A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Sunday, August 26th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Our own local community is
the very arena for us to achieve kosen-rufu.
By chanting daimoku and taking action
together with our proud fellow members,
let's make great strides brimming with joy!
Sunday, August 26th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Whether you chant the Buddha's name, recite the sutra, or merely offer flowers and incense, all your virtuous acts will implant benefits and roots of goodness in your life. With this conviction you should strive in faith."
(On Attaining Buddhahood in This Lifetime - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 4) Selection source: The New Human Revolution, Seikyo Shimbun, August 25th, 2012
Monday, August 27th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"You have triumphed through your own effort, haven't you. The Soka Gakkai values actual achievement and is a realm of faith, so educational background really doesn't matter. At the same time, learning is important. No matter how busy you are, you should read avidly and study as widely as possible.
"It's vital that you educate yourself and demonstrate wisdom to such an extent as to cause first-rate people in society to hold Soka Gakkai leaders in high regard.
"Those who work hard and achieve success even though they aren't able to attend university are really praiseworthy. However, they can also tend to disregard people with advanced educational backgrounds, become overconfident and arrogant, and put on a false front. That brings their personal growth to a halt and may even lead them astray in life. It's important to remain grounded, retain a clear view of oneself and one's original purpose, and preserve a humble spirit of seeking and self-improvement throughout life."
SGI Newsletter No. 8586, The New Human Revolution––Volume 25: Chapter 3, "Gentle Breeze" 57, Translated on August 10, 2012
* The Japanese kanji for To My Friends is available by clicking on
Seikyo Shimbun's web-site address at
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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
WAGA CHIIKI KOSO
KOSENRUFU NO HONBUTAI.
HOMARE NO DOSHI TO
TOMONI INORI, UGOKI
KANKI NO DAIKOSHIN O!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"HOTOKE NO NA O TOMAE KYOKAN O YOMI HANA O CHIRASHI KO O HINERU MADEMO MINA WAGA ICHINEN NI OSAMETARU KUDOKU ZENKON NARI TO SHINJIN O TORU BEKI NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 383)
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