A translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more.
Wednesday, October 11th, 2017
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin states,
"I say all this solely for the sake of the nation,
for the sake of the Law, for the sake of others."*
Now, with pride,
let's all strive together to realise the greatest ideal of
"Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land"
by engaging in dialogue, with as many people as we possibly can,
so that we are able to enlarge the solidarity of good
(and create a world of harmony and peaceful coexistence)!
*"The Rationale for Writing "On Establishing the Correct Teaching for
the Peace of the Land" - WND-I, page 164
**People are seeking a philosophy that will lead to genuine happiness. They are earnestly searching, from the depths of their beings, for a new movement dedicated to helping everyone reveal their inherent dignity and, through the power of dialogue, expanding a network of good and creating a world of harmony and peaceful coexistence. Upholding the banner of Nichiren Daishonin's ideal of "establishing
the correct teaching for the peace of the land," the Soka Gakkai will steadfastly continue to pursue the mission of realising social change for the sake of people's happiness and world peace. This is the essence of a religion that exists to serve human beings and the fundamental spirit of Buddhism. It is proof that our efforts are in exact accord with the spirit of Nichiren Daishonin. It is also the very heart of the shared struggle of mentor and disciple in the Soka Gakkai.
(Ref.: SGI President Ikeda's Lecture on "On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land")
Wednesday, October 11th, 2017
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"It is extremely rare to be born as a human being. Not only are you endowed with human form, but you have had the rare fortune to encounter Buddhism. Moreover, out of the Buddha's many teachings you have encountered the daimoku, or the title, of the Lotus Sutra and become its votary."
(Letter to Jakunichi-bō
- WND, Vol. 1, page 993)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin,"
Seikyo Shinbun, October 11th, 2017
Thursday, October 12th, 2017
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"War starts when people are fearful and suspicious, worried that another country might attack them, or when people feel hatred towards other countries.
"Therefore, if we foster strong feelings of friendship and trust among people everywhere, we can put an end to war and eliminate nuclear weapons from the world.
"The power to do this comes from courage.
"…In Nichiren Buddhism, the greatest and strongest kind of courage is described as having 'the heart of a lion king.' This heart, this courage, is not visible, but is manifested as actions to never seek happiness at the expense of others."
SGI Newsletter No. 9718, Rainbow of Hope—Great Figures of the World, [30] Joseph Rotblat, Physicist and Nobel Peace Laureate: Building a World without War, from1st September, 2016, issue of Boys and Girls Hope News, the Soka Gakkai monthly newspaper for the future division, translation released 5th Oct. 2017
The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"TADA HITOENI KUNI NO TAME
HO NO TAME HITO NO TAME" GOSEIKUN.
SA HOKORI MO TAKAKU
RISSHO ANKOKU NO DAIRISO E!
ZEN NO RENTAI HIROGERU TAIWA O!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"SORE JINSHIN O UKURU WA MARENARUNARI SUDENI MARENARU JINSHIN O UKETARI MATA AIGATAKI WA BUPPO KOREMO MATA AERI ONAJI BUPPO NO NAKA NIMO HOKEKYO NO DAIMOKU NI AI TATEMATSURU KEKKU DAIMOKU NO GYOJA TO NARERI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 902)
Wednesday, October 11th, 2017
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin states,
"I say all this solely for the sake of the nation,
for the sake of the Law, for the sake of others."*
Now, with pride,
let's all strive together to realise the greatest ideal of
"Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land"
by engaging in dialogue, with as many people as we possibly can,
so that we are able to enlarge the solidarity of good
(and create a world of harmony and peaceful coexistence)!
*"The Rationale for Writing "On Establishing the Correct Teaching for
the Peace of the Land" - WND-I, page 164
**People are seeking a philosophy that will lead to genuine happiness. They are earnestly searching, from the depths of their beings, for a new movement dedicated to helping everyone reveal their inherent dignity and, through the power of dialogue, expanding a network of good and creating a world of harmony and peaceful coexistence. Upholding the banner of Nichiren Daishonin's ideal of "establishing
the correct teaching for the peace of the land," the Soka Gakkai will steadfastly continue to pursue the mission of realising social change for the sake of people's happiness and world peace. This is the essence of a religion that exists to serve human beings and the fundamental spirit of Buddhism. It is proof that our efforts are in exact accord with the spirit of Nichiren Daishonin. It is also the very heart of the shared struggle of mentor and disciple in the Soka Gakkai.
(Ref.: SGI President Ikeda's Lecture on "On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land")
Wednesday, October 11th, 2017
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"It is extremely rare to be born as a human being. Not only are you endowed with human form, but you have had the rare fortune to encounter Buddhism. Moreover, out of the Buddha's many teachings you have encountered the daimoku, or the title, of the Lotus Sutra and become its votary."
(Letter to Jakunichi-bō
- WND, Vol. 1, page 993)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin,"
Seikyo Shinbun, October 11th, 2017
Thursday, October 12th, 2017
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"War starts when people are fearful and suspicious, worried that another country might attack them, or when people feel hatred towards other countries.
"Therefore, if we foster strong feelings of friendship and trust among people everywhere, we can put an end to war and eliminate nuclear weapons from the world.
"The power to do this comes from courage.
"…In Nichiren Buddhism, the greatest and strongest kind of courage is described as having 'the heart of a lion king.' This heart, this courage, is not visible, but is manifested as actions to never seek happiness at the expense of others."
SGI Newsletter No. 9718, Rainbow of Hope—Great Figures of the World, [30] Joseph Rotblat, Physicist and Nobel Peace Laureate: Building a World without War, from1st September, 2016, issue of Boys and Girls Hope News, the Soka Gakkai monthly newspaper for the future division, translation released 5th Oct. 2017
The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"TADA HITOENI KUNI NO TAME
HO NO TAME HITO NO TAME" GOSEIKUN.
SA HOKORI MO TAKAKU
RISSHO ANKOKU NO DAIRISO E!
ZEN NO RENTAI HIROGERU TAIWA O!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"SORE JINSHIN O UKURU WA MARENARUNARI SUDENI MARENARU JINSHIN O UKETARI MATA AIGATAKI WA BUPPO KOREMO MATA AERI ONAJI BUPPO NO NAKA NIMO HOKEKYO NO DAIMOKU NI AI TATEMATSURU KEKKU DAIMOKU NO GYOJA TO NARERI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 902)
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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...
https://uk.groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo/conversations/messages
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