A translation of "Words of the Week" published in the Seikyo Shinbun based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more.
January 28th - February 3rd, 2019
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
We have
"daimoku like the roar of a lion" to chant,
the "strategy of the Lotus Sutra" to employ
and the "perfect unity" to encourage each other.
So as we head into our traditional month of February,
where we "break down walls,"
let's all dynamically challenge ourselves
to break through our obstacles and limitations!
Monday, January 28th, 2019
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"If we inquire into the origin of Mount Sumeru, we find that it began with a single speck of dust; and likewise, the great ocean began with a single drop of dew. One added to one becomes two, two becomes three, and so on to make ten, a hundred, a thousand, ten thousand, a hundred thousand, or an asamkhya. Yet "one" is the mother of all."
(The Blessings of the Lotus Sutra
- WND, Vol. 1, page 667)
Selection Source:
"Suntetsu," Seikyo Shinbun,
January 28th, 2019
Tuesday, January 29th, 2019
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'When ordinary people in the latter age hear this doctrine [of the Lotus Sutra], not only will they themselves attain Buddhahood, but also their fathers and mothers will attain Buddhahood in their present forms. This is the highest expression of filial devotion.'
- From 'What it Means to Hear the Buddha Vehicle for the First Time' (WND – 2, 744).
"The attainment of Buddhahood by a single individual leads to the attainment of Buddhahood by their parents and family members. The true purpose of our practice of Nichiren Buddhism is to show our appreciation to our parents and gratitude for others' kindness.
"When the sun of the Mystic Law rises in your hearts, you can illuminate everyone around you. Therefore, there is no need to argue with your family members about faith. Just chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo for their happiness and treat them respectfully.
"With the light of warm compassion and wisdom, please create families where joyous laughter abounds. A harmonious family is a microcosm of peace and a nurturing ground for a hopeful future."
Advancing with the Gosho (2), [42] A Harmonious Family Is a Microcosm of Peace, from 7th 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/
-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
WARERA NIWA
"DAIMOKU NO SHISHIKU" GA ARU.
"HOKEKYO NO HEIHO" GA ARU.
"HAGEMASHI NO DANKETSU" GA ARU.
SA KABE O YABURU NIGATSU DA!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"SORE SHUMISEN NO HAJIME O TAZUNUREBA ICHIJIN NARI TAIKAI NO HAJIME WA ICHIRO NARI ICHI O KASANUREBA NI TO NARI NI O KASANUREBA SAN NAISHI JU HYAKU SEN MAN OKU OSOGI NO HAHA WA TADA ICHI NARUBESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1237)
January 28th - February 3rd, 2019
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
We have
"daimoku like the roar of a lion" to chant,
the "strategy of the Lotus Sutra" to employ
and the "perfect unity" to encourage each other.
So as we head into our traditional month of February,
where we "break down walls,"
let's all dynamically challenge ourselves
to break through our obstacles and limitations!
Monday, January 28th, 2019
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"If we inquire into the origin of Mount Sumeru, we find that it began with a single speck of dust; and likewise, the great ocean began with a single drop of dew. One added to one becomes two, two becomes three, and so on to make ten, a hundred, a thousand, ten thousand, a hundred thousand, or an asamkhya. Yet "one" is the mother of all."
(The Blessings of the Lotus Sutra
- WND, Vol. 1, page 667)
Selection Source:
"Suntetsu," Seikyo Shinbun,
January 28th, 2019
Tuesday, January 29th, 2019
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'When ordinary people in the latter age hear this doctrine [of the Lotus Sutra], not only will they themselves attain Buddhahood, but also their fathers and mothers will attain Buddhahood in their present forms. This is the highest expression of filial devotion.'
- From 'What it Means to Hear the Buddha Vehicle for the First Time' (WND – 2, 744).
"The attainment of Buddhahood by a single individual leads to the attainment of Buddhahood by their parents and family members. The true purpose of our practice of Nichiren Buddhism is to show our appreciation to our parents and gratitude for others' kindness.
"When the sun of the Mystic Law rises in your hearts, you can illuminate everyone around you. Therefore, there is no need to argue with your family members about faith. Just chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo for their happiness and treat them respectfully.
"With the light of warm compassion and wisdom, please create families where joyous laughter abounds. A harmonious family is a microcosm of peace and a nurturing ground for a hopeful future."
Advancing with the Gosho (2), [42] A Harmonious Family Is a Microcosm of Peace, from 7th 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/
-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
WARERA NIWA
"DAIMOKU NO SHISHIKU" GA ARU.
"HOKEKYO NO HEIHO" GA ARU.
"HAGEMASHI NO DANKETSU" GA ARU.
SA KABE O YABURU NIGATSU DA!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"SORE SHUMISEN NO HAJIME O TAZUNUREBA ICHIJIN NARI TAIKAI NO HAJIME WA ICHIRO NARI ICHI O KASANUREBA NI TO NARI NI O KASANUREBA SAN NAISHI JU HYAKU SEN MAN OKU OSOGI NO HAHA WA TADA ICHI NARUBESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1237)
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