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    Byakko Magazine Issue 138
    Byakko Magazine Issue 138
    Byakko Magazine Issue 138
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    Byakko Magazine Issue 138

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    In "The Words I Speak," a chapter from her forthcoming book on the Principle of Effect and Cause, Masami Saionji shows us how we can draw closer to our true, divine self by being conscious of the divine nature in ourselves and others whenever we speak. Also features a new installment from Masahisa Goi's novel "Anan," poems by Masami Saionji and Hideo Takahashi, and a report on Masami Saionji's participation at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Hawaii.

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    PublisherByakko Press
    Release dateNov 27, 2016
    ISBN9781370685431
    Byakko Magazine Issue 138
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    Byakko Press is the publishing wing of Japanese peace organization Byakko Shinko Kai.For a complete list of our books and other publications, please visit the Byakko Press website: www.byakkopress.ne.jp.May peace prevail on Earth!

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      Byakko Magazine Issue 138 - Byakko Press

      BYAKKO

      ***

      Issue 138

      Volume 23, No. 4, Issue 138

      E-book edition © 2016 Byakko Shinko Kai

      All rights reserved.

      Published by Byakko Shinko Kai

      Founder: Masahisa Goi (1916-1980)

      Chairperson: Masami Saionji

      Publisher: Yuzuru Kikkawa

      Senior Editor: Mary McQuaid

      Cooperating Editor and Designer: David W. Edelstein

      Translated by: Mary McQuaid, David W. Edelstein, Kinuko Hamaya, and Grace Roberts. Volunteer staff: Hiroko U. Kawasaki.

      Byakko Shinko Kai | Fuji Sanctuary

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      E-mail: e-editor@byakkopress.ne.jp

      Web: http://www.byakko.org

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      IN THIS ISSUE

      Daily Reflections by Masami Saionji

      The Words I Speak by Masami Saionji

      Anan: a novel by Masahisa Goi

      Chapter 17: A Heart of Great Mercy (continued)

      Etiquette by Hideo Takahashi

      Masami Saionji Participates in World Conservation Congress — a special report

      The Blue Earth Is Alive by Masami Saionji

      Giving Gratitude by Chrysanne Ferguson

      MSIA Group Visits Fuji Sanctuary — a special report

      News from Overseas

      •  SOPP ceremony held at Ananda Assisi

      •  Soul of WoMen Conference in Scotland

      Changing Ourselves and the World

      •  Prayer for World Peace

      •  INs

      •  Handwritten Mandalas

      •  Harmonious Breathing Method

      •  Divine Affirmations

      Editor’s Corner

      Thoughts of Masahisa Goi

      Prayer for World Peace

      * * *

      Byakko (白光) is a Japanese word meaning ‘white light.’ It is the clear and free-flowing light emitting from the deepest and highest condition of a human being. This publication is for people who wish to call forth this pure light in their daily lives, letting it create a bright future for humanity and the planet Earth.

      Daily Reflections

      by Masami Saionji

      What you call your ‘self’ is the embodiment of your thoughts.

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      The real value of effort is found not in acquiring talents, qualifications, or a career, but in bringing us confidence, joy, and bright hopes for the future.

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      Our feelings are reflected in our breathing, and our breathing affects our feelings. Depending on how we are breathing, our feelings can become either furious or calm.

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      Knowledge spreads from person to person. Wisdom, however, is not transmitted, but wells up from within us.

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      People who are deeply appreciated by others are receiving the returns of the tireless work they have done for others, and the thankfulness they themselves have continually felt. That is how hard it is to be appreciated by others.

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      Divine life energy dwells within each person—no matter who it is—beyond the grasp of the human intellect.

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      We have no guarantee that tomorrow will come. All we can do is live the present moment with a feeling of gratitude.

      Originally published in Japanese, May – August 2016

      The Words I Speak

      by Masami Saionji

      We are pleased to share this chapter from Masami Saionji’s book The Principle of Effect and Cause (English publication pending). This chapter was adapted from a talk given in February 2010.

      Being conscious of the self who is speaking

      Masami%20magazine%202.jpg The divine mind is infinite love, infinite forgiveness, infinite wisdom, happiness, health, life, power, and light. As we continue to steadily pray for world peace, this truth comes to resonate through our whole being, and we even surpass the stage of having to think, I will do all I can to avoid speaking negative words. The idea of speaking negative words no longer exists in our mind at all, and the only words we speak are bright, positive ones.

      Once we have reached this point, we are ready to take the next step. Before uttering any words, let’s take a deep breath and consciously think to ourselves, I am a divine life. My divine self is sending out these words. My divine self is speaking to the divine being in the other person.

      We do this because our words and thoughts create our life. The words we have unconsciously spoken up to now have created the life we are experiencing at present. But from here on, I am asking all of you, before sending out your words, to consciously think to yourself, I myself am the one who is speaking these words. Up to now, we may have

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