published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Saturday, October 18th, 2008
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
We are practising the principle of Buddhism,
"substituting faith for wisdom."*
Let's therefore chant daimoku faithfully and earnestly!
Then immeasurably profound wisdom will definitely well forth
from within.
Today also, with unshakable faith and confidence,
let's advance courageously and dynamically!
*President Toda explained the meaning of the line "his
intention is difficult to understand" as it applies to our
practise:
Whereas the Buddha sees what is to come, for us the future
is totally dark, and we can only see what has already
passed. For this reason, it is difficult for us to awaken
to the heart of the Gohonzon. It is enough that we
believe wholeheartedly in the Gohonzon, no matter what.
If we do so, then we will definitely receive benefit. It
is no good if we start doubting along the way.
He is discussing the ultimate meaning of faith. Firm
faith in the Gohonzon leads to the highest "wisdom." This
is the principle of "substituting faith for wisdom."
(Lectures on the "Expedient Means" and "Life Span"
Chapters of the Lotus Sutra by Daisaku Ikeda, Vol. 1)
Saturday, October 18th, 2008
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"This sutra is superior to all other sutras. It is like the lion king."
(The Sutra of True Requital - The Writings of Nichiren
Daishonin, Vol.1, page 929) Selection source: Soka Gakkai
President Harada's encouragement, Seikyo Shimbun, October
18th, 2008
Sunday, October 19th, 2008
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Education will decide the future of humankind. Only education enables us to
live properly, in a fully human way. Without sound education, evil will run
rampant, the law of the jungle will prevail, and our society will become
shallow and superficial, its values skewed by the pursuit of empty fame and
popularity. This will lead to turmoil, suffering, and deadlock. In every
age, sound education is absolutely crucial for the sake of society, the
world, and people's happiness. Education is the springboard to happiness, to
justice, and to peace.
SGI Newsletter No. 7650, Discussion with John Dewey Society Representatives,
from the Aug. 14th, 2008, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Oct. 17th,
2008
* The Japanese kanji for To My Friends is available by
clicking on Seikyo Shimbun's web-site address at
http://www.sokanet.jp/sg/sn/member_support_top.html
---WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
BUPPO WA "ISHIN DAIE"
GOJONI INORIKIRE!
CHIE WA MUGEN NI WAKU!
DAIKAKUSHIN DE
KYO MO KAISHIN DA!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KONO KYOMON WA ISSAIKYO NI SUGURETARI CHI HASHIRU MONO NO
OTARI SHISHIO NO GOTOSHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1310)
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