Apologies for the Yahoo delay... A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shinbun and more. Thursday, September 15th, 2016 --- TO MY FRIENDS --- Small gatherings are always an opportunity to create immense value. Each person has a chance to take the lead and contribute in some meaningful way. And the hearts of all the participants can truly connect and bond. Let's constantly try to engage in hope filled conversation with each other! Thursday, September 15th, 2016 --- DAILY GOSHO --- "Buddhism is like the body, and society like the shadow. When the body bends, so does the shadow." (A Comparison of the Lotus and Other Sutras - WND, Vol. 1, page 1039) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin," Seikyo Shinbun, Sep. 15th, 2016 Friday, September 16th, 2016 ---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---- "When Nichiren Daishonin was exiled to Sado Island, there was a community leader there called the lay priest Nakaoki no Jiro. He was a wise and strong elderly man, admired and respected by the local people for his exemplary character. "Many on Sado were openly hostile to the Daishonin, but Nakaoki no Jiro declared him to be 'no ordinary person' (WND-1, 1007). This changed the outlook of many on the island and they did not attempt to harm him. The Daishonin describes this in one of his writings (cf. WND-1, 1007). "Faith is manifested in our actions and Buddhism is manifested in society. Kosen-rufu means each person becoming a bright beacon in their community. "I hope you will lead admirable lives as optimistic and trustworthy leaders, making each person you encounter an ally and expanding your network of supportive friends." SGI Newsletter No. 9417, Guidelines for Leaders Striving on the Front Lines of Kosen-rufu [Part 3 of 5] — Part 2 Activities — Home Visits and Encouragement, translation released 5th July, 2016 * The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/ -- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU -- SHONINZU NO TSUDOI NI OOI NARU KACHI GA ARU. ZENIN GA SHUYAKU NI NARERU. MINA TO KOKORO GA TSUJIAU. KIBO NO KATARAI O TOMO NI! --- KYO NO GOSHO --- "BUPPO WA TAI NO GOTOSHI SEKEN WA KAGE NO GOTOSHI TAI MAGAREBA KAGE NANAME NARI" (Gosho Zenshu, page 992) |
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