A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends"
published in the Seikyo Shinbun and more.
Saturday, November 5th, 2016
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
When we chant daimoku with unyielding determination
and put forth our very best with an undaunted spirit,
the protective functions of the universe
automatically start to come into play.
"I will show actual proof, no matter what!"
With such unwavering rock-solid resolve,
let's advance!
Saturday, November 5th, 2016
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Know this: in the time for the practice of shakubuku the four bodhisattvas appear as worthy rulers who rebuke and convert ignorant rulers."
(The Object of Devotion for Observing the Mind
Established in the
Fifth Five-Hundred-Year Period after the Thus
Come One's Passing
- WND, Vol. I, page 375)
Selection source: The New Human Revolution,
Seikyo Shinbun, Nov. 5th, 2016
Sunday, November 6th, 2016
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Practically speaking, though it may sound very mundane, establishing a firm foundation begins with your own health. As an individual and a member of society, your most precious possession is your life. That's why I urge you to please take good care of your health. Looking after our health and taking steps to prevent illness reflect the wisdom of our Buddhist practice.
"Maintaining good health is an important requirement for being victorious in society. When we're filled with vitality and high spirits, we can strive our hardest and play a truly positive and productive role in our workplace.
"Buddhism is based on reason. If we overeat, drink too much, don't get enough sleep, and work too hard, we'll eventually feel the ill effects of that behaviour, become sick, or cause an accident. To prevent that from happening, we need to act wisely and lead a sound, value-creating life. That is the way of genuine practitioners of Nichiren Buddhism.
"Let's lead healthy, well-balanced lives, carry out a refreshing and invigorating daily practice of gongyo, and do our best at work and in our communities, brimming with energy and vitality."
SGI Newsletter No. 9478, The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, Part 3: Kosen-rufu and World Peace, Chapter 20: "Be Good Citizens!"—Part 2 [of 2], 20.5 Spreading Trust Is Kosen-rufu, from the August 2016 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released 28th Oct., 2016
* The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's web-site address at
http://www.seikyoonline.jp/news/index.html
-- WAGATOMO NI OKURU --
GOJONA INORI TO
FUKUTSU NO DORYOKU ARITE
SHOTEN WA GENZENTO UGOKU.
"KANARAZU JISSHO O SHIMESU" TO
TSUYOKI ICHINEN DE SUSUME!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"MASANI SHIRUBESHI KONO SHIBOSATSU SHAKUBUKU O GENZURU TOKI WA KEN-O TO NATTE GUO O KAISHAKU SHI"
(Gosho Zenshu - Page 254)
published in the Seikyo Shinbun and more.
Saturday, November 5th, 2016
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
When we chant daimoku with unyielding determination
and put forth our very best with an undaunted spirit,
the protective functions of the universe
automatically start to come into play.
"I will show actual proof, no matter what!"
With such unwavering rock-solid resolve,
let's advance!
Saturday, November 5th, 2016
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Know this: in the time for the practice of shakubuku the four bodhisattvas appear as worthy rulers who rebuke and convert ignorant rulers."
(The Object of Devotion for Observing the Mind
Established in the
Fifth Five-Hundred-Year Period after the Thus
Come One's Passing
- WND, Vol. I, page 375)
Selection source: The New Human Revolution,
Seikyo Shinbun, Nov. 5th, 2016
Sunday, November 6th, 2016
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Practically speaking, though it may sound very mundane, establishing a firm foundation begins with your own health. As an individual and a member of society, your most precious possession is your life. That's why I urge you to please take good care of your health. Looking after our health and taking steps to prevent illness reflect the wisdom of our Buddhist practice.
"Maintaining good health is an important requirement for being victorious in society. When we're filled with vitality and high spirits, we can strive our hardest and play a truly positive and productive role in our workplace.
"Buddhism is based on reason. If we overeat, drink too much, don't get enough sleep, and work too hard, we'll eventually feel the ill effects of that behaviour, become sick, or cause an accident. To prevent that from happening, we need to act wisely and lead a sound, value-creating life. That is the way of genuine practitioners of Nichiren Buddhism.
"Let's lead healthy, well-balanced lives, carry out a refreshing and invigorating daily practice of gongyo, and do our best at work and in our communities, brimming with energy and vitality."
SGI Newsletter No. 9478, The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, Part 3: Kosen-rufu and World Peace, Chapter 20: "Be Good Citizens!"—Part 2 [of 2], 20.5 Spreading Trust Is Kosen-rufu, from the August 2016 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released 28th Oct., 2016
* The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's web-site address at
http://www.seikyoonline.jp/news/index.html
-- WAGATOMO NI OKURU --
GOJONA INORI TO
FUKUTSU NO DORYOKU ARITE
SHOTEN WA GENZENTO UGOKU.
"KANARAZU JISSHO O SHIMESU" TO
TSUYOKI ICHINEN DE SUSUME!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"MASANI SHIRUBESHI KONO SHIBOSATSU SHAKUBUKU O GENZURU TOKI WA KEN-O TO NATTE GUO O KAISHAKU SHI"
(Gosho Zenshu - Page 254)
__._,_.___
Posted by: Scobie-John Le May-Grellan <sjlmg@me.com>
| Reply via web post | • | Reply to sender | • | Reply to group | • | Start a new topic | • | Messages in this topic (1) |
If you have a friend(s) who would like to get To My Friends directly get them to send an E-mail to the following address and just simply write - "subscribe"
: SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo-subscribe@yahoogroups.co.uk
from there on it is all automatic!
ALSO if you want to introduce a friend to the SGI but just don't know where to start, share with them the following addresses and they can read and watch some very well put together explanations about the SGI. Check it out yourself!
http://www.sgi.org/
http://www.sgi-uk.org/buddhism/practice
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/
And if you are looking for back editions of To My Friends click on...
https://uk.groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo/conversations/messages
To unsubscribe from this group send an email to:
SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo-unsubscribe@egroups.com
But do drop us a line at sjlmg@wta.att.ne.jp when you leave and tell us why you are leaving as it often can help us to improve the service! Please!
To modify your subscription from receiving daily to picking up as you wish go to http://www.egroups.com/mygroups
: SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo-subscribe@yahoogroups.co.uk
from there on it is all automatic!
ALSO if you want to introduce a friend to the SGI but just don't know where to start, share with them the following addresses and they can read and watch some very well put together explanations about the SGI. Check it out yourself!
http://www.sgi.org/
http://www.sgi-uk.org/buddhism/practice
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/
And if you are looking for back editions of To My Friends click on...
https://uk.groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo/conversations/messages
To unsubscribe from this group send an email to:
SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo-unsubscribe@egroups.com
But do drop us a line at sjlmg@wta.att.ne.jp when you leave and tell us why you are leaving as it often can help us to improve the service! Please!
To modify your subscription from receiving daily to picking up as you wish go to http://www.egroups.com/mygroups
.
__,_._,___
No comments:
Post a Comment