A translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shinbun based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more.
Saturday, August 24th, 2019
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To everyone who supports
in various different ways
the development of
The Seikyo Newspaper
and all our other SGI publications,
let's be sure to express our
utmost respect and appreciation!
The eternal mission of
utmost respect and appreciation!
The eternal mission of
The Seikyo Newspaper
and our SGI publications is to be
"news journals for humanity."
Let's convey this hope-filled philosophy
to society!
*On August 24, 1950, Josei Toda shared his idea with profound insight:
"Shin'ichi, the press has far greater power in modern society than we ever imagined. An outside newspaper can certainly be troublesome, but to publish our own would give us immeasurably great power. Our society should have its own newspaper at the earliest possible time. Think about it, Shin'ichi." - This became the day of Seikyo Newspaper's origin. (Ref. The Human Revolution, Vol. 4)
**Shin'ichi said: "The Seikyo Newspaper is the organ of the Soka Gakkai. At the same time, I see it as a journal for the people. ... A news journal for humanity. Ordinary papers are filled with dark and dismal news. To some extent this can't be helped because it's a reflection of society. Nevertheless, none of these news papers applies any thought or editorial effort to enabling people to find hope and experience joy while living in such a society. None of them reaches its readers how to truly challenge and overcome life's suffering. But it is just this kind of newspaper that society needs most. Isn't The Seikyo Newspaper the only newspaper fulfilling this function? For that reason, it is truly a newspaper for humanity." (Ref.. The New Human Revolution, Vol. 1)
Saturday, August 24th, 2019
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"They should make the daimoku of the Lotus Sutra their object of devotion."
(Questions and Answers on the Object of Devotion
"Following the examples of resolute faith taught and demonstrated by Nichiren Daishonin and Mr. Toda, let us overcome all challenges and triumphantly open a path adorned with magnificent Soka cherry trees in full bloom!"
The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
HONSHI NO HATTEN O SASAERU
SUBETE NO MINASAMA NI SAIKEIREI!
SEIKYO NO EIEN NO SHIMEI WA
"NINGEN NO KIKANSHI" NARI.
KIBO NO TETSUGAKU O SHAKAI E!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"HOKEKYO NO DAIMOKU O MOTTE HONZON TO SUBESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 365)
"Shin'ichi, the press has far greater power in modern society than we ever imagined. An outside newspaper can certainly be troublesome, but to publish our own would give us immeasurably great power. Our society should have its own newspaper at the earliest possible time. Think about it, Shin'ichi." - This became the day of Seikyo Newspaper's origin. (Ref. The Human Revolution, Vol. 4)
**Shin'ichi said: "The Seikyo Newspaper is the organ of the Soka Gakkai. At the same time, I see it as a journal for the people. ... A news journal for humanity. Ordinary papers are filled with dark and dismal news. To some extent this can't be helped because it's a reflection of society. Nevertheless, none of these news papers applies any thought or editorial effort to enabling people to find hope and experience joy while living in such a society. None of them reaches its readers how to truly challenge and overcome life's suffering. But it is just this kind of newspaper that society needs most. Isn't The Seikyo Newspaper the only newspaper fulfilling this function? For that reason, it is truly a newspaper for humanity." (Ref.. The New Human Revolution, Vol. 1)
Saturday, August 24th, 2019
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"They should make the daimoku of the Lotus Sutra their object of devotion."
(Questions and Answers on the Object of Devotion
- WND, Vol. 2, page 787)
Selection Source: Buddhist study
Selection Source: Buddhist study
for new members,
Seikyo Shinbun, Aug. 24th, 2019
Sunday, August 25th, 2019
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'This story [of General Stone Tiger] applies to you [Shijo Kingo]. The enemies lurk in wait for you, your resolute faith in the Lotus Sutra has forestalled great dangers before they could begin. Realising this, you must strengthen your faith more than ever.'
Sunday, August 25th, 2019
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'This story [of General Stone Tiger] applies to you [Shijo Kingo]. The enemies lurk in wait for you, your resolute faith in the Lotus Sutra has forestalled great dangers before they could begin. Realising this, you must strengthen your faith more than ever.'
- From 'General Stone Tiger' (WND-1, 953).
"My mentor, Josei Toda, often referred to the story of General Stone Tiger. So strong was the general's determination to avenge his mother who was killed by a tiger, that, when he shot an arrow at a stone he mistook for that tiger, he actually pierced it.
"Citing this passage from Nichiren Daishonin's writings, Mr. Toda would urge us to be unafraid of even the most formidable opponent and press on steadfastly to achieve victory in our lives dedicated to truth and justice.
"Citing this passage from Nichiren Daishonin's writings, Mr. Toda would urge us to be unafraid of even the most formidable opponent and press on steadfastly to achieve victory in our lives dedicated to truth and justice.
"Following the examples of resolute faith taught and demonstrated by Nichiren Daishonin and Mr. Toda, let us overcome all challenges and triumphantly open a path adorned with magnificent Soka cherry trees in full bloom!"
Advancing With The Gosho, [62] Bring About a Springtime of Victory with Resolute Faith, from the April 4th, 2019 Seikyo Newspaper, translation released June 2019.
The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
HONSHI NO HATTEN O SASAERU
SUBETE NO MINASAMA NI SAIKEIREI!
SEIKYO NO EIEN NO SHIMEI WA
"NINGEN NO KIKANSHI" NARI.
KIBO NO TETSUGAKU O SHAKAI E!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"HOKEKYO NO DAIMOKU O MOTTE HONZON TO SUBESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 365)
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