A translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shinbun based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more.
Thursday, December 7th, 2017
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Our perfect unity with the spirit of
many in body but one in mind*
is the very driving force
for the expansion of the kosen-rufu movement.
Let's (discuss and) set the type of goals and targets
that everyone can understand
and share the commitment to,
let's also make them clear and specific!
Then by focusing our minds on our mutual goals,
let's all advance together aiming towards next year!
* "All disciples and lay supporters of Nichiren should chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo with the spirit of many in body but one in mind, transcending all differences among themselves to become as inseparable as fish and the water in which they swim."
- "The Heritage of the Ultimate Law of Life", WND-I, page 217
** In laying out ways to create a united organisation, President Ikeda often encourages us to have a clear purpose, listen to others, be open to dialogue, communicate information quickly and accurately, and support the central figure. This is how to 'become as inseparable as fish and the water in which they swim' and how to work harmoniously in the spirit of mutual respect and understanding.
(Ref.: March 17, 2017 World Tribune)
Thursday, December 7th, 2017
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Exert yourself in the two ways of practice and study. Without practice and study, there can be no Buddhism. You must not only persevere yourself; you must also teach others. Both practice and study arise from faith. Teach others to the best of your ability, even if it is only a single sentence or phrase."
(The True Aspect of All Phenomena
- WND, Vol. 1, page 386)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin",
Seikyo Shinbun, December 7th, 2017
Friday, December 8th, 2017
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Those with strong faith are the wealthiest of all. Please carry on with this conviction. Faith is conviction. Developing great conviction starts with accumulating many experiences in faith, even if they are just small ones to begin with. As you do, your conviction will also grow. Towards that end, it is important that your daily prayers are specific and concrete. Chant earnestly day after day to overcome each worry and difficulty you face. Your conviction will strengthen with every problem you resolve."
SGI Newsletter No. 9703, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 27: Chap. 3, Fierce Struggle 26, translation released 31st Aug., 2017
The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
ITAI DOSHIN NO DANKETSU KOSO
KOFU KAKUDAI NO GENDORYOKU.
MINA GA NATTOKU SHI, KYOKAN DEKIRU
MOKUHYO O MEIKAKUNI SADAMEYO!
KOKORO O AWASET MYONEN E!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"GYOGAKU NO NIDO O HAGEMI SOROBESHI GYOGAKU TAENABA BUPPO WA ARUBEKARAZU WARE MO ITSHI HITO OMO KYOKE SORAE GYOGAKU WA SHINJIN YORI OKORUBEKU SORO CHIKARA ARABA ICHIMON IKKU NARITOMO KATARASE TAMOBESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1361)
Thursday, December 7th, 2017
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Our perfect unity with the spirit of
many in body but one in mind*
is the very driving force
for the expansion of the kosen-rufu movement.
Let's (discuss and) set the type of goals and targets
that everyone can understand
and share the commitment to,
let's also make them clear and specific!
Then by focusing our minds on our mutual goals,
let's all advance together aiming towards next year!
* "All disciples and lay supporters of Nichiren should chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo with the spirit of many in body but one in mind, transcending all differences among themselves to become as inseparable as fish and the water in which they swim."
- "The Heritage of the Ultimate Law of Life", WND-I, page 217
** In laying out ways to create a united organisation, President Ikeda often encourages us to have a clear purpose, listen to others, be open to dialogue, communicate information quickly and accurately, and support the central figure. This is how to 'become as inseparable as fish and the water in which they swim' and how to work harmoniously in the spirit of mutual respect and understanding.
(Ref.: March 17, 2017 World Tribune)
Thursday, December 7th, 2017
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Exert yourself in the two ways of practice and study. Without practice and study, there can be no Buddhism. You must not only persevere yourself; you must also teach others. Both practice and study arise from faith. Teach others to the best of your ability, even if it is only a single sentence or phrase."
(The True Aspect of All Phenomena
- WND, Vol. 1, page 386)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin",
Seikyo Shinbun, December 7th, 2017
Friday, December 8th, 2017
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Those with strong faith are the wealthiest of all. Please carry on with this conviction. Faith is conviction. Developing great conviction starts with accumulating many experiences in faith, even if they are just small ones to begin with. As you do, your conviction will also grow. Towards that end, it is important that your daily prayers are specific and concrete. Chant earnestly day after day to overcome each worry and difficulty you face. Your conviction will strengthen with every problem you resolve."
SGI Newsletter No. 9703, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 27: Chap. 3, Fierce Struggle 26, translation released 31st Aug., 2017
The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
ITAI DOSHIN NO DANKETSU KOSO
KOFU KAKUDAI NO GENDORYOKU.
MINA GA NATTOKU SHI, KYOKAN DEKIRU
MOKUHYO O MEIKAKUNI SADAMEYO!
KOKORO O AWASET MYONEN E!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"GYOGAKU NO NIDO O HAGEMI SOROBESHI GYOGAKU TAENABA BUPPO WA ARUBEKARAZU WARE MO ITSHI HITO OMO KYOKE SORAE GYOGAKU WA SHINJIN YORI OKORUBEKU SORO CHIKARA ARABA ICHIMON IKKU NARITOMO KATARASE TAMOBESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1361)
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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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