A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends"
published in the Seikyo Shinbun and more.
Friday, November 4th, 2016
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's utilise the inspiration and wisdom
Friday, November 4th, 2016
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's utilise the inspiration and wisdom
we have gained through studying
the Daishonin's teachings
in our daily lives!
The heart of Buddhism lies in us taking action.
By exerting ourselves in both practice and study,
let's all continue to work on improving ourselves
The heart of Buddhism lies in us taking action.
By exerting ourselves in both practice and study,
let's all continue to work on improving ourselves
and raising our life state!
Friday, November 4th, 2016
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Shakyamuni Buddha is the original teacher for all people, and moreover, he is endowed with the virtues of sovereign and parent. Because I have expounded this teaching, I have been exiled and almost killed. As the saying goes, 'Good advice grates on the ear.' But still I am not discouraged."
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Shakyamuni Buddha is the original teacher for all people, and moreover, he is endowed with the virtues of sovereign and parent. Because I have expounded this teaching, I have been exiled and almost killed. As the saying goes, 'Good advice grates on the ear.' But still I am not discouraged."
("The Essentials for Attaining Buddhahood"
WND-I, page 748)
Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin
Seikyo Shinbun: November 4th, 2016
Saturday, November 5th, 2016
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin
Seikyo Shinbun: November 4th, 2016
Saturday, November 5th, 2016
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"From ancient times, peach and plum blossoms have been symbols of outstanding character.
"The Tang dynasty poet Li He (also Li Changji; 790–816) writes in one of his poems to encourage someone whose position and circumstances in life have changed: 'You are like a peach or plum tree / and, though silent, draw people to you until a path is formed.'[1]
"Even a single tree in lovely flower brightens and softens its surroundings. The same is true in an organisation. One dedicated individual can transform the whole. All that's needed is for one person to stand up.
"The realm of Buddhism is one where each person, bringing their humanity to vibrant bloom, strives to spread beautiful ties of friendship far and wide. Coercion has no place in our organisation.
"The road to kosen-rufu opens naturally through the admirable character of our members—people whose attitude and approach to life move and inspire others.
"The Tang dynasty poet Li He (also Li Changji; 790–816) writes in one of his poems to encourage someone whose position and circumstances in life have changed: 'You are like a peach or plum tree / and, though silent, draw people to you until a path is formed.'[1]
"Even a single tree in lovely flower brightens and softens its surroundings. The same is true in an organisation. One dedicated individual can transform the whole. All that's needed is for one person to stand up.
"The realm of Buddhism is one where each person, bringing their humanity to vibrant bloom, strives to spread beautiful ties of friendship far and wide. Coercion has no place in our organisation.
"The road to kosen-rufu opens naturally through the admirable character of our members—people whose attitude and approach to life move and inspire others.
"Let's continue to work together to create a brilliant record of achievement.
"I am praying earnestly that you will stay safe and enjoy long, healthy lives of unsurpassed happiness and richness."
"I am praying earnestly that you will stay safe and enjoy long, healthy lives of unsurpassed happiness and richness."
SGI Newsletter No. 9479, SGI President Ikeda's Speech Excerpts, from 18th Oct., 2016, issue of the Seikyo Shinbun, translation released 28th Oct. 2016
[1] Translated from Japanese. Li Changji, Ri Chokitsu Kashishu (The Anthology of Li Changji), translated and annotated by Torao Suzuki (Tokyo: Iwanami Shoten, 1961), vol. 2, pp. 70–72.
* The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
KYOGAKU O KENSAN SHITA KANDO O
HIBI NO SEIKATSU NI IKASO!
BUPPO NO TAMASHII WA JISSEN NI ARI.
GYOGAKU NO NIDO NI HAGEMI
TOMODOMO NI KOJO NO JINSEI O!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
SHAKUSON WA ISSAI SHUJO NO HONJU NO SHI NITE SHIKAMO SHUSHIN NO TOKU O SONAE TAMAU, KONO HOMON O NICHIREN MOSU YUENI CHUGEN MIMI NI SAKARAU DORI NARUGA YUENI RUZAI SERARE INOCHI NIMO OYOBISHI NARI, SHIKAREDOMO IMADA KORIZU SORO
("SOYA DONO GOHENJI", Gosho Zenshu page 748)
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
KYOGAKU O KENSAN SHITA KANDO O
HIBI NO SEIKATSU NI IKASO!
BUPPO NO TAMASHII WA JISSEN NI ARI.
GYOGAKU NO NIDO NI HAGEMI
TOMODOMO NI KOJO NO JINSEI O!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
SHAKUSON WA ISSAI SHUJO NO HONJU NO SHI NITE SHIKAMO SHUSHIN NO TOKU O SONAE TAMAU, KONO HOMON O NICHIREN MOSU YUENI CHUGEN MIMI NI SAKARAU DORI NARUGA YUENI RUZAI SERARE INOCHI NIMO OYOBISHI NARI, SHIKAREDOMO IMADA KORIZU SORO
("SOYA DONO GOHENJI", Gosho Zenshu page 748)
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