A translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shinbun based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more.
Sunday, January 22nd, 2017
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
"I'm going to see that person!"
"I'm going to talk with this friend!"
The more effort we make
and the more action we take,
the more people we can help to form a connection with Buddhism
and the more joy we can share with them.
Now, courageously and enthusiastically,
let's hasten to meet others!
Sunday, January 22nd, 2017
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Therefore, the best way to attain Buddhahood is to encounter a good friend."
(Three Tripitaka Masters Pray for Rain
- WND, Vol. I, page 598)
Selection source: SGI President Ikeda's guidance,
Seikyo Shinbun, Jan. 22nd, 2017
Monday, January 23rd, 2017
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Nichiren Daishonin writes: 'Myo [of myoho, the Mystic Law] means to revive, that is, to return to life' (WND-1, 149).
"As long as we remain connected to the Mystic Law, we can advance vibrantly along the path of growth and development forever. This formula applies equally to individuals, organizations, and countries. That's why practitioners of Nichiren Buddhism must be people who are continuously growing.
"Striving in exact accord with the Buddha's intent, the Soka Gakkai is also an organisation that is continuously growing. It is an organisation fostering capable individuals and sending them out into society.
"A growing tree is beautiful. A growing person is beautiful. They shine with a special radiance.
"A life without growth, a life of complaint and criticism, a life of resentment and envy, is barren and without beauty.
"In 'The Parable of the Medicinal Herbs' (5th) chapter of the Lotus Sutra, a passage reads:
'All the various trees,
whether superior, middling, or inferior,
take what is fitting for large or small
and each is enabled to sprout and grow.' (LSOC5, 138)
"People, too, have different capacities and capabilities. But as long as they have faith in the Mystic Law, they will be nourished by its compassionate rain to grow and thrive vigorously. This passage teaches the limitless expression of life.
"Young or old, let's put down solid roots in our daily lives, turn our faces to the sun of hope, and make this year one of vibrant growth!"
SGI Newsletter No. 9528, A Growing Person Is Beautiful, translation released 19th 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 --
ANO HITO TO AO!
KONO HITO TO HANASO!
KODO SHITA BUN DAKE
BUTSUEN TO KANKI WA HIROGARU.
SA ISANDE NINGEN NO NAKA E!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"HOTOKE NI NARU MICHI WA ZENCHISHIKI NIWA SUGIZU"
(Gosho Zenshu - Page 1468)
Sunday, January 22nd, 2017
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
"I'm going to see that person!"
"I'm going to talk with this friend!"
The more effort we make
and the more action we take,
the more people we can help to form a connection with Buddhism
and the more joy we can share with them.
Now, courageously and enthusiastically,
let's hasten to meet others!
Sunday, January 22nd, 2017
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Therefore, the best way to attain Buddhahood is to encounter a good friend."
(Three Tripitaka Masters Pray for Rain
- WND, Vol. I, page 598)
Selection source: SGI President Ikeda's guidance,
Seikyo Shinbun, Jan. 22nd, 2017
Monday, January 23rd, 2017
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Nichiren Daishonin writes: 'Myo [of myoho, the Mystic Law] means to revive, that is, to return to life' (WND-1, 149).
"As long as we remain connected to the Mystic Law, we can advance vibrantly along the path of growth and development forever. This formula applies equally to individuals, organizations, and countries. That's why practitioners of Nichiren Buddhism must be people who are continuously growing.
"Striving in exact accord with the Buddha's intent, the Soka Gakkai is also an organisation that is continuously growing. It is an organisation fostering capable individuals and sending them out into society.
"A growing tree is beautiful. A growing person is beautiful. They shine with a special radiance.
"A life without growth, a life of complaint and criticism, a life of resentment and envy, is barren and without beauty.
"In 'The Parable of the Medicinal Herbs' (5th) chapter of the Lotus Sutra, a passage reads:
'All the various trees,
whether superior, middling, or inferior,
take what is fitting for large or small
and each is enabled to sprout and grow.' (LSOC5, 138)
"People, too, have different capacities and capabilities. But as long as they have faith in the Mystic Law, they will be nourished by its compassionate rain to grow and thrive vigorously. This passage teaches the limitless expression of life.
"Young or old, let's put down solid roots in our daily lives, turn our faces to the sun of hope, and make this year one of vibrant growth!"
SGI Newsletter No. 9528, A Growing Person Is Beautiful, translation released 19th 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 --
ANO HITO TO AO!
KONO HITO TO HANASO!
KODO SHITA BUN DAKE
BUTSUEN TO KANKI WA HIROGARU.
SA ISANDE NINGEN NO NAKA E!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"HOTOKE NI NARU MICHI WA ZENCHISHIKI NIWA SUGIZU"
(Gosho Zenshu - Page 1468)
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If you have a friend(s) who would like to get To My Friends directly get them to send an E-mail to the following address and just simply write - "subscribe"
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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
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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
To unsubscribe from this group send an email to:
SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo-unsubscribe@egroups.com
But do drop us a line at sjlmg@wta.att.ne.jp when you leave and tell us why you are leaving as it often can help us to improve the service! Please!
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