A translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shinbun based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more.
Sunday, June 16th, 2019
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
A path is certain to open up
for those who are sincere and earnest.
It's not a case of "someone"
but instead it is "I."
And it's not a case of "some time"
but instead it is "right now."
Let's continue to stride forth
with a strong indomitable spirit!
Sunday, June 16th, 2019
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The benefits of the daimoku are like the vast ocean."
(On the Benefits of the Daimoku
- WND, Vol. 2, page 1074)
Selection Source: "Suntetsu",
Seikyo Shinbun, June 16th, 2019
Monday, June 17th, 2019
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Because we all share the mission of Bodhisattvas of the Earth, we are able to chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, the essence of the Lotus Sutra. Because we chant with our vow for kosen-rufu, we can realise happiness for both ourselves and others. Because we practice Nichiren Buddhism ourselves and teach others to do the same, we can carry out our human revolution, becoming individuals who take action for the benefit of others. Our prayers, which were originally focused on ourselves alone, naturally evolve into prayers infused with the same vow as our mentor.
"This is a dramatic transformation from disciples who depend on their mentor for support to disciples who actively strive with their mentor.
"This is quite distinct from a religion that seeks salvation from a transcendent absolute being. The fundamental principle of Buddhism is to become a compassionate person of action committed to helping all people become happy.
"The path of mentor and disciple means the disciple inheriting and carrying on the mentor's spirit and efforts to build a network of awakened individuals."
The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [40] For Our Wonderful New Members—Part 1 [of 5,] Becoming Disciples Who Strive Together with Our Mentor, from the August 2018 issue of the Daibyaku Renge, translation released May 2019.
The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
SEIJITSU TO SHINKEN NO HITO NO MAE NIWA
KANARAZU MICHI GA HIRAKARERU.
"DAREKA" DEWA NAKU "WATASHI"
"ITSUKA" DEWA NAKU "IMA"
FUTO FUKUTSU NO AYUMI O!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"DAIMOKU NO KUDOKU WA TAIKAI NO GOTOSHI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1300)
Sunday, June 16th, 2019
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
A path is certain to open up
for those who are sincere and earnest.
It's not a case of "someone"
but instead it is "I."
And it's not a case of "some time"
but instead it is "right now."
Let's continue to stride forth
with a strong indomitable spirit!
Sunday, June 16th, 2019
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The benefits of the daimoku are like the vast ocean."
(On the Benefits of the Daimoku
- WND, Vol. 2, page 1074)
Selection Source: "Suntetsu",
Seikyo Shinbun, June 16th, 2019
Monday, June 17th, 2019
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Because we all share the mission of Bodhisattvas of the Earth, we are able to chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, the essence of the Lotus Sutra. Because we chant with our vow for kosen-rufu, we can realise happiness for both ourselves and others. Because we practice Nichiren Buddhism ourselves and teach others to do the same, we can carry out our human revolution, becoming individuals who take action for the benefit of others. Our prayers, which were originally focused on ourselves alone, naturally evolve into prayers infused with the same vow as our mentor.
"This is a dramatic transformation from disciples who depend on their mentor for support to disciples who actively strive with their mentor.
"This is quite distinct from a religion that seeks salvation from a transcendent absolute being. The fundamental principle of Buddhism is to become a compassionate person of action committed to helping all people become happy.
"The path of mentor and disciple means the disciple inheriting and carrying on the mentor's spirit and efforts to build a network of awakened individuals."
The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [40] For Our Wonderful New Members—Part 1 [of 5,] Becoming Disciples Who Strive Together with Our Mentor, from the August 2018 issue of the Daibyaku Renge, translation released May 2019.
The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
SEIJITSU TO SHINKEN NO HITO NO MAE NIWA
KANARAZU MICHI GA HIRAKARERU.
"DAREKA" DEWA NAKU "WATASHI"
"ITSUKA" DEWA NAKU "IMA"
FUTO FUKUTSU NO AYUMI O!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"DAIMOKU NO KUDOKU WA TAIKAI NO GOTOSHI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1300)
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