Friday, July 2nd, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Because of all the selfless dedicated efforts
that our Women's Division members have made,
shining just as brightly as the sun,
the Mystic Law has spread far and wide
and will continue to do so for ten thousand years and more.
To all of our very much cherished Soka mothers,
let your voices of conviction ring out,
let them brim with hope and courage,
and may we all make great strides together!
Friday, July 2nd, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Although I and my disciples may encounter various difficulties, if we do not harbour doubts in our hearts, we will as a matter of course attain Buddhahood. Do not have doubts simply because heaven does not lend you protection. Do not be discouraged because you do not enjoy an easy and secure existence in this life."
(The Opening of the Eyes - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 283)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, July 2nd, 2010
Saturday, July 3rd, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The circumstances of each family are different. Their mealtimes and bedtimes, and their daily schedules are all different. Some families have those struggling with illness, while others have children studying for school entrance exams. In some cases, not every family member is practising Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism. When leaders visit families, they should always behave with impeccable courtesy and consideration, such as phoning in advance. Sometimes it's better to just talk at the doorway without intruding on the family's home life. It's especially vital to show the utmost care and consideration to families who open their homes for discussion meetings and other Gakkai activities.
"...respect for others is the fundamental guiding principle for all Buddhists. Leaders must never get emotional and scold members or treat their juniors in a disrespectful or dismissive way.
"As Nichiren Daishonin states: 'Always remember that believers in the Lotus Sutra should absolutely be the last to abuse one another. All those who keep faith in the Lotus Sutra are most certainly Buddhas, and one who slanders a Buddha commits a grave offence.' (WND-1, 756).
SGI Newsletter No. 8027, The New Human Revolution--Vol. 23: Chap. 3, Courage 41, translated June 30th, 2010
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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
TAIYO NO FUJINBU ARITA
KOSENRUFU WA BANDAI NI!
TOTOKI TAKARA NO HAHA TACHI YO
KAKUSHIN NO KOE TAKARAKANI
YUKI TO KIBO NO DAIZENSHIN O!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"WARE NARABINI WAGA DESHI SHONAN ARITOMO UTAGAU KOKORO NAKUBA JINENNI BUKKAI NI ITARU BESHI TEN NO KAGO NAKI KOTO O UTAGAWAZARE GENSE NO ANNON NARAZARU KOTO O NAGEKAZARE"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 234)
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