A translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shinbun based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more.
Friday, June 30th, 2017
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The more we find ourselves confronted with adversity
the more we burn with the indomitable spirit
of "never being defeated."
Let's help and encourage each other
to keep on going, to keep on trying.
This is the very heart and spirit of Soka.
Now is the time for us to make that great advance
based on unity and empathy!
Friday, June 30th, 2017
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"(Although I and my disciples may encounter various difficulties, if we do not harbour doubts in our hearts, we will as a matter of course attain Buddhahood. Do not have doubts simply because heaven does not lend you protection. Do not be discouraged because you do not enjoy an easy and secure existence in this life.) This is what I have taught my disciples morning and evening, and yet they begin to harbour doubts and abandon their faith. Foolish men are likely to forget the promises they have made when the crucial moment comes."
(The Opening of the Eyes
- WND, page 283)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin,"
Seikyo Shinbun, June 30th, 2017
Saturday, July 1st, 2017
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"We, too, by chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo can bring forth this bodhisattva's wisdom and vigorous life force to be able to care for others.
"At times, we may ask ourselves: 'How can I encourage that person?' 'How can I bring a smile to their face?' 'How can I find a solution to this difficult challenge?' By chanting, wrestling with the problem, studying, summoning all our wisdom, and taking action, our sincere intent will definitely reach the other person's heart. We will be able to find a way forwards.
"Truly wise are those who strive to expand friendship through warm consideration and sincerity, and draw on their creativity and ingenuity to make our world a better place."
SGI Newsletter No. 9637, SGI President Ikeda's Guidance for the Future Division, Spread Your Wings towards the Future, [27] The Tree-lined Streets of Malaysia, from 1st June, 2016, issue of the Mirai [Future] Journal, translation released 21st June, 2017
* The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
--WAGA TOMO NI OKURU--
GYAKKYO DE AREBA ARU HODO
MAKEJIDAMASHI GA MOEAGARU.
TAGAI NI TATAE HAGEMASHIAU.
SOREGA SOKA NO KOKORO IKI DA.
KYOSEN NO DAIKOSHIN O IZA!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"WAGA DESHI NI CHOSEKI OSHIE SHIKADOMO UTAGAI O OKOSHITE MINA SUTEKEN TSUTANAKI MONO NO NARAI WA YAKUSOKU SESHI KOTO O MAKOTO NO TOKI WA WASURURU NARU BESHI."
(Gosho Zenshu, page 234)
Friday, June 30th, 2017
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The more we find ourselves confronted with adversity
the more we burn with the indomitable spirit
of "never being defeated."
Let's help and encourage each other
to keep on going, to keep on trying.
This is the very heart and spirit of Soka.
Now is the time for us to make that great advance
based on unity and empathy!
Friday, June 30th, 2017
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"(Although I and my disciples may encounter various difficulties, if we do not harbour doubts in our hearts, we will as a matter of course attain Buddhahood. Do not have doubts simply because heaven does not lend you protection. Do not be discouraged because you do not enjoy an easy and secure existence in this life.) This is what I have taught my disciples morning and evening, and yet they begin to harbour doubts and abandon their faith. Foolish men are likely to forget the promises they have made when the crucial moment comes."
(The Opening of the Eyes
- WND, page 283)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin,"
Seikyo Shinbun, June 30th, 2017
Saturday, July 1st, 2017
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"We, too, by chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo can bring forth this bodhisattva's wisdom and vigorous life force to be able to care for others.
"At times, we may ask ourselves: 'How can I encourage that person?' 'How can I bring a smile to their face?' 'How can I find a solution to this difficult challenge?' By chanting, wrestling with the problem, studying, summoning all our wisdom, and taking action, our sincere intent will definitely reach the other person's heart. We will be able to find a way forwards.
"Truly wise are those who strive to expand friendship through warm consideration and sincerity, and draw on their creativity and ingenuity to make our world a better place."
SGI Newsletter No. 9637, SGI President Ikeda's Guidance for the Future Division, Spread Your Wings towards the Future, [27] The Tree-lined Streets of Malaysia, from 1st June, 2016, issue of the Mirai [Future] Journal, translation released 21st June, 2017
* The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
--WAGA TOMO NI OKURU--
GYAKKYO DE AREBA ARU HODO
MAKEJIDAMASHI GA MOEAGARU.
TAGAI NI TATAE HAGEMASHIAU.
SOREGA SOKA NO KOKORO IKI DA.
KYOSEN NO DAIKOSHIN O IZA!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"WAGA DESHI NI CHOSEKI OSHIE SHIKADOMO UTAGAI O OKOSHITE MINA SUTEKEN TSUTANAKI MONO NO NARAI WA YAKUSOKU SESHI KOTO O MAKOTO NO TOKI WA WASURURU NARU BESHI."
(Gosho Zenshu, page 234)
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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...
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