A translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shinbun based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more.
Sunday, September 24th, 2017
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Each and every one of us is playing
the leading role in the movement
for the creation of peace.
The greatest spirit of
Establishing the Correct Teaching
for the Peace of the Land (Rissho Ankoku)
has continuously and perfectly been inherited
in the solidarity of Soka.
Let's, therefore, continue to advance
with pride in what we are doing!
*SGI President Ikeda comments: "On a societal level, 'establishing the correct teaching' means establishing the concepts of human dignity and the sanctity of life as principles that support and move society." SGI members strive to put into practise the teachings of Nichiren and to advance the ideal of rissho ankoku in order to help build the foundations of a peaceful world.
(Ref.: http://www.sgi.org/resources/study-materials/rissho-ankoku.html)
Sunday, September 24th, 2017
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The 'King Wonderful Adornment' chapter of the Lotus Sutra is especially applicable to women, for it explains how a wife encouraged her husband. In the latter age as well, though her name may differ, a wife who leads her husband to take faith will enjoy the same benefit as Lady Pure Virtue."
(An Outline of the "Entrustment" and Other Chapters
- WND, Vol. 1, page 914)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin,"
Seikyo Shinbun, Sep. 24th, 2017
Monday, September 25th, 2017
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"At the close of the treatise 'On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land,' the guest expresses his determination: 'It is not enough that I alone should accept and have faith in your words—we must see to it that others as well are warned of their errors' (WND-1, 26). It thus ends with the host and guest making a shared vow.
"This clearly shows the true aim of the dialogue that we are engaging in.
"Above all, increasing, one by one, the number of people who are awakened to the truth of the Mystic Law and share a common vow to make the world a better place is the impetus for creating a peaceful society. Dialogue directed towards 'establishing the correct teaching for the peace of the land,' which elevates shared concerns into a shared vow, is certain to become a vital cornerstone for world peace.
"The dialogue carried out by Soka Gakkai members is fuelled by a belief in the Buddha nature of all people. Awakening the Buddha nature in others is key to realising true happiness for ourselves and others. This is because a shared conviction in our own and others' potential for Buddhahood has the power to transcend all differences and become the foundation of shared happiness and shared peace. This is precisely the kind of dialogue that the world so badly needs today."
SGI Newsletter No. 9710, The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [22] A Religion of Human Revolution—Part 2, A Shared Vow Is the Aim of Dialogue, from the February 2017 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released 20th Sep. 2017
The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
WATASHITACHI HITORI HITORI GA
HEIWA SOZO NO SHUTAISHA DA!
RISSHO ANKOKU NO DAISEISHIN WA
SOKA NO RENTAI NI MYAKUMYAKU.
HOKORO TAKAKU SUSUMI YUKO!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"MYOSHO GONNOHON TO MOSUWA KOTONI NYONIN NO ONTAMENI MOCHIIRU KOTO NARI TSUMA GA OTTO O SUSUMETARU HON NARI MATSUDAI NI OYOBITEMO NYOBO NO OTOKO O SUSUMENWA NAKOSO KAWARITARITOMO KUDOKU WA TADA JOTOKU FUJIN NO GOTOSHI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1249)
Sunday, September 24th, 2017
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Each and every one of us is playing
the leading role in the movement
for the creation of peace.
The greatest spirit of
Establishing the Correct Teaching
for the Peace of the Land (Rissho Ankoku)
has continuously and perfectly been inherited
in the solidarity of Soka.
Let's, therefore, continue to advance
with pride in what we are doing!
*SGI President Ikeda comments: "On a societal level, 'establishing the correct teaching' means establishing the concepts of human dignity and the sanctity of life as principles that support and move society." SGI members strive to put into practise the teachings of Nichiren and to advance the ideal of rissho ankoku in order to help build the foundations of a peaceful world.
(Ref.: http://www.sgi.org/resources/study-materials/rissho-ankoku.html)
Sunday, September 24th, 2017
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The 'King Wonderful Adornment' chapter of the Lotus Sutra is especially applicable to women, for it explains how a wife encouraged her husband. In the latter age as well, though her name may differ, a wife who leads her husband to take faith will enjoy the same benefit as Lady Pure Virtue."
(An Outline of the "Entrustment" and Other Chapters
- WND, Vol. 1, page 914)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin,"
Seikyo Shinbun, Sep. 24th, 2017
Monday, September 25th, 2017
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"At the close of the treatise 'On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land,' the guest expresses his determination: 'It is not enough that I alone should accept and have faith in your words—we must see to it that others as well are warned of their errors' (WND-1, 26). It thus ends with the host and guest making a shared vow.
"This clearly shows the true aim of the dialogue that we are engaging in.
"Above all, increasing, one by one, the number of people who are awakened to the truth of the Mystic Law and share a common vow to make the world a better place is the impetus for creating a peaceful society. Dialogue directed towards 'establishing the correct teaching for the peace of the land,' which elevates shared concerns into a shared vow, is certain to become a vital cornerstone for world peace.
"The dialogue carried out by Soka Gakkai members is fuelled by a belief in the Buddha nature of all people. Awakening the Buddha nature in others is key to realising true happiness for ourselves and others. This is because a shared conviction in our own and others' potential for Buddhahood has the power to transcend all differences and become the foundation of shared happiness and shared peace. This is precisely the kind of dialogue that the world so badly needs today."
SGI Newsletter No. 9710, The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [22] A Religion of Human Revolution—Part 2, A Shared Vow Is the Aim of Dialogue, from the February 2017 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released 20th Sep. 2017
The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
WATASHITACHI HITORI HITORI GA
HEIWA SOZO NO SHUTAISHA DA!
RISSHO ANKOKU NO DAISEISHIN WA
SOKA NO RENTAI NI MYAKUMYAKU.
HOKORO TAKAKU SUSUMI YUKO!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"MYOSHO GONNOHON TO MOSUWA KOTONI NYONIN NO ONTAMENI MOCHIIRU KOTO NARI TSUMA GA OTTO O SUSUMETARU HON NARI MATSUDAI NI OYOBITEMO NYOBO NO OTOKO O SUSUMENWA NAKOSO KAWARITARITOMO KUDOKU WA TADA JOTOKU FUJIN NO GOTOSHI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1249)
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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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