A translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shinbun based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more.
Wednesday, August 30th, 2017
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Complaining erases our good fortune
while on the other hand
chanting daimoku of appreciation
builds up our happiness that lasts for eternity.
If we make the effort to change ourselves
so as to elevate our life condition,
the circumstances and surroundings
that we are in now
are certain to become better!
Wednesday, August 30th, 2017
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is like the roar of a lion. What sickness can therefore be an obstacle?"
(Reply to Kyō'ō
- WND, Vol. 1, page 412)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin,"
Seikyo Shinbun: August 30th, 2017
Thursday, August 31st, 2017
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'Tan, the Duke of Chou, was so earnest in receiving callers that he would wring out his hair three times in the course of washing it, or spit out his food three times in the course of a meal [in order not to keep them waiting]. Consider this carefully so that you will have no cause to reproach me later. What is called Buddhism is found in this behaviour.'
- From "The Three Kinds of Treasure" (WND-1, 851).
"These words are addressed to Shijo Kingo, warning him not to let his short temper get the better of him.
"The true spirit of Buddhism pulses in behaviour that demonstrates humanity and common sense; it is found in courtesy, sincerity, and warm consideration.
"We strive to spread heart-to-heart ties in our communities as good citizens. We make efforts to catch up and converse with old friends as well as make new friends. Friendship is one of life's greatest treasures, and the trust of others is a source of infinite pride and honour.
"Treating each person with respect, let's wisely form good friendships with many people!"
SGI Newsletter No. 9696, Advancing with the Gosho: Words of Encouragement from SGI President Ikeda, (77) Friendship Is One of Life's Greatest Treasures, from 11th Aug., 2017, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translation released 23rd Aug., 2017
The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
--WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
GUCHI WA FUKUUN O KESU.
KANSHA NO SHODAI WA
BANDAI NO SACHI O KIZUKU.
MIZUKARA GA KYOGAI KAKUMEI SUREBA
KANKYO WA KANARAZU KAWARU.
--- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KONO MANDARA YOKUYOKU SHINZESASE TAMOBESHI NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO WA SHISHIKU NO GOTOSHI IKANARU YAMAI SAWARI O NASU BEKIYA"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1124)
Wednesday, August 30th, 2017
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Complaining erases our good fortune
while on the other hand
chanting daimoku of appreciation
builds up our happiness that lasts for eternity.
If we make the effort to change ourselves
so as to elevate our life condition,
the circumstances and surroundings
that we are in now
are certain to become better!
Wednesday, August 30th, 2017
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is like the roar of a lion. What sickness can therefore be an obstacle?"
(Reply to Kyō'ō
- WND, Vol. 1, page 412)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin,"
Seikyo Shinbun: August 30th, 2017
Thursday, August 31st, 2017
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'Tan, the Duke of Chou, was so earnest in receiving callers that he would wring out his hair three times in the course of washing it, or spit out his food three times in the course of a meal [in order not to keep them waiting]. Consider this carefully so that you will have no cause to reproach me later. What is called Buddhism is found in this behaviour.'
- From "The Three Kinds of Treasure" (WND-1, 851).
"These words are addressed to Shijo Kingo, warning him not to let his short temper get the better of him.
"The true spirit of Buddhism pulses in behaviour that demonstrates humanity and common sense; it is found in courtesy, sincerity, and warm consideration.
"We strive to spread heart-to-heart ties in our communities as good citizens. We make efforts to catch up and converse with old friends as well as make new friends. Friendship is one of life's greatest treasures, and the trust of others is a source of infinite pride and honour.
"Treating each person with respect, let's wisely form good friendships with many people!"
SGI Newsletter No. 9696, Advancing with the Gosho: Words of Encouragement from SGI President Ikeda, (77) Friendship Is One of Life's Greatest Treasures, from 11th Aug., 2017, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translation released 23rd Aug., 2017
The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
--WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
GUCHI WA FUKUUN O KESU.
KANSHA NO SHODAI WA
BANDAI NO SACHI O KIZUKU.
MIZUKARA GA KYOGAI KAKUMEI SUREBA
KANKYO WA KANARAZU KAWARU.
--- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KONO MANDARA YOKUYOKU SHINZESASE TAMOBESHI NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO WA SHISHIKU NO GOTOSHI IKANARU YAMAI SAWARI O NASU BEKIYA"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1124)
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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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