A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends"
published in the Seikyo Shinbun and more.
Wednesday, Feb 24th, 2016
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's never be lazy or careless
when it comes to taking the necessary steps to prevent a fire.
For example, never overload electric circuits.
And be careful about properly turning off the stove
or other forms of heating when you are not around.
Always remember, carelessness is our greatest enemy!
Wednesday, Feb 24th, 2016
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Become the master of your mind rather than let your mind master you."
(Reply to the Lay Priest Soya
Wednesday, Feb 24th, 2016
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's never be lazy or careless
when it comes to taking the necessary steps to prevent a fire.
For example, never overload electric circuits.
And be careful about properly turning off the stove
or other forms of heating when you are not around.
Always remember, carelessness is our greatest enemy!
Wednesday, Feb 24th, 2016
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Become the master of your mind rather than let your mind master you."
(Reply to the Lay Priest Soya
- WND, Vol. 1, page 486)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin",
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin",
Seikyo Shinbun, Feb 24th, 2016
Thursday, Feb 25th, 2016
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'If one can establish a relationship with even just one phrase of the Wonderful Law, that relationship will continue unbroken over a million kalpas, and one can bring to realisation the priceless jewel of the Great Vehicle [that is, polishing and revealing the supremely noble life state of Buddhahood], which is known as being "born in an age where one can encounter the Buddha's Law." This is the Buddha's Law of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo.'
Thursday, Feb 25th, 2016
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'If one can establish a relationship with even just one phrase of the Wonderful Law, that relationship will continue unbroken over a million kalpas, and one can bring to realisation the priceless jewel of the Great Vehicle [that is, polishing and revealing the supremely noble life state of Buddhahood], which is known as being "born in an age where one can encounter the Buddha's Law." This is the Buddha's Law of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo.'
- From The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, p. 219.
"Throughout Japan and the world, our youthful successors are actively striving to expand our movement. Their efforts are truly noble and reassuring.
Nichiren Buddhism is the Buddhism of sowing. The good fortune of establishing a relationship with the Mystic Law is imperishable. Similarly, the benefit we accumulate through engaging in Buddhist dialogue with others will also endure throughout the three existences of past, present, and future.
Spreading the Mystic Law is an extremely difficult undertaking. Therefore, the more we challenge ourselves in this endeavour, the more we can expand our life state and build genuine friendships. Brimming with vibrant life force, let's cheerfully share our convictions in faith."
SGI Newsletter No. 9359, Advancing with the Gosho: Words of Encouragement from SGI President Ikeda, (4) Gaining Eternal Benefit through Sharing Buddhism with Others, from 10th Feb., 2016, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun translation released 23rd Feb., 2016
* The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
KAJI E NO YOJIN OKOTARU NA!
TAKO ASHI HAISEN WA GENKIN.
"STOVE" YA KONRO NO
KESHIWASURE NI KIOTSUKEYO.
YUDAN WA DAITEKI DA!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"KOKORO NO SHI TOWA NARUTOMO KOKORO O SHI TO SEZARE"
(Gosho Zenshu - Page 1025)
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ALSO if you want to introduce a friend to the SGI but just don't know where to start, share with them the following addresses and they can read and watch some very well put together explanations about the SGI. Check it out yourself!
http://www.sgi.org/
http://www.sgi-uk.org/buddhism/practise
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/
And if you are looking for back editions of To My Friends click on...
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