of one’s parents and teachers, no matter how reasonable they may be.

Many people may think that counsel such as this runs counter to secular virtues and also fails to accord with the spirit of Buddhism. But in fact secular texts such as The Classic of Filial Piety make clear that there are times when one can be a loyal minister or a filial child only by refusing to obey the wishes of one’s sovereign or parents. And in the sacred scriptures of Buddhism it is said, “By renouncing one’s obligations and entering the Buddhist life one can truly repay those obligations in full.” Pi Kan refused to go along with his sovereign’s wishes and thereby came to be known as a worthy man. Prince Siddhartha disobeyed his father King Shuddhodana and yet became the most outstanding filial son in all the threefold world. These are examples of what I mean.

Once I had understood this and prepared to cease deferring to my parents and teachers and instead to delve into the truths of Buddhism, I found that there are ten clear mirrors that reflect the sacred doctrines of the Buddha’s lifetime of teachings…”

These subsequent passages completely contradict the message and interpretation of the SGI proffered passage which is taken out of context.

This is how the SGI subverts the teachings and brainwashes its followers, regardless of what Ikeda, Patrick, CL, L, Chas, Richard, or your Territory Chief say.

Chant Daimoku and read the Goshos from beginning to end without the SGI footnotes and explanations and you will get a true feeling for the teachings.

HOW TO LABEL THE DISAPPOINTMENT [of Ikedaism, the SGI faith and practice]

From the Italian website No Alla Soka Gakkai 

In all religious communities always develops a model for label information and to manage them in order to channel them and make them acceptable. On the surface simplicity of $oka is that: 

Information management is a question of quantity and quality. These two aspects imply an analysis of how many similarities you are dealing with cognitive dissonance, and in what form and what. In the “external” society there are special labeling requirements, and so strident dissonances are recoded at some point so spontaneously from the “social brain”, the cult there can sometimes be potentially explosive contradictions, however, be classified into a single global schema of thought, even at the price of rielaborazzioni boldly convoluted. In fact, it is essential to guarantee $ oka still has all the costs and the squaring of the circle. Translating the above into practice, it is clear to insiders that, given the weight given by the desires of all’esaudimento Gohonzon (the object of worship), to neutralize and redefine all situations in which desires were not realized. It is a nonsense to say that 99% of the $okista philosophy is everything in this stronghold. The militant proselytizing it focuses exclusively on this concept and its labeling. The adepts and hagiography argue that the Gohonzon elegantly fulfills all (ie 100%) the wishes of the faithful. If ever you will attend a meeting $oka, after the demonstration phase of the acting and all its sophistry, you will notice a phase of confrontation between the followers all geared to the resonance of the mutual benefits of the practice. Commit a positive and phases of elation following various interventions are the norm. Then if someone complains instead of not being able to acquire what you want, then snap the labeling. 

Labelling of disappointment, or because my desires are not fulfilled: 

1) The desire was badly formulated: it was not clear, was ambiguous, too big, too small, unreachable … etc.etc., 

2) you have practiced evil, or little, or too little, 

3) for long-time followers: are severely attacked by the demon, 

4) for all: they represent the last exit before the bad karma of good karma created by the practice manifests itself, 

5) for more: the protection of the Gohonzon appear to the adept, who does not know that, now if he was satisfied his desire, that would in some way harmful to him, 

6) for beginners: the practitioner “not ready” to support the fulfillment of desire, 

7) for all and for that particular desire: the practitioner was not deeply determined, did not wish to sincerely 

for many: the practitioner has not acted properly, that has not completed all the necessary actions to get to the meeting. 

The “dogma” to achieve their objectives reads: “establish-pray- act” (see the ceremony at the end of calendar year in which you write a little book wishes to achieve in the coming year). 

In conclusion then , if the goal was not achieved, then there must be a defect in one of three dogmas and go back to points 1, 2, 7 and 8, then if you have absolute certainty (and who really knows ?) that the State has well-established, prayed and done, you can always raise questions karmic (point 4), demonic (point 3) or “protection” (paragraphs 5 and 6). 

Hence the great bluffs which followers rarely resist (echoes usually does is short-lived). Points 1, 2, 7 and 8 are easily accepted and understood their logic and then leave them aside. The remaining points, or as it is entitled, the remaining labels being absolutely unprovable, are generally accepted as true without question. The “trinity” of dogma, ultimately, well-stocked, and if there are particular problems, neuroses, crises, etc.. It really works to increase the sense of self-efficacy, collective resonance of self- esteem; increasing expectations of success and personal resources, in this sense the practice “works”, no doubt, even if its benefits do not actually go beyond the normal statistics possibility of any other citizen of the world with a good sense of self-esteem. In other words, all the hubbub of activity, recitations, meetings, proselytizing (sorry, shakubuku) is a little high for a cost that gives the result. Especially since there are also … possible contraindications. 

Most of all what has been written is taken from the application of principles of multilevel marketing. 

We ARE the modern Nichiren reform movement.

"Still, a purist "Lotus only" stance and the rejection of "Dharma slander'' remained official ideology and were periodically revived by Hokkeshu leaders eager to launch reformist movements within the tradition or to legitimize newly founded lineages. Such figures sometimes leveled charges of "Dharma slander'' not only at other Buddhist schools but at rival branches within the Nichiren tradition, thus bolstering their own claims to superior orthodoxy and fidelity to Nichiren's example." -- Jacqueline Stone

In one sense, it is not your fault that your dreams remain unfulfilled, according to Nichiren

Nichiren teaches,

"He also observed in sorrow that, although the sacred teachings of the Thus Come One had spread throughout the land of China, they had failed to bring benefit to its inhabitants but on the contrary caused people to stray into the evil paths. This, he concluded, was due to the errors of their teachers." -- On Repaying Debts of Gratitude

It's not "your karma", or that "you have weak faith", or that "you are not chanting enough Daimoku", or that "you are not actualizing Sensei's guidance", or that "you are not attending enough meetings". It is due to the errors of your teachers, your Territory leaders, your Zone leaders, your National leaders, and the Three Presidents of the Soka Gakkai that your dreams and wishes remain unfulfilled and you lack the protection of the Buddhist gods [despite your strong faith and practice of Ikedaism].

We are the people of the One Who Attained Long Ago.

A letter written to Lord Soya in the second year of the Kenji era (1276),

“When this Wisdom and Object are united, one obtains Buddhahood in this Very Body (sokushin jobutsu) . . . That this Inner Realization (naisho) is something that the Hearers and Pratyekabuddhas can understand.” What indeed are these two Dharmas of the Field and the Wisdom (kyochi)? They are just the Five Characters Myoho Renge Kyo. These Five Characters He caused to be formed as the Essence and entrusted (ketsuyo fuzoku) them, summoning forth the Great Beings Who Sprang from the Earth. This they call the Doctrine of Entrusting to Those Converted by the Original Buddha (honge fuzoku). At the same time it appears that the Bodhisattvas Jogyo and the others are to come forth and be born in the first five hundred years of the Latter Dharma and to spread the Five characters that are the two Dharmas of the Field and Wisdom. The Sutra text is clear, it is obvious. Who would dispute this? Although I, Nichiren, am not that person nor am I his Messenger, I have beforehand roughly spread them as a Preface. Already, the Bodhisattva Jogyo having received the water of Wisdom of the Sublime Dharma from the Tathagata Shakya, lets it flow and circulate within the withered up multitudes of beings of the evil era of the Latter Age. This is the principle of Wisdom. Lord Shakya cedes and assigns it to the Bodhisattva Jogyo. At the same time I, Nichiren, being in the country of Japan, spread this doctrine” (STN, V. 2, 1253‑1254).

“On Upbraiding Blasphemy Against the Dharma and Extinguishing sins” (Kashaku hobo metsuzai sho) says

“For more than two thousand two hundred years, the painted and wooden images of the Master of Teachings Lord Shakya were those that the worthy kings and saintly rulers have taken as the Object of Worship. However, it was only the Buddhas of the Lesser Vehicle, the Kegon, the Nehan (Nirvana), the Kangyo, the Manifestation Doctrine (Shakumon) of the Hokekyo, the Fugengyo, of the Great Vehicle, the Buddha of the Dainichikyo of the Shingon, and Shakya and Taho of the Chapter of the Jeweled Stupa. However, Lord Shakya of the Chapter of the Measure of Life is not yet in the temples and monastic residences.” (STN, v. 1, 784).

The Object of Worship for this age is the Eternal Lord Shakya of the Juryo Chapter of the Lotus Sutra. The Dharma is the Daimoku. The ones who are entrusted with that Dharma are the Bodhisattvas Who Sprang from the Earth.

Nichiren identifies these Bodhisattvas in the same work:

“It appears that these Four Bodhisattvas are the people who are the disciples of the Master of Teachings Lord Shakya since kalpas as many as the worlds touched or not by the dust particles of five hundred of tens of trillions of nayutas of assamkheyas of great trichiliocosms (gohyaku jinden go) and who also, from their first arising of the Bodhi Mind, have not adhered to other Buddhas and who have not yet made an appearance in the Two Doctrines [of the Manifestations and the Original]. Tendai says, “He only sees the issuing of vows from the direction below [the Earth]”. He also says, “These are My disciples; they should spread My Dharma” and so on. Myoraku says, “The child spreads the father's Dharma." Tao‑hsien says, “Since the Dharma is the Dharma of the One Who Attained Long Ago, therefore He assigns it to the people of the One Who Attained Long Ago." It is the Five Characters Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo that He yields to these Four People.” (STN, v. 1, 783‑784).

Japan virtually destroyed by earthquake. Who is next and why.

Italy because, after Japan, Italy has the largest concentration of zealous Ikeda disciples. They bring about misfortune wherever they find themselves.

The Sin of Slandering the True Dharma in Nichiren's Thought by Dr. Jacqueline Stone

http://www.princeton.edu/~jstone/Articles%20on%20the%20Lotus%20Sutra%20Tendai%20and%20Nichiren%20Buddhism/The%20Sin%20of%20Slandering%20the%20True%20Dharma%20in%20Nichiren's%20Thought%20(2012).pdf 

Nichiren Shoshu's Shingon Yui Yoga teachings are a disgrace to Nichiren

"We must eliminate our tendency to evaluate Buddhism, based on our own wisdom or arbitrary personal perspectives. It is essential to uphold faith that characterizes both the master and the disciple, based on the Lifeblood Heritage of the Law that is transmitted to only one person. We must thoroughly advance in our Buddhist practice and our promotion of kosen-rufu." -- Rev. Kimura NST priest

Some silly songs in ode to Sensei Ikeda with comments

Some of Ikedaism's silly songs

"Sensei, For You"

Lyrics by Brian Potter

Music by Wayne Green

Through your eyes, we see the dream unfold.
In your words, we hear the thunder roll.
Each day we seek your wisdom,
as our voyage begins anew.
Hurry home, hurry home,
we're calling for you.

Sensei, we're waiting
We're reaching to touch your heart.
We're ready to play our part
in your great dream.
All our tomorrows
are shiny and new.
We'll fight forever,
Sensei, for you.

By your side, we strive in unity.
Far and wide, so all the world can see.
With bold determination,
hopeful hearts, and joyful tears,
we'll go on -- ever on
through all of our years.

Sensei, we're waiting
We're reaching to touch your heart.
We're ready to play our part
in your great dream.
All our tomorrows
are shiny and new.
We'll fight forever,
Sensei, for you.

We'll fight forever,
Sensei, for you.

"Sensei Oh Sensei"

Lyrics by Unknown

Music by Unknown

Sensei oh Sensei
You being mentor of my life
I could see where the
Buddhahood lies

Sensei when I am in trouble
Your guidance keeps me calm
And your spirit polishes me to shine

Sensei oh Sensei
You being mentor of my life
I could see where the
Buddhahood lies

Deep in my heart, Gohonzon is in me
And I am the messenger of the Buddha X2
I struggle to defeat, when devil challenges me
And I chant to be the Buddha

Sensei oh Sensei
You being mentor of my life
I could see where the
Buddhahood lies

Life is so interesting, there are always ups and downs
And I am the fighter in the revolution X2
When suffering only deepens and hope disappears
I could see the dawn after dark

Sensei oh Sensei
You being mentor of my life
I could see where the
Buddhahood lies

Sensei when I am in trouble
Your guidance keeps me calm
And your spirit polishes me to shine

Sensei oh Sensei
You being mentor of my life
I could see where the
Buddhahood lies

"I Seek Sensei"

Lyrics by Unknown

Music by Unknown

No more tears, no more doubt, no pretense; now I will run along the path of happiness
My heart is brimming with courage and joy; and I will grow with all my might every day
(*) And this is my life, I'm gonna give it all to kosen-rufu, my mission � endlessly
And this is my song of total victory; and I determine, I determine

(Chorus 1)
No matter what, I'll surely win
Never give up, never give in
To reaffirm, my youthful vow
In every way, I seek Sensei

No more complaint, no more fear, no regret; we will be stronger than we were yesterday
Life is a journey, it has ups and downs; now let us challenge them all boldly
And we shall sail now on the winds of global peace
Come let's discover the shining world of faith
Can you feel the rhythm of an inner symphony, I sure can feel it, I can feel it

(Chorus 2)
The sunlight fills, my joyous heart
I sail along, this wondrous path
The darkness in, my life is gone
A brilliant light, from the sun within

Background score
Repeat (*)

Chorus 1
Pitch change
Chorus 2
Chorus 1

To end, repeat
I seek Sensei
I seek Sensei (slower)

"Forever Sensei"

Lyrics by Unknown

Music by Unknown

Morning sun's shining bright.
    La la la la la.
Facing the sky, spirits are high,
    Gongyo fills our hearts with joy.

Arm in arm, together we climb.
    The sun is breaking through.
Sensei, our lives are growing.
    Sensei, our tears are flowing,
    as shining eyes call to you.
Sensei, Sensei. Forever, Sensei.

Mid-day sun's burning bright.
    La la la la la.
Courage is found,
    hope is the sound.
Shakubuku is the way.

Arm in arm, together we climb.
    The sun is breaking through.
Sensei, our lives are growing.
    Sensei, our tears are flowing,
    as shining eyes call to you.
Sensei, Sensei. Forever, Sensei.

Moonlight smiling in the night.
    La la la la la.
Tomorrow's dreams, calling to all.
    Za - da - n - ka - i 

Arm in arm, together we climb.

    The sun is breaking through.

Sensei, our lives are growing.

    Sensei, our tears are flowing,

    as shining eyes call to you.

Sensei, Sensei. Forever, Sensei.

"Dear Sensei"

Lyrics by Unknown

Music by Unknown

We've been waiting for you night and day
It's been so long since you came this way
We keep thinking of you everyday
With deep gratitude we pray

Come again
To our Buddha land X 2

Today seems so much brighter than yesterday
Fighting alongside with you everyday
Thank you for showing us the way
With deep gratitude we pray

Come again
To our Buddha land X 4

Like the mighty river heading for the sea
Bodhisattvas one in harmony
The mystic law unfolds eternally
Bringing peace into the life of every being

Come again
To our Buddha land (repeat till end)

Sensei

                                        "My Mentor and I"

A beautiful song from Soka Gakkai International (SGI) . APTLY TITLED mY MENTOR AND i LYRICS BELOW

We are walking the path, my Mentor and I
On the wings of our mission, together we fly
Far to the east, and far to the west
Not stopping not knowing, a moment of rest

We are walking the path, my Mentor and I
Turning sorrow to happiness, tears to smiles
Playing our part, yet one in our heart
Turning new leaf and make everyday a new start

Never retreating over worries or fear 
We are moving ahead with our strength of our prayer
And this moment striving for, sake of tomorrow
what a wonderful feeling this is


We are walking the path, my Mentor and I
Saving all of humanities are our cry
No one will watch over , No one will see
But we strive and we toil, to change history

You cause my spirit to soar in the SKY
To dance and to sing and turn darkness to light
It is me and the power that lies within my life
what a wonderful feeling this is

We are walking the path, my Mentor and I
On the wings of our mission, together we fly
Far to the east, and far to the west
Not stopping not knowing, a moment of rest

We are walking the path, my Mentor and I
Turning sorrow to happiness, tears to smiles
Playing our part, yet one in our heart
Turning new leaf and make everyday a new start

On and on in our journey of peace
we will touch every heart, every life we will reach
This is our vow, there is no stopping for us now
what a wonderful feeling this is
what a wonderful feeling this is
what a wonderful feeling this is

              LET’S WIN

WIN , LETS WIN AS ONE WITH SENSEI

WIN , LETS WIN AS ONE WITH SENSEI

LETS FIGHT TOGETHER TO WIN OVER EVIL

WIN , LETS WIN AS ONE WITH SENSEI

LETS WALK THE PATH OF MENTOR DISCIPLE

LETS FORGE AHEAD TO BE AN EXAMPLE (2)

LIVE UNDEFEATED, LETS GO WHERE WE ARE NEEDED

TO LIVE IN THE SPIRIT OF SENSEI

WIN , LETS WIN AS ONE WITH SENSEI

WIN , LETS WIN AS ONE WITH SENSEI

LETS FIGHT TOGETHER TO WIN OVER EVIL

WIN , LETS WIN AS ONE WITH SENSEI

BRAVELY WE’LL OVERCOME EVERY OBSTACLE

FAITH CAN MAKE IMPOSSIBLE POSSIBLE (2)

SHOW OUR VICTORY ,LETS CREATE HISTORY

IN THE HONOUR OF SENSEI

WIN , LETS WIN AS ONE WITH SENSEI

WIN , LETS WIN AS ONE WITH SENSEI

LETS FIGHT TOGETHER TO WIN OVER EVIL

WIN , LETS WIN AS ONE WITH SENSEI

UNITED WE STAND ,WALK HAND IN HAND

WE’LL MAKE THIS COUNTRY OUR BUDDHA LAND (2)

MANY IN BODY ,BUT ONE IN MIND

WE VOW TO WIN WITH SENSEI

WIN , LETS WIN AS ONE WITH SENSEI

WIN , LETS WIN AS ONE WITH SENSEI

LETS FIGHT TOGETHER TO WIN OVER EVIL

WIN , LETS WIN AS ONE WITH SENSEI

LETS LIVE OUR LIVES WITH DETERMINATION

LET SHARE WITH OTHERS OUR DEEP CONVICTION  (2)

LETS HAVE NO FEARS, NO WORRY,NO TEARS

BE VICTORS OF LIFE FOR SENSEI

(REPEAT CHORUS –WIN ,LET’S WIN !)

LETS MARCH AHEAD WITH SENSEI....................... (8)

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TAKING THE BATON / FROM OUR MENTOR

LETS US MOVE AHEAD / SELFLESSLY

WITH COURAGE / AND CONVICTION

LET US SHAPE UP OUR DESTINY

LET US CLIMB THE MOUNTAINS OF 21ST CENTURY

TAKING A SOLEMN PLEDGE TO SHOW VICTORY..........(2)

LETS MARCH AHEAD WITH SENSEI...............................(4)

WITH KOSENRUFU / AS OUR MISSION

LETS WORK FOR PEOPLE'S /  HAPPINESS

LETS PRAY FOR UNIVERSAL / PEACE AND FRIENDSHIP

WITH THE MYSTIC / JEWEL WE POSSESS

LET US CLIMB THE MOUNTAINS OF 21ST CENTURY

TAKING A SOLEMN PLEDGE TO SHOW VICTORY..........(2)

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LETS MARCH AHEAD WITH SENSEI..................................(8)

THROUGH OUR HUMAN / REVOLUTION

LET SHOW THE PROOF OF / OUR FAITH

STRENGHTHENING OUR PRACTICE / AND STUDY

LET US LIVE /  THE SOKA WAY

LET US CLIMB THE MOUNTAINS OF 21ST CENTURY

TAKING A SOLEMN PLEDGE TO SHOW VICTORY..........(2)

LETS MARCH AHEAD WITH SENSEI................................(4)

LET US RAISE THE / FLAG OF JUSTICE

TAKING OBSTACLES / IN OUR STRIDE

WITH A BRAVE AND / VIGOROUS PRACTICE

LETS STAND ALONE WITH / COURAGE AND PRIDE

LET US CLIMB THE MOUNTAINS OF 21ST CENTURY

TAKING A SOLEMN PLEDGE TO SHOW VICTORY..........(2)

LETS BLAZE THE TRAIL OF FREINDSHIP

LETS BLAZE THE TRAIL OF TRUST

LETS BUILD THE BRIDGE OF PEACE AND CULTURE

WITH PERFECT UNITY

LETS MARCH AHEAD WITH SENSEI..

Sensei I am here

Was I there when my mentor gave the call?

To take the law to all…..The mystic law to all

Did I see Mount Fuji standing tall?

And work with the resolve

To never ever fall

Did I feel the warm glow on that cold mountain day?

Burning bright in the heart of one and all

Was I there to spell a mission in the dew drops of the grass?

To wash the pain of every land big or small

Yes I was, Yes I was

Was I there at the great Eagle Peak?

To hear the Buddha speak…..The truth that we seek

Did I rise on the fresh wings of hope?

With every word he spoke

To clear every slope

Was I near the Daishonin when the law was revealed?

Did my voice join his to sing along?

Was I there to protect him when the devils did rise?

Was I with him when ….was I strong?

Yes I was, Yes I was

Now I came in this age of despair

No effort I’ve spared…..To comfort and care

It’s my mission of Sensei I swear

This I declare, Yes, I’ll be there

To wipe every tear, to banish all fear

To help everyone persevere

I will light every heart with the light of the law

I will make the Buddha land right here

Yes, my Buddha land is right here

Yes, I’m here…Yes, I’m here

Now I’m here, O Sensei I’m here

SENSEI OH SENSEI

Sensei oh Sensei

You being mentor of my life

I could see where the Buddhahood lies

Sensei when I am in trouble

Your guidance keeps me calm

And your spirit polishes me to shine

Sensei oh Sensei

You being mentor of my life

I could see where the Buddhahood lies

Deep in my heart, Gohonzon is in me

And I’m the messenger of the Buddha

And I’m the messenger of the Buddha

I struggle to defeat, when devil challenge me

And I chant to be the Buddha

Sensei oh Sensei

You being mentor of my life

I could see where the Buddhahood lies

Life is so interesting; there are always ups and downs

And I’m the fighter in the revolution

And I am the fighter in the revolution

When suffering only deepens and hopes disappears

I could see the dawn after dark

Sensei oh Sensei

You being mentor of my life

I could see where the Buddhahood lies

Together we’ll change the world

Our world is full of strife and war

And people are dying in pain

Come friends, it’s time we fought for peace

Together, we’ll change the world

Just like our Sensei, We will show them the way

Brim with hope for a brand new day

When we fight without a doubt

Together, we’ll change the world

There are walls of hatred and distrust

And people are living in shells

Come friends, its time we set them free

Together, we’ll change the world

Just like our Sensei, We will show them the way

Brim with hope for a brand new day

When we fight without a doubt

Together, we’ll change the world

We walk the path of the world Honored One

Promise we made in the distant past

Armed with the law we boldly go forth

Changing the destiny

There are homes of silence and discord

And Children are going astray

Come friends, it’s time we opened their eyes

Together, we’ll change the world

Just like our Sensei, We will show them the way

Brim with hope for a brand new day

WE’LL GO ON AND ON

Cha chara Cha chara…Cha… ra ra………Twice

We are marching ahead in unison, Lighting up the way

With courage in our hearts for a mission, We resolve once more today

To be one with our mentor, make his vision our center

And to win each and every day, to conquer every weakness

And recover every sickness, and win over every hurdle we face

We know that the road to world peace… is long

But we’re gonna stop at nothing, we’ll go on and on and on….

We are marching ahead in unison, lighting up the way

With courage in our hearts for a mission, we resolve once more today

To suffer what there is to suffer, only moving on together

Crushing obstacles that comes our way,

Endure the stormy weather, hoping in our hearts forever

That the night will always turn to day

And even if the winter of our lives… seem long

Amidst the raging waves, we’ll feel, we’ll go on and on and on…

Music

Without giving in to my desires, we’ll give our life for the law

With a pure and brave spirit as our possession

And an ever-strengthening resolve

We are marching ahead in unison, Lighting up the way

With courage in our hearts for a mission, we resolve once more today

To stand up right beside you, and forever to continue

Winning bonds of trust and friendship everyway… everyway

And Sensei, Don’t you worry, we’ll never lose your glory

Proudly stand up today we all declare

That we’ll raise the flag of peace and culture, across the world..

Standing tall to the challenge of the future, we’ll go on and on and on…

We are marching ahead in unison, Lighting up the way

With courage in our hearts for a mission, we resolve once more today

To be one with our mentor, make his vision our center

And to win each and every day,

To conquer every weakness, and recover every sickness

And win over every hurdle we face

We know that the road to world peace… is long

But we’re gonna stop at nothing, we’ll go on and on, and on….

TOTAL VICTORY

Thirty one years ago

You came to our land

The seed you sowed has grown

And today we proudly stand

Disciples who, will follow you

On the glorious path of world wide kosen rufu

This path is not so easy

There are problems to be solved

Of health an home and karma

Which we’ll challenge to resolve

From you, we’ve learnt to carry on

In our joyful struggle for a brave new dawn

Welcome back sensei

Into our hearts and homes

Come inspire us, to learn to stand alone

For the one true goal of peace

We’ll make your dream our own

Your life is like a beacon

Compassionate and bright

Our lives are full of gratitude

For Your wisdom and foresight

You worked to spread, the mystic law

For the peace and happiness of all mankind

                    

Buddhism is win or loose

Half measures lead now ever

Faith and strong conviction

Will surely take us there

We welcome you to joyfully

Celebrate in our total victory

Welcome back sensei

Into our hearts and homes

Come inspire us, to learn to stand alone

For the one true goal of peace

We’ll make your dream our own

For the one true goal of peace

We’ll make your dream our own

I WILL SENSEI

CLOUDS ARE DARK, THERES LASHING RAIN, BUT IT'S THE SUN BEHIND THAT I WILL CLAIM THE ROAD IS LONG, THE CLIMB IS STEEP, BUT THERE'S A PROMISE I MUST KEEP IT IS A VOW, IT IS A DREAM, NO MATTER HOW FAR IT MAY SEEM I'LL CARRY ON, THROUGH EVERY STROM, WITH YOUR HEART TILL ETERNITY.

I WILL SENSEI, WITH MY HEART I PRAY, SHINE BRIGHT LIKE YOU, AND SHOW THE WAY
I WILL SENSEI, WITH MY HEART I PRAY, LIVE EVERY WORD YOU SAY.
I WILL SENSEI, WITH MY HEART I PRAY, SHINE BRIGHT LIKE YOU, AND SHOW THE WAY
I WILL SENSEI, WITH MY HEART I PRAY, LIVE EVERY WORD YOU SAY.

THIS IS MY PRIDE, MY GREATEST JOY, TO FULFILL MY MISSION EVERY DAY
THE WHOLE WORLD IS MY STAGE, A YOUTHFUL GOLDEN AGE
WITH A ROAR, I MARCH AHEAD, TO A LIFE OF TRIUMPH AND GLORY
SO SENSEI, REST ASSURED, OF MY ETERNAL VICTORY.

I WILL SENSEI, WITH MY HEART I PRAY, SHINE BRIGHT LIKE YOU, AND SHOW THE WAY
I WILL SENSEI, WITH MY HEART I PRAY, LIVE EVERY WORD YOU SAY.
I WILL SENSEI, WITH MY HEART I PRAY, SHINE BRIGHT LIKE YOU, AND SHOW THE WAY
I WILL SENSEI, WITH MY HEART I PRAY, LIVE EVERY WORD YOU SAY.

THE CLOUDS ARE DARK, THERES LASHING RAIN, BUT IT'S THE SUN BEHIND THAT I WILL CLAIM
THE ROAD IS LONG, THE CLIMB IS STEEP, BUT THERE'S A PROMISE I MUST KEEP.

I WILL SENSEI, WITH MY HEART I PRAY, SHINE BRIGHT LIKE YOU, AND SHOW THE WAY
I WILL SENSEI, WITH MY HEART I PRAY, LIVE EVERY WORD YOU SAY.
I WILL SENSEI, WITH MY HEART I PRAY, SHINE BRIGHT LIKE YOU, AND SHOW THE WAY
I WILL SENSEI, WITH MY HEART I PRAY, LIVE EVERY WORD YOU SAY.