after a long lazy hiatus

main reason for this post is to document the recent benefits i've received as a Nichiren Shoshu believer...and this is a convenient outlet...

i'll soon be in between jobs and changing to an totally non-related industry and field. it is really Gohonzon's (our object of worship) benefits that i signed and sealed (to be delivered) this job within less than 3 months of job-searching. because i was already sunk deep into the comfort zone of my current job, i wasn't actively job searching and i did not even buy a single copy of saturday's recruit. i had the good fortune of a relatively quiet period at work where i could mass send resumes online, toggling between job opportunity sites and work windows.

in total, i went to 4 interviews for 3 different jobs in 2.5 months and within 3 months, i managed to sign the appointment letter soon after my 2nd interview. this is really good fortune in this period of graduation where all the fresh graduates start applying for jobs. there were 3 candidates including myself vying for the same position. on the day of the 2nd interview, i was the 2nd person in line to meet with the interview panel. the 1st person was inside for a good 20 mins and i was almost half-demoralised when it was my turn. when it finally was, i was out in 10 minutes. the group director even made a comment that another stat board was opening vacancies and i could apply. upon hearing this, i was 100% sure i had to continue my job search. prior, i told Gohonzon that if i was suitable for the job, i would get it, if not, i will accept any circumstances that follow.

within 3 days, i received a call that i was selected, on my way to temple for friday chanting session. i was so appreciative tears came to my eyes when i started chanting. then it suddenly dawned on me that i received the 1st phonecall for the interview during my pilgrimage to Head Temple in Taisekiji, Japan. then i realised that Gohonzon planned this for me from the start. i was furthermore initially hesitant about this job as i was merely mass applying without any specific interest or goals. i'm the living proof of the benefits that Gohonzon will shower on you, when you have faith and surge in the direction of shakubuku. as long as you have faith and keep kosenrufu in your daily prayers, all the smaller personal wishes will be fulfilled and opportunities will arise for shakubuku.

with this and numerous benefits my family and i have received, i am truly appreciative of my good fortune to be able to practice Nichiren Daishonin's True Buddhism.