A translation of President Ikeda's "Words of the Week"
published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
September 8th-14th, 2014
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
Buddhism teaches the principle of three thousand realms
in a single moment of life.*
When we change our mindset through our faith and practice,
everything, in a single moment of life,
published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
September 8th-14th, 2014
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
Buddhism teaches the principle of three thousand realms
in a single moment of life.*
When we change our mindset through our faith and practice,
everything, in a single moment of life,
begins to head in the direction of victory and success.**
Let's decide that we will win
and chant daimoku most earnestly.
From there on progress and development starts!
*Three Thousand Realms in a Single Moment of Life - http://www.sgi.org/buddhism/buddhist-concepts/three-thousand-realms-in-a-single-moment-of-life.html
**"Our minds and energy should be concentrated on the tasks we must accomplish. Our prayer is then directed, and, through the principle of three thousand realms in a single moment of life, the entire universe will move toward our victory and success." - The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, Vol. 4
Monday, September 8th, 2014
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Although I and my disciples may encounter various difficulties, if we do not harbor 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, September 8th, 2014
Tuesday, September 9th, 2014
—— DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ——
and chant daimoku most earnestly.
From there on progress and development starts!
*Three Thousand Realms in a Single Moment of Life - http://www.sgi.org/buddhism/buddhist-concepts/three-thousand-realms-in-a-single-moment-of-life.html
**"Our minds and energy should be concentrated on the tasks we must accomplish. Our prayer is then directed, and, through the principle of three thousand realms in a single moment of life, the entire universe will move toward our victory and success." - The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, Vol. 4
Monday, September 8th, 2014
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Although I and my disciples may encounter various difficulties, if we do not harbor 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, September 8th, 2014
Tuesday, September 9th, 2014
—— DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ——
"Spreading friendship is a great source of joy in life. All of you who dedicate your lives to kosen-rufu are bright suns of human harmony and ambassadors of friendship. The essence of Buddhism lies in our behaviour as human beings.
"When meeting with neighbours, a simple greeting—such as 'Hello, how are you?' 'Have a good day!' or 'Take care!'—can promote good relations. Try to offer warm encouragement and thoughtful words to new friends and old alike.
"Do whatever you can to support those who are struggling with problems. Devote energy to bringing others joy. If you have compassion, the wisdom to know what to do will well forth limitlessly. I hope you will have the kindness and generosity of spirit to impart through your words the message: 'You are always in my heart. Feel free to talk to me about anything. I'd like to do the same with you.'
"Bonds of mutual trust are one of life's treasures. None are richer than those who have many good friends."
SGI Newsletter No. 9075, Opening a New Era of Kosen-rufu Together, (30) Fostering Friendships with an Open Heart, from 17th Aug., 2014, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translation released 29th Aug., 2014
* The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
web-site address athttp://www.seikyoonline.jp/news/index.html
--KONSHU NO KOTOBA--
"ICHINEN SANZEN" NO BUPPO DA.
"ICHINEN" O KAEREBA
"ISSAI" GA KAWATTE IKU.
KATSU TO KIMETE DAIMOKU O!
SOKOKARA YAKUSHIN GA HAJIMARU.
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"WARE NARABINI WAGA DESHI SHONAN ARITOMO UTAGAU KOKORO NAKUBA JINENNI BUKKAI NI ITARUBESH TEN NO KAGO NAKI KOTO O UTAGAWAZARE GENSE NO ANNON NARAZARU KOTO O NAGEKAZARE"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 234)
* The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
web-site address athttp://www.seikyoonline.jp/news/index.html
--KONSHU NO KOTOBA--
"ICHINEN SANZEN" NO BUPPO DA.
"ICHINEN" O KAEREBA
"ISSAI" GA KAWATTE IKU.
KATSU TO KIMETE DAIMOKU O!
SOKOKARA YAKUSHIN GA HAJIMARU.
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"WARE NARABINI WAGA DESHI SHONAN ARITOMO UTAGAU KOKORO NAKUBA JINENNI BUKKAI NI ITARUBESH TEN NO KAGO NAKI KOTO O UTAGAWAZARE GENSE NO ANNON NARAZARU KOTO O NAGEKAZARE"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 234)
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And for the children there's a wonderful new web-site
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