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.
Sunday, January 8th, 2017
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The essence of this Buddhist practice
is to help us to polish our characters.
It's through making ceaseless efforts to
develop and improve the way we interact
It's through making ceaseless efforts to
develop and improve the way we interact
with the people around us
that helps us to win their trust,
at the same time it proves
how valid and true,
these Buddhist teachings are!
Sunday, January 8th, 2017
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"It goes without saying, therefore, that persons who study the teachings of Buddhism must also [observe the ideal of filial piety and] understand and repay their obligations. The disciples of the Buddha must without fail understand the four debts of gratitude and know how to repay them.."
(The Opening of the Eyes
Sunday, January 8th, 2017
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"It goes without saying, therefore, that persons who study the teachings of Buddhism must also [observe the ideal of filial piety and] understand and repay their obligations. The disciples of the Buddha must without fail understand the four debts of gratitude and know how to repay them.."
(The Opening of the Eyes
- WND, Vol. I, page 228)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin",
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin",
Seikyo Shinbun, January 8th, 2017
Monday, January 9th, 2017
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The third defining feature of a youthful spirit is the spirit of open dialogue.
"Kosen-rufu is the expansion of friendship, the expansion of empathy and trust. It is making steady efforts to engage in courageous and sincere dialogue in our homes, workplaces, communities, and the world at large, thereby forging and expanding warm human ties and uniting people's hearts.
Monday, January 9th, 2017
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The third defining feature of a youthful spirit is the spirit of open dialogue.
"Kosen-rufu is the expansion of friendship, the expansion of empathy and trust. It is making steady efforts to engage in courageous and sincere dialogue in our homes, workplaces, communities, and the world at large, thereby forging and expanding warm human ties and uniting people's hearts.
"Bodhisattva Never Disparaging, who appears in the Lotus Sutra, believed in the infinitely noble potential—the Buddha nature—inherent in all people, addressing everyone he met with the utmost deference and respect. Even when arrogant individuals reacted negatively and attacked him, he refused to abandon his efforts. He continued to press ahead cheerfully, with wisdom and persistence, reaching out in dialogue based on his unwavering conviction and commitment.
"In relation to Bodhisattva Never Disparaging's actions, the Daishonin says: 'It is like the situation when one faces a mirror and makes a bow of obeisance: the image in the mirror likewise makes a bow of obeisance to oneself' (OTT, 165).
"However others may appear on the surface or whatever their outward reaction, when we speak to them from our Buddha nature, the Buddha nature in the depths of their own lives will respond in turn. That's why it's important to believe in the inherent potential of others when we speak to them, and to continue praying for their happiness. By doing so, we will definitely be able to connect them to the Mystic Law and forge strong bonds of trust and friendship. This is the spirit of the Lotus Sutra and the essence of our Buddhist practice."
"However others may appear on the surface or whatever their outward reaction, when we speak to them from our Buddha nature, the Buddha nature in the depths of their own lives will respond in turn. That's why it's important to believe in the inherent potential of others when we speak to them, and to continue praying for their happiness. By doing so, we will definitely be able to connect them to the Mystic Law and forge strong bonds of trust and friendship. This is the spirit of the Lotus Sutra and the essence of our Buddhist practice."
SGI Newsletter No. 9522, SGI President Ikeda's New Year's Message for 2017, Youthful Bodhisattvas of the Earth, Be the Light of Hope for Humanity!, translation released 4th 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 --
BUTSUDO SHUGYO NO YOTEI WA
"JINKAKU" O MIGAKU KOTO DA.
SHUI NO SHINRAI O KACHIERU
FURUMAI NO TSUMIKASANE GA
BUPPO SEIGI NO SHOMEI TO NARI.
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"IKANI IWANYA BUPPO O GAKUSEN HITO CHION HO-ON NAKARU BESHIYA BUTSUDESHI WA KANARAZU SHION O SHITTE CHION HO-ON O ITASU BESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu - Page 192)
http://www.seikyoonline.jp/news/index.html
-- WAGATOMO NI OKURU --
BUTSUDO SHUGYO NO YOTEI WA
"JINKAKU" O MIGAKU KOTO DA.
SHUI NO SHINRAI O KACHIERU
FURUMAI NO TSUMIKASANE GA
BUPPO SEIGI NO SHOMEI TO NARI.
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"IKANI IWANYA BUPPO O GAKUSEN HITO CHION HO-ON NAKARU BESHIYA BUTSUDESHI WA KANARAZU SHION O SHITTE CHION HO-ON O ITASU BESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu - Page 192)
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Check out the following address if you are looking for an important gosho quote
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And for the children there's a wonderful new web-site
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