Byakko Magazine Issue 161

By Byakko Press

This issue focuses on the Divine Spark IN and its role in humanity's shift from material to spiritual culture. In her timely message "What Matters Is Now," Masami Saionji reminds us that we must continue to develop a steadfast consciousness that is rooted in spiritual values and divine self-awareness. "Foundations of the Divine Spark IN" explains the history and importance of the Divine Spark IN. Also includes writings by Masami Saionji and Masahisa Goi, and reports from Italy and Germany.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Byakko Press
• Release date: Jul 6, 2023
• ISBN: 9798215744093

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 161

Volume 30, No. 1, Issue 161

E-book edition © 2023 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, Grace Roberts, and Stanislav Takashima. Volunteer staff: Hiroko U. Kawasaki.

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IN THIS ISSUE

Daily Reflections — Masami Saionji

What Matters is Now — a message from Masami Saionji

Foundations of the Divine Spark IN

Purifying Murky Thoughts with the Light of Prayer — Masahisa Goi

Divine Spark IN Workshop at Orient Festival in Padua — Sonoko Tanaka

Reflections on the Divine Spark IN — Masami Saionji

Dagmar Berkenberg Receives Recognition for 30 Years of Service

The Basis of Our Choices — Masami Saionji

Spiritual Freedom and Complete Entrustment (part 2) — Masahisa Goi

Anan: a novel by Masahisa Goi

Book II, Chapter 3: Elders of the Sakyamuni Clan

Editor’s Corner

Thoughts of Masahisa Goi

May Peace Prevail on Earth

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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

We must never apply our own standards of right and wrong to other people.

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All people born into this world, no matter who they are, are born with an equally divine and sacred spirit. Therefore, no matter what happens in your life, you must never despair or give up, thinking that it is too much for you. If you recognize your own divinity from the bottom of your heart and endeavor to manifest it even further, you will surely be able to resolve any difficulties or challenges.

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A healthy spirit (affection, encouragement, love, harmony) can heal any pain or sorrow.

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In the course of our lives, the things we constantly think about will eventually manifest themselves in some form, even if we do not notice it. The thoughts and actions that come from our reawakened divine nature are the very things that will brighten our lives until the end.

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All members of humanity, without a single exception, are innately furnished with beautiful, pure, unblemished love and courage.

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Each and every human being has only one gateway to self-renewal, and that gateway is inside each of us. We must dive into the very nature of our existence and connect directly with our own divine spark.

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It is not about talent. It is not about knowledge. It is not imitation of others either. It is only a matter of having absolute belief in yourself.

Originally published in Japanese, September – December 2022

What Matters is Now

A Message from Masami Saionji

The world is now in a desperate situation. All over the world, people are plunged into harsh and shaky conditions—in Turkey and Syria, in Ukraine and Russia, in North Korea and countless other places. Those who occupy top positions are thinking only about the benefit of their own country. Not one of them is thinking about the wellbeing of the earth and humanity.

From now on, the universal divine mind is placing its hopes in peace-loving people in all countries. Now it is time for all peace-loving people to carry out their divinely-given missions for world peace.

What we are called upon to do is to live the present moment with all our heart and all our might. What we did yesterday and what we will do tomorrow is not the issue. What matters is now.

It is important for us to maintain a firm state of mind. We must not be swayed by rumors or by the opinions of society’s leaders and experts in various fields. Nor can we rely on the people around