A translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shinbun based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more.
Thursday, January 31st, 2019
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The growth that we ourselves have achieved
is how much we are able to spread
the greatness of kosen rufu.
"From what I do!"
"So, it all starts from today!"
Let's take off brimming with vibrant life force!
Thursday, January 31st, 2019
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"I am praying that, no matter how troubled the times may become, the Lotus Sutra and the ten demon daughters will protect all of you, praying as earnestly as though to produce fire from damp wood, or to obtain water from parchedground."
(On Rebuking Slander of the Law and Eradicating Sins
- WND, Vol. 1, page 444)
Selection Source:
Modern Times and Buddhism,
Seikyo Shinbun, Jan. 31st, 2019
Friday, February 1st, 2019
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'A waterfall called the Dragon Gate exists in China. Its waters plunge a hundred feet, swifter than an arrow shot by a strong warrior. It is said that a great many carp gather in the basin below, hoping to climb the falls and that any that succeeds will turn into a dragon.'
- From 'The Dragon Gate' (WND –1, 1002)..
"Nichiren Daishonin shares the ancient Chinese legend of the Dragon Gate waterfall with his young disciple Nanjo Tokimitsu, who was battling against adversity.
"According to the parable, a carp that succeeds in climbing the surging waterfall will become a dragon. It illustrates the hope-filled principle of human revolution. Hardships and difficulties all serve as a springboard for personal growth. Taking on challenges is itself a victory. Through earnestly chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, we can triumphantly open the way to a brilliant future without fail.
"Let us all warmly support and encourage our dear young friends in the future division, especially those working hard preparing for school (entrance) exams or struggling with various problems."
Advancing with the Gosho (2), [45] Hardships Serve as a Springboard for Growth, from 28th Nov. 2018 issue of the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released January 2019
The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
JIBUN GA SEICHO SHITA BUN DAKE
KOFU NO RYOKUYA WA HIROGARU.
"MAZU WATASHI KARA!"
"SA KYO KARA!"
MANMANTARU SEIMEIRYOKU DE SHUPPATSU!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"SHIMERERU KI YORI HI O IDASHI KAWAKERU TSUCHI YORI MIZU O MOKEN GA GOTOKU GOJONI MOSUNARI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1132)
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