A translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shinbun based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more.
Saturday, January 28th, 2017
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To all of my dear friends
Saturday, January 28th, 2017
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To all of my dear friends
of the Dedicated Soka Group and Gajo-kai
(Young Men's groups that support meetings
and keep community centres secure),
who are challenging themselves
who are challenging themselves
to share this Buddhism with others,
never ever give up!
Your vow will only come to have meaning
never ever give up!
Your vow will only come to have meaning
when it is fulfilled.
Proudly, spend your youth
Proudly, spend your youth
by forging yourself through various
trials and tribulations!
Saturday, January 28th, 2017
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"As the sutra itself says, 'Each . . . has come to this place on purpose to make certain the Law will long endure.' Shakyamuni, Many Treasures, and the other Buddhas intend to insure the future propagation of the Lotus Sutra so that it can be made available to all the children of the Buddha in times to come. We may surmise from this that their concern and compassion are even greater than those of a father and mother who see their only child inflicted with great suffering."
(The Opening of the Eyes
Saturday, January 28th, 2017
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"As the sutra itself says, 'Each . . . has come to this place on purpose to make certain the Law will long endure.' Shakyamuni, Many Treasures, and the other Buddhas intend to insure the future propagation of the Lotus Sutra so that it can be made available to all the children of the Buddha in times to come. We may surmise from this that their concern and compassion are even greater than those of a father and mother who see their only child inflicted with great suffering."
(The Opening of the Eyes
- WND, Vol. I, page 286)
Selection source:
Selection source:
SGI President Ikeda's guidance,
Seikyo Shinbun, Jan. 28th, 2017
Sunday, January 29th, 2017
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
""The flow of kosen-rufu is growing from a mighty river into a vast ocean. When sailing the open seas, we must be prepared to be buffeted by lashing winds and rains and tossed by huge waves.
"In the light of the Lotus Sutra and Nichiren Daishonin's writings, the various obstacles that beset us are all proof that we are practising Buddhism correctly. The Daishonin writes: 'The greater the hardships befalling [the votary of the Lotus Sutra], the greater the delight he feels, because of his strong faith' (WND-1, 33). When we have strong faith, encountering obstacles can serve to strengthen our conviction in the validity of Nichiren Buddhism and bring us joy. The phrase in the Lotus Sutra 'living beings enjoy themselves at ease' (LSOC16, 272) doesn't mean not having any difficulties. It means establishing a state of life in which we are fearless, no matter what happens, and are able to overcome every obstacle with confidence and composure, savouring the joy of faith in our hearts each day.
Sunday, January 29th, 2017
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
""The flow of kosen-rufu is growing from a mighty river into a vast ocean. When sailing the open seas, we must be prepared to be buffeted by lashing winds and rains and tossed by huge waves.
"In the light of the Lotus Sutra and Nichiren Daishonin's writings, the various obstacles that beset us are all proof that we are practising Buddhism correctly. The Daishonin writes: 'The greater the hardships befalling [the votary of the Lotus Sutra], the greater the delight he feels, because of his strong faith' (WND-1, 33). When we have strong faith, encountering obstacles can serve to strengthen our conviction in the validity of Nichiren Buddhism and bring us joy. The phrase in the Lotus Sutra 'living beings enjoy themselves at ease' (LSOC16, 272) doesn't mean not having any difficulties. It means establishing a state of life in which we are fearless, no matter what happens, and are able to overcome every obstacle with confidence and composure, savouring the joy of faith in our hearts each day.
"With ever stronger faith, let's enjoy life, free of fear, while receiving boundless benefits!"
SGI Newsletter No. 9535, The New Human Revolution––Volume 27: Chapter 3, Fierce Struggle 1, translation released 27th Jan. 2017
* 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 --
GUKYO KAKUDAI NI IDOMINUKU
SOKAHAN GAJOKAI NO
DAIGAKUKOSEI YO GAMBARE!
CHIKAI WA HATASHITE KOSO.
HOKORI TAKAKU KITAE NO SEISHUN O!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"RYOBO KUJU KORAI SHISHI TO UNNUN SANBUTSU NO MIRAI NI HOKEKYO O HIROMETE MIRAI NO ISSAI NO BUSSHI NI ATAEN TO OBOSHIMESU MIKOKORO NO UCHI O SUISURUNI FUBO NO ISSHI NO DAIKU NI AU O MIRU ORIMO GOJO NI KOSO MIETARU"
(Gosho Zenshu - Page 236)
http://www.seikyoonline.jp/news/index.html
-- WAGATOMO NI OKURU --
GUKYO KAKUDAI NI IDOMINUKU
SOKAHAN GAJOKAI NO
DAIGAKUKOSEI YO GAMBARE!
CHIKAI WA HATASHITE KOSO.
HOKORI TAKAKU KITAE NO SEISHUN O!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"RYOBO KUJU KORAI SHISHI TO UNNUN SANBUTSU NO MIRAI NI HOKEKYO O HIROMETE MIRAI NO ISSAI NO BUSSHI NI ATAEN TO OBOSHIMESU MIKOKORO NO UCHI O SUISURUNI FUBO NO ISSHI NO DAIKU NI AU O MIRU ORIMO GOJO NI KOSO MIETARU"
(Gosho Zenshu - Page 236)
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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/
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