A translation of "To My Friends"
published in the Seikyo Shinbun
based on President Ikeda's recent guidance,
and more.
published in the Seikyo Shinbun
based on President Ikeda's recent guidance,
and more.
Wednesday, December 14th, 2016
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Hurrah for the efforts of our beloved members
of the SGI brass band and fife & drum corps,
who inspire so much hope through their melodious performances
at various community events and concerts!
Let's all wholeheartedly applaud the efforts of
our precious members who are striving courageously
on the path of their unique missions!
Wednesday, December 14th, 2016
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"(Today there are people who have faith in the Lotus Sutra. The belief of some is like fire while that of others is like water.) When the former listen to the teachings, their passion flares up like fire, but as time goes on, they tend to discard their faith. (To have faith like water means to believe continuously without ever regressing. Since you visit me constantly, regardless of the difficulties, your belief is comparable to flowing water.)"
(The Two Kinds of Faith
- WND, Vol. I, page 899)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin,"
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin,"
Dec 14th, 2016
Thursday, December 15th, 2016
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Mr. Makiguchi declared: 'What is the social raison d'être of religion apart from working for the happiness of humanity and making the world a better place?'[1]
"Religion has meaning only when it is dedicated to the welfare of individuals, the people, and society. To be satisfied merely with one's own well-being or salvation, while ignoring the suffering of others, is not the mark of a genuine faith.
Thursday, December 15th, 2016
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Mr. Makiguchi declared: 'What is the social raison d'être of religion apart from working for the happiness of humanity and making the world a better place?'[1]
"Religion has meaning only when it is dedicated to the welfare of individuals, the people, and society. To be satisfied merely with one's own well-being or salvation, while ignoring the suffering of others, is not the mark of a genuine faith.
"Nichiren Buddhism is a teaching dedicated to realising happiness and peace for all humanity."
SGI Newsletter No. 9506, The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, Part 3: Kosen-rufu and World Peace, Chapter 21: Valuing Each Individual—Part 2 [of 2], 21.7 President Makiguchi's Struggle, from the September 2016 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released 9th Dec. 2016
SGI Newsletter No. 9506, The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, Part 3: Kosen-rufu and World Peace, Chapter 21: Valuing Each Individual—Part 2 [of 2], 21.7 President Makiguchi's Struggle, from the September 2016 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released 9th Dec. 2016
[1] Translated from Japanese. Tsunesaburo Makiguchi, Soka Kyoikugaku Taikei (The System of Value Creating Education), in Makiguchi Tsunesaburo Zenshu (Collected Writings of Tsunesaburo Makiguchi), (Tokyo: Daisanbunmei-sha, 1987), vol. 5, p. 356.
* The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
KAKUCHI NO GYOJI YA TAIKAI DE
KIBO NO SENRITSU O KANADERU
ONGAKUTAI, KOTEKITAI, BANZAI!
SHIMEI NI IKINUKU TOMO O
MINA DE KOKORO KARA TATAEYO!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"(SOMOSOMO IMA NO TOKI HOKEKYO O SHINZURU HITO ARI ARUIWA HI NO GOTOKU SHINZURU HITO MO ARI ARUIWA MIZU NO GOTOKU SHINZURU HITO MO ARI) CHOMON SURU TOKIWA MOETATSU BAKARI OMOEDOMO TOZAKARINUREBA SUTSURU KOKORO ARI MIZU NO GOTOKU TO MOSUWA ITSUMO TAISEZU SHINZURU NARI (KOREWA IKANARU TOKIMO TSUNEWA TAISEZU TOWASE TAMAEBA MIZU NO GOTOKU SHINZESASE TAMAERUKA)"
(Gosho Zenshu - Page 1544)
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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
KAKUCHI NO GYOJI YA TAIKAI DE
KIBO NO SENRITSU O KANADERU
ONGAKUTAI, KOTEKITAI, BANZAI!
SHIMEI NI IKINUKU TOMO O
MINA DE KOKORO KARA TATAEYO!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"(SOMOSOMO IMA NO TOKI HOKEKYO O SHINZURU HITO ARI ARUIWA HI NO GOTOKU SHINZURU HITO MO ARI ARUIWA MIZU NO GOTOKU SHINZURU HITO MO ARI) CHOMON SURU TOKIWA MOETATSU BAKARI OMOEDOMO TOZAKARINUREBA SUTSURU KOKORO ARI MIZU NO GOTOKU TO MOSUWA ITSUMO TAISEZU SHINZURU NARI (KOREWA IKANARU TOKIMO TSUNEWA TAISEZU TOWASE TAMAEBA MIZU NO GOTOKU SHINZESASE TAMAERUKA)"
(Gosho Zenshu - Page 1544)
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And for the children there's a wonderful new web-site
http://treasures-of-heart.com/
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