A translation of "Words of the Week" published in the Seikyo Shinbun based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more.
May 20th-26th, 2019
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
Buddhism teaches the principle of
cherry, plum, peach and damson.*
By shining a light on
each person's qualities and uniquenesses,
let's hold vibrant discussion meetings
where everyone can be filled with joy!
The Daishonin encourages us,
"The more one praises the blessings of
the Lotus Sutra, the more one's own
blessings will increase."**
Together, let's create a great wave of
capable people!
*"Buddhism, as I have mentioned many times, teaches the principle of cherry, plum, peach and damson."
(OTT, p. 200). The cherry has its distinct beauty, the plum its delicate fragrance. The peach blossom has its lovely colour, and the damson has its delightful charm. Every person has a singular mission, unique individuality and way of living. It's important to recognise that truth and respect it. That is the natural order of things. That is how it works in the world of flowers. There, myriad flowers bloom harmoniously in beautiful profusion."
(Ref.: October 2015 Living Buddhism)
**Gosho: WND-I, page 673
Monday, May 20th, 2019
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"It is like the situation when one faces a mirror and makes a bow of obeisance: the image in the mirror likewise makes a bow of obeisance to oneself."
(The Bodhisattva Never Disparaging chapter
- OTT, page 165)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin,"
Seikyo Shinbun, May 20th, 2019
Tuesday, May 21st, 2019
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"After visiting Miyagi Prefecture, Mr. Toda travelled to Kansai, where he addressed members gathered under pouring rain at Osaka Stadium. His message there was: 'if you base your life on the correct teaching, you are guaranteed to become happy. Those who strive to relieve people's suffering are the disciples of Nichiren Daishonin. Please stand up and take action with powerful conviction to realise the ideal of "establishing the correct teaching for the peace of the land," doing your best to contribute to the betterment of society and the welfare of the people.'"
Our Briliiant Human Revolution, A Spring Shining with the TriumphantLight of Happiness, March 11th, 2019, Seikyo Newspaper, translation released May, 2019.
The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
BUPPO WA "OBAITORI".
MINA NO MOCHIAJI NI HIKARI O ATE
YOROKOBI AFURERU ZADANKAI O!
"HOMUREBA IYOIYO KUDOKU MASARU"
JINZAI NO NAMI O OKIOI YOKU!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"KAGAMI NI MUKATTE RAIHAI O NASU TOKI UKABERU KAGE MATA WARE O RAIHAI SURUNARI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 769)
May 20th-26th, 2019
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
Buddhism teaches the principle of
cherry, plum, peach and damson.*
By shining a light on
each person's qualities and uniquenesses,
let's hold vibrant discussion meetings
where everyone can be filled with joy!
The Daishonin encourages us,
"The more one praises the blessings of
the Lotus Sutra, the more one's own
blessings will increase."**
Together, let's create a great wave of
capable people!
*"Buddhism, as I have mentioned many times, teaches the principle of cherry, plum, peach and damson."
(OTT, p. 200). The cherry has its distinct beauty, the plum its delicate fragrance. The peach blossom has its lovely colour, and the damson has its delightful charm. Every person has a singular mission, unique individuality and way of living. It's important to recognise that truth and respect it. That is the natural order of things. That is how it works in the world of flowers. There, myriad flowers bloom harmoniously in beautiful profusion."
(Ref.: October 2015 Living Buddhism)
**Gosho: WND-I, page 673
Monday, May 20th, 2019
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"It is like the situation when one faces a mirror and makes a bow of obeisance: the image in the mirror likewise makes a bow of obeisance to oneself."
(The Bodhisattva Never Disparaging chapter
- OTT, page 165)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin,"
Seikyo Shinbun, May 20th, 2019
Tuesday, May 21st, 2019
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"After visiting Miyagi Prefecture, Mr. Toda travelled to Kansai, where he addressed members gathered under pouring rain at Osaka Stadium. His message there was: 'if you base your life on the correct teaching, you are guaranteed to become happy. Those who strive to relieve people's suffering are the disciples of Nichiren Daishonin. Please stand up and take action with powerful conviction to realise the ideal of "establishing the correct teaching for the peace of the land," doing your best to contribute to the betterment of society and the welfare of the people.'"
Our Briliiant Human Revolution, A Spring Shining with the TriumphantLight of Happiness, March 11th, 2019, Seikyo Newspaper, translation released May, 2019.
The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
BUPPO WA "OBAITORI".
MINA NO MOCHIAJI NI HIKARI O ATE
YOROKOBI AFURERU ZADANKAI O!
"HOMUREBA IYOIYO KUDOKU MASARU"
JINZAI NO NAMI O OKIOI YOKU!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"KAGAMI NI MUKATTE RAIHAI O NASU TOKI UKABERU KAGE MATA WARE O RAIHAI SURUNARI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 769)
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