In this video I discuss why you might not be receiving benefit if having serious doubts about the Gohonzon.
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@riccardopechini59883 жыл бұрын
I've been battling depression and anxiety since the start of this year. Negative thoughts arose naturally from this constant feeling of despair, like" medications won't work, this is the way I'm gonna spend the rest of my life, and so on..." I never stopped chanting tho, even if in pain or in severe doubts, knowing that no daimoku is wasted, and that was the best I could do, Now I'm finally out of it, full of gratitude, and with a renewed faith in the Gohonzon, or, as you perfectly put it, in my chance to connect with the limitless power of the Universe. Thank you again Margaret for your very encouraging videos and your ability to speak to our hearts. P.S. : sorry for my english, I'm from Italy.
@homogenic733 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Margaret 🙏🏽 I've developed a little routine during lockdown. It's called "coffee with Margaret" It takes place as soon as I wake up and it's followed by two hours of Daimoku. It works a treat 🌟 Greetings from the United Kingdom 💙💛❤
@robabahanjra3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate this incredible psychological insight. Everything works from within. When the thoughts change the environment shifts accordingly. I am so fortunate to practice
@anupamasharma90973 жыл бұрын
Pure, delightful preaching. Happy and blessed to have you with me Ma’am. Wish you lots of happiness, you just created a part of it in me through this video. ♥️
@kallolpolley3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful Margaret. Brings freshness in the practice as if just introduced. Please continue. Thanks and warm regards.
@kathycorey28363 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for explaining this. I have faith in Gohonzon but there are days that I am negative and when I am I do chant and I feel better. You are so right. I am grateful. Thank you. Many blessings and benefits to you my friend. 😊😊🙏💯
@zdoll12 Жыл бұрын
I believe in the practice 100%. I have actual proof. I am watching this episode to help get rid of doubts I have in being able to get out of debt, which is my primary goal currently. I and the Gohonzon are one, so there you go. I've watched just about all of your episodes Margaret and they all have great value! Some of your titles I have avoided because I feel like they don't apply. Like this one. I don't doubt. But I can use reinforcement to not doubt MYSELF!!! Aha!
@margaretblaine5367 Жыл бұрын
There you go.
@peripastor3 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy what you say in your videos because they often give me tremendous encouragement and better clarity in my own practice of this Buddhism. Thank you for taking the time to put these videos together.
@BernieHollandMusic Жыл бұрын
Every time I hear this woman, I appreciate even more just how amazing the Gohonzon actually is. And by doing that I come to realise just how amazing I actually am. I am not an exception, you must understand that we all have this potential and we can defeat even the worst. most destructive influences in our lives. Believe me, I have done this through forty years of practice and coming to understand the mentor disciple relationship - coming to understand that by the principle of esho funi, it works both ways. A master who learns nothing from his disciple has a disciple who learns nothing from his master. Why is this true ? Because all Buddhas are equal. Think about that and go and chant for an hour, or two, or more. . . and then realise just how grateful you are to Sensei.
@niekiesingh22113 жыл бұрын
You are a blessing Dear Margaret 💗 it is delightful to hear you guide us through the moments of self doubts ! Thank you and wish you safe passage 🙏🏼
@alessandroillure52973 жыл бұрын
Margaret, your explanation are always delightful! Thank you so much! I have a question, While I am chanting Daimoku, where should I focus my attention to, to my desires, to the sound of my voice or....? I look forward to your reply! Thank you so much in advance Ciao from an Italian member living in Tokyo!
@alysonmax80943 жыл бұрын
I have a tendency of keep worrying abt things. Before that I wasn't aware of this tendency of me. But now i kind of can see this tendency of me. I just wanted to find a way to overcome this. Of course must chanting, but i also need to started to change my way of thinking/mindset of worrying things.
@margaretblaine53673 жыл бұрын
If you notice that you are worrying about something, then set a goal for how you would like it to work out and chant about that.
@inkystinky10003 жыл бұрын
Dear Margaret. I found out chanting practice lately, I felt kind of unhappy in my life, lack of self realization until grabbed Herbie Hancok’s autobiography where he talked about his buddhist practice. I’ve started to do chanting right away, surprisingly many things started to improve in my life almost immedietely, can’t explain that, but it works! Couldn’t really say that about my previous practices as results were not obvious. I really enjoy this practical side of buddhist philosophy, seems tailored for westeners. Thanks for your words and sharing your wisdom 🙏🏼
@margaretblaine53673 жыл бұрын
Congratulations. You have started a life long adventure. To be connected with the group of practitioners closest to you go to sgi-usa.org, contact us and put in your zipcode. Let me know if you don't hear back as the pandemic is stopping so much.
@inkystinky10003 жыл бұрын
@@margaretblaine5367 Thank you! I'm from Poland, couldn't find any group here locally unfortunately.
@kropchik3 жыл бұрын
@@inkystinky1000 Hello Eryk. I can try and help you find members from Poland. From what area are you? Congratulations!
@inkystinky10003 жыл бұрын
@@kropchik Oh, great. I'm from Poznan
@kropchik3 жыл бұрын
@@inkystinky1000 hi Wryk I've found a Buddhist member from your zone. If you send me your mail he could contact you happily
@sambroadnax51683 жыл бұрын
That was Awesome!! Great insights Margaret
@Pommekiowa3 жыл бұрын
Hi Margaret , This Topic was excellant !
@theophilesotouman Жыл бұрын
Thank you mum, this is an eye opener though l ve been practicing for years, thank you 🙏🏽 🙏🏽🙏🏽
@lifechoices66433 жыл бұрын
I don't doubt the practice,but when I look at my own and most others' deadlocks,doubt creeps in.
@roberta67953 жыл бұрын
Thank you, dear Margaret. Many blessings.
@GraceGrahamMSc2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this powerful reminder!
@margaretblaine53672 жыл бұрын
You're welcome.
@alanrobert99803 жыл бұрын
Another great inspiring video Margaret.
@kiransharma78483 жыл бұрын
Very inspiring 👏🙌🙏 Thanks Margaret 😊
@lifechoices6643 Жыл бұрын
I know that deep down, all religions are interconnected.Inspite of surface differences.That enables me to positively connect even with those who don't chant.
@margaretblainelifecoach1321 Жыл бұрын
I agree.
@liontamer213 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I found your channel by coincide or synchronicity😉 I am new to Buddhism and do not understand much of the terminologies. Where do I start? Where can I find your book? I was raised around Southern Christianity and it was mostly negative and pessimistic thoughts constantly. I am just starting to learn at the age of 49 that my life does not have to be this way😒
@margaretblaine53673 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you're finding life can be happier. You can download my books from my website, margaretblaine.com, or you can get paperbacks on Amazon. Your Path to Unshakeable happiness will give you the basics and show you how we use the practice to deal with problems. And Stepping Stones will guide you into how to chant and set goals. You can find a group close to you if you go to sgi-usa.org/ contact us and put in your zipcode. There will be experienced practitioners who can guide you.The website has lots of information. To hear the chant and the pronounciation at different speeds go to your playstore and put in sgi to download an app. Newcomers find it useful to chant with. These things should get you started. I can answer questions too.
@liontamer213 жыл бұрын
@@margaretblaine5367 Thank you so very much ❤
@smitachordia48743 жыл бұрын
Thank u so much and Immense gratitude to u 🙏🙏 you r just awesome.
@flashkiki61203 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love your messages my darling . You inspire me so much
@lifechoices6643 Жыл бұрын
Everyone has doubts.I use insights given in your other videos to deal with these.
@minakshi50543 жыл бұрын
Thank you dear
@sharmishtasaha61783 жыл бұрын
Thank you Margaret ♥️🙏🏽
@amrikabhattacharjee54863 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Ma'am for sharing it beautifully 🙏
@shambhavisharma26943 жыл бұрын
Wonderful. I have a challenge related to money and deciding my Kosen-rufu university for masters education. I have manifested all the universities I had applied to. Now the challenge to decide the best for me as well as arranging the tution lies ahead. Could you please throw some light on it. Thank you, appreciate all you videos.
@margaretblaine53673 жыл бұрын
It sounds as though you have been very successful at manifesting what you want. I would chant to be shown the best option for you , determine what you need in tuition and living expenses, and chant for that specific amount.
@shambhavisharma26943 жыл бұрын
@@margaretblaine5367 thank you so much. Truly touched by your reply. Shall report victory to you all soon.
@lifechoices66433 жыл бұрын
I.will put your ideas into action.
@shirleyniedzwiecki11043 жыл бұрын
How much ancient knowledge have we lost due to the three poisons, ignorance, greed and anger?
@lifechoices66433 жыл бұрын
There is no person who doesn't doubt.Having said this, kindly address the issue of the timing of receiving answers to our prayers; since we are the gohonzon,can we determine the timing of getting answers? Thanks
@margaretblaine53673 жыл бұрын
I would say yes and no. Two examples. H. chanted for a job within 30 days with very specific criteria. She was ready to do the job. It locked in on the 30th day. Then there was D. who was chanting for career level job, driving a truck. Now D. was a recovering alcoholic and when he started chanting for the job he was fairly new in recovery. It took him a year and a half to recover to the point to where he was ready to handle the job successfully. When it locked in he was ready. When you chant for a goal and it is just a hope, I would say no. You have to have made a decision it is going to happen no matter what and believe and see it as already accomplished. When you have that conviction, it will lock in. Remember our thoughts are causes. So if a person is dwelling in doubts, that becomes their goal. If a doubt flits through and then you refocus on your goal, seeing it as done, then there isn't the impact. You may have to do that many times a day.
@shambhavisharma26943 жыл бұрын
Millions of members are chanting for the early end of the pandemic. How can we esclate this? Why is it taking so long. Suddenly I feel very scared again for everyone around me. Could you please reiterate and share some guidance.
@swatigautam44572 жыл бұрын
Mam,can you please answer that how the chanting time matters people to people?
@margaretblaine53672 жыл бұрын
I don't understand the question.
@urvishprajapati13733 жыл бұрын
Can you please take a topic on a job karma it’s been 15-16 years of investment banking career, I witness non supporting boss and felt trap of politics around every now and then feel like to resign but I understand the fact that will not be able to survive without job and will not be able to meet the family basis needs .. felling like to going in depression at time .. please help
@margaretblaine53673 жыл бұрын
How are you chanting about it? Are you chanting for what you want? What would the environment be like if it was perfect for you?
@andykumar9353 жыл бұрын
Thank you Margaret for another wonderful guidance. Are you able to share the clear mirror guidance from President Ikeda as you quoted in your video... it is very inspiring and insightful. Appreciate all your efforts in keeping us encouraged. Chanting for your good health and happiness. Cheers Andy
@margaretblaine53673 жыл бұрын
I have all the videos in written form on my website, where they can be downloaded, www.margaretblaine.com.