A translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shinbun based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more.
Thursday, May 18th, 2017
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's show our utmost respect and appreciation to
those who wholeheartedly devote themselves behind the scenes!
Let's sincerely empathise with
those who are in the midst of suffering!
Let's be sure to illuminate each and every member fully enough
so as to make everyone happy and for people to comment,
"How attentive and considerate! You even did this!"
Thursday, May 18th, 2017
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"When a tree has been transplanted, though fierce winds may blow, it will not topple if it has a firm stake to hold it up."
("Three Tripitaka Masters Pray for Rain", WND-1 page 598)
Selection Source: Kyono Hosshin
Seikyo Shimbun: May 18th, 2017
Friday, May 19th 2017
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Today, more and more people recognise the invaluable contributions our members are making, regarding them as pillars of their communities and placing immense trust in them.
"The Daishonin writes: 'I, Nichiren, humble person though I am, have received Shakyamuni Buddha's royal command and come to this country of Japan. Thus it is apparent from the [Lotus Sutra] that anyone who speaks a word of slander against me will be committing a crime that will condemn him to the hell of incessant suffering, and anyone who offers so much as a word or a phrase on my behalf will acquire greater blessings than if he had made offerings to countless Buddhas' (WND-1, 331).
"As practitioners of the Mystic Law following in the Daishonin's footsteps, let's take pride in being the pillars of respect for the dignity of life, happiness and security for all people, and peaceful coexistence for humankind."
SGI Newsletter No. 9609, Bodhisattvas of the Earth—Unshakable Pillars of Society, from the June 2017 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released 15th May, 2017
* The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
— WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
KAGE NI TESSURU TOMO NI SHOSAN O!
NAYAMERU HITO NIWA DOKU O!
"KONNA TOKORO NI MADE" TO
MINA GA KANTAN SURU HODO
SUMIZUMI NI HIKARI O ATEYO!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"KI O UE SORO NIWA OOKAZE FUKI SOURAE DOMO TSUYOKI SUKE O KAI NUREBA · TAOREZU"
("SAN SANZO KIU NO KOTO", GOSHO ZENSHU, page 1468)
"As practitioners of the Mystic Law following in the Daishonin's footsteps, let's take pride in being the pillars of respect for the dignity of life, happiness and security for all people, and peaceful coexistence for humankind."
SGI Newsletter No. 9609, Bodhisattvas of the Earth—Unshakable Pillars of Society, from the June 2017 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released 15th May, 2017
* The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
— WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
KAGE NI TESSURU TOMO NI SHOSAN O!
NAYAMERU HITO NIWA DOKU O!
"KONNA TOKORO NI MADE" TO
MINA GA KANTAN SURU HODO
SUMIZUMI NI HIKARI O ATEYO!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"KI O UE SORO NIWA OOKAZE FUKI SOURAE DOMO TSUYOKI SUKE O KAI NUREBA · TAOREZU"
("SAN SANZO KIU NO KOTO", GOSHO ZENSHU, page 1468)
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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...
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