A translation of "Words of the Week" published in the Seikyo Shinbun based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more.
January 8th-14th, 2018
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
The first big step in dialogue is
January 8th-14th, 2018
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
The first big step in dialogue is
to start by opening up yourself,
heart-to-heart,
and at the same time not be reserved.
The Daishonin teaches us,
"Words echo the thoughts of the mind and find expression through the voice."*
Let's always try to speak with kind, courageous
"Words echo the thoughts of the mind and find expression through the voice."*
Let's always try to speak with kind, courageous
and caring voices.
*"The Unanimous Declaration by the Buddhas of the Three Existences regarding
the Classification of the Teachings and Which Are to Be Abandoned and
Which Upheld"
- WND-II, page 843
Monday, January 8th, 2018
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The great distances these persons travelled are indicative of their devotion."
(Letter to the Mother of Oto
*"The Unanimous Declaration by the Buddhas of the Three Existences regarding
the Classification of the Teachings and Which Are to Be Abandoned and
Which Upheld"
- WND-II, page 843
Monday, January 8th, 2018
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The great distances these persons travelled are indicative of their devotion."
(Letter to the Mother of Oto
- WND, Vol. 2, page 1030)
Selection Source: SGI President Ikeda's message,
Selection Source: SGI President Ikeda's message,
Seikyo Shinbun, January 8th, 2018
Tuesday, January 9th, 2018
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Buddhism teaches the principle that 'the sufferings of birth and death are nirvana.' Suffering and delusion lead directly to enlightenment. In other words, we attain enlightenment through experiencing suffering. Great suffering leads to a great awakening."
Tuesday, January 9th, 2018
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Buddhism teaches the principle that 'the sufferings of birth and death are nirvana.' Suffering and delusion lead directly to enlightenment. In other words, we attain enlightenment through experiencing suffering. Great suffering leads to a great awakening."
SGI Newsletter No. 9559, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 27: Chap. 3, Fierce Struggle 7, translation released 1st March, 2017
The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
TAIWA NO DAIIPPO WA
JIBUN KARA KYOKIN O HIRAKI
KATARI KAKERU KOTODA.
"KOKORO NO OMOI O HIBIKASHITE"
YUKI TO SEIJITSU NO KOE O!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"MICHI NO TOKI NI KOKOROZASHI NO ARAWARURUNIYA"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1223)
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
TAIWA NO DAIIPPO WA
JIBUN KARA KYOKIN O HIRAKI
KATARI KAKERU KOTODA.
"KOKORO NO OMOI O HIBIKASHITE"
YUKI TO SEIJITSU NO KOE O!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"MICHI NO TOKI NI KOKOROZASHI NO ARAWARURUNIYA"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1223)
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