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From Seicho-No-Ie "Truth of Life Magazine"
of March / April / May 2001 MANY LAWS Man lives in a world of many laws. Within the so-called "natural laws" are physical laws and laws of the mind. Beyond them are the laws of life and the spiritual laws of a higher-dimensional world. In the Holy Sutra, Nectarean Shower of Holy Doctrines, it is stated: God the Creator Is beyond the five senses, Even beyond the sixth sense, Holy Supreme, Infinite, Mind that penetrates the universe, Life that permeates the universe, Law that governs the universe... The laws that govern the universe appear as natural physical laws as well as laws of higher dimensions, such as the "law of life," the "law of spirit," and the "law of love." God not only created earth itself but everything in it—the continents, islands, oceans—so it is not difficult for God to govern it all. When we raise our level of faith to where we can be in tune with God, then "God's law" will function. LAWS SINCE CREATION All laws have existed from the time God created heaven and earth. In the Bible, we find: "In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep" (Genesis 1:1-2). Through the power of words, God created heaven and earth and all laws from nothingness, from the void. The law of nuclear physics that made possible the thermonuclear bomb is based on Albert Einstein's famous mathematical formula, E=mc2 . From the time God created heaven and earth, mathematical laws, as well as physical laws, have existed only to be "discovered" by man. Without exception, all laws, whether physical or spiritual, have been here from the beginning of time. Hundreds of new laws and principles have been discovered, and we are still searching for new laws yet to be discovered. Isaac Newton "discovered" the law of gravity when he observed an apple falling to the ground. His Third Law of Motion—"For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction"—was the principle that led to the development of jet propulsion and rocketry. Astronomy is another field where new galaxies are discovered almost routinely as more powerful telescopes are developed. What we sometimes discover are stars that have long been extinct. Have you ever wondered about all these so-called "discoveries" that are really only confirming what has existed since Creation? Physical laws and spiritual laws may operate separately. Take the operation of a plane, for example. It functions through several physical laws, basically the laws of gravity and aerodynamics. When the plane is on the ground, it functions under the law of gravity. But once it revs up its jet engines, propelling it under Newton's Third Law of Motion and becomes airborne, the law of aerodynamics takes over. In flight, the plane may encounter engine trouble and fall to the ground. Here, the law of gravity takes over again, superseding the law of aerodynamics. Passengers may miraculously survive a plane crash. Spiritual laws of a higher dimension are at work when a plane or its passengers "miraculously" escape from certain crash. We call this a miracle. However, if we knew and understood the entire spectrum of laws that operate in our lives, we would know that so-called "miracles" are not miracles in the truest sense. |
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WHAT ARE MIRACLES?
"Miracles" are not really miracles when we view them from the
world of a higher dimension. A miracle may be defined as the functioning
of spiritual laws.
In his book Rei Kuyoh Nyumon, "Introduction to the
Memorialization of Spirits," Dr. Masaharu Taniguchi wrote:
"Nowadays, the mass media talks about man's supernatural powers.
No matter how much they talk about 'freedom,' most human beings
in the material world really have no freedom. In their desire to overcome
the barriers of matter, they yearn for supernatural powers.
"Many people think that cities are a world of infinite freedom where
they can obtain every kind of pleasure. So they gather in them, and
we see the phenomena of large populations in the cities. However, the
larger the cities that people long for, the thicker are their material
walls. The metropolis is a world filled with boxes of steel and concrete.
Within these are more walls of concrete, and within the confines of
these concrete cells, human beings are packed in like sardines.
"Man wants to slip out from these confines of steel girders and walls
of concrete.
"We are surrounded by walls of steel and concrete that restrain our
freedom. Moreover, when we walk outside, we see roadways laid with
concrete and asphalt. We rarely see the soft earth that God provided
for us. The world of matter is cold and devoid of feeling. All matter
exists within the framework of the three dimensions of length, width,
and height. If an attempt is made to break the walls of matter, say with
a hammer, the shattered result is still matter; thus, matter cannot be
overcome.
"In order to transcend the constraints of matter, we must transcend
the world of three dimensions. The desire to slip out of the constraints
of the three-dimensional .world provides the impetus to search for a
higher-dimensional world.
"Miracles" are not really miracles when we view them from the
world of a higher dimension. A miracle may be defined as the functioning
of spiritual laws.
In his book Rei Kuyoh Nyumon, "Introduction to the
Memorialization of Spirits," Dr. Masaharu Taniguchi wrote:
"Nowadays, the mass media talks about man's supernatural powers.
No matter how much they talk about 'freedom,' most human beings
in the material world really have no freedom. In their desire to overcome
the barriers of matter, they yearn for supernatural powers.
"Many people think that cities are a world of infinite freedom where
they can obtain every kind of pleasure. So they gather in them, and
we see the phenomena of large populations in the cities. However, the
larger the cities that people long for, the thicker are their material
walls. The metropolis is a world filled with boxes of steel and concrete.
Within these are more walls of concrete, and within the confines of
these concrete cells, human beings are packed in like sardines.
"Man wants to slip out from these confines of steel girders and walls
of concrete.
"We are surrounded by walls of steel and concrete that restrain our
freedom. Moreover, when we walk outside, we see roadways laid with
concrete and asphalt. We rarely see the soft earth that God provided
for us. The world of matter is cold and devoid of feeling. All matter
exists within the framework of the three dimensions of length, width,
and height. If an attempt is made to break the walls of matter, say with
a hammer, the shattered result is still matter; thus, matter cannot be
overcome.
"In order to transcend the constraints of matter, we must transcend
the world of three dimensions. The desire to slip out of the constraints
of the three-dimensional .world provides the impetus to search for a
higher-dimensional world.
WHAT ARE THE WORLDS OF DIFFERENT
DIMENSIONS?
"When something occupies one fixed position with nothing around
it, we call this a point. (Ed. note: This fixed position is sometimes
called the zero dimension). When the point extends in a straight line,
this line becomes a world of one dimension. When this straight line
is rolled out as with a rolling pin, a flat surface of length and width is
created. This plane surface is now a world 'of two dimensions.
"Take the example of an insect living in a two-dimensional world.
Since it is not living in the three-dimensional world of length, width,
and height, the insect can only see within the confines of a two-dimensional
plane. Let us say that when the insect decides to have a meal, a
human being from the three-dimensional world decides to play a trick
on it by snatching its food away, so the food suddenly disappears from
its sight. No matter how hard the insect tries to find its food, it cannot
locate it in its two-dimensional world. To the insect, the sudden
disappearance of its food is a 'miraculous' happening.
"When the human being decides to return the food to the insect,
the insect will see its food appearing as suddenly as it disappeared and
think, 'From nothingness, matter appeared; this is indeed a miracle.'
Of course, we human beings, living in the world of three dimensions,
do not think of this as a miracle.
"Now, how about man living in the three-dimensional world? He
knows through his sensory perceptions that this world consists of the
three dimensions of length, width, and height. However, he is not
aware of the worlds of fourth, fifth, and even higher dimensions.
From this standpoint, a spirit without the constraints of the physical
body will have supernatural powers and a completely free life that transcends
the existence of human beings" (pp. 8-14).
Dr. Taniguchi tells the story of the captain of a ship that ran
aground off the coast of China. The ship went aground at the highest
spring tide and was left high and dry with no hope of a higher tide to
float it off the shoal. The captain tried everything humanly possible
but could not dislodge the ship. The captain, who was a member of
Seicho-No-Ie, prayed and prayed. Then, miraculously, a tide that was
higher than ever came, and the ship managed to float off the shoal.
Here Dr. Taniguchi explains that it would be impossible to raise the
level of the tide simply by the law of mental science or psychological
laws. Through the captain's prayers, the spiritual law, or law of God,
transcended the physical law. Since God created heaven and earth, it
is not difficult for Him to have complete control over His own creation.
Through prayer and faith, the physical law was overcome, and
the tide rose to free the ship. (From Kami No Shingi To Sono Rikai,
"The True Meaning and Understanding of God," pp. 30-31.)
An interesting parallel may be found in the following example:
Under physical laws, a solid becomes a liquid when heated, and the
liquid becomes a gas when more heat is applied. When the ship ran
aground, all physical laws applied to extricate the ship from the shoal
were to no avail. But then another law came into play, the spiritual
law. Like the physical law that transforms a solid into liquid when heat
is applied, the spiritual law came into play. The "heat" applied here
was the power of prayer by the captain.
The temperature of our mind should also rise as we elevate our
faith. Praying only through an egotistical frame of mind is simply
applying the law of mental or psychological science. This law cannot
evoke the laws of God.
We live in a three-dimensional world and erroneously believe that
the physical world we perceive with our sensory perceptions is the
only world that exists. The laws of the mind are only a portion of the
whole range of laws that operate in the various realms of the physical
and spiritual worlds. Seicho-No-Ie and other New Thought groups
recognize them as having a profound impact on our daily lives.
Therefore, "Seicho-No-Ie may be said to be a school that teaches the
laws of the mind to determine which mental attitudes produce certain
physical results.
"If we do not know the physicochemical laws, we may misuse the
laws and, as a result, take an electric current intended to produce light
and mistakenly use it to start a fire, causing houses and people to be
burnt. Similarly, if we do not know the laws of the mind, a certain
mind function that should benefit others may be misapplied, causing
deaths. Depending on whether it is used properly or not, the same law
can either benefit or hurt others. People in Seicho-No-le are always
happy, healthy, and prosperous because they are familiar with the laws
of the mind" (365 Golden Keys to a Completely Free Life, pp. 220-221,
text edited).
DIMENSIONS?
"When something occupies one fixed position with nothing around
it, we call this a point. (Ed. note: This fixed position is sometimes
called the zero dimension). When the point extends in a straight line,
this line becomes a world of one dimension. When this straight line
is rolled out as with a rolling pin, a flat surface of length and width is
created. This plane surface is now a world 'of two dimensions.
"Take the example of an insect living in a two-dimensional world.
Since it is not living in the three-dimensional world of length, width,
and height, the insect can only see within the confines of a two-dimensional
plane. Let us say that when the insect decides to have a meal, a
human being from the three-dimensional world decides to play a trick
on it by snatching its food away, so the food suddenly disappears from
its sight. No matter how hard the insect tries to find its food, it cannot
locate it in its two-dimensional world. To the insect, the sudden
disappearance of its food is a 'miraculous' happening.
"When the human being decides to return the food to the insect,
the insect will see its food appearing as suddenly as it disappeared and
think, 'From nothingness, matter appeared; this is indeed a miracle.'
Of course, we human beings, living in the world of three dimensions,
do not think of this as a miracle.
"Now, how about man living in the three-dimensional world? He
knows through his sensory perceptions that this world consists of the
three dimensions of length, width, and height. However, he is not
aware of the worlds of fourth, fifth, and even higher dimensions.
From this standpoint, a spirit without the constraints of the physical
body will have supernatural powers and a completely free life that transcends
the existence of human beings" (pp. 8-14).
Dr. Taniguchi tells the story of the captain of a ship that ran
aground off the coast of China. The ship went aground at the highest
spring tide and was left high and dry with no hope of a higher tide to
float it off the shoal. The captain tried everything humanly possible
but could not dislodge the ship. The captain, who was a member of
Seicho-No-Ie, prayed and prayed. Then, miraculously, a tide that was
higher than ever came, and the ship managed to float off the shoal.
Here Dr. Taniguchi explains that it would be impossible to raise the
level of the tide simply by the law of mental science or psychological
laws. Through the captain's prayers, the spiritual law, or law of God,
transcended the physical law. Since God created heaven and earth, it
is not difficult for Him to have complete control over His own creation.
Through prayer and faith, the physical law was overcome, and
the tide rose to free the ship. (From Kami No Shingi To Sono Rikai,
"The True Meaning and Understanding of God," pp. 30-31.)
An interesting parallel may be found in the following example:
Under physical laws, a solid becomes a liquid when heated, and the
liquid becomes a gas when more heat is applied. When the ship ran
aground, all physical laws applied to extricate the ship from the shoal
were to no avail. But then another law came into play, the spiritual
law. Like the physical law that transforms a solid into liquid when heat
is applied, the spiritual law came into play. The "heat" applied here
was the power of prayer by the captain.
The temperature of our mind should also rise as we elevate our
faith. Praying only through an egotistical frame of mind is simply
applying the law of mental or psychological science. This law cannot
evoke the laws of God.
We live in a three-dimensional world and erroneously believe that
the physical world we perceive with our sensory perceptions is the
only world that exists. The laws of the mind are only a portion of the
whole range of laws that operate in the various realms of the physical
and spiritual worlds. Seicho-No-Ie and other New Thought groups
recognize them as having a profound impact on our daily lives.
Therefore, "Seicho-No-Ie may be said to be a school that teaches the
laws of the mind to determine which mental attitudes produce certain
physical results.
"If we do not know the physicochemical laws, we may misuse the
laws and, as a result, take an electric current intended to produce light
and mistakenly use it to start a fire, causing houses and people to be
burnt. Similarly, if we do not know the laws of the mind, a certain
mind function that should benefit others may be misapplied, causing
deaths. Depending on whether it is used properly or not, the same law
can either benefit or hurt others. People in Seicho-No-le are always
happy, healthy, and prosperous because they are familiar with the laws
of the mind" (365 Golden Keys to a Completely Free Life, pp. 220-221,
text edited).
THE STRUCTURE OF THE MIND
"Man's capacity for consciousness alone makes him man."--
Carl G. lung ( 1875-1961)
Having consciousness, as Jung stated. is a distinctive characteristic
of man. The capacity to think and be aware of his existence is the
exclusive domain of a human being. Descartes (1596-1650). the
French philosopher who is considered the father of modern philosophy,
wrestled with the concept of the mind as he sought the basis of
man's existence: Cogito, ergo sum — "I think, therefore I am."
However, besides the conscious mind, the subconscious mind has
gained widespread acceptance with the advent of modern psychology and
psychosomatic medicine. Sigmund Freud (1856-1939)- the
father of psychoanalysis, described the subconscious as "the complex
of mental activities within an individual that proceed without his
awareness." Jung later extrapolated the subconscious from the personal
to the collective subconscious which he described as inherited
feelings. thoughts, and memories shared by all mankind.
Seicho-No-le expands on this even further.
in that as we delve deeper the consciousness
shared by humanity will ultimately lead us to
the very source of our existence—and that
is the superconsciousness. We call this God.
In the Holy Sutra, Song of the Angel, we read:
The Truth that you must first awaken to
is that your real self is God.
Know that every one of the countless souls
are also reflections of the one Spirit of God
In the same way that a single object
reflected by a million mirrors appears in a million forms.
Although your souls are separate and appear to be different,
You are all one and reflections of the one Spirit of God.
Dr. Masaharu Taniguchi described consciousness in his book, Hanei
To Kenko ("Prosperity and Health"), as follows:
"The mind that ponders about this or that, or feels emotions, or
thinks 1 want to do this' or 'I want to do that' or 'it is beautiful' or 'It is
so pure— that mind is the `conscious mind.' The word 'consciousness
is a term used in psychology and philosophy to mean 'mind'" (p. 270).
Sigmund Freud described consciousness as activities that are
immediately within the "sphere of -awareness."
Within the sphere of awareness are such activities
as reading a book, listening to
music, writing a letter. playing a
game, solving mathematical
problems. etc.
The conscious mind was described by William James ( 1842-1910).
the American psychologist who introduced the concept of "field of
consciousness' as one's "total state, the entire wave of consciousness or
field of objects present to rhisl thought at any time ( The Varieties of
Religious Experience).
Dr. Taniguchi described the mind in this manner:
-The mind is like an iceberg. with the subconscious mind becoming
increasingly larger as it goes deeper. The conscious mind. which
,Ippears above the surface, is only the tip of the iceberg. What appears
above the surface of the water is only a small portion of the iceberg as
most of its large mass is below the surface and out of sight.
the American psychologist who introduced the concept of "field of
consciousness' as one's "total state, the entire wave of consciousness or
field of objects present to rhisl thought at any time ( The Varieties of
Religious Experience).
Dr. Taniguchi described the mind in this manner:
-The mind is like an iceberg. with the subconscious mind becoming
increasingly larger as it goes deeper. The conscious mind. which
,Ippears above the surface, is only the tip of the iceberg. What appears
above the surface of the water is only a small portion of the iceberg as
most of its large mass is below the surface and out of sight.
"The subconscious mind is exactly like this. It becomes bigger as it
goes deeper. and the lower portion of the subconscious mind is what
is common to and interconnected with all mankind.
"This common consciousness is called humanity consciousness. If
you go even deeper, you reach a region that is common to all persons
and all things— cosmic consciousness. This is the mind that is
omnipresent throughout the universe. Some people call this 'universal
consciousness.' Our minds are such that if we reach down to
the very depths of our subconscious, we find that we are all part and
parcel of the mind that is omnipresent throughout the universe"
(Hanel To Kenko, "Prosperity and Health," p. 276).
God, in creating all things.
Uses no clay,
No wood,
No hammer.
And no chisel:
He uses neither tools nor materials whatsoever:
He creates solely with His Mind.
His Mind is the Creator of all things,
His Mind is the Substance that fills the universe,
His Mind is indeed Almighty God, the Omnipresent.
—From the Holy Sutra, Nectarean Shower of Holy Doctrines
"God is omnipresent. Therefore, God's mind is also omnipresent.
All things created through His mind are also within His mind. There
is nothing that is outside of God's mind. We are surrounded by His
mind and enfolded in it" (Kann No Sbingi To Sono Rikai, "The True
Meaning and Understanding of God," p. 70).
We. in fact, possess two kinds of consciousness. One is the "surface"
or conscious mind, and the other is our "immanent" or subconscious
mind.
"Our subconscious mind knows ahead of time exactly what is going
to happen while the conscious mind does not. It is because, although
the conscious minds of individuals are separated from each other just as
the peaks of icebergs are separated. in the depths of the subconscious.
our minds become one with the universal mind" (Han'ei To Kenko.
"Prosperity and Health." p. 276).
Dr. Taniguchi wrote in his book. jinsei LI<ir Kokoro De Shiba; Seyo,
"Control Your Life With Your Mind":
"The conscious mind is merely a point that protrudes on the surface
of the subconscious. It has the role of receiving or preventing unwholesome
things from entering the mind. The subconscious mind, on the
other hand, passively accepts whatever is impressed on it by the conscious
mind, entrusting it further to the creative power of the Grand
Life (God) of the universe. The conscious mind is the surface mind
that consciously selects whatever impressions come. The relationship
between the subconscious and the Grand Life of the universe may be
described as waves appearing on the surface of the vast sea of the
omnipresent mind of the Grand Life. The subconscious is the
omnipresent mind of the Grand Life that becomes individualized
among us. When we become aware of this Truth, we will know that,
after all, we are connected to God. that through our subconscious we
are all indeed one with all things in the universe" (pp. 63-64).
Here. we must remember that each individual is like the crest of a
wave in the ocean. We can imagine this as we stand along the seashore.
We see wave after wave in unending cycles crashing along the shoreline.
Just below the surface of the raging sea, the water will be turbulent.
but at deeper levels, it becomes less and less agitated. In contrast
to the surface of clamoring waves, in the very depths of the ocean all
is quiet and peaceful. This is like the world of God where we are all
connected as one in the Grand Life of the universe.
THE LAYERS OF THE CONSCIOUS MIND
About the layers of the conscious mind. Dr. Taniguchi wrote:
"Psychology has delved deeply into the human mind and explained
its inner structure. it is not simply the conscious mind but the subconscious
mind that controls physiological functions as well as actions
taken without conscious effort. It explains that God does not mete out
so-called 'divine punishment' but that 'self-punishment' is imposed by
one's own subconscious mind. In other words, if the subconscious
were to take one erroneous step, it would create disorder in physiological
functions or perhaps allow one to unconsciously take a train that
was destined to collide.
"In the depths of the subconscious. there is 'humanity consciousness.'
This is the sum total of all the sufferings humanity has experienced
from the past. When humanity consciousness that is harbored
in our subconscious is touched upon, that such and such a situation
will bring suffering, for example, then suffering will be manifested in
various forms. When these misfortunes and calamities arise, we
should know that they were never the divine punishment of our
'Father who art in heaven— (Komi No Shingi To Sono Rikai, "The True
Meaning and Understanding of God." p. 58).
Each individual's consciousness congregates and helps to form one
gigantic wave called the 'consciousness of the human race,' and upon
that wave each person's consciousness floats" (365 Golden Ktys to the
Summit of Fulfillment. p. 294).
Dr. Taniguchi further explained:
"Reading books on pathology or dietetics. and hearing and seeing
medicines advertised on the radio and television, all Mto engraving
upon the subconscious mind the thought that 'man is subject to disease.'
The prevalence of such messages sometimes creates circumstances
such as a school's closing because of a flu epidemic. The mass media's
influence in promoting a disease mentality will only make mankind less
healthy" (Ibid., p. 295).
To overcome the tide of "humanity consciousness," Dr. Taniguchi
suggested that we practice Shinsokan meditation "...and look into the
perfection of the God-created world with unwavering firmness and
establish unequivocal faith strong enough to resist and transcend the
waves of humanity consciousness" (ibid., p. 294).
"Beyond humanity consciousness is 'cosmic consciousness.' Since our
subconscious is connected to the consciousness of the whole universe, in
the world of the subconscious, one will implicitly know what will happen.
as well as when and where it will happen. Those who subconsciously
desire self-punishment will attract misfortune to themselves unawares.
Further beyond 'cosmic consciousness' is 'superconsciousness.' This is the
consciousness that resides within every individual as `transcendental
indwelling God.' This transcendental indwelling God is your True-Image
self. By following the whispers of the indwelling God, you will naturally
become happy" (Kami No Shingi To Sono Rikai, "The True Meaning
and Understanding of God," p. 58).
Somewhere below the middle of the subconscious is "local consciousness."
This is the consciousness shared by a group of people situated
in a certain locale. Oftentimes. we see cases that seem to either
defy explanation or which cannot be attributed to happenstance. We
see examples of a rash of accidents occurring in certain areas. A "dangerous"
intersection where there is an abnormal number of accidents
may be attributed to the common consciousness shared by the people
of that particular location.
In summary, human consciousness may be likened to an iceberg. In
the chart of human consciousness on pages 12-13, the wavy line is the
threshold that separates the conscious from the subconscious. Note that
the individual peaks are interconnected through the subconscious. local
consciousness. humanity consciousness, cosmic consciousness. and
superconsciousness. Humanity consciousness comprises the collective
thoughts that have accumulated from the past. "floating" on the consciousness
of humanity. At the yen, bottom of the chart is superconsciousness--
the vast sea of the world of God with infinite wisdom, love.
life, abundance, joy, and harmony. This is the world of Grand Harmony
where: All things that 1 desire, that I need, come to me of their own
accord: and all rhinos that 1 do not desire, that I do not need, leave me
of their own accord" ("Shinsokan Meditation for Fulfillment").
About the layers of the conscious mind. Dr. Taniguchi wrote:
"Psychology has delved deeply into the human mind and explained
its inner structure. it is not simply the conscious mind but the subconscious
mind that controls physiological functions as well as actions
taken without conscious effort. It explains that God does not mete out
so-called 'divine punishment' but that 'self-punishment' is imposed by
one's own subconscious mind. In other words, if the subconscious
were to take one erroneous step, it would create disorder in physiological
functions or perhaps allow one to unconsciously take a train that
was destined to collide.
"In the depths of the subconscious. there is 'humanity consciousness.'
This is the sum total of all the sufferings humanity has experienced
from the past. When humanity consciousness that is harbored
in our subconscious is touched upon, that such and such a situation
will bring suffering, for example, then suffering will be manifested in
various forms. When these misfortunes and calamities arise, we
should know that they were never the divine punishment of our
'Father who art in heaven— (Komi No Shingi To Sono Rikai, "The True
Meaning and Understanding of God." p. 58).
Each individual's consciousness congregates and helps to form one
gigantic wave called the 'consciousness of the human race,' and upon
that wave each person's consciousness floats" (365 Golden Ktys to the
Summit of Fulfillment. p. 294).
Dr. Taniguchi further explained:
"Reading books on pathology or dietetics. and hearing and seeing
medicines advertised on the radio and television, all Mto engraving
upon the subconscious mind the thought that 'man is subject to disease.'
The prevalence of such messages sometimes creates circumstances
such as a school's closing because of a flu epidemic. The mass media's
influence in promoting a disease mentality will only make mankind less
healthy" (Ibid., p. 295).
To overcome the tide of "humanity consciousness," Dr. Taniguchi
suggested that we practice Shinsokan meditation "...and look into the
perfection of the God-created world with unwavering firmness and
establish unequivocal faith strong enough to resist and transcend the
waves of humanity consciousness" (ibid., p. 294).
"Beyond humanity consciousness is 'cosmic consciousness.' Since our
subconscious is connected to the consciousness of the whole universe, in
the world of the subconscious, one will implicitly know what will happen.
as well as when and where it will happen. Those who subconsciously
desire self-punishment will attract misfortune to themselves unawares.
Further beyond 'cosmic consciousness' is 'superconsciousness.' This is the
consciousness that resides within every individual as `transcendental
indwelling God.' This transcendental indwelling God is your True-Image
self. By following the whispers of the indwelling God, you will naturally
become happy" (Kami No Shingi To Sono Rikai, "The True Meaning
and Understanding of God," p. 58).
Somewhere below the middle of the subconscious is "local consciousness."
This is the consciousness shared by a group of people situated
in a certain locale. Oftentimes. we see cases that seem to either
defy explanation or which cannot be attributed to happenstance. We
see examples of a rash of accidents occurring in certain areas. A "dangerous"
intersection where there is an abnormal number of accidents
may be attributed to the common consciousness shared by the people
of that particular location.
In summary, human consciousness may be likened to an iceberg. In
the chart of human consciousness on pages 12-13, the wavy line is the
threshold that separates the conscious from the subconscious. Note that
the individual peaks are interconnected through the subconscious. local
consciousness. humanity consciousness, cosmic consciousness. and
superconsciousness. Humanity consciousness comprises the collective
thoughts that have accumulated from the past. "floating" on the consciousness
of humanity. At the yen, bottom of the chart is superconsciousness--
the vast sea of the world of God with infinite wisdom, love.
life, abundance, joy, and harmony. This is the world of Grand Harmony
where: All things that 1 desire, that I need, come to me of their own
accord: and all rhinos that 1 do not desire, that I do not need, leave me
of their own accord" ("Shinsokan Meditation for Fulfillment").
CONTROL YOUR DESTINY WITH THE LAWS
OF THE MIND
"Law of Cause and Effect. Successful people are in the main those who
utilize the law of causality skillfully. They believe that everything has its
own cause, and that nothing can come merely by chance, but that everything
comes by the law. Both the beginning and end of thin gs — the
cause and the effect—are linked together in one complete circle that cannot
be broken or become slack." —Ralph Waldo Emerson
The all-pervading law of the mind is the law of causality that prevails
in all aspects of our daily life. We call this the Law of Cause and
Effect. This law is an important concept of the teachings of Buddhism
and is also called the Law of Karma. f"Karma (Skt.): Potential energies
residing in the inner realm of life which manifest themselves as
various results in the future. The term originally meant action, which
in Buddhism was interpreted to mean mental. verbal and physical
actions, i.e.. thoughts, words and deeds. Every action, both good and
evil, imprints a latent influence in one's life... According to this concept,
one's actions in the past have shaped his reality at present, and his
actions in the present in turn determine his future" — From A
Dictionary of Buddhist Terms and concepts.]
Not a single day goes by that we do not see examples of this law. It
may be simply an innocuous happening that we shrug off as "just one
of those rhinos." But when we think about it and reflect on it, we may
realize that the particular incident was the result of something that
took place just a short while ago, or sometime ago. The cause. in fact
may be traced back many centuries, even millennia. We see many of
these "karmic laws" in action when we open the daily papers or watch
the news on television. Newspapers are replete with stories— the socalled
news that make headlines — but are they really "news" in the
sense that what we are seeing is actually the "result" and not the
"cause"? In interpreting past events, historians invariably look to cause
and effect. Any conflict in the world today can be traced back to a
long series of events. often involving human greed and ambition.
LAW OF RECIPROCITY
"Be merciful, just as your father is merciful. Do not judge, and you
will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned.
Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Give. and it will be given to you. A
good measure, pressed down, shaken together. and running over, will
be poured into your lap. For with the measure that you use, it will be
measured to you" (NW. Luke 6:36-38).
The law of reciprocity is evident in our physical world. Trees, grass,
and other plant life all give off oxygen. while all animal life gives off
carbon dioxide. Plant life is sustained by carbon dioxide, absorbing
the carbon dioxide given off by animal life. Conversely, animal life
inhales the oxygen emitted by plant life.
Whether we are aware of it or not, we are reaping the fruits of seeds
we have sown in our daily life. Through our thoughts. words, and
actions, we are sowing seeds that may bear fruit tomorrow. next
month, or far off in the future. When you arise in the morning, begin
the day aright by practicing Shinsokan meditation to connect yourself
to your indwelling God that is permeating the whole universe.
In this month's "Recitation of the Truth," Dr. Taniguchi relates God's
words:
"You are one with Almighty God who created the universe.
Become completely aware of this Truth and thereby banish all fears and
all worries about the future. Simply deepen your sense of oneness with
Me, and live by listening to My voice and by obeying My will. When
you do this. you will be able to demonstrate My very power in your life."
When you know this, the seeds that you sow now will bear the fruits
that God has already ordained for you.
LAW OF ACTION AND REACTION
The Law of Action and Reaction is a universal principle of the law
of the mind that we see and experience in our daily life. Above, we
discussed Isaac Newton's Third Law of Motion - - For every action,
there is an equal and opposite reaction"—which became the principle
of jet propulsion and rocketry. The rocket power that launched the
Challenger space shuttle was based on this principle. When we ride
on a jetliner, we are also experiencing the principle of Newton's Third
Law of Motion.
On the interpersonal plane, the same principle applies. If you are
forgiving of others, you will be forgiven. If you shout expletives at others,
they will likely shout back at you. If you smile at others, they will
smile back at you. If you are critical of others. you can expect to be criticized.
If you express kindness, you will most certainly have kindness
expressed in return. When you praise others, you will very likely be
praised. When you express love. love will surely come back to you.
LAW OF AFFINITY
The principle of the Law of Affinity— that like attracts
like, and the unlike repels—can be demonstrated with
a magnet, where the positive pole attracts and the negative pole repels.
This physical law can be applied to the mind and may also be called
the Law of Attraction. We see this law in action every day. "Birds of
a feather flock together" is commonly used to describe this law. We
see people who share similar affinities belonging to the same social,
business, or political groups. Book lovers join a reading club. People
interested in the environment belong to an environmental protection
group. You see music lovers attending a symphony concert. A tonedeaf
person would probably not attend a musical event, and a
Republican would not be at a Democratic Convention.
About this, Seicho Taniguchi, President of Seicho-No-le, writes in
Messages of Wisdom and Love:
- One of the laws ruling this world is the law of like attracts like.'
In other words, those of the same kind will come together. Just as
horses run with horses and cows herd with cows, birds of a feather
flock together.
"People become friends with others who are like them. Seriousminded
people will have serious-minded friends, and misguided
youths will have misguided friends. Families are no exception: similar
minds come together" (p. 72. text edited).
Oftentimes. we blame external causes for mishaps and events that
just seem to happen. We do not realize that the world we live in is a
reflection of our mind. No matter what sort of dis- s ave
aster. calamity, or illness may strike you, do not
blame something or someone else for the dire straits you find yourself
in. Dr. Taniguchi wrote in Truth of Life, Volume 1:
"When we meet with a mishap, we think that a ruffian called
`mishap' came from somewhere and bumped into us even though we
were faultless. But the reason we meet with a mishap and are hurt is
that there is an affinity between the mishap and the state of our mind.
The two come together because like attracts like- (p. 129. text edited).
Conversely, there is a law that says "the unlike repels." We mentioned
previously that in the deep recesses of the subconscious, our minds are
connected with humanity consciousness. Dr. Taniguchi has an example
in Truth of Life, Volume 1, describing how "a tragedy affecting a large
number of people cannot be prevented even if we were to concentrate
our minds and broadcast thoughts which are opposite to it (p. 125, text
edited). However, he continues, "...if our minds hold to firm, healthy
convictions which would prevent us from being drawn into any mishap,
the mishap may occur, but in keeping with the law of the mind that the
unlike repels, we will be cast outside its whirlpool even if those who must
experience it are drawn into it" (Ibid., p. 125, text edited).
For more on this, please read Chapter 4, "Fate Takes Shape in the
World of the Mind," Truth of Life, Volume I.]
OUR ENVIRONMENT IS THE REFLECTION
OF OUR MIND
Whatever we think will appear in this physical world. According to
Dr. Taniguchi: "When we project our thoughts through this law, whatever
thoughts we have will appear exactly as we have imagined. This is
like a movie projector that has been loaded with a reel of film. When
the projector is turned on. through this law, images will appear on the
movie screen exactly as they were filmed.
"Thoughts are also like seeds. When seeds are sown in the world of
laws. the laws will cause the seeds to sprout, and according to the laws, the
seeds that are sown will be harvested. When you plant chrysanthemum
seeds, chrysanthemum will bloom; when you plant thistle seeds, thistle
will bloom. Thus, it is to be expected that when we plant seeds of 'illness
in the world of the mind, illness will appear. and when seeds of 'poverty'
are planted, poverty will appear. As much as we can, ler us visualize only
happiness in our minds" (Shinri, "Truth." Volume 9. p. 40).
WHAT WE RECOGNIZE WILL APPEAR
In the Lotus Sutra, one of the scriptures of Shakamuni Buddha,
there is a parable about a rich man and his beggar friend. One dav, as
the rich man was walkince-t, down the street. he saw a beggar. He recognized
him as his long-lost friend and took him home. The beggar,
his hungry friend, was royally treated and wined and dined with a
sumptuous meal. With his stomach full and the wine taking its effect,
he soon fell asleep. The rich man had to leave on a business trip and
decided not to awaken his friend. As a parting gift. he sewed a jewel
into a corner of his friend's clothing. With this gemstone, the rich
man reasoned, his friend would be well provided for the rest of his life.
Sometime later, the rich man again saw his friend who was still a beggar.
He was flabbergasted to see him still dressed in tattered clothing.
Apparently. the beggar did not realize that he had a priceless gem in his
clothing when he left his rich friend's house and continued on his way.
The beggar friend went through many difficult times, unaware that all
along he had the gem and thus was unable to use it to take himself out
of poverty. After the rich man pointed out that the gem was sewn in
his clothing, his beggar friend was able to lead a very prosperous life.
Through this parable, Shakamuni taught that unless one becomes
aware of the salvation offered to him, he cannot avail himself of it.
This brings home the principle that what is not recognized will not
manifest. Only that which is recognized will appear.
VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL TRUTHS
Seicho-No-le expounds two Truths: the Vertical Truth and the
Horizontal Truth. The Vertical Truth is that "Man is a child of God
who was born from the Grand Life of God, eternally unchanging and
imperishable." As a child of God, man is perfect and harmonious,
endowed with all the inherited attributes of God. Intersecting the
Vertical Truth is the Horizontal Truth that "The phenomenal world is
a reflection of the mind." This is the world of appearance which we
can change through our mind. The inconstancy of the world around
us is one of the principal concepts of the Buddhist doctrines. This was
indeed the Horizontal Truth discovered by Shakamuni Buddha when
he became enlightened—that all things in the phenomenal world are
the manifestations of our mind. This is the world of appearance, the
projection or reflection of our mind.
At the center is Mon, a child of God,
existing in the phenomenal world
which reflects his mind.
The phenomenal
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world is o reflection of the mind.
In phenomena we have the "false image - and the "True Image."
Both appear as overlapping images like a double-exposure film, causing
what one sees to be distorted and unclear. The True-Image World
is the unfolding of God's mind. (Ed. note: For more on "True Image
and Phenomenon," please see the July 1999 issue of Truth of Life- magazine,
pp. 7-15.) What we see in the phenomenal world now is the
projection of our mind. Since the imperfections that appear in the
phenomenal world are the projections of our mind. it is essential that
we polish our mind-lens in order to manifest the perfection of the
True-Image World as created by God.
Whatever you visualize, whether it be a false image or the True
Image, will be manifested. Therefore, you must constantly maintain
bright thoughts if a bright life is what you desire. Do not harbor fear
or anxiety about whether or not your desire will become a reality. No
matter how much you may want something, if you harbor negative
thoughts, you will not succeed in attaining your desire.
PLANT ONLY SEEDS OF GOOD THOUGHTS
According to the laws of the mind, when our conscious mind acts
with conviction, the subconscious will receive the conviction and
manifest our resolve. Every day, we must consciously strive to sow
only good "thought seeds." Occasionally, unawares, we may sow negative
thought seeds. Since the laws of the mind firmly exist and do not
make any distinction between good and bad seeds, we must take
responsibility for our actions. If we sow seeds of hatred. we will eventually
face hatred. If we are grateful to all people and all things. we will
likewise receive gratitude from others for our acts of love. We may
blame God for our misfortunes, but God does not mete out punishment
or retribution. It is the seeds we have sown that bear fruit in
accordance with the laws of the mind.
One of the "Gems of Wisdom" of Seicho-No-le says: "Do you wish
to be sympathized by others? If you do, you are attracting to yourself
the very circumstances that will cause you to be worthy of their sympathy.
- This is a lesson that must be learned if you wish to overcome
disease as well as poor circumstances. Many people suffer from illness
or misfortune because, in their subconscious mind, they seek sympathy
from others for the problems they have brought upon themselves.
Then, according to the law of "like attracts like," negative mental
vibrations will attract other negative mental vibrations being broadcast
by unhappy people all over the world.
In order to change our destiny through the laws of the mind, Dr.
Taniguchi explained: "The universe functions according to laws. We
cannot change the laws nor are we able to prevent what has already
been decided by the laws except through the laws. It is like trying to
use our hands to stop oxygen and hydrogen from combining to form
water. There is no other way to prevent what is happening in our fate
except through the laws. Thus, we should constantly visualize only
good things and impress them into our subconscious" (Shinri,
"Truth," Volume 8, pp. 310-311).
A HAPPY MIND CREATES
A HAPPY DESTINY!
OF THE MIND
"Law of Cause and Effect. Successful people are in the main those who
utilize the law of causality skillfully. They believe that everything has its
own cause, and that nothing can come merely by chance, but that everything
comes by the law. Both the beginning and end of thin gs — the
cause and the effect—are linked together in one complete circle that cannot
be broken or become slack." —Ralph Waldo Emerson
The all-pervading law of the mind is the law of causality that prevails
in all aspects of our daily life. We call this the Law of Cause and
Effect. This law is an important concept of the teachings of Buddhism
and is also called the Law of Karma. f"Karma (Skt.): Potential energies
residing in the inner realm of life which manifest themselves as
various results in the future. The term originally meant action, which
in Buddhism was interpreted to mean mental. verbal and physical
actions, i.e.. thoughts, words and deeds. Every action, both good and
evil, imprints a latent influence in one's life... According to this concept,
one's actions in the past have shaped his reality at present, and his
actions in the present in turn determine his future" — From A
Dictionary of Buddhist Terms and concepts.]
Not a single day goes by that we do not see examples of this law. It
may be simply an innocuous happening that we shrug off as "just one
of those rhinos." But when we think about it and reflect on it, we may
realize that the particular incident was the result of something that
took place just a short while ago, or sometime ago. The cause. in fact
may be traced back many centuries, even millennia. We see many of
these "karmic laws" in action when we open the daily papers or watch
the news on television. Newspapers are replete with stories— the socalled
news that make headlines — but are they really "news" in the
sense that what we are seeing is actually the "result" and not the
"cause"? In interpreting past events, historians invariably look to cause
and effect. Any conflict in the world today can be traced back to a
long series of events. often involving human greed and ambition.
LAW OF RECIPROCITY
"Be merciful, just as your father is merciful. Do not judge, and you
will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned.
Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Give. and it will be given to you. A
good measure, pressed down, shaken together. and running over, will
be poured into your lap. For with the measure that you use, it will be
measured to you" (NW. Luke 6:36-38).
The law of reciprocity is evident in our physical world. Trees, grass,
and other plant life all give off oxygen. while all animal life gives off
carbon dioxide. Plant life is sustained by carbon dioxide, absorbing
the carbon dioxide given off by animal life. Conversely, animal life
inhales the oxygen emitted by plant life.
Whether we are aware of it or not, we are reaping the fruits of seeds
we have sown in our daily life. Through our thoughts. words, and
actions, we are sowing seeds that may bear fruit tomorrow. next
month, or far off in the future. When you arise in the morning, begin
the day aright by practicing Shinsokan meditation to connect yourself
to your indwelling God that is permeating the whole universe.
In this month's "Recitation of the Truth," Dr. Taniguchi relates God's
words:
"You are one with Almighty God who created the universe.
Become completely aware of this Truth and thereby banish all fears and
all worries about the future. Simply deepen your sense of oneness with
Me, and live by listening to My voice and by obeying My will. When
you do this. you will be able to demonstrate My very power in your life."
When you know this, the seeds that you sow now will bear the fruits
that God has already ordained for you.
LAW OF ACTION AND REACTION
The Law of Action and Reaction is a universal principle of the law
of the mind that we see and experience in our daily life. Above, we
discussed Isaac Newton's Third Law of Motion - - For every action,
there is an equal and opposite reaction"—which became the principle
of jet propulsion and rocketry. The rocket power that launched the
Challenger space shuttle was based on this principle. When we ride
on a jetliner, we are also experiencing the principle of Newton's Third
Law of Motion.
On the interpersonal plane, the same principle applies. If you are
forgiving of others, you will be forgiven. If you shout expletives at others,
they will likely shout back at you. If you smile at others, they will
smile back at you. If you are critical of others. you can expect to be criticized.
If you express kindness, you will most certainly have kindness
expressed in return. When you praise others, you will very likely be
praised. When you express love. love will surely come back to you.
LAW OF AFFINITY
The principle of the Law of Affinity— that like attracts
like, and the unlike repels—can be demonstrated with
a magnet, where the positive pole attracts and the negative pole repels.
This physical law can be applied to the mind and may also be called
the Law of Attraction. We see this law in action every day. "Birds of
a feather flock together" is commonly used to describe this law. We
see people who share similar affinities belonging to the same social,
business, or political groups. Book lovers join a reading club. People
interested in the environment belong to an environmental protection
group. You see music lovers attending a symphony concert. A tonedeaf
person would probably not attend a musical event, and a
Republican would not be at a Democratic Convention.
About this, Seicho Taniguchi, President of Seicho-No-le, writes in
Messages of Wisdom and Love:
- One of the laws ruling this world is the law of like attracts like.'
In other words, those of the same kind will come together. Just as
horses run with horses and cows herd with cows, birds of a feather
flock together.
"People become friends with others who are like them. Seriousminded
people will have serious-minded friends, and misguided
youths will have misguided friends. Families are no exception: similar
minds come together" (p. 72. text edited).
Oftentimes. we blame external causes for mishaps and events that
just seem to happen. We do not realize that the world we live in is a
reflection of our mind. No matter what sort of dis- s ave
aster. calamity, or illness may strike you, do not
blame something or someone else for the dire straits you find yourself
in. Dr. Taniguchi wrote in Truth of Life, Volume 1:
"When we meet with a mishap, we think that a ruffian called
`mishap' came from somewhere and bumped into us even though we
were faultless. But the reason we meet with a mishap and are hurt is
that there is an affinity between the mishap and the state of our mind.
The two come together because like attracts like- (p. 129. text edited).
Conversely, there is a law that says "the unlike repels." We mentioned
previously that in the deep recesses of the subconscious, our minds are
connected with humanity consciousness. Dr. Taniguchi has an example
in Truth of Life, Volume 1, describing how "a tragedy affecting a large
number of people cannot be prevented even if we were to concentrate
our minds and broadcast thoughts which are opposite to it (p. 125, text
edited). However, he continues, "...if our minds hold to firm, healthy
convictions which would prevent us from being drawn into any mishap,
the mishap may occur, but in keeping with the law of the mind that the
unlike repels, we will be cast outside its whirlpool even if those who must
experience it are drawn into it" (Ibid., p. 125, text edited).
For more on this, please read Chapter 4, "Fate Takes Shape in the
World of the Mind," Truth of Life, Volume I.]
OUR ENVIRONMENT IS THE REFLECTION
OF OUR MIND
Whatever we think will appear in this physical world. According to
Dr. Taniguchi: "When we project our thoughts through this law, whatever
thoughts we have will appear exactly as we have imagined. This is
like a movie projector that has been loaded with a reel of film. When
the projector is turned on. through this law, images will appear on the
movie screen exactly as they were filmed.
"Thoughts are also like seeds. When seeds are sown in the world of
laws. the laws will cause the seeds to sprout, and according to the laws, the
seeds that are sown will be harvested. When you plant chrysanthemum
seeds, chrysanthemum will bloom; when you plant thistle seeds, thistle
will bloom. Thus, it is to be expected that when we plant seeds of 'illness
in the world of the mind, illness will appear. and when seeds of 'poverty'
are planted, poverty will appear. As much as we can, ler us visualize only
happiness in our minds" (Shinri, "Truth." Volume 9. p. 40).
WHAT WE RECOGNIZE WILL APPEAR
In the Lotus Sutra, one of the scriptures of Shakamuni Buddha,
there is a parable about a rich man and his beggar friend. One dav, as
the rich man was walkince-t, down the street. he saw a beggar. He recognized
him as his long-lost friend and took him home. The beggar,
his hungry friend, was royally treated and wined and dined with a
sumptuous meal. With his stomach full and the wine taking its effect,
he soon fell asleep. The rich man had to leave on a business trip and
decided not to awaken his friend. As a parting gift. he sewed a jewel
into a corner of his friend's clothing. With this gemstone, the rich
man reasoned, his friend would be well provided for the rest of his life.
Sometime later, the rich man again saw his friend who was still a beggar.
He was flabbergasted to see him still dressed in tattered clothing.
Apparently. the beggar did not realize that he had a priceless gem in his
clothing when he left his rich friend's house and continued on his way.
The beggar friend went through many difficult times, unaware that all
along he had the gem and thus was unable to use it to take himself out
of poverty. After the rich man pointed out that the gem was sewn in
his clothing, his beggar friend was able to lead a very prosperous life.
Through this parable, Shakamuni taught that unless one becomes
aware of the salvation offered to him, he cannot avail himself of it.
This brings home the principle that what is not recognized will not
manifest. Only that which is recognized will appear.
VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL TRUTHS
Seicho-No-le expounds two Truths: the Vertical Truth and the
Horizontal Truth. The Vertical Truth is that "Man is a child of God
who was born from the Grand Life of God, eternally unchanging and
imperishable." As a child of God, man is perfect and harmonious,
endowed with all the inherited attributes of God. Intersecting the
Vertical Truth is the Horizontal Truth that "The phenomenal world is
a reflection of the mind." This is the world of appearance which we
can change through our mind. The inconstancy of the world around
us is one of the principal concepts of the Buddhist doctrines. This was
indeed the Horizontal Truth discovered by Shakamuni Buddha when
he became enlightened—that all things in the phenomenal world are
the manifestations of our mind. This is the world of appearance, the
projection or reflection of our mind.
At the center is Mon, a child of God,
existing in the phenomenal world
which reflects his mind.
The phenomenal
14
world is o reflection of the mind.
In phenomena we have the "false image - and the "True Image."
Both appear as overlapping images like a double-exposure film, causing
what one sees to be distorted and unclear. The True-Image World
is the unfolding of God's mind. (Ed. note: For more on "True Image
and Phenomenon," please see the July 1999 issue of Truth of Life- magazine,
pp. 7-15.) What we see in the phenomenal world now is the
projection of our mind. Since the imperfections that appear in the
phenomenal world are the projections of our mind. it is essential that
we polish our mind-lens in order to manifest the perfection of the
True-Image World as created by God.
Whatever you visualize, whether it be a false image or the True
Image, will be manifested. Therefore, you must constantly maintain
bright thoughts if a bright life is what you desire. Do not harbor fear
or anxiety about whether or not your desire will become a reality. No
matter how much you may want something, if you harbor negative
thoughts, you will not succeed in attaining your desire.
PLANT ONLY SEEDS OF GOOD THOUGHTS
According to the laws of the mind, when our conscious mind acts
with conviction, the subconscious will receive the conviction and
manifest our resolve. Every day, we must consciously strive to sow
only good "thought seeds." Occasionally, unawares, we may sow negative
thought seeds. Since the laws of the mind firmly exist and do not
make any distinction between good and bad seeds, we must take
responsibility for our actions. If we sow seeds of hatred. we will eventually
face hatred. If we are grateful to all people and all things. we will
likewise receive gratitude from others for our acts of love. We may
blame God for our misfortunes, but God does not mete out punishment
or retribution. It is the seeds we have sown that bear fruit in
accordance with the laws of the mind.
One of the "Gems of Wisdom" of Seicho-No-le says: "Do you wish
to be sympathized by others? If you do, you are attracting to yourself
the very circumstances that will cause you to be worthy of their sympathy.
- This is a lesson that must be learned if you wish to overcome
disease as well as poor circumstances. Many people suffer from illness
or misfortune because, in their subconscious mind, they seek sympathy
from others for the problems they have brought upon themselves.
Then, according to the law of "like attracts like," negative mental
vibrations will attract other negative mental vibrations being broadcast
by unhappy people all over the world.
In order to change our destiny through the laws of the mind, Dr.
Taniguchi explained: "The universe functions according to laws. We
cannot change the laws nor are we able to prevent what has already
been decided by the laws except through the laws. It is like trying to
use our hands to stop oxygen and hydrogen from combining to form
water. There is no other way to prevent what is happening in our fate
except through the laws. Thus, we should constantly visualize only
good things and impress them into our subconscious" (Shinri,
"Truth," Volume 8, pp. 310-311).
A HAPPY MIND CREATES
A HAPPY DESTINY!