A translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shinbun based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more.
Tuesday, March 26th, 2019
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
In the midst of our endeavours
for advancing kosen-rufu,
it's inevitable that we will encounter
obstacles and difficulties.
As the Daishonin states,
"I had long expected it to come to this,"*
by bringing forth deep and resolved faith,
let's bravely face and overcome
Tuesday, March 26th, 2019
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
In the midst of our endeavours
for advancing kosen-rufu,
it's inevitable that we will encounter
obstacles and difficulties.
As the Daishonin states,
"I had long expected it to come to this,"*
by bringing forth deep and resolved faith,
let's bravely face and overcome
such encounters!
* "The Actions of the Votary of the Lotus Sutra", WND-l page 764
Tuesday, March 26th, 2019
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Arouse deep faith, and diligently polish your mirror day and night."
("On Attaining Buddhahood in This Lifetime", WND-l page 4)
Selection Source: SGI member's experience in faith
Seikyo Shimbun: March 26th, 2019
Wednesday, March 27th, 2019
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"What is the nature of the struggle to realise kosen-rufu and the ideal of 'establishing the correct teaching for the peace of the land?'
"The Daishonin described human society as a battleground where devilish functions are 'at war with the votary of the Lotus Sutra to stop him from taking possession of and to wrest away from him this impure land where both ordinary people and sages dwell' (WND – 2, 465).
"The courageous faith we practice in the Soka Gakkai is directly connected to the Daishonin's great struggle for kosen-rufu, in which he 'never once thought of retreat' (cf. WND –2, 465).
"Faith is our eternal starting point. We unite with each other and engage in a struggle based on faith.
"That is why we of the Soka Gakkai brim with the unlimited power of the Bodhisattvas of the Earth and enjoy vast and boundless benefits. That is why we shine with clear actual proof assuring our attainment of Buddahood in this lifetime."
The Eternal Citadel of Soka, The Infinite Power of the Bodhisattvas of the Earth, from 27th December, 2018 edition of Seikyo Newspaper, translation released February 2019.
The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
KOSEN-RUFU NO ZENSHIN NI
SHOMA WA KANARAZU KISOI OKORU.
"MOTO YORI ZONCHI NO MUNE" TONO
FUKAKI KAKUGO NO SHINJIN DE
DODO TO TACHIMUKAO!
Gosho Zenshu, page 910
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"FUKAKU SHINJIN O OKOSHITE NICHIYA CHOBO NI MATA OKOTARAZU MIGAKU BESHI"
("ISSHO JOBUTSU SHO", Gosho Zenshu page 384)
* "The Actions of the Votary of the Lotus Sutra", WND-l page 764
Tuesday, March 26th, 2019
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Arouse deep faith, and diligently polish your mirror day and night."
("On Attaining Buddhahood in This Lifetime", WND-l page 4)
Selection Source: SGI member's experience in faith
Seikyo Shimbun: March 26th, 2019
Wednesday, March 27th, 2019
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"What is the nature of the struggle to realise kosen-rufu and the ideal of 'establishing the correct teaching for the peace of the land?'
"The Daishonin described human society as a battleground where devilish functions are 'at war with the votary of the Lotus Sutra to stop him from taking possession of and to wrest away from him this impure land where both ordinary people and sages dwell' (WND – 2, 465).
"The courageous faith we practice in the Soka Gakkai is directly connected to the Daishonin's great struggle for kosen-rufu, in which he 'never once thought of retreat' (cf. WND –2, 465).
"Faith is our eternal starting point. We unite with each other and engage in a struggle based on faith.
"That is why we of the Soka Gakkai brim with the unlimited power of the Bodhisattvas of the Earth and enjoy vast and boundless benefits. That is why we shine with clear actual proof assuring our attainment of Buddahood in this lifetime."
The Eternal Citadel of Soka, The Infinite Power of the Bodhisattvas of the Earth, from 27th December, 2018 edition of Seikyo Newspaper, translation released February 2019.
The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
KOSEN-RUFU NO ZENSHIN NI
SHOMA WA KANARAZU KISOI OKORU.
"MOTO YORI ZONCHI NO MUNE" TONO
FUKAKI KAKUGO NO SHINJIN DE
DODO TO TACHIMUKAO!
Gosho Zenshu, page 910
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"FUKAKU SHINJIN O OKOSHITE NICHIYA CHOBO NI MATA OKOTARAZU MIGAKU BESHI"
("ISSHO JOBUTSU SHO", Gosho Zenshu page 384)
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Check out the following address if you are looking for an important gosho quote
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