May 2nd - 8th, 2016
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
The Daishonin states,
"Among the teachings of the Lotus Sutra,
that of women attaining Buddhahood is first."*
The solidarity of the SGI's women is indeed
like the sun that illuminates humankind.
Let's celebrate May 3rd,
SGI's Mother's Day,
with the utmost appreciation for all mothers!
*"Do not these interpretations make clear that, among all the teachings of the Buddha's lifetime, the Lotus Sutra is first, and that, among the teachings of the Lotus Sutra, that of women attaining Buddhahood is first?" - "The Sutra of True Requital", WND-I, page 930
Monday, May 2nd, 2016
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"A hundred years of practice in the Land of Perfect Bliss cannot compare to the benefit gained from one day's practice in the impure world."
(On Repaying Debts of Gratitude
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
The Daishonin states,
"Among the teachings of the Lotus Sutra,
that of women attaining Buddhahood is first."*
The solidarity of the SGI's women is indeed
like the sun that illuminates humankind.
Let's celebrate May 3rd,
SGI's Mother's Day,
with the utmost appreciation for all mothers!
*"Do not these interpretations make clear that, among all the teachings of the Buddha's lifetime, the Lotus Sutra is first, and that, among the teachings of the Lotus Sutra, that of women attaining Buddhahood is first?" - "The Sutra of True Requital", WND-I, page 930
Monday, May 2nd, 2016
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"A hundred years of practice in the Land of Perfect Bliss cannot compare to the benefit gained from one day's practice in the impure world."
(On Repaying Debts of Gratitude
- WND, Vol. I, page 736)
Selection source:
Selection source:
SGI President Ikeda's message
to Kumamoto Soka Gakkai members,
Seikyo Shinbun, May 2nd, 2016
Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Fortunate circumstances don't guarantee happiness, and, conversely, hard circumstances don't guarantee that one will be unhappy.
"Our environment doesn't decide our happiness; we do. We are either defeated by our environment or we triumph over it. That's what determines our happiness.
".… There are many troubling, painful, unpleasant, and worrisome things in life.
"When you face such things, you have two options. You can complain, blame the environment, and be defeated. Some may express sympathy for you, but, ultimately, you're the one to lose out, and anything you say will really be just an excuse. The second option is to live with an invincible spirit, blazing your own way regardless of your environment. The choice is up to you."
Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Fortunate circumstances don't guarantee happiness, and, conversely, hard circumstances don't guarantee that one will be unhappy.
"Our environment doesn't decide our happiness; we do. We are either defeated by our environment or we triumph over it. That's what determines our happiness.
".… There are many troubling, painful, unpleasant, and worrisome things in life.
"When you face such things, you have two options. You can complain, blame the environment, and be defeated. Some may express sympathy for you, but, ultimately, you're the one to lose out, and anything you say will really be just an excuse. The second option is to live with an invincible spirit, blazing your own way regardless of your environment. The choice is up to you."
SGI Newsletter No. 9388, The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, Part 2: Human Revolution, Chap. 17: Message for Youth [Part 2 of 4], 17.7 Live with an Invincible Spirit, from the January 2016 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released 22nd April, 2016
* The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's web-site address at
http://www.seikyoonline.jp/news/index.html
-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
"HOKEKYO NO NAKA NIWA
NYONIN JOBUTSU DAIICHI NARI"
SOKA NO JOSEI NO RENTAI KOSO
JINRUI TERASU TAIYO DA.
HAHA NI KANSHA NO "GO TEN SAN" O!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"GOKURAKU HYAKUNEN NO SHUGYO WA EDO NO ICHINICHI NO KUDOKU NI OYOBAZU"
(Gosho Zenshu - Page 329)
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