A translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shinbun based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more.
Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Today, once again, let's strive alongside our mentor!
Be assured that there is no other rhythm of life
that is more noble, more exhilarating
or more overflowing with fulfilment and a sense of purpose.
Let's triumphantly dance to the delightful songs of our victories!
Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Thus you should understand that so long as a practitioner of the Lotus Sutra remains unwavering in faith, free of all false alliances, entrusting himself wholeheartedly to the Lotus Sutra and practising in accordance with the Buddha's golden words, he will without fail be able to prevent disaster and prolong his life in this present existence, to say nothing of in the life to come. Splendid recompense will be his, and he will fulfill his great vow to broadly proclaim and propagate the Lotus Sutra."
(Letter Sent with the Prayer Sutra
- WND, Volume II, page 460)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin,"
Seikyo Shinbun, May 3rd, 2017
Thursday, May 4th, 2017
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Nichiren Daishonin taught his disciples to proceed in the spirit of 'many in body, one in mind.' This was his clear guidance. Acting in accord with the Daishonin's teachings is the mark of a true practitioner.
"In modern terms, 'many in body, one in mind' means an organisation. 'Many in body' means that each person is different—that people differ in their appearances, positions, circumstances, and individual missions. But as for their hearts—their hearts should be one; each person should be 'one in mind,' united in spirit.
"In contrast, if a group of people are 'many in body, many in mind,' there is no unity of purpose. Likewise, if they are 'one in body, one in mind,' it means they have been coerced into uniformity and compelled to think, look, and act alike. This is akin to fascism, where people have no freedom, and it ultimately only leads to a state where people are 'one in body, many in mind'—a situation where people give the appearance of being united and committed to the same goal on the surface but, in reality, don't accept that goal in their hearts.
"'Many in body' means that each person gives full play to their unique potential and individuality. 'One in mind' means that everyone works together based on faith, sharing the same goal and purpose. This is true unity.
"One can liken the unity of 'many in body, one in mind' to a bamboo grove. Each bamboo stalk sprouts up independently, yet underground, their roots are firmly intertwined. The world of faith is the same. Because we share the same 'roots,' because we share a common spirit and purpose, each one of us can grow limitlessly, reaching for the sky in our personal development and achievements.
"True unity is achieved when each person has the strength to stand alone—the conviction and fortitude to advance, even if you are the only one. It's not just passively depending on the support of others or finding strength in numbers."
SGI Newsletter No. 9604, The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, Part 3: Kosen-rufu and World Peace, Chapter 23: The Unity of "Many in Body, One in Mind"—Part 2 [of 2], 23.4 Unity That Embraces Diversity, from the December 2016 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released 2nd May, 2017
* The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
KYO MO SHI TO TOMO NI!
KORE HODO TOTOKU TANOSHII
IKIGAI NI MICHITA
JINSEI NO KIDO WA NAI.
GAIKA NO MAI O MAIYUKO!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"SORENI TSUITEMO HOKEKYO NO GYOJA WA SHINJIN NI TAITEN NAKU MINI SASHIN NAKU ISSAI HOKEKYO NI SONOMI O MAKASETE KINGEN NOGOTOKU SHUGYO SEBA TASHIKANI GOSHO WA MOSU NI OYOBAZU KONJO MO SOKUSAI ENMEI NI SHITE SHOMYO NO DAIKAHO O E KOSENRUFU DAIGAN OMO JOJU SUBEKI NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu - Page 1357)
Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Today, once again, let's strive alongside our mentor!
Be assured that there is no other rhythm of life
that is more noble, more exhilarating
or more overflowing with fulfilment and a sense of purpose.
Let's triumphantly dance to the delightful songs of our victories!
Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Thus you should understand that so long as a practitioner of the Lotus Sutra remains unwavering in faith, free of all false alliances, entrusting himself wholeheartedly to the Lotus Sutra and practising in accordance with the Buddha's golden words, he will without fail be able to prevent disaster and prolong his life in this present existence, to say nothing of in the life to come. Splendid recompense will be his, and he will fulfill his great vow to broadly proclaim and propagate the Lotus Sutra."
(Letter Sent with the Prayer Sutra
- WND, Volume II, page 460)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin,"
Seikyo Shinbun, May 3rd, 2017
Thursday, May 4th, 2017
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Nichiren Daishonin taught his disciples to proceed in the spirit of 'many in body, one in mind.' This was his clear guidance. Acting in accord with the Daishonin's teachings is the mark of a true practitioner.
"In modern terms, 'many in body, one in mind' means an organisation. 'Many in body' means that each person is different—that people differ in their appearances, positions, circumstances, and individual missions. But as for their hearts—their hearts should be one; each person should be 'one in mind,' united in spirit.
"In contrast, if a group of people are 'many in body, many in mind,' there is no unity of purpose. Likewise, if they are 'one in body, one in mind,' it means they have been coerced into uniformity and compelled to think, look, and act alike. This is akin to fascism, where people have no freedom, and it ultimately only leads to a state where people are 'one in body, many in mind'—a situation where people give the appearance of being united and committed to the same goal on the surface but, in reality, don't accept that goal in their hearts.
"'Many in body' means that each person gives full play to their unique potential and individuality. 'One in mind' means that everyone works together based on faith, sharing the same goal and purpose. This is true unity.
"One can liken the unity of 'many in body, one in mind' to a bamboo grove. Each bamboo stalk sprouts up independently, yet underground, their roots are firmly intertwined. The world of faith is the same. Because we share the same 'roots,' because we share a common spirit and purpose, each one of us can grow limitlessly, reaching for the sky in our personal development and achievements.
"True unity is achieved when each person has the strength to stand alone—the conviction and fortitude to advance, even if you are the only one. It's not just passively depending on the support of others or finding strength in numbers."
SGI Newsletter No. 9604, The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, Part 3: Kosen-rufu and World Peace, Chapter 23: The Unity of "Many in Body, One in Mind"—Part 2 [of 2], 23.4 Unity That Embraces Diversity, from the December 2016 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released 2nd May, 2017
* The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
KYO MO SHI TO TOMO NI!
KORE HODO TOTOKU TANOSHII
IKIGAI NI MICHITA
JINSEI NO KIDO WA NAI.
GAIKA NO MAI O MAIYUKO!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"SORENI TSUITEMO HOKEKYO NO GYOJA WA SHINJIN NI TAITEN NAKU MINI SASHIN NAKU ISSAI HOKEKYO NI SONOMI O MAKASETE KINGEN NOGOTOKU SHUGYO SEBA TASHIKANI GOSHO WA MOSU NI OYOBAZU KONJO MO SOKUSAI ENMEI NI SHITE SHOMYO NO DAIKAHO O E KOSENRUFU DAIGAN OMO JOJU SUBEKI NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu - Page 1357)
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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/
And if you are looking for back editions of To My Friends click on...
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