A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends"
published in the Seikyo Shinbun and more.
Thursday, July 7th, 2016
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
As long as the Greater Tokyo region,
with its deep and profound connection to the Daishonin,
continues to stride ahead with solid unity,
the future of kosen-rufu is absolutely secure!
Shining with hope, smiles and victories
let's build a metropolis of human harmony!
Thursday, July 7th, 2016
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"I entrust you with the propagation of Buddhism in your province. It is stated that 'the seeds of Buddhahood sprout as a result of conditions, and for this reason they preach the single vehicle.'"
(The Properties of Rice
Thursday, July 7th, 2016
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
As long as the Greater Tokyo region,
with its deep and profound connection to the Daishonin,
continues to stride ahead with solid unity,
the future of kosen-rufu is absolutely secure!
Shining with hope, smiles and victories
let's build a metropolis of human harmony!
Thursday, July 7th, 2016
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"I entrust you with the propagation of Buddhism in your province. It is stated that 'the seeds of Buddhahood sprout as a result of conditions, and for this reason they preach the single vehicle.'"
(The Properties of Rice
- WND, Vol.1, page 1117)
Selection source:
Selection source:
New Human Revolution,
Seikyo Shinbun, July 2nd, 2016
Friday, July 8th, 2016
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'When one resolves to break free from the sufferings of birth and death and attain Buddhahood, one will inevitably encounter seven grave matters known as the three obstacles and four devils, just as surely as a shadow follows the body and clouds accompany rain.'
Friday, July 8th, 2016
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'When one resolves to break free from the sufferings of birth and death and attain Buddhahood, one will inevitably encounter seven grave matters known as the three obstacles and four devils, just as surely as a shadow follows the body and clouds accompany rain.'
- From "Letter to Misawa" (WND-1, 894).
"When we advance kosen-rufu, we are bound to encounter obstacles. The Buddha's wisdom enables us to see through the true nature of such negative workings and rise to their challenge.
"By overcoming obstacles, we are able to expand the movement for kosen-rufu and achieve our human revolution. All the difficulties we meet in the course of practising the correct teaching of Buddhism will serve as the driving force for attaining Buddhahood in this lifetime.
"To those of you struggling amid challenging situations, there's no need to feel sorry for yourself and ask 'Why me?' Regarding them as opportunities to transform your karma, please triumph over them with courageous faith."
"By overcoming obstacles, we are able to expand the movement for kosen-rufu and achieve our human revolution. All the difficulties we meet in the course of practising the correct teaching of Buddhism will serve as the driving force for attaining Buddhahood in this lifetime.
"To those of you struggling amid challenging situations, there's no need to feel sorry for yourself and ask 'Why me?' Regarding them as opportunities to transform your karma, please triumph over them with courageous faith."
SGI Newsletter No. 9418, Advancing with the Gosho: Words of Encouragement, (19) Triumphing Over Obstacles with Courageous Faith, from 14th June, 2016, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translation released 6th July, 2016
* The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
DAISHONIN TO NO ENISHI FUKAKI
SHUTOKEN GA ICHIGAN DE SUSUMEBA
KOSEN RUFU WA BANJAKU!
EGAO TO KIBO TO SHORI KAGAYAKU
NINGEN KYOWA NO MIYAKO O KIZUKE!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"SONO KUNI NO BUPPO WA KIHEN NI MAKASE TATEMATSURI SOROZO BUSSHU WA ENI YOTTE OKORU KONO YUENI ICHIJO O TOKUNARUBESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1467)
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
DAISHONIN TO NO ENISHI FUKAKI
SHUTOKEN GA ICHIGAN DE SUSUMEBA
KOSEN RUFU WA BANJAKU!
EGAO TO KIBO TO SHORI KAGAYAKU
NINGEN KYOWA NO MIYAKO O KIZUKE!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"SONO KUNI NO BUPPO WA KIHEN NI MAKASE TATEMATSURI SOROZO BUSSHU WA ENI YOTTE OKORU KONO YUENI ICHIJO O TOKUNARUBESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1467)
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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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