A translation of President Ikeda's "Words of the Week"
published in the Seikyo Shinbun and more.
May 18th - 24th May, 2015
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
Let's all learn about the trailblazing spirit
from our SGI pioneer members, our seniors in faith,
with their wholehearted devotion
published in the Seikyo Shinbun and more.
May 18th - 24th May, 2015
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
Let's all learn about the trailblazing spirit
from our SGI pioneer members, our seniors in faith,
with their wholehearted devotion
towards achieving kosen-rufu.
It's courage that ultimately replaces compassion.
Let's hold bright and cheerful discussion meetings
that overflow with the spirit
to introduce people to this practice!*
*Shakubuku - http://www.sgi.org/buddhism/buddhist-concepts/shakubuku-reveal-true-potential.html
Monday, May 18th, 2015
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"A blue fly, if it clings to the tail of a thoroughbred horse, can travel ten thousand miles, and the green ivy that twines around the tall pine can grow to a thousand feet"
(On Establishing the Correct Teaching
for the Peace of the Land
- The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin,
Vol.1, page 17)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin,"
Seikyo Shimbun, May 18th, 2015
Tuesday, May 19th, 2015
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Faith in the Mystic Law is a source of great courage that enables people to live with boundless strength, wisdom, and optimism.
"To his youthful disciple Nanjo Tokimitsu, who was striving valiantly amid persecution, Nichiren Daishonin writes: 'Whatever happens, . . . you must not despair. Be firm in your approach, and if things should not go as you wish . . . , then determine to be more contented than ever' (WND-2, 576).
"Sometimes we may feel frustrated and think: 'I'm trying so hard but nothing seems to go my way. Why me?' But the fact is, such moments represent opportunities to greatly expand our state of life.
"Rather than suffering alone, seek out advice from a good senior in faith. Read the writings of Nichiren Daishonin, chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, and resolutely tackle your situation with the energetic spirit of youth. There is absolutely no obstacle you cannot overcome."
SGI Newsletter No. 9243, My Young Friends, Establish a Solid Foundation of Faith!, from the June 2015 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released 15th May, 2015
* The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's web-site address at http://www.seikyoonline.jp/news/index.
-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
SOSONO SEMPAITACHI NO
KAITAKU TOSO NI MANABE!
YUKI GA JIHI NI TSUZURU.
SHAKUBUKU SEISHIN MINAGIRU
ZADANKAI O HOGARAKA NI!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"SOYO KIBINI FUSHITE BANRI O WATARI HEKIRA SHOTO NI KAKARITE SENJIN O NOBU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 26)
It's courage that ultimately replaces compassion.
Let's hold bright and cheerful discussion meetings
that overflow with the spirit
to introduce people to this practice!*
*Shakubuku - http://www.sgi.org/buddhism/buddhist-concepts/shakubuku-reveal-true-potential.html
Monday, May 18th, 2015
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"A blue fly, if it clings to the tail of a thoroughbred horse, can travel ten thousand miles, and the green ivy that twines around the tall pine can grow to a thousand feet"
(On Establishing the Correct Teaching
for the Peace of the Land
- The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin,
Vol.1, page 17)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin,"
Seikyo Shimbun, May 18th, 2015
Tuesday, May 19th, 2015
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Faith in the Mystic Law is a source of great courage that enables people to live with boundless strength, wisdom, and optimism.
"To his youthful disciple Nanjo Tokimitsu, who was striving valiantly amid persecution, Nichiren Daishonin writes: 'Whatever happens, . . . you must not despair. Be firm in your approach, and if things should not go as you wish . . . , then determine to be more contented than ever' (WND-2, 576).
"Sometimes we may feel frustrated and think: 'I'm trying so hard but nothing seems to go my way. Why me?' But the fact is, such moments represent opportunities to greatly expand our state of life.
"Rather than suffering alone, seek out advice from a good senior in faith. Read the writings of Nichiren Daishonin, chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, and resolutely tackle your situation with the energetic spirit of youth. There is absolutely no obstacle you cannot overcome."
SGI Newsletter No. 9243, My Young Friends, Establish a Solid Foundation of Faith!, from the June 2015 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released 15th May, 2015
* The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's web-site address at http://www.seikyoonline.jp/news/index.
-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
SOSONO SEMPAITACHI NO
KAITAKU TOSO NI MANABE!
YUKI GA JIHI NI TSUZURU.
SHAKUBUKU SEISHIN MINAGIRU
ZADANKAI O HOGARAKA NI!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"SOYO KIBINI FUSHITE BANRI O WATARI HEKIRA SHOTO NI KAKARITE SENJIN O NOBU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 26)
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Check out the following address if you are looking for an important gosho quote
http://www.nichirenlibrary.org
And for the children there's a wonderful new web-site
http://treasures-of-heart.com/
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