Translations of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Monday, September 17th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
It's by meeting people face to face that trust is built and strengthened.
Let's make every effort to see as many of our friends as we possibly can.
By having conversations that are sincere and convincing,
may the blossoms of joy and happiness flourish everywhere we go!
Monday, September 17th, 2012
--- 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.) This is what I have taught my disciples morning and evening, and yet they begin to harbour doubts and abandon their faith. Foolish men are likely to forget the promises they have made when the crucial moment comes."
(The Opening of the Eyes- The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 283) Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shinbun September 17th, 2012
September 17th-23rd, 2012
---- WORDS OF THE WEEK ----
My mentor, Josei Toda, used to say,
"Society needs capable people with conviction."
SGI is the very pillar of hope that society needs!
With voices of courage and conviction,
let's speak out, brimming with confidence.
* The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's web- site
address at http://www.seikyoonline.jp/news/index.html
--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
"AU" KOTO DE
SHINRAI GA FUKAMARU.
OKIKU UGOKI
SEIJITSU TO NATTOKU O TAIWA DE
YOROKOBI NO TAIRIN O!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"WAGA DESHI NI CHOSEKI OSHIE SHIKADOMO UTAGAI O OKOSHITE MINA SUTEKEN TSUTANAKI MONO NO NARAI WA YAKUSOKU SESHI KOTO O MAKOTO NO TOKI WA WASURURU NARU BESHI."
(Gosho Zenshu, page 234)
--- KONSHU NO KOTOBA ---
"SHAKAI NI SHINNEN NO HITO O" TOWA
ONSHI NO SAKEBI NARI.
GAKKAI KOSO KIBO NO HASHIRA DA.
YUKI TO KAKUSHIN NO KOE DE
JISHIN MANMAN TO KATARE!
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