Sunday, November 7th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Those who are constantly taking action are forever youthful.
When we meet and talk with others
we can share our joy and multiply our happiness.
Let's now take one courageous step forwards!
Sunday, November 7th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Teaching another something is the same as oiling the wheels of a cart so that they turn even though it is heavy, or as floating a boat on water so that it moves ahead easily."
(The Wealthy Man Sudatta - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 1086)
Selection source: Living Buddhism, Seikyo Shimbun, November 7th, 2010
Monday, November 8th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Eiichi Shibusawa (1840-1931), a Japanese entrepreneur and philanthropist, said: 'There is nothing in the world that is as deep and powerful as sincerity.' In our present-day society, in which human relationships are growing increasingly weak, sincere dialogue has become even more important.
"No one valued dialogue more than Nichiren Daishonin. In his writings, he states that, in the course of spreading his doctrines, he has had occasion to meet with a great many more people than anyone else (cf. WND-2, 778). Similarly, all of your efforts to engage others in dialogue constitute an important part of Buddhist practice directly connected to this spirit of the Daishonin.
"I'm sure there will be times when you are faced with hostility or resistance. But, those experiences will make you much stronger. The Daishonin writes: 'Because I have persevered without fear [against obstacles and persecutions], there are now people who think my teachings may be true' (cf. WND-1, 489). Even if the other person may not respond positively at that time, through persevering in dialogue with courage and sincerity, you will definitely be able to earn their trust. This trust will ultimately blossom into friendship and understanding."
SGI Newsletter No. 8097, YOUTH AND THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN, Advancing with the Spirit of 'Many in Body, One in Mind'--Part 2 [of 2], from the June 19th, 2010, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Oct. 28th, 2010
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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KODO NO HITO WA
TSUNE NI WAKAWAKASHII!
ATTE KATAREBA
YOROKOBI GA HIROGARU!
SA YUKI NO IPPO O.
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"HITO NO MONO O OSHIURU TO MOSUWA KURUMA NO OMOKEREDOMO ABURA O NURITE MAWARI FUNE O MIZU NI UKABETE YUKIYASUKI YONI OSHIE SORO NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1574)
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