A translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Newspaper based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more.
Wednesday, November 20th, 2019
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
"One day of life" is most precious
and surpasses all the treasures
of the entire universe.*
Today is the day when we live our lives
with joy, burning with great passion within
and with no regrets at all!
*"One day of life is more valuable than all the treasures of the major world system." (WND-1, p.954)
Wednesday, November 20th, 2019
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is like the roar of a lion. What sickness can therefore be an obstacle? It is written that those who embrace the daimoku of the Lotus Sutra will be protected by the Mother of Demon Children and by the ten demon daughters."
(Reply to Kyō'ō
- WND, Vol. 1, page 412)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin,"
Seikyo Newspaper, Nov. 20th, 2019
Thursday, November 21st, 2019
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Knowing that you are taking on a long, ongoing task can make you hesitant to even start. But the important thing is being willing to give it a try. How happy you'll be when you try and gain the satisfaction of succeeding! That joy will give you the strength to continue.
"Don't worry, however, if you find yourself unable to follow through after a few days. Just refresh your determination and try again. Even if you quit and start again every few days, by repeating this process over and over, it will eventually add up to a full months effort. If you can keep trying for a month, you can do so for a year. By patiently making efforts each day, taking on your various challenges will become part of your daily routine. The key is whether or not you can keep renewing your determination without giving up for good."
Building a Bright Future based on our Vow—Exploring the Life of Nanjo Tokimitsu, [4] Perseverance Is Another Name for Unwavering Determination, from 1st July, 2018 issue of the Mirai [Future] Journal, translation released September 2019
The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
ICHINICHI NO INOCHI NO TOTOSA WA
ZENUCHU NO ZAIHO NIMO MASARU.
KYO TO IU HI O KUINAKU
YOROKOBI ISANDE IKIYO!
DAIJONETSU O MOYASHITE!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO" WA SHISHIKU TO GOTOSHI IKANARU YAMAI SAWARI O NASU BEKIYA KISHIMOJIN JURASETSUNYO HOKEKYO NO DAIMOKU O TAMOTSU MONO O SHUGO SUBESHI TO MIETARI
(Gosho Zenshu page 1124)
Wednesday, November 20th, 2019
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
"One day of life" is most precious
and surpasses all the treasures
of the entire universe.*
Today is the day when we live our lives
with joy, burning with great passion within
and with no regrets at all!
*"One day of life is more valuable than all the treasures of the major world system." (WND-1, p.954)
Wednesday, November 20th, 2019
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is like the roar of a lion. What sickness can therefore be an obstacle? It is written that those who embrace the daimoku of the Lotus Sutra will be protected by the Mother of Demon Children and by the ten demon daughters."
(Reply to Kyō'ō
- WND, Vol. 1, page 412)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin,"
Seikyo Newspaper, Nov. 20th, 2019
Thursday, November 21st, 2019
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Knowing that you are taking on a long, ongoing task can make you hesitant to even start. But the important thing is being willing to give it a try. How happy you'll be when you try and gain the satisfaction of succeeding! That joy will give you the strength to continue.
"Don't worry, however, if you find yourself unable to follow through after a few days. Just refresh your determination and try again. Even if you quit and start again every few days, by repeating this process over and over, it will eventually add up to a full months effort. If you can keep trying for a month, you can do so for a year. By patiently making efforts each day, taking on your various challenges will become part of your daily routine. The key is whether or not you can keep renewing your determination without giving up for good."
Building a Bright Future based on our Vow—Exploring the Life of Nanjo Tokimitsu, [4] Perseverance Is Another Name for Unwavering Determination, from 1st July, 2018 issue of the Mirai [Future] Journal, translation released September 2019
The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
ICHINICHI NO INOCHI NO TOTOSA WA
ZENUCHU NO ZAIHO NIMO MASARU.
KYO TO IU HI O KUINAKU
YOROKOBI ISANDE IKIYO!
DAIJONETSU O MOYASHITE!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO" WA SHISHIKU TO GOTOSHI IKANARU YAMAI SAWARI O NASU BEKIYA KISHIMOJIN JURASETSUNYO HOKEKYO NO DAIMOKU O TAMOTSU MONO O SHUGO SUBESHI TO MIETARI
(Gosho Zenshu page 1124)
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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!
http://www.sgi.org/
http://www.sgi-uk.org/buddhism/practice
Check out the following address if you are looking for an important gosho quote
http://www.nichirenlibrary.org
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