A translation of "To My Friends"
published in the Seikyo Shinbun
based on President Ikeda's recent guidance,
and more.
Tuesday, December 20th, 2016
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To all of our friends who are making great efforts
in their work workplaces,
please use your wisdom in keeping
your good health as one of your top priorities.
Sincerity in your behaviour in the workplace
always leaves a lasting impression
of trust on others!
Tuesday, December 20th, 2016
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Where there is unseen virtue, there will be visible reward."
Selection Source: Together with President Ikeda, Seikyo Shimbun, Dec 18, 2016
Wednesday, December 21st, 2016
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The Daishonin also writes: 'This Gohonzon also is found only in the two characters for faith'[1] (WND-1, 832).
"Without faith, the Gohonzon may exist in physical form, but its beneficial power will not be manifested. Only when the power of our faith and practice joins forces with the power of the Buddha and the Law will benefit result.
"Without faith and practice, Buddhism is dead.
"The Daishonin writes: 'What is most important is that, by chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo alone, you can attain Buddhahood. It will no doubt depend on the strength of your faith. To have faith is the basis of Buddhism' (WND-1, 832).
"It is the strength of our faith that ensures we attain Buddhahood; strong faith is the essential requirement, not somebody else's power or authority.
"Everything depends upon the strength of our faith. Those with strong faith are certain to be victorious in the end."
SGI Newsletter No. 9511, from SGI President Ikeda's speech at the Soka Renaissance Leaders Meeting, held at the Soka International Friendship Hall, on November 30, 1991, directly after the Soka Gakkai received the "Notice of Excommunication" from Nichiren Shoshu, dated 28th Nov.. Making a Magnificent New Hope-filled Departure, from 13th Dec., 2016, issue of the Seikyo Shinbun translation released 15th Dec. 2016
[1] The Japanese word for faith (shinjin) is written with two Chinese characters.
* The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
SHIGOTO NI FUNTO SURU TOMO YO
KASHIKOKU KENKO DAI ICHI DE
SUBETE NI SHINKENSHOBU DE NOZOME!
SEIJITSU NO FURUMAI NI WA
KANARAZU [SHINYO] GA NOKORU!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"INTOKU AREBA YOHO ARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1178)
published in the Seikyo Shinbun
based on President Ikeda's recent guidance,
and more.
Tuesday, December 20th, 2016
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To all of our friends who are making great efforts
in their work workplaces,
please use your wisdom in keeping
your good health as one of your top priorities.
Sincerity in your behaviour in the workplace
always leaves a lasting impression
of trust on others!
Tuesday, December 20th, 2016
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Where there is unseen virtue, there will be visible reward."
Selection Source: Together with President Ikeda, Seikyo Shimbun, Dec 18, 2016
Wednesday, December 21st, 2016
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The Daishonin also writes: 'This Gohonzon also is found only in the two characters for faith'[1] (WND-1, 832).
"Without faith, the Gohonzon may exist in physical form, but its beneficial power will not be manifested. Only when the power of our faith and practice joins forces with the power of the Buddha and the Law will benefit result.
"Without faith and practice, Buddhism is dead.
"The Daishonin writes: 'What is most important is that, by chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo alone, you can attain Buddhahood. It will no doubt depend on the strength of your faith. To have faith is the basis of Buddhism' (WND-1, 832).
"It is the strength of our faith that ensures we attain Buddhahood; strong faith is the essential requirement, not somebody else's power or authority.
"Everything depends upon the strength of our faith. Those with strong faith are certain to be victorious in the end."
SGI Newsletter No. 9511, from SGI President Ikeda's speech at the Soka Renaissance Leaders Meeting, held at the Soka International Friendship Hall, on November 30, 1991, directly after the Soka Gakkai received the "Notice of Excommunication" from Nichiren Shoshu, dated 28th Nov.. Making a Magnificent New Hope-filled Departure, from 13th Dec., 2016, issue of the Seikyo Shinbun translation released 15th Dec. 2016
[1] The Japanese word for faith (shinjin) is written with two Chinese characters.
* The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
SHIGOTO NI FUNTO SURU TOMO YO
KASHIKOKU KENKO DAI ICHI DE
SUBETE NI SHINKENSHOBU DE NOZOME!
SEIJITSU NO FURUMAI NI WA
KANARAZU [SHINYO] GA NOKORU!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"INTOKU AREBA YOHO ARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1178)
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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
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