* Might find the next few days' Daily Encouragement a bit longer than normal! Hope you can spare just a few extra seconds to read through to the end! It will certainly be worth it! Enjoy…
A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends"
published in the Seikyo Shinbun and more.
Saturday, December 10th, 2016
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To those of you who are about to
take school entrance exams,
give them your very best shot!
By wisely spending each and every day,
challenge and conquer
published in the Seikyo Shinbun and more.
Saturday, December 10th, 2016
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To those of you who are about to
take school entrance exams,
give them your very best shot!
By wisely spending each and every day,
challenge and conquer
whatever weaknesses you might have.
The crowning glory of youth is certain to shine
The crowning glory of youth is certain to shine
for those who ceaselessly try to put forth
their very best.
Saturday, December 10th, 2016
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"It must be ties of karma from the distant past that have destined you to become my disciple at a time like this."
(The Heritage of the Ultimate Law of Life
[1] Fyodor Dostoyevsky, The Brothers Karamazov, translated by David McDuff (London: Penguin Books Ltd., 2003), p. 79.
[2] Fyodor Dostoyevsky, The Idiot, translated by David McDuff (London: Penguin Books Ltd., 2004), p. 530.
* 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 --
JUKENSEI YO GAMBARE!
ICHINICHI ICHINICHI O TAISETSU NI
DANKOTO JIBUN NI KATE!
TAYUMANU DORYOKU NO HITO NI
SEISHUN NO EIKAN WA KAGAYAKU!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"KAKONO SHUKUEN OIKITATTE KONDO NICHIRENGA DESHI TO NARI TAMOKA"
(Gosho Zenshu - Page 1338)
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"It must be ties of karma from the distant past that have destined you to become my disciple at a time like this."
(The Heritage of the Ultimate Law of Life
- WND, Vol. I, page 217)
Selection source:
Selection source:
Soka Gakkai Youth Division Chief's encouragement,
Seikyo Shinbun, December 10th, 2016
Sunday, December 11th, 2016
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"In the great work of Buddhist literature that is the Lotus Sutra, the parable of the three kinds of medicinal herbs and two kinds of trees is of particular interest, because it stresses the diversity of living beings. It is the only one of the seven parables of the sutra to articulate this theme. At the same time, it highlights the all-embracing nature of the Buddha's compassion.
"The Buddha's compassion is completely impartial; it does not discriminate. The Buddha sees all people as his children and seeks to elevate them to the same state of Buddhahood that he has achieved.
"This is not to say that there are no distinctions among people; rather, it affirms that the Buddha does not discriminate among them. In fact, the Buddha fully appreciates their differences. He respects their individuality and wants them to be able to limitlessly express their uniqueness.
"The differences among people are not a reason for favouring some and hating others. The Buddha loves, rejoices at, and affirms the individuality of each person. That is the compassion and wisdom of the Buddha.
"It is important to realise that the Buddha's preaching is grounded in his recognition of the diversity of human beings.
"The Lotus Sutra clarifies the means by which real individuals, with their unique circumstances, personalities, and capacities, can gain enlightenment. It reveals the path to attaining Buddhahood, without ever straying from the reality of each individual's life.
"Treasuring each individual is the heart of the people-oriented philosophy, or humanism, of the Lotus Sutra. It is the spirit of the Buddha. The Lotus Sutra's fundamental aim of enabling all people to attain enlightenment also starts with valuing each person, and can be realised only by practicing this in every aspect of our lives and endeavours.
"It is easy to speak abstractly of love for one's fellow human beings or love for humanity, but it can be very challenging to have love and compassion for actual individuals.
"A character in one of Dostoevsky's novels makes the observation: 'The more I love mankind in general, the less I love human beings in particular, separately, that is, as individual persons.'[1] And a character in another of his novels states: 'In an abstract love of humanity it is nearly always only oneself whom one loves.'[2]
Sunday, December 11th, 2016
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"In the great work of Buddhist literature that is the Lotus Sutra, the parable of the three kinds of medicinal herbs and two kinds of trees is of particular interest, because it stresses the diversity of living beings. It is the only one of the seven parables of the sutra to articulate this theme. At the same time, it highlights the all-embracing nature of the Buddha's compassion.
"The Buddha's compassion is completely impartial; it does not discriminate. The Buddha sees all people as his children and seeks to elevate them to the same state of Buddhahood that he has achieved.
"This is not to say that there are no distinctions among people; rather, it affirms that the Buddha does not discriminate among them. In fact, the Buddha fully appreciates their differences. He respects their individuality and wants them to be able to limitlessly express their uniqueness.
"The differences among people are not a reason for favouring some and hating others. The Buddha loves, rejoices at, and affirms the individuality of each person. That is the compassion and wisdom of the Buddha.
"It is important to realise that the Buddha's preaching is grounded in his recognition of the diversity of human beings.
"The Lotus Sutra clarifies the means by which real individuals, with their unique circumstances, personalities, and capacities, can gain enlightenment. It reveals the path to attaining Buddhahood, without ever straying from the reality of each individual's life.
"Treasuring each individual is the heart of the people-oriented philosophy, or humanism, of the Lotus Sutra. It is the spirit of the Buddha. The Lotus Sutra's fundamental aim of enabling all people to attain enlightenment also starts with valuing each person, and can be realised only by practicing this in every aspect of our lives and endeavours.
"It is easy to speak abstractly of love for one's fellow human beings or love for humanity, but it can be very challenging to have love and compassion for actual individuals.
"A character in one of Dostoevsky's novels makes the observation: 'The more I love mankind in general, the less I love human beings in particular, separately, that is, as individual persons.'[1] And a character in another of his novels states: 'In an abstract love of humanity it is nearly always only oneself whom one loves.'[2]
"The Soka Gakkai, maintaining its focus on actual individuals, has dedicated itself to helping each person realise absolute happiness. This is a noble legacy that will shine brilliantly in human history."
SGI Newsletter No. No. 9505, The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, Part 3: Kosen-rufu and World Peace, Chap. 21: Valuing Each Individual—Part 1 [of 2], 21.2 Treasuring Each Individual Is the Spirit of the Buddha, from the September 2016 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released 8th Dec. 2016
SGI Newsletter No. No. 9505, The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, Part 3: Kosen-rufu and World Peace, Chap. 21: Valuing Each Individual—Part 1 [of 2], 21.2 Treasuring Each Individual Is the Spirit of the Buddha, from the September 2016 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released 8th Dec. 2016
[1] Fyodor Dostoyevsky, The Brothers Karamazov, translated by David McDuff (London: Penguin Books Ltd., 2003), p. 79.
[2] Fyodor Dostoyevsky, The Idiot, translated by David McDuff (London: Penguin Books Ltd., 2004), p. 530.
* 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 --
JUKENSEI YO GAMBARE!
ICHINICHI ICHINICHI O TAISETSU NI
DANKOTO JIBUN NI KATE!
TAYUMANU DORYOKU NO HITO NI
SEISHUN NO EIKAN WA KAGAYAKU!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"KAKONO SHUKUEN OIKITATTE KONDO NICHIRENGA DESHI TO NARI TAMOKA"
(Gosho Zenshu - Page 1338)
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