published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Friday, January 23rd, 2009
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The point that decides whether we win or lose is right
this moment, right now!
Determine that you will take the initiative, that you'll be the trailblazer,
so that everyone else is inspired by your lead,
and then win in today's decisive challenges.
Friday, January 23rd, 2009
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Life is limited; we must not begrudge it. What we should
ultimately aspire to is the Buddha land."
(Aspiration for the Buddha Land - The Writings of Nichiren
Daishonin, Vol.1, page 214) Selection source: "Kyo no
Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, January 23rd, 2009
Saturday, January 24th, 2009
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The oak is known as the king of the forest because of its sturdiness. It is
widely regarded as a symbol of courage, strength, and longevity. The great
German author Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) wrote:
"'If it [the oak] grows up snugly sheltered from the wind and weather, it
becomes nothing; but a century's struggle with the elements makes it strong
and powerful, so that, at its full growth, its presence inspires us with
astonishment and admiration.'
"Offering a similar message, Mr. Toda once said to a youth division member:
"'As the Daishonin says, in the face of hardship 'the wise will rejoice
while the foolish will retreat' (WND-1, 637). You mustn't take the course of
the foolish. Use hardship as an opportunity to reflect upon yourself.
Practice with strong faith and see what happens. You'll gain ten times the
benefit you have so far!'"
SGI Newsletter No. 7690, 25TH SOKA GAKKAI HEADQUARTERS LEADERS MEETING--PART
1 [OF 2]. Embarking into a New Year with Hope and Joy, Jan. 8th, 2009. From
the Jan. 12th, 2009, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated, Jan 20th,
2009
* The Japanese kanji for To My Friends and Daily Gosho 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 ---
SHOBU NO KECCHAKUTEN WA
"IMA KONO SHUNKAN" DA.
MINA GA SENKUSHA TO NARI
WARE NI TSUZUKE TO
KYO O KACHIMAKURE!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"INOCHI KAGIRI ARI OSHIMU BEKARAZU TSUINI NAGAU BEKIWA
BUKKOKU NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 955)
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