A translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shinbun based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more.
Saturday, September 1st, 2018
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The inseparable relationship of
Saturday, September 1st, 2018
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The inseparable relationship of
mentor and disciple to achieve
the mutual goal (of kosen-rufu)
is the very heart of Buddhism.
When we wholeheartedly commit ourselves
When we wholeheartedly commit ourselves
to repaying the debt of gratitude we owe,
we are able to draw forth boundless strength
we are able to draw forth boundless strength
and abilities from within.
Let's eternally devote ourselves
Let's eternally devote ourselves
towards our shared commitment
that we have vowed to fulfil for kosen-rufu,
no matter what may happen!
Saturday, September 1st, 2018
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"When a tree has been transplanted, though fierce winds may blow, it will not topple if it has a firm stake to hold it up. But even a tree that has grown up in place may fall over if its roots are weak. Even a feeble person will not stumble if those supporting them are strong, but a person of considerable strength, when alone, may fall down on an uneven path."
(Three Tripitaka Masters Pray for Rain
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"When a tree has been transplanted, though fierce winds may blow, it will not topple if it has a firm stake to hold it up. But even a tree that has grown up in place may fall over if its roots are weak. Even a feeble person will not stumble if those supporting them are strong, but a person of considerable strength, when alone, may fall down on an uneven path."
(Three Tripitaka Masters Pray for Rain
- WND, Vol. 1, page.598)
Selection Source: Buddhist study for new members,
Selection Source: Buddhist study for new members,
Seikyo Shinbun, September 1st, 2018
Sunday, September 2nd, 2018
—— DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The bases of our faith is to believe in and pray to the Gohonzon, which was revealed by Nichiren Daishonin. As long as we do not veer from this foundation, there is no need to be rigid or intolerant.
Sunday, September 2nd, 2018
—— DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The bases of our faith is to believe in and pray to the Gohonzon, which was revealed by Nichiren Daishonin. As long as we do not veer from this foundation, there is no need to be rigid or intolerant.
"Many aspects of our culture and how we live are connected in one way or another to religion. For instance, most companies are closed on Sundays. This is a practice that comes from Christianity, which views Sunday as a day of rest and worship. Yet, anyone who thinks that taking Sundays off is a slander of Buddhism would be unable to live harmoniously in society.
"Music and art, as well, are often influenced by religion. Yet, there is a difference between appreciating a work of art and believing in the religion that inspired it. Therefore, there is no need to think that you must avoid viewing such artwork or that listening to certain pieces of music constitutes slander. If having faith meant that you could no longer admire fine works of art, then that faith would be denying your humanity."
The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, Part 3: Kosen-rufu and World Peace, Chap. 27: A Religion That Exists for People's Happiness—Part 3 of 3, 27.7 Embracing Others in Friendship with a Big, Magnanimous Heart, Oct. 14 1990, translated from the August 2017 edition of Daibyaku Renge, translation released July 2018.
The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
SHITEI KOSO BUPPO NO TAMASHII.
HO-ON NO KETSUI NI TATEBA
MUGEN NO CHIKARA GA WAKIAGARU.
KOFU SEIGAN NO KYOSENFU O
EIENNI TSUMUGIYUKO!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"SORE KI O UE SORONIWA OKAZE FUKI SORAEDOMO TSUYOKI TASUKEO KAINUREBA TAUREZU MOTOYORI OITE SORO KI NAREDOMO NE NO YOWAKI WA TAURENU KAI NAKI MONO NAREDOMO TASUKURU MONO TSUYOKEREBA TAUREZU SUKOSHI KENAGE NO MONOMO HIRORI NAREBA ASHIKI MICHI NIWA TAURENU"
(Gosho zenshu, page 1468)
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
SHITEI KOSO BUPPO NO TAMASHII.
HO-ON NO KETSUI NI TATEBA
MUGEN NO CHIKARA GA WAKIAGARU.
KOFU SEIGAN NO KYOSENFU O
EIENNI TSUMUGIYUKO!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"SORE KI O UE SORONIWA OKAZE FUKI SORAEDOMO TSUYOKI TASUKEO KAINUREBA TAUREZU MOTOYORI OITE SORO KI NAREDOMO NE NO YOWAKI WA TAURENU KAI NAKI MONO NAREDOMO TASUKURU MONO TSUYOKEREBA TAUREZU SUKOSHI KENAGE NO MONOMO HIRORI NAREBA ASHIKI MICHI NIWA TAURENU"
(Gosho zenshu, page 1468)
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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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