A translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shinbun based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more.
Tuesday, June 13th, 2017
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Through bravely taking up the trials
which are brought on by "change,"
we are able to cultivate and expand
both society and our own lives.
Treasuring each day,
let's lead fulfilling lives
with no regrets at all!
Tuesday, June 13th, 2017
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The stronger one's faith, the greater the protection of the gods."
('The Supremacy of the Law",
WND-1, page 614)
Selection Source: Suntetsu
Seikyo Shinbun: June 13th, 2017
Wednesday, June 14th, 2017
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"We are still in the very early stages of our effort to foster peace and culture around the world, but it is undeniable that the seeds have been sown here on our planet and they are beginning to sprout. I have also exerted myself in this endeavour up to now. But the real work lies ahead, and we need to view it as a grand vision for the future that we must accomplish as practitioners of Nichiren Buddhism.
"Religion is the heart of both peace and culture, and the underlying power that fosters them is the power of the human being that transcends national boundaries. From ancient times, religion has given life to culture.
"Peace, too, is something that must be built in the fortress of each person's heart. Once we have established a certain foundation, it will then be up to us to turn the current of history towards enduring culture and peace.
"When followers of a religion restrict themselves to the confines of religion and close their eyes to the challenges of the real world, that religion will serve no purpose. Religion must be a force for bringing positive change to society. Our mission as Buddhists is to realise happiness for humanity and world peace. That is why Nichiren Daishonin called for 'establishing the correct teaching for the peace of the land.'
"Leo Tolstoy (1828–1910) wrote: 'But, as always, religion remains the chief motivator and heart of human societies.'"[1]
SGI Newsletter No. 9629, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 30: Chap. 1, Great Mountain 36, translation released 9th June, 2017
[1] Leo Tolstoy, A Confession and Other Religious Writings, translated by Jane Kentish (London: Penguin Books, 1987), p. 90.
* The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
SHAKAI MO JINSEI MO
"HENKA" TO YU SHIREN NI
ISANDE "OSEN" SURU NAKANI
SEICHO TO HATTEN GA ARU.
KUI NAKI OGON NO HIBI O!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"KANARAZU KOKORO NO KATAKINI YORITE KAMI NO MAMORI SUNAWACHI TSUYOSHI"
("OTO GOZEN GOSHOSOKU" Gosho zenshu, page 1220)
Tuesday, June 13th, 2017
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Through bravely taking up the trials
which are brought on by "change,"
we are able to cultivate and expand
both society and our own lives.
Treasuring each day,
let's lead fulfilling lives
with no regrets at all!
Tuesday, June 13th, 2017
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The stronger one's faith, the greater the protection of the gods."
('The Supremacy of the Law",
WND-1, page 614)
Selection Source: Suntetsu
Seikyo Shinbun: June 13th, 2017
Wednesday, June 14th, 2017
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"We are still in the very early stages of our effort to foster peace and culture around the world, but it is undeniable that the seeds have been sown here on our planet and they are beginning to sprout. I have also exerted myself in this endeavour up to now. But the real work lies ahead, and we need to view it as a grand vision for the future that we must accomplish as practitioners of Nichiren Buddhism.
"Religion is the heart of both peace and culture, and the underlying power that fosters them is the power of the human being that transcends national boundaries. From ancient times, religion has given life to culture.
"Peace, too, is something that must be built in the fortress of each person's heart. Once we have established a certain foundation, it will then be up to us to turn the current of history towards enduring culture and peace.
"When followers of a religion restrict themselves to the confines of religion and close their eyes to the challenges of the real world, that religion will serve no purpose. Religion must be a force for bringing positive change to society. Our mission as Buddhists is to realise happiness for humanity and world peace. That is why Nichiren Daishonin called for 'establishing the correct teaching for the peace of the land.'
"Leo Tolstoy (1828–1910) wrote: 'But, as always, religion remains the chief motivator and heart of human societies.'"[1]
SGI Newsletter No. 9629, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 30: Chap. 1, Great Mountain 36, translation released 9th June, 2017
[1] Leo Tolstoy, A Confession and Other Religious Writings, translated by Jane Kentish (London: Penguin Books, 1987), p. 90.
* The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
SHAKAI MO JINSEI MO
"HENKA" TO YU SHIREN NI
ISANDE "OSEN" SURU NAKANI
SEICHO TO HATTEN GA ARU.
KUI NAKI OGON NO HIBI O!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"KANARAZU KOKORO NO KATAKINI YORITE KAMI NO MAMORI SUNAWACHI TSUYOSHI"
("OTO GOZEN GOSHOSOKU" Gosho zenshu, page 1220)
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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/
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