A translation of "Words of the Week" published in the Seikyo Shinbun based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more.
April 1st - 7th, 2019
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
With the conviction that we are
directly connected to the spirit of
Nichiren Daishonin,
let's cheerfully aim at achieving our goals!
The Daishonin promises,
"What is there that cannot be achieved?"*
With the solid unity of
'Many in Body, One in Mind,'
let's all lead successful lives
blooming in profusion,
just like the cherry blossoms!
*Gosho: "Muster your faith, and pray to this Gohonzon. Then what is there that cannot be achieved? There can be no doubt about the sutra passages that say, 'This sutra can fulfill their desires, as a clear cool pond can satisfy all those who are thirsty,' and 'They will enjoy peace and security in their present existence and good circumstances in future existences.'"
- WND-I, page 412
Monday, April 1st, 2019
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"And yet, though one might point at the earth and miss it, though one might bind up the sky, though the tides might cease to ebb and flow and the sun rise in the west, it could never come about that the prayers of the practitioner of the Lotus Sutra would go unanswered."
(On Prayer
- WND, Vol. 1, page 345)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin,"
Seikyo Shinbun, April 1st, 2019
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'I pray that you will embrace the Mystic Law, which guarantees that people 'will enjoy peace and security in their present existence and good circumstances in future existences' [LSOC5, 136]. This is the only glory that you need seek in your present lifetime and is the action that will draw you towards Buddhahood in your next existence. Single-mindedly chance Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and urge others to do the same; that will remain as the only memory of your present life in this human world.'
– From 'Questions and Answers about Embracing the Lotus Sutra' (WND –1, 64).
"Those who can help others become happy are truly happy themselves. When we uphold the eternal and indestructible Mystic Law and devote ourselves to spreading it widely, we can enjoy lives of everlasting brilliant achievement.
"Let's keep striving to expand our network of happiness and victory through chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and teaching others to do the same, drawing forth the supreme Buddha nature in our lives and all those we encounter.
"Together with our fellow Bodhisattvas of the Earth around the world, let's continue each day to create memories of our 'present life in this human world' (WND –1, 64)."
[50] Buddhism Exists for the Happiness of Oneself and Others, translated from January 9th, 2019 issue of the Seikyo Shinbun. Translation released March 2019
The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
GOHONBUTU CHOKKETSU NO DAIKAKUSHIN DE
HOGARAKANI HASHIRI NUKO!
"NANIGOTOKA JOJU SEZARU BEKI"
ITAI DOSHIN NO "scrum" KATAKU
SAKURA MANKAI NO JINSEI O TOMODOMONI!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"DAICHI WA SASABA HAZURURUTOMO OZORA O TSUNAGU MONOWA ARITOMO SHIO NO MICHIHINU KOTOWA ARITOMO HIWA NISHI YORI IZURUTOMO HOKEKYO NO GYOJA NO INORI NO KANAWANU KOTOWA ARU BEKARAZU"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1351)
April 1st - 7th, 2019
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
With the conviction that we are
directly connected to the spirit of
Nichiren Daishonin,
let's cheerfully aim at achieving our goals!
The Daishonin promises,
"What is there that cannot be achieved?"*
With the solid unity of
'Many in Body, One in Mind,'
let's all lead successful lives
blooming in profusion,
just like the cherry blossoms!
*Gosho: "Muster your faith, and pray to this Gohonzon. Then what is there that cannot be achieved? There can be no doubt about the sutra passages that say, 'This sutra can fulfill their desires, as a clear cool pond can satisfy all those who are thirsty,' and 'They will enjoy peace and security in their present existence and good circumstances in future existences.'"
- WND-I, page 412
Monday, April 1st, 2019
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"And yet, though one might point at the earth and miss it, though one might bind up the sky, though the tides might cease to ebb and flow and the sun rise in the west, it could never come about that the prayers of the practitioner of the Lotus Sutra would go unanswered."
(On Prayer
- WND, Vol. 1, page 345)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin,"
Seikyo Shinbun, April 1st, 2019
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'I pray that you will embrace the Mystic Law, which guarantees that people 'will enjoy peace and security in their present existence and good circumstances in future existences' [LSOC5, 136]. This is the only glory that you need seek in your present lifetime and is the action that will draw you towards Buddhahood in your next existence. Single-mindedly chance Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and urge others to do the same; that will remain as the only memory of your present life in this human world.'
– From 'Questions and Answers about Embracing the Lotus Sutra' (WND –1, 64).
"Those who can help others become happy are truly happy themselves. When we uphold the eternal and indestructible Mystic Law and devote ourselves to spreading it widely, we can enjoy lives of everlasting brilliant achievement.
"Let's keep striving to expand our network of happiness and victory through chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and teaching others to do the same, drawing forth the supreme Buddha nature in our lives and all those we encounter.
"Together with our fellow Bodhisattvas of the Earth around the world, let's continue each day to create memories of our 'present life in this human world' (WND –1, 64)."
[50] Buddhism Exists for the Happiness of Oneself and Others, translated from January 9th, 2019 issue of the Seikyo Shinbun. Translation released March 2019
The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
GOHONBUTU CHOKKETSU NO DAIKAKUSHIN DE
HOGARAKANI HASHIRI NUKO!
"NANIGOTOKA JOJU SEZARU BEKI"
ITAI DOSHIN NO "scrum" KATAKU
SAKURA MANKAI NO JINSEI O TOMODOMONI!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"DAICHI WA SASABA HAZURURUTOMO OZORA O TSUNAGU MONOWA ARITOMO SHIO NO MICHIHINU KOTOWA ARITOMO HIWA NISHI YORI IZURUTOMO HOKEKYO NO GYOJA NO INORI NO KANAWANU KOTOWA ARU BEKARAZU"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1351)
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