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A translation of "Words of the Week" published in the Seikyo Shinbun based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more.
October 8th-14th, 2018
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
To all of our treasured members
who are selflessly dedicating themselves
to achieving kosen-rufu,
let's offer warm words of thanks
and encouragement,
"showing them the same respect you would a Buddha!"*
Just a few words from the heart
spreads waves of hope.
*"If you see a person who accepts and upholds this sutra, you should rise and greet them from afar, showing them the same respect you would a Buddha" - Encouragements of the Bodhisattva Universal Worthy chapter, the Lotus Sutra
Monday, October 8th, 2018
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The dove has changed into a hawk, the sparrow into a clam. How gratifying! You have associated with a friend in the orchid room and have become as straight as mugwort growing among hemp."
(On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land
- WND, Vol. 1, page 23)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin,"
Seikyo Shinbun, October 8th, 2018
Tuesday, October 9th, 2018
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"With regard to the phrase 'in order that day and night with constant diligence they may seek the Buddha way' (LSOC15, 20) in the 'Emerging from the Earth' (15th) chapter of the Lotus Sutra, the Daishonin offers a deeper interpretation. In The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, he suggests the alternative reading: 'Constant diligence day and night—this has always been the way to seek the Buddha way' (OTT, 214).
"In other words, by always striving diligently in our Buddhist practice day and night, we are fulfilling our vow
from the remote past. Diligent practice is the key. Those who carry out diligent practice by devoting themselves to kosen-rufu manifest, in instant after instant, the three Buddha bodies with which they are eternally endowed (CF. OTT, 214).
"The fundamental resolve to continue chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo oneself and teach others to do the same, no matter what happens, is anchored in this spirit of 'constant diligence.' As long as we never forget to chant throughout the ever-changing circumstances of our lives, our spirit to seek the Buddha way will remain strong and keep burning brightly. This is the meaning of 'this has always been the way to seek the Buddha way (OTT, 214). It is the dynamic life state of the Buddhist spirit of 'true cause—of always moving forwards from this moment on—a life state that is ever new, ever strong and ever dedicated. It is what the Daishonin means when he says, 'Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is such a diligent practice (OTT, 214).
"Why does the Soka Gakkai always brim with a vibrant spirit of growth and development? Because its members—men, women, young and old—embody this unflagging seeking spirit in faith, and the courage to challenge their human revolution and work for kosen-rufu."
The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, (33) To My Dear Friends of the Youth Division-Part1 [of 5], The Vibrant Spirit of 'True Cause', from the January 2018 issue of Daibyaku-renge, translation released Sep. 2018
The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
KOFU NI HASHIRU TAKARA NO TOMO E
ATATAKANA NEGIRAI TO HAGEMASHI O!
"MASANI HOTOKE O UYAMAUGA GOTOKU"
MAGOKORO KOMORU HITOKOTO KARA
KIBO NO HADO GA HIROGARU.
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"HATO KESHITE TAKA TO NARI SUZUME HENJITE HAMAGURI TO NARU YOROKOBASHIKI KANA NANJI RANSHITSU NO TOMO NI MAJIWARITE MAHO NO SHO TI NARU"
(Gosho Zenshu page 31)
A translation of "Words of the Week" published in the Seikyo Shinbun based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more.
October 8th-14th, 2018
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
To all of our treasured members
who are selflessly dedicating themselves
to achieving kosen-rufu,
let's offer warm words of thanks
and encouragement,
"showing them the same respect you would a Buddha!"*
Just a few words from the heart
spreads waves of hope.
*"If you see a person who accepts and upholds this sutra, you should rise and greet them from afar, showing them the same respect you would a Buddha" - Encouragements of the Bodhisattva Universal Worthy chapter, the Lotus Sutra
Monday, October 8th, 2018
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The dove has changed into a hawk, the sparrow into a clam. How gratifying! You have associated with a friend in the orchid room and have become as straight as mugwort growing among hemp."
(On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land
- WND, Vol. 1, page 23)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin,"
Seikyo Shinbun, October 8th, 2018
Tuesday, October 9th, 2018
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"With regard to the phrase 'in order that day and night with constant diligence they may seek the Buddha way' (LSOC15, 20) in the 'Emerging from the Earth' (15th) chapter of the Lotus Sutra, the Daishonin offers a deeper interpretation. In The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, he suggests the alternative reading: 'Constant diligence day and night—this has always been the way to seek the Buddha way' (OTT, 214).
"In other words, by always striving diligently in our Buddhist practice day and night, we are fulfilling our vow
from the remote past. Diligent practice is the key. Those who carry out diligent practice by devoting themselves to kosen-rufu manifest, in instant after instant, the three Buddha bodies with which they are eternally endowed (CF. OTT, 214).
"The fundamental resolve to continue chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo oneself and teach others to do the same, no matter what happens, is anchored in this spirit of 'constant diligence.' As long as we never forget to chant throughout the ever-changing circumstances of our lives, our spirit to seek the Buddha way will remain strong and keep burning brightly. This is the meaning of 'this has always been the way to seek the Buddha way (OTT, 214). It is the dynamic life state of the Buddhist spirit of 'true cause—of always moving forwards from this moment on—a life state that is ever new, ever strong and ever dedicated. It is what the Daishonin means when he says, 'Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is such a diligent practice (OTT, 214).
"Why does the Soka Gakkai always brim with a vibrant spirit of growth and development? Because its members—men, women, young and old—embody this unflagging seeking spirit in faith, and the courage to challenge their human revolution and work for kosen-rufu."
The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, (33) To My Dear Friends of the Youth Division-Part1 [of 5], The Vibrant Spirit of 'True Cause', from the January 2018 issue of Daibyaku-renge, translation released Sep. 2018
The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
KOFU NI HASHIRU TAKARA NO TOMO E
ATATAKANA NEGIRAI TO HAGEMASHI O!
"MASANI HOTOKE O UYAMAUGA GOTOKU"
MAGOKORO KOMORU HITOKOTO KARA
KIBO NO HADO GA HIROGARU.
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"HATO KESHITE TAKA TO NARI SUZUME HENJITE HAMAGURI TO NARU YOROKOBASHIKI KANA NANJI RANSHITSU NO TOMO NI MAJIWARITE MAHO NO SHO TI NARU"
(Gosho Zenshu page 31)
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