A translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shinbun based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more.
Saturday, April 14th, 2018
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin assures us,
"Those who hear even a single sentence
or phrase of the Lotus Sutra
will attain Buddhahood without fail."*
The benefit from having the opportunity
to hear even a single sentence or phrase
of Buddhism is just so immeasurable.
For the sake of the happiness of our friends,
let's continue to share this Buddhism
with others without ever giving up!
*"The Four Debts of Gratitude" - WND-I, page 42
Saturday, April 14th, 2018
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"So, when you come of age and take faith in Buddhism, you must first of all think of paying the debt you owe to your father and mother."
(The Four Virtues and the Four Debts of Gratitude
- WND, Vol. 2, page 637)
Selection Source: "Myoji no Gen,"
Seikyo Shinbun, April 14th, 2018
Sunday, April 15th, 2018
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'When you visit Shijo Kingo, please have an earnest talk with him. I will write you again in more detail.'
– From 'A Ship to Cross the Sea of Suffering' (WND – 1, 34).
"Listen to fresh ideas, and don't get caught up in formality. When there are differences of opinion, chant daimoku and unite to resolve them. The warm, supportive spirit of community and friendship found in the Soka Gakkai is a model of human harmony.
"With 'harmony' and 'wisdom' as our mottoes, let's create the greatest possible value so that everyone can freely manifest their potential."
Advancing with the Gosho (2), (8) Discussion and Communication Are Key to Advancing Kosen-rufu. Translated from the February 21st, 2018, issue of the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released March 2018
The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"MIMI NI FURURU MONO WA
SUDENI HOTOKE NI NARUBEKI"
BUPPO NI ICHIMON IKKU DEMO
ENSURU KUDOKU WA ZETSUDAI DA.
TOMO NO TAME NI KATARI NUKO!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"HITO TO NARITE BUKKYO O SHINZUREBA MAZU KONO CHICHI TO HAHA TONO ON O
HOZU BESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1527)
Saturday, April 14th, 2018
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin assures us,
"Those who hear even a single sentence
or phrase of the Lotus Sutra
will attain Buddhahood without fail."*
The benefit from having the opportunity
to hear even a single sentence or phrase
of Buddhism is just so immeasurable.
For the sake of the happiness of our friends,
let's continue to share this Buddhism
with others without ever giving up!
*"The Four Debts of Gratitude" - WND-I, page 42
Saturday, April 14th, 2018
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"So, when you come of age and take faith in Buddhism, you must first of all think of paying the debt you owe to your father and mother."
(The Four Virtues and the Four Debts of Gratitude
- WND, Vol. 2, page 637)
Selection Source: "Myoji no Gen,"
Seikyo Shinbun, April 14th, 2018
Sunday, April 15th, 2018
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'When you visit Shijo Kingo, please have an earnest talk with him. I will write you again in more detail.'
– From 'A Ship to Cross the Sea of Suffering' (WND – 1, 34).
"Talking with our fellow members based on a shared sense of purpose is incredibly important. The frank encouragement we give one another is a vital source of strength for 'attaining Buddhahood in this lifetime.' Discussing things in detail and staying in close communication are key to advancing Kosen-rufu.
"Listen to fresh ideas, and don't get caught up in formality. When there are differences of opinion, chant daimoku and unite to resolve them. The warm, supportive spirit of community and friendship found in the Soka Gakkai is a model of human harmony.
"With 'harmony' and 'wisdom' as our mottoes, let's create the greatest possible value so that everyone can freely manifest their potential."
Advancing with the Gosho (2), (8) Discussion and Communication Are Key to Advancing Kosen-rufu. Translated from the February 21st, 2018, issue of the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released March 2018
The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"MIMI NI FURURU MONO WA
SUDENI HOTOKE NI NARUBEKI"
BUPPO NI ICHIMON IKKU DEMO
ENSURU KUDOKU WA ZETSUDAI DA.
TOMO NO TAME NI KATARI NUKO!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"HITO TO NARITE BUKKYO O SHINZUREBA MAZU KONO CHICHI TO HAHA TONO ON O
HOZU BESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1527)
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If you have a friend(s) who would like to get To My Friends directly get them to send an E-mail to the following address and just simply write - "subscribe"
: SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo-subscribe@yahoogroups.co.uk
from there on it is all automatic!
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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To modify your subscription from receiving daily to picking up as you wish go to http://www.egroups.com/mygroups
: SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo-subscribe@yahoogroups.co.uk
from there on it is all automatic!
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
To unsubscribe from this group send an email to:
SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo-unsubscribe@egroups.com
But do drop us a line at sjlmg@wta.att.ne.jp when you leave and tell us why you are leaving as it often can help us to improve the service! Please!
To modify your subscription from receiving daily to picking up as you wish go to http://www.egroups.com/mygroups
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