Thursday, May 19th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
People who are forever trying to advance
are always full of vibrant youthful energy.
Continuity and persistence in any endeavour is the
key to developing and sharpening our abilities.
Untiring, steady steps, one after another
makes our life shine with golden brilliance.
Thursday, May 19th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Iron, when heated in the flames and pounded, becomes a fine sword. Worthies and sages are tested by abuse."
(Letter from Sado - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 303)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, May 19th, 2011
Friday, May 20th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"I know it can be a lot of hard work. But no matter how diligently you exert yourself, if you're always complaining, you extinguish the benefits and good fortune that you should be receiving. It would be like taking medicine to recover from a cold, but at the same time walking out in the rain without any protection.
"The Japanese word for 'complaint,' guchi, is composed of two Chinese characters that mean misguided (gu) and foolish (chi), or ignorance.
"'I know that sometimes we just complain without really thinking about it, but the frightening thing about complaining is that every time you do, a dark cloud descends over your heart, the sun that should illuminate your spirit is obscured, and your inner hope, appreciation, and joy gradually wane. As Nichiren Daishonin writes:
'Misfortune comes from one's mouth and ruins one' (WND-1, 1137).
"People who are always complaining tend to create a gloomy atmosphere and rob the people around them of their enthusiasm, even if they aren't aware of it. In other words, they diminish the momentum for kosen-rufu and drain away the strength for others to strive their hardest.
"Not only will they not receive benefits, but they won't be able to escape retribution for their negativity. That's why it's important for all of us to remember this point and help each other avoid this pitfall.
"Those who always take the initiative, in contrast, are much more vigorous. They inspire everyone they meet, make them feel like participating, and dispel feelings of stalemate or stagnation.
"As Nichiren Daishonin states, 'It is the heart that is important' (WND-1, 1000).
"Your attitude as you practice your Buddhist faith is crucial. If you're always complaining and don't practise with a sense of motivation and initiative, you're only hindering yourself. Let's all try to joyfully and vibrantly advance."
SGI Newsletter No. 8234, The New Human Revolution--Vol. 24: Chap. 3, Humanistic Education 5, translated May 17th, 2011
* The Japanese kanji for To My Friends is available by clicking on Seikyo Shimbun's web-site address at
http://www.seikyoonline.jp/news/index.html
--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
ZENSHIN SURU HITO WA
ITSUMO WAKUWAKUSHI.
JIZOKU KOSO CHIKARA NARI!
TAYUMANU IPPO IPPO NI
O-GON NO JINSEI WA KAGAYAKU!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KUROGANE WA KITAI UTEBA TSURUGI TO NARU KENSHO WA MERI SHITE KOKOROMIRU NARUBESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 958)
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