A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends"
published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Sunday, November 1st, 2015
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's treasure those long time friendships we have.
At the same time, let's always try to develop new ones.
By having open, friendly and frank conversations
published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Sunday, November 1st, 2015
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's treasure those long time friendships we have.
At the same time, let's always try to develop new ones.
By having open, friendly and frank conversations
with the people we come in contact with,
let's build up a feeling of togetherness and care
where we can help to encourage each other,
imbuing our local community with good cheer and energy!
Sunday, November 1st, 2015
--- 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, November 1st, 2015
Monday, November 2nd, 2015
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Shakyamuni said: 'For those who are always courteous and respectful of elders, four things increase: life, beauty, happiness, strength.' [1] This certainly makes sense in terms of the law of cause and effect.
--- 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, November 1st, 2015
Monday, November 2nd, 2015
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Shakyamuni said: 'For those who are always courteous and respectful of elders, four things increase: life, beauty, happiness, strength.' [1] This certainly makes sense in terms of the law of cause and effect.
"A society that respects the elderly is one that respects human life; and such a society will continue to flourish and thrive.
"In one of his writings, the Daishonin quotes the Lotus Sutra passage: 'We may use our long lives to save living beings' [LSOC1 GZ, 657).[2] 'Long life' in this context refers to the immeasurably long life span of the Buddha as presented in the 'Life Span of the Thus Come One' (16th) chapter of the Lotus Sutra. The eternal state of Buddhahood wells up within the lives of those who practise the Lotus Sutra.
"In one of his writings, the Daishonin quotes the Lotus Sutra passage: 'We may use our long lives to save living beings' [LSOC1 GZ, 657).[2] 'Long life' in this context refers to the immeasurably long life span of the Buddha as presented in the 'Life Span of the Thus Come One' (16th) chapter of the Lotus Sutra. The eternal state of Buddhahood wells up within the lives of those who practise the Lotus Sutra.
"Also, based on the Buddhist principle of 'prolonging our lives through faith,'[3] we can strengthen our life force and extend our lives.
"Moreover, bodhisattvas do not strive to live long solely for their own sake. They do so to serve others to the greatest possible extent, using their experience and their seamless blend of compassion and wisdom to do so. This is a subtle but crucial distinction."
SGI Newsletter No. 9302, The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, Part 2: Human Revolution, Chapter 13: "You Will Grow Younger, and Your Good Fortune Will Accumulate," 13.4 Building an "Eternal Palace" in Our Lives, from the September 2015 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released 2nd Oct. 2015
[1] The Dhammapada: Sayings of the Buddha, translated by Thomas Cleary (New York: Bantam Books, 1995), p. 40.
[2] Cited in the writing "Shaka Ichidai Goji Keizu" (Outline of the Five Periods of the Shakyamuni's Lifetime Teachings); not translated in WND, vols. 1 or 2.
[3] Prolonging one's life through faith: This is based on the passage in the "Life Span" (16th) chapter of the Lotus Sutra that reads: "We beg you to cure us and let us live out our lives!" (LSOC16, 269). This is in the section that explains the parable of the outstanding physician, who gives "good medicine" to his children who have "drunk poison" (that is, succumbed to delusion), and who implore him to cure their illness. Through taking this good medicine (that is, embracing faith in the wonderful Law of the Lotus Sutra), they are cured and able to enjoy many more years of life.
SGI Newsletter No. 9302, The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, Part 2: Human Revolution, Chapter 13: "You Will Grow Younger, and Your Good Fortune Will Accumulate," 13.4 Building an "Eternal Palace" in Our Lives, from the September 2015 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released 2nd Oct. 2015
[1] The Dhammapada: Sayings of the Buddha, translated by Thomas Cleary (New York: Bantam Books, 1995), p. 40.
[2] Cited in the writing "Shaka Ichidai Goji Keizu" (Outline of the Five Periods of the Shakyamuni's Lifetime Teachings); not translated in WND, vols. 1 or 2.
[3] Prolonging one's life through faith: This is based on the passage in the "Life Span" (16th) chapter of the Lotus Sutra that reads: "We beg you to cure us and let us live out our lives!" (LSOC16, 269). This is in the section that explains the parable of the outstanding physician, who gives "good medicine" to his children who have "drunk poison" (that is, succumbed to delusion), and who implore him to cure their illness. Through taking this good medicine (that is, embracing faith in the wonderful Law of the Lotus Sutra), they are cured and able to enjoy many more years of life.
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
FURUKI YUJIN O TAISETSU NI.
ATARASHIKI YUJO O MUSUBO!
KAKINE NI NAI TAIWA DE
CHIIKI NI KATSURYOKU O OKURU
HAGEMASHI NO RENTAI O KIZUKE!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"WARE NARABINI WAGA DESHI SHONAN ARITOMO UTAGAU KOKORO NAKUBA JINENNI BUKKAI NI ITARUBESHI TENNO KAGONAKI KOTO O UTAGAWAZARE GENSE NO ANNON NARAZARU KOTO O NAGEKAZARE"
(Gosho Zenshu - Page 234)
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
FURUKI YUJIN O TAISETSU NI.
ATARASHIKI YUJO O MUSUBO!
KAKINE NI NAI TAIWA DE
CHIIKI NI KATSURYOKU O OKURU
HAGEMASHI NO RENTAI O KIZUKE!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"WARE NARABINI WAGA DESHI SHONAN ARITOMO UTAGAU KOKORO NAKUBA JINENNI BUKKAI NI ITARUBESHI TENNO KAGONAKI KOTO O UTAGAWAZARE GENSE NO ANNON NARAZARU KOTO O NAGEKAZARE"
(Gosho Zenshu - Page 234)
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