A translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shinbun based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more.
Friday, June 7th, 2019
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
If we give up after only one or two tries,
we won't even be able to break through
surmountable obstacles.
"The greater the hardships
befalling [the votary of the Lotus Sutra],
the greater the delight he feels,
because of his strong faith."
Adversity itself is a chance
for us to make immense progress!
* "A Ship to Cross the Sea of Suffering"
WND-1 pg. 33
Friday, June 7th, 2019
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
More valuable than treasures in a storehouse are the treasures of the body, and the treasures of the heart are the most valuable of all.
(The Three Kinds of Treasure - WND-1, page 851)
Selection Source:
"Publication of The Selected Gosho in Italian,"
Seikyo Shinbun - Friday, June 7th, 2019
Saturday, June 8th, 2019
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Nichiren Daishonin writes: 'To discard the shallow and seek the profound is the way of a person of courage' (WND –1, 402). Focus your prayers and mind on always choosing a path that will contribute positively to your growth and future.
"Learning builds character; it creates who you are. Learners are those who constantly challenge themselves. Such people never reach an impasse. Each day brings new discoveries, self-improvement and renewal. There is no talent greater than the capacity to continue learning as long as you live."
From On the Wings of Your Dreams, [11] May You Be Victors in Life!, March 2018 issue of the Future Journal, 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 --
ICHIDO YA NIDO DE AKIRAMETARA
YABURERU KABE MO YABURENAI.
"GOUJOU NO SHINJIN
IYOIYO YOROKOBI O NASU BESHI"
GYAKKYOU KOSO YAKUSHIN NO CHANSU DA!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
KURA NO TAKARA YORI MO MI NO TAKARA SUGURETARI MI NO TAKARA YORI KOKORO NO TAKARA DAIICHI NARI
(Gosho Zenshu page 1173)
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from there on it is all automatic!
ALSO if you want to introduce a friend to the SGI but just don't know where to start, share with them the following addresses and they can read and watch some very well put together explanations about the SGI. Check it out yourself!
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http://www.sgi-uk.org/buddhism/practice
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