Sunday, Nov 16th, 2014
— TO MY FRIENDS —
It's through the struggles of overcoming hardships
that people can become truly strong.
By chanting daimoku to change the core of our lives
and putting our faith into action with an indomitable spirit,
let's challenge ourselves to overcome those inner obstacles
that limit our possibilities and hinder our potential.
Sunday, Nov 16th, 2014
--- 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. "
(The Opening of the Eyes- The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 283)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, Nov 16th, 2014
Monday, Nov 17th, 2014
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
— TO MY FRIENDS —
It's through the struggles of overcoming hardships
that people can become truly strong.
By chanting daimoku to change the core of our lives
and putting our faith into action with an indomitable spirit,
let's challenge ourselves to overcome those inner obstacles
that limit our possibilities and hinder our potential.
Sunday, Nov 16th, 2014
--- 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. "
(The Opening of the Eyes- The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 283)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, Nov 16th, 2014
Monday, Nov 17th, 2014
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"I presented the song 'Torchbearers of Justice' to the future division members, who would be the leaders of our movement in the 21st century.
"The second verse of that song goes:
"'You and I must not give in, we will not give in
As we vowed together in the past, on this noble path
Through blizzards and raging storms, let's boldly press on
Oh, herein lies the pride of champions of life…' [1]
"We will never betray our comrades, never abandon our vow. As proud champions of Soka, let us strive resolutely to the very end for the happiness of all, for Buddhism, and for the sake of our communities, society, and world peace.
"I continue to chant daimoku for our dedicated members everywhere, in the spirit of crowning each one with a laurel wreath of victory and honour.
"Next year marks the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Soka Gakkai International (SGI). Let us set forth from today towards realising dynamic development in our movement for kosen-rufu and in our lives, striving together joyfully, harmoniously, and energetically with members of our Soka family around the world.
"Let's take care not to catch cold [in this chilly weather]. Let's each advance victoriously with the powerful life force of a charging lion!
SGI Newsletter No. 9118, 8th Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting, Let's Realise Dynamic Development in Kosen-rufu and in Our Lives, from 9th Nov., 2014, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translation released 12th Nov., 2014
As we vowed together in the past, on this noble path
Through blizzards and raging storms, let's boldly press on
Oh, herein lies the pride of champions of life…' [1]
"We will never betray our comrades, never abandon our vow. As proud champions of Soka, let us strive resolutely to the very end for the happiness of all, for Buddhism, and for the sake of our communities, society, and world peace.
"I continue to chant daimoku for our dedicated members everywhere, in the spirit of crowning each one with a laurel wreath of victory and honour.
"Next year marks the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Soka Gakkai International (SGI). Let us set forth from today towards realising dynamic development in our movement for kosen-rufu and in our lives, striving together joyfully, harmoniously, and energetically with members of our Soka family around the world.
"Let's take care not to catch cold [in this chilly weather]. Let's each advance victoriously with the powerful life force of a charging lion!
SGI Newsletter No. 9118, 8th Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting, Let's Realise Dynamic Development in Kosen-rufu and in Our Lives, from 9th Nov., 2014, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translation released 12th Nov., 2014
[1] English translation published in the June 10, 2014, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun.
* 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--
SHIREN O KOETE KOSO
NINGEN WA TSUYOKU NARU.
SEIMEI HENKAKU NO INORI TO
FUTO FUKUTSU NO KODO DE
JISHIN NO KABE O UCHIYABURE!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"WARE NARABINI WAGA DESHI SHONAN ARITOMO UTAGAU KOKORO NAKUBA JINENNI BUKKAI NI ITARUBESHI TEN NO KAGO NAKI KOTO O UTAGAWAZARE GENSE NO ANNON NARAZARU KOTO O NAGEKAZARE"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 234)
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