> Words of Wisdom Buddhism teaches that the heart is like a skilled painter. Both art and our lives are faithful expressions of what is in our hearts. `Daisaku Ikeda

Words of Wisdom Buddhism teaches that the heart is like a skilled painter. Both art and our lives are faithful expressions of what is in our hearts. `Daisaku Ikeda

>Is chanting a form of meditation or is it positive thinking?Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “A mind now clouded by the illusions of the innate darkness of life is like a tarnished mirror, but when polished, it is sure to become like a clear mirror, reflecting the essential nature of phenomena and the true aspect of reality.…

Is chanting a form of meditation or is it positive thinking? Nichiren Daishonin teaches: “A mind now clouded by the illusions of the innate darkness of life is like a tarnished mirror, but when polished, it is sure to become like a clear mirror, reflecting the essential nature of phenomena and the true aspect of…

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2009 October 29Zodiacal Light Over Laguna VerdeCredit & Copyright: Manel Soria Explanation: An unusual triangle of light is visible this time of year just before dawn, in the northern hemisphere. Once considered a false dawn, this triangle of light is actually Zodiacal Light, light reflected from interplanetary dust particles. The bright reflecting triangle is clearly…

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        Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. 2009 October 28 JKCS041: The Farthest Galaxy Cluster Yet MeasuredCredit: X-ray: NASA, CXC, INAF, S. Andreon et al.; Optical: DSS, ESO/VLT Explanation: What…

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> Even places that have been shrouded in darkness for billions of years can be illuminated. Even a stone from the bottom of a river can be used to produce fire. Our present sufferings, no matter how dark, have certainly not continued for billions of years–nor will they linger forever. The sun will definitely rise.…