A translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shinbun based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more.
Saturday, October 28th, 2017
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
When the seasons change as like now,
it's important to take extra care of ourselves.
Let's try to use our wisdom
and common sense
so that we don't get too tired everyday,
by having well balanced meals,
sleeping as needed,
doing the appropriate amount of exercise, etc.
Let's advance by applying
our faith and practice
to our daily lives!
Saturday, October 28th, 2017
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Therefore, those who become Nichiren's disciples and lay believers should realise the profound karmic relationship they share with him and spread the Lotus Sutra as he does."
(Letter to Jakunichi-bō
- WND, Vol. 1, page 994)
Selection Source:
For YMD gosho study meetings,
Seikyo Shinbun, October 28th, 2017
Sunday, October 29th, 2017
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Nichiren Daishonin writes: 'I have upheld my faith without faltering, even though . . . the lord of Kamakura [the regent] twice exiled me, and I nearly had my head cut off. Because I have persevered without fear, there are now people who think my teachings may be true' (WND-1, 489).
"No matter what challenges we face, we must fearlessly stand up and speak out for what is right. Such consistent, committed efforts are certain to change people's hearts and minds.
"The starting points of our peace movement are the Daishonin's spirit of 'establishing the correct teaching for the peace of the land' and President Toda's antinuclear weapons declaration. With that guiding inspiration, we have continued to sincerely reach out to others in dialogue, never faltering in the face of any difficulty. That is why thinking people around the world are incredibly supportive of our movement and are watching with great interest the many successes we are achieving through our activities.
"As the 'pillar of peace for all the world's peoples,' 'the eyes of respect for the dignity of life,' and the 'great ship of brilliant achievement for the triumph of humanity,'[1] let's set our sights on the far distant future. And let us once again today forge heart-to-heart ties and help connect as many people as possible to Nichiren Buddhism."
SGI Newsletter No. 9729, Forging Ahead in the New Era, (18) Enabling As Many People As Possible to Connect with Nichiren Buddhism, from 9th Oct., 2017, issue of the Seikyo Shinbun, translation released 24th Oct. 2017
[1] The terms "pillar," "eyes," and "great ship" are used by the Daishonin in "The Opening of the Eyes," when he declares: "I will be the pillar of Japan. I will be the eyes of Japan. I will be the great ship of Japan. This is my vow, and I will never forsake it!" (WND-1, 280–81).
The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
KISETSU NO KAWARIMA.
"Balance" NO TORETA SHOKUJI
TEKIDONA SUIMIN UNDO NADO
TSUKARE O TAMENAI KUFU O.
SHINJIN SOKU SEIKATSU DE SUSUMO!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"KAKARU MONO NO DESHI DANNA TO NARAN HITOBITO WA SHUKUEN FUKASHI TO OMOUTE NICHIREN TO ONAJIKU HOKEKYO O HIROMU BEKI NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 903)
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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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