Byakko Magazine Issue 121

By Byakko Press

In this issue Masami Saionji offers a detailed explanation of the principle of effect and cause, a method for transcending our thoughts and actions of the past to envision and create a radiant new future. Masahisa Goi answers questions about "true courage" and the practice of tôitsu (oneness) meditation. Also features "Listening to the Voice of the Heart" by Maki Saionji, "Being Ourselves" by Yuka Saionji, and Sunny Forsyth's presentation at GIFT 2012.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Byakko Press
• Release date: Nov 28, 2019
• ISBN: 9780463764909

Byakko Press

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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Issue 121

Volume 19, No. 3, Issue 121

E-book edition © 2019 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. Contributing Editor: Akiko Fujinami.

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IN THIS ISSUE

Daily Reflections by Masami Saionji

The Principle of Effect and Cause — Consciousness Transformation in the 21st Century by Masami Saionji

On Courage and Tôitsu — Questions and Answers with Masahisa Goi

Listening to the Voice of the Heart by Maki Saionji

Being Ourselves by Yuka Saionji

Gratitude through Deep Breathing — Questions and Answers with Masami Saionji

Gift Symposium 2012 — presentation by Sunny Forsyth

Anan: a novel by Masahisa Goi

Chapter 9: Power of the True Mind

News from Overseas:

Peace tour in the Philippines

Peace prayers at gathering in Argentina

Peace prayer events in northern Italy

Four days of mandala writing in Perth, Australia

Peace pole dedication in Hudson, NY

International Day of Peace in Oldham, UK

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 (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

Do not believe in what manifests. Make manifest what you believe in.

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Having been born in this world of our own will, how will we make the most of the precious life we have been given? This is our task for this lifetime.

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To become someone who is worthy of others’ trust, we must first be able to trust in ourselves. If we cannot believe in ourselves, who else will believe in us? It is within ourselves that we find a wealth of confidence and strength.

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Whether we are happy or unhappy is determined by how we think about ourselves.

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The process of transforming our unconscious negative habits into conscious, positive habits is the very thing that makes life worthwhile.

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Our inner divine light is always illuminating the path we should take, showing us the way to a radiant future.

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At all times, live your life looking forward, not back.

Originally published in Japanese, April – August 2012

The Principle of Effect and Cause

Consciousness Transformation in the 21st Century

by Masami Saionji

Vision for a peaceful society

During the 20th century, we tried various measures in our quest to create a peaceful society on earth and bring ourselves happiness—we tried to do away with war, poverty, and hunger, we distributed food, we provided training in science and technology, we made advancements in the fields of politics and the economy, we tried to prevent the destruction of nature, and so on. A great many leaders and specialists made all kinds of efforts to work out the best possible measures in their respective fields. However, none of these measures brought true peace or happiness to humanity. What is the reason for this? I believe it is because those measures only addressed the symptoms of society’s ills, without deeply considering their source.

Now, humanity needs a more fundamental solution. That is to say, we need a transformation in consciousness. This is because, no matter how many times we may avert wars or hold back the destruction of nature, if humanity does not make a fundamental change in its consciousness, the same conditions will surface over and over