Byakko Magazine Issue 130

By Byakko Press

In an open letter, Masami Saionji introduces the Fuji Declaration, a landmark document to awaken the divine spark in humanity, explaining its significance and why such a declaration is needed at this point in time. "God Is Not Silent," a new chapter from Masahisa Goi's book by the same name, looks at different views on the involvement of God in the lives of human beings. Also features "Living the Life We Wish For" by Maki Saionji, "Our Divine Nature" by Yuka Saionji, and "Raising Children with Prayer" by Rika Saionji.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Byakko Press
• Release date: Nov 15, 2016
• ISBN: 9781370389230

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Issue 130

Volume 21, No. 4, Issue 130

E-book edition © 2016 Byakko Shinko Kai

All rights reserved.

Published by Byakko Shinko Kai

Founder: Masahisa Goi (1916-1980)

Chairperson: Masami Saionji

Publisher: Masato Hiramoto

Senior Editor: Mary McQuaid

Cooperating Editor and Designer: David W. Edelstein

Translated by: Mary McQuaid, David W. Edelstein, Kinuko Hamaya, Ruthy Kanagy, Grace Roberts, and Kate Robinson.

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IN THIS ISSUE

Daily Reflections by Masami Saionji

Introducing the Fuji Declaration — an open letter from Masami Saionji

The Fuji Declaration: Awakening the divine spark in the spirit of humanity

God Is Not Silent by Masahisa Goi

Living the Life We Wish For by Maki Saionji

Our Divine Nature by Yuka Saionji

Raising Children with Prayer by Rika Saionji

You Yourself Are Truth by Masami Saionji

Anan: a novel by Masahisa Goi

Chapter 13: Nyorai Statue

News from Overseas

•  Peace events in Scotland and Germany

•  Autumn retreat in Jelenia Góra, Poland

•  Update on mandala for Central Africa

Changing Ourselves and the World

•  Prayer for World Peace

•  INs

•  Handwritten Mandalas

•  Harmonious Breathing Method

Editor’s Corner

Thoughts of Masahisa Goi

Prayer for World Peace

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Byakko 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

Reviving our divinity is the golden key to opening up our lives through our own power, without relying on anything else in existence.

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Without a doubt, the solutions to all kinds of problems already exist within you.

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Ultimately, the sole existence we can rely on is not an external God, a religious leader, or a leading expert in some field (a politician, doctor, scientist, lawyer, or teacher). It is our own self.

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Give selflessly first, without seeking anything in return. The reward will surely come to you, even if you have forgotten all about it.

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The value of a person lies not in what he or she can do. It is the divine nature within that person that is precious and valuable.

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Knowledge is merely what we inherit from the past. Wisdom is the golden key to creating a radiant future.

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Never doubt yourself or let your mind waver. It is the power to continue believing in yourself that creates the life you desire.

Originally published in Japanese, August – November 2014

Introducing the Fuji Declaration

an open letter from

Masami Saionji

Masami%20magazine%202.jpg From moment to moment, the world is relentlessly changing. No one can stop changes from taking place. The question is, in what direction are these changes taking us? Are they opening doorways to a wondrous future, or are they driving us toward ruin and devastation?

During the 20th century, this world experienced a rapid development in material culture and civilization. However, due to the dominance of materialistic values, and the priority given to economic expansion, humanity has been following an extremely dangerous path.

Until now, almost everyone has been striving to lay their hands on limited material resources—resources that are in short supply. Rather than drawing out the infinite resources within us, most of us have set our sights on materialistic aims—physical comforts that will make our life more agreeable. Money, land, houses, cars, delicious things to eat; position, fame, control over others—for a great many people, aims like these are seen as the ultimate reason for living.

Because