GPS and the Gohonzon (Sept 2010)

i am now in canada, driving to different places on personal and business matters. a few days ago, i had to go to a distant area and i was only given the street name and no. 

 

however, because i had my GPS, i just followed the instructions given by my GPS.  the place was quite far away and not easy to get to, but because i trust my GPS, i was not worried and was even able to enjoy the drive abd the scenery along the way .  sometimes i missed a turn, but the GPS was quick to give me  new instructions to set me back on track.

 

on my way back, i was thinking: this is exactly like our buddhist practice!!  the GPS is like my gohonzon.  with the GPS, i put in the street name and address and it will direct me along my way, but i still had to put in petrol and carefully drive my car, observing all road regulations.

 

with my buddhist practice, i put forth my goal or target to the gohonzon, and  i know that the gohonzon will direct me along the right path and i dont have to grope in the dark. however, i still have to take action,  sometimes there may be obstacles along the way, but if i trust the gohonzon, i will be sure that i will reach my target, no matter what.

 

glad to share my thoughts.

 

lydia