A translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shinbun based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more.
Friday, December 15th, 2017
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The key to developing talented
capable individuals lies
in making steady, sustained efforts!
Let's wholeheartedly believe in
the brilliant potential of each person
and continue to
warmly encourage them!
There is no need to rush
or be anxious about seeing results.
Instead, let's make joyful,
steady efforts!
Friday, December 15th, 2017
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"What a joy it is for us to have been born in the Latter Day of the Law and to have shared in the propagation of the Lotus Sutra! How pitiful are those who, though born in this time, cannot believe in this sutra!"
(Letter to Niike
- WND, Vol.1, page 1026)
Selection source:
President Ikeda's essay,
Seikyo Shinbun, Dec. 14th, 2017
Saturday, December 16th, 2017
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The Daishonin uses the term 'many in body, one in mind' to express unity in which the individuality of each person is valued and given full play.
"'Many in body, one in mind' is indeed the supreme organisational principle that cherishes each person and enables them to develop their potential to the fullest.
"'Many in body' reflects the understanding that each of us has a unique mission, talent, and set of circumstances. 'One in mind' means that, while fully expressing our individuality, we need to be united in spirit.
"In contrast, 'many in body, different in mind' is a situation of utter disunity, while 'one in body, one in mind' describes a condition in which group thinking prevails, individuality is ignored, and totalitarianism ultimately results. Neither situation allows people to express their unique abilities.
"Everyone, without exception, has a mission. Each person has enormous potential. How do we enable each person to realise that potential?
"When one person carries out their human revolution, it gives others courage and hope. It gives them confidence. Inspiration gives rise to inspiration, setting off a chain reaction that generates tremendous energy for change."
SGI Newsletter No. 9583, The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, Part 3: Kosen-rufu and World Peace, Chapter 23: The Unity of "Many in Body, One in Mind"—Part 1 [of 2], 23.3 Showing One Another the Same Respect as We Would a Buddha, translation released 6th April, 2017
The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
JINZAI IKUSEI NO KAGI WA
[KEIZOKU] NI ARI!
KANOSEI O SHINJITE INORI
HAGEMASHI O OKURI TUZUKEYO!
ASERAZU TAYUMAZU HOGARAKA NI!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"URESHIKI KANA MAPPO RUFU NI UMARE AERU WARERA KANASHIKI KANA KONDO
KONO KYO O SHINZEZARU HITOBITO"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1439)
Friday, December 15th, 2017
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The key to developing talented
capable individuals lies
in making steady, sustained efforts!
Let's wholeheartedly believe in
the brilliant potential of each person
and continue to
warmly encourage them!
There is no need to rush
or be anxious about seeing results.
Instead, let's make joyful,
steady efforts!
Friday, December 15th, 2017
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"What a joy it is for us to have been born in the Latter Day of the Law and to have shared in the propagation of the Lotus Sutra! How pitiful are those who, though born in this time, cannot believe in this sutra!"
(Letter to Niike
- WND, Vol.1, page 1026)
Selection source:
President Ikeda's essay,
Seikyo Shinbun, Dec. 14th, 2017
Saturday, December 16th, 2017
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The Daishonin uses the term 'many in body, one in mind' to express unity in which the individuality of each person is valued and given full play.
"'Many in body, one in mind' is indeed the supreme organisational principle that cherishes each person and enables them to develop their potential to the fullest.
"'Many in body' reflects the understanding that each of us has a unique mission, talent, and set of circumstances. 'One in mind' means that, while fully expressing our individuality, we need to be united in spirit.
"In contrast, 'many in body, different in mind' is a situation of utter disunity, while 'one in body, one in mind' describes a condition in which group thinking prevails, individuality is ignored, and totalitarianism ultimately results. Neither situation allows people to express their unique abilities.
"Everyone, without exception, has a mission. Each person has enormous potential. How do we enable each person to realise that potential?
"When one person carries out their human revolution, it gives others courage and hope. It gives them confidence. Inspiration gives rise to inspiration, setting off a chain reaction that generates tremendous energy for change."
SGI Newsletter No. 9583, The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, Part 3: Kosen-rufu and World Peace, Chapter 23: The Unity of "Many in Body, One in Mind"—Part 1 [of 2], 23.3 Showing One Another the Same Respect as We Would a Buddha, translation released 6th April, 2017
The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
JINZAI IKUSEI NO KAGI WA
[KEIZOKU] NI ARI!
KANOSEI O SHINJITE INORI
HAGEMASHI O OKURI TUZUKEYO!
ASERAZU TAYUMAZU HOGARAKA NI!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"URESHIKI KANA MAPPO RUFU NI UMARE AERU WARERA KANASHIKI KANA KONDO
KONO KYO O SHINZEZARU HITOBITO"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1439)
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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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