A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Thursday, August 13th, 2015
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
It is imperative that we make
Thursday, August 13th, 2015
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
It is imperative that we make
absolutely every effort
to honour the promises we make.
Don't be late for an appointed time.
Thursday, August 13th, 2015
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Suffer what there is to suffer, enjoy what there is to enjoy. Regard both suffering and joy as facts of life, and continue chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, no matter what happens. How could this be anything other than the boundless joy of the Law? Strengthen your power of faith more than ever."
(Happiness in This World
Such acts of sincerity
are a very deep and important element
are a very deep and important element
of the trust we establish with others.
Let's excel in people diplomacy!
Thursday, August 13th, 2015
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Suffer what there is to suffer, enjoy what there is to enjoy. Regard both suffering and joy as facts of life, and continue chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, no matter what happens. How could this be anything other than the boundless joy of the Law? Strengthen your power of faith more than ever."
(Happiness in This World
- The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin,
Volume 1, page 681)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin",
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin",
Seikyo Shimbun, August 13, 2015
Friday, August 14th, 2015
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The Daishonin speaks of 'blocking off the road that leads to the hell of incessant suffering' (cf. WND-1, 736). 'The road that leads to the hell of incessant suffering' here is a denunciation of slander of the Law, such as that epitomised by the Pure Land (Nembutsu) teaching of his day. The Daishonin's statement with reference to blocking that road is an expression of his conviction that he is able to not only save his teacher Dozen-bo, who never completely relinquished his faith in the Nembutsu teaching, but also help people now and in all future ages enter the way to happiness.
* 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--
YAKUSOKU WA KANARAZU MAMORU.
JIKAN NI OKURENAI.
SEIJITSU NA KODO GA
OKINA SHINRAI O UMU.
NINGEN GAIKO DE HIKARE!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"KU OBA KU TO SATORI RAKU OBA RAKU TO HIRAKI KURAKU TOMONI OMOIAWASETE NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO TO UCHITONAE ISASETAMAE KORE ANI JIJU HORAKU NI ARAZUYA IYOIYO GOJO NO SHINRIKI O ITASHI TAMAE"
(Gosho Zenshu - Page 1143)
Friday, August 14th, 2015
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The Daishonin speaks of 'blocking off the road that leads to the hell of incessant suffering' (cf. WND-1, 736). 'The road that leads to the hell of incessant suffering' here is a denunciation of slander of the Law, such as that epitomised by the Pure Land (Nembutsu) teaching of his day. The Daishonin's statement with reference to blocking that road is an expression of his conviction that he is able to not only save his teacher Dozen-bo, who never completely relinquished his faith in the Nembutsu teaching, but also help people now and in all future ages enter the way to happiness.
"The determination to search out those who are suffering, help them become happy, and prevent them from falling into a life of despair and regret—this is the heart of the mentors and disciples of Soka, who carry on the compassionate lion's roar of Nichiren Daishonin.
"At the same time, his reference to 'blocking off the road that leads to the hell of incessant suffering' can also be read as a powerful declaration to change the karma of all humankind, and to prevent the slide into catastrophe of all human social groups, from the family to the nation to society as a whole."
SGI Newsletter No. 9282, Learning from the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin: The Teachings for Victory,Special Lecture Commemorating January 26, Soka Gakkai International Day, The Mission of Our Soka Network: Bringing Humanity Together with the Spirit of Compassion, from the January 2015 Daibyakurenge, translation released 11th of August, 2015
--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
YAKUSOKU WA KANARAZU MAMORU.
JIKAN NI OKURENAI.
SEIJITSU NA KODO GA
OKINA SHINRAI O UMU.
NINGEN GAIKO DE HIKARE!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"KU OBA KU TO SATORI RAKU OBA RAKU TO HIRAKI KURAKU TOMONI OMOIAWASETE NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO TO UCHITONAE ISASETAMAE KORE ANI JIJU HORAKU NI ARAZUYA IYOIYO GOJO NO SHINRIKI O ITASHI TAMAE"
(Gosho Zenshu - Page 1143)
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And for the children there's a wonderful new web-site
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