I attended the funeral wake of another outstanding comrade in faith last night. She had fought vigorously against cancer for many years and triumphed on countless occasions. Her perseverance and positive outlook had inspired many. I was told that she passed away peacefully in the midst of fellow members of Soka Gakkai who were gathered at her house for a prayer session. Attending a funeral wake never fails to prompt me to reevaluate my life and focus on what is really important. And as my mentor had taught, there is nothing more important than a good death. And a good death can only be achieved through a truly fulfilling life dedicated to the noble cause of bettering our society and communities.
And here, I would like to reaffirm my personal eternal prayers:
- I offer my deepest gratitude to my mentor Daisaku Ikeda and pray that he and his wife enjoys good health, longevity and continued success in their kosen-rufu endeavours.
- I pray for the happiness, good health and good fortune of my family and friends.
- I pray for the advancement and purity of Singapore Soka Association and the happiness and growth of all our members.
And so I recall that I will be 32 in a few days time. It was the age where my mentor fought and won the historic Osaka Campaign. What will I achieve this year?
For starters, there is plan to marry the girlfriend. We have been “shopping” for a venue to hold the wedding over the past few weeks. Haven’t settled on the venue yet. I had also completed my Masters in Education course. Attended the convocation with the mother and girlfriend. No swearing by the valedictorian though. I would say that I still enjoy teaching after so many years. It is always heartwarming to watch young people grow into outstanding individuals. And any display of gratitude by the students for the work we put in for them is reward beyond description. However, beyond fulfillment in my classroom teaching, I have a nagging feeling of stagnation in my current career path. Need to find a breakthrough somewhere. But I am still bonded for another year. All I can do is to fulfill my current responsibilities for now and see how things pan out.
And the Lion King District campaign is in full swing. Hear me roar.
Current prayers reads:
- I pray for a successful wedding and a positive start to my married life.
- I pray for the growth of my students into outstanding individuals.
- I pray for a clearer direction in my career.
- I pray for the great success of the Lion King District campaign.
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. Nam-myoho-renge-kyo.
