[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 2nd April 2017 To My Friends and Daily Gosho plus 3rd April Daily Encouragement

 

A translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shinbun based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more. 

Sunday, April 2nd, 2017 
-- TO MY FRIENDS -- 

This is the time of year 

when there are numerous opportunities 

to make new friends

(at a new school or work place

or in the neighbourhood 

where we might be starting afresh.)

Meeting a positive influence in and of itself

is a great asset that can beautifully adorn our lives.

Having in our hearts the spirit 

to develop good relations with new people,

let's find the type of friend(s) whom we can form heart-to-heart bonds with.

 Sunday, April 2nd, 2017
--- DAILY GOSHO --- 
"Whether or not your prayer is answered will depend on your faith; [if it is not] I will in no way be to blame."

(Reply to the Lay Nun Nichigon 

- WND, Vol. I, page 1079) 
Selection source:  "Kyo no Hosshin,"

Seikyo Shinbun, April 2nd, 2017 

Monday, April 3rd, 2017
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---- 
"The key to avoiding accidents is to observe the

basics in both faith and daily life. Neglecting the basics is a sign of carelessness, and actually arises from arrogance. Especially, in the realm of faith, those who neglect the basics, are consumed by a desire for fame and fortune, and try to get by with the least amount of effort always stumble in the end. But don't forget, that though they may fool others, no one can escape the strict Buddhist law of cause and effect.

"I hope that you will diligently practice the basics in every area, remain unswayed by circumstances, give sincere, serious, and wholehearted attention to dealing with each challenge you face, and triumph over all. As you repeat that process, your life will begin to shine brightly. I'd like you to have confidence in this."

SGI Newsletter No. 9573, The New Human Revolution -Vol. 30, Chap., 1, Great Mountain 14,  translation released 23rd March, 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 -- 

YUKO GA HIROGARU TOKI.

YOKI DEAI WA 

JINSEI O IRODORU ZAISAN DA.

KAITAKU SEISHIN O MUNE NI

KOKORO KAYOU TOMO O MITSUKEYO!

--- KYO NO GOSHO --- 
"KANAI KANAWANU WA GOSHINJIN NI YORI SORO BESHI MATTAKU NICHIREN GA TOGA NI ARAZU"
(Gosho Zenshu - Page 1262)

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