A translation of President Ikeda's "Words of the Week"
published in the Seikyo Shinbun and more.
September 26th - October 2nd, 2016
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
First of all, let's take the initiative ourselves
published in the Seikyo Shinbun and more.
September 26th - October 2nd, 2016
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
First of all, let's take the initiative ourselves
to engage in dialogue with others,
one person at a time!
Let's also reach out to each of our fellow members
Let's also reach out to each of our fellow members
and offer them words of warm encouragement!
It's the determination of each and every one of us
It's the determination of each and every one of us
to limitlessly expand our efforts
that boundlessly enables the expansion
that boundlessly enables the expansion
and development of kosen-rufu.
Monday, September 26th, 2016
--- 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."
(The Opening of the Eyes
Monday, September 26th, 2016
--- 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."
(The Opening of the Eyes
- WND, Vol. I, page 283)
Selection source: Buddhist study,
Selection source: Buddhist study,
Seikyo Shinbun, September 26th, 2016
Tuesday, September 27th, 2016
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"When we do gongyo and chant every morning and evening, we pray for the peace and happiness of all humanity. This is supremely noble and admirable.
"At the end of the 'Life Span' (16th) chapter of the Lotus Sutra that we recite during gongyo, we find the words:
At all times I think to myself:
How can I cause living beings
to gain entry into the unsurpassed way
and quickly acquire the body of a Buddha? (LSOC16, 273)
"Simply put, this means: 'I am always thinking about how I can help all people develop their fullest potential and become happy.'
"Even if you are not consciously aware of it, every day you are engraving in your lives the great mission of realising world peace and helping humanity.
"Having a lofty aspiration is important. To aspire is to set your mind on achieving something. Aspiration leads to growth….
Tuesday, September 27th, 2016
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"When we do gongyo and chant every morning and evening, we pray for the peace and happiness of all humanity. This is supremely noble and admirable.
"At the end of the 'Life Span' (16th) chapter of the Lotus Sutra that we recite during gongyo, we find the words:
At all times I think to myself:
How can I cause living beings
to gain entry into the unsurpassed way
and quickly acquire the body of a Buddha? (LSOC16, 273)
"Simply put, this means: 'I am always thinking about how I can help all people develop their fullest potential and become happy.'
"Even if you are not consciously aware of it, every day you are engraving in your lives the great mission of realising world peace and helping humanity.
"Having a lofty aspiration is important. To aspire is to set your mind on achieving something. Aspiration leads to growth….
"On the other hand, if you succumb to pessimism and give up on yourself and your potential, your life will be pulled in a negative direction. That's why it's so important to chant daimoku with the power and energy to bring forth strong life force.
"Nichiren Daishonin writes: 'It is the heart that is important' (WND-1, 1000).
"If you have lofty aspirations, you will gradually come to see what you need to challenge and gain a clear perspective on your future. It's like when you look up at a tall building from below. You may feel overwhelmed by its height, but once you go up to the top, you can enjoy a refreshing breeze and a beautiful, open view.
"I hope that you will lead noble lives dedicated to kosen-rufu, to the happiness of all humanity."
SGI Newsletter No. 9454, Spread Your Wings towards the Future, [19] New York, City of Diversity Committed to Peace, from 1st October, 2015, issue of the Mirai [Future] Journal, translation released 23rd Sep. 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 --
MAZU JIBUN GA UGOITE
HITORI NO TOMO TO TAIWA O!
HITORI NO DOSHI NI HAGEMASHI O!
WAGA ICHINEN NO KAKUDAI GA
KOSEN RUFU O KAKUDAI SURU.
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"WARE NARABINI WAGA DESHI SHONAN ARITOMO UTAGAU KOKORO NAKUBA JINENNI BUKKAI NI ITARUBESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu - Page 234)
http://www.seikyoonline.jp/news/index.html
-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
MAZU JIBUN GA UGOITE
HITORI NO TOMO TO TAIWA O!
HITORI NO DOSHI NI HAGEMASHI O!
WAGA ICHINEN NO KAKUDAI GA
KOSEN RUFU O KAKUDAI SURU.
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"WARE NARABINI WAGA DESHI SHONAN ARITOMO UTAGAU KOKORO NAKUBA JINENNI BUKKAI NI ITARUBESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu - Page 234)
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