A translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shinbun based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more.
Saturday, November 3rd, 2018
Nichiren Buddhism and its philosophy
with others.
When we have the opportunity
to meet someone with whom we have a bond,
let's try to start the conversation with a smile,
and talk to them with the confidence that
we are sowing the seeds of faith in their hearts
and that those seeds will certainly blossom!
*Toda taught that propagation was first and foremost an act of compassion. His thoughts are reflected in the following words: "Those who introduce others to this Buddhism should never forget their act is one of compassion. Propagation is neither religious debate nor a mere means to expand membership. Propagation translates into practising the compassion of Nichiren Daishonin and allows us to carry on exactly as he did, acting as his representatives. You must never, at any time or under any circumstance, lose sight of this spirit!"
(Ref. https://www.joseitoda.org/president/propagation.html)
Saturday, November 3rd, 2018
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Without life, no environment. In the same way, life is shaped by its environment."
(On Omens
- WND, Vol. 1, page 644)
Selection Source: Living Buddhism,
Seikyo Shinbun, Nov. 3rd, 2018
Sunday, November 4th, 2018
- From 'On the Importance of the "Expedient Means" and "Life Span" Chapters' (WND – 2, 750).
"The heavenly deities—the positive functions of the universe—are certain to devotedly protect the noble and precious lives of those who steadfastly chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. No matter what kind of misfortune we encounter, we will definitely experience the great benefit of 'changing poison into medicine' and 'lessening karmic retribution.'
"It is at the most challenging times that the compassion and courage we have developed through practising Nichiren Buddhism are put to work, and we can accumulate boundless treasures of the heart.
"Supporting and encouraging one another, please take a strong and resolute step forwards to bring that light of happiness to shine once more in your communities."
[27] Chanting for the Safety and security of Our Members, from July 12th, 2018 issue of the Sekyo Shinbun, translation released August 2018
The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
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EN SURU HITO NI MIZUKARA KOE O KAKE
SHINJIN NO TANE O UERU OMOI DE
EGAO TO KAKUSHIN NO KATARAI O!
"KANARAZU HANA HIRAKU" TO SHINJITE!
(Gosho Zenshu page 1140)
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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
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