A translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Newspaper based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more.
Thursday, November 28th, 2019
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
In every region around the world,
the SGI is launching a new start
with a fresh new stance.
Leaders and Vice Leaders in unison
are essential in our victory
and development.
Brimming with strong life force,
let's open up a brand new era!
Thursday, November 28th, 2019
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Shakyamuni taught that the shallow is easy to embrace, but the profound is difficult. To discard the shallow and seek the profound is the way of a person of courage."
(On the Buddha's Prophecy
- WND, Vol. 1, page 402)
Selection Source:
"Kyo no Hosshin",
Seikyo Newspaper, Nov. 28th, 2019
Friday, November 29th, 2019
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"…The Daishonin states that the purpose of Shakyamuni's appearance in this world was to preach the Lotus Sutra. He explains that the Lotus Sutra is 'the heart of the Buddha's lifetime of teachings…, and the heart of the practice of the Lotus Sutra is found in the "[Bodhisattva] never disparaging" chapter' (WND–1, 851–52).
"The 'Bodhisattva Never Disparaging' (20th) chapter of the Lotus Sutra explains the practice of Bodhisattva Never Disparaging,* who firmly believed that all living beings possess the Buddha nature and persisted in paying reverence to them, no matter how he was persecuted for his actions. The Daishonin thus concludes that the purpose of Shakyamuni Buddha's appearance in this world is to teach this practice of showing respect for others through one's actions, as exemplified by Bodhisattva Never Disparaging.
"In other words, in 'The Three Kinds of Treasure,' the Daishonin repeatedly stresses to Shijo Kingo the importance of behaving with sincerity and integrity at all times in order to triumph over the challenges facing him."
The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [44] For our Wonderful New Members—Part 5 [of 5], Teaching the Practice of Showing Respect to Others, December 2018 Daibyakurenge monthly publication, translation released September 2019.
*Bodhisattva Never Disparaging is described in the "Bodhisattva never disparaging" (20th) chapter of the Lotus Sutra. This bodhisattva — Shakyamuni in a previous life time – would bow to everyone he met and say: "I have profound reverence for you, I would never dare treat you with disparagement or arrogance. Why? Because you will all practice the bodhisattva way and will then be able to attain Buddhahood"(LSOC 20, 308). However, he was attacked by arrogant people, who beat him with sticks and staves and threw stones at him. The sutra explains that this practice became the cause for Bodhisattva Never Disparaging to attain Buddhahood.
The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
KAKUCHI GA SHINTAISEI DE SHUPPATSU.
SEI FUKUYAKUSHOKU NO DANKETSU KOSO
SHORI TO HATTEN NO KANAME DA.
MANMANTARU SEIMEIRYOKU DE
SHINJIDAI O HIRAKI YUKO!
--- KYO NO GOSHO --
"ASAKI WA YASUKU FUKAKI WA KATASHI TOWA SHAKA NO SHOHAN NARI ASAKI O
SATTE FUKAKI NI TSUKUWA JOBU NO KOKORO NARI
(Gosho Zenshu page 509)
Thursday, November 28th, 2019
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
In every region around the world,
the SGI is launching a new start
with a fresh new stance.
Leaders and Vice Leaders in unison
are essential in our victory
and development.
Brimming with strong life force,
let's open up a brand new era!
Thursday, November 28th, 2019
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Shakyamuni taught that the shallow is easy to embrace, but the profound is difficult. To discard the shallow and seek the profound is the way of a person of courage."
(On the Buddha's Prophecy
- WND, Vol. 1, page 402)
Selection Source:
"Kyo no Hosshin",
Seikyo Newspaper, Nov. 28th, 2019
Friday, November 29th, 2019
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"…The Daishonin states that the purpose of Shakyamuni's appearance in this world was to preach the Lotus Sutra. He explains that the Lotus Sutra is 'the heart of the Buddha's lifetime of teachings…, and the heart of the practice of the Lotus Sutra is found in the "[Bodhisattva] never disparaging" chapter' (WND–1, 851–52).
"The 'Bodhisattva Never Disparaging' (20th) chapter of the Lotus Sutra explains the practice of Bodhisattva Never Disparaging,* who firmly believed that all living beings possess the Buddha nature and persisted in paying reverence to them, no matter how he was persecuted for his actions. The Daishonin thus concludes that the purpose of Shakyamuni Buddha's appearance in this world is to teach this practice of showing respect for others through one's actions, as exemplified by Bodhisattva Never Disparaging.
"In other words, in 'The Three Kinds of Treasure,' the Daishonin repeatedly stresses to Shijo Kingo the importance of behaving with sincerity and integrity at all times in order to triumph over the challenges facing him."
The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [44] For our Wonderful New Members—Part 5 [of 5], Teaching the Practice of Showing Respect to Others, December 2018 Daibyakurenge monthly publication, translation released September 2019.
*Bodhisattva Never Disparaging is described in the "Bodhisattva never disparaging" (20th) chapter of the Lotus Sutra. This bodhisattva — Shakyamuni in a previous life time – would bow to everyone he met and say: "I have profound reverence for you, I would never dare treat you with disparagement or arrogance. Why? Because you will all practice the bodhisattva way and will then be able to attain Buddhahood"(LSOC 20, 308). However, he was attacked by arrogant people, who beat him with sticks and staves and threw stones at him. The sutra explains that this practice became the cause for Bodhisattva Never Disparaging to attain Buddhahood.
The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
KAKUCHI GA SHINTAISEI DE SHUPPATSU.
SEI FUKUYAKUSHOKU NO DANKETSU KOSO
SHORI TO HATTEN NO KANAME DA.
MANMANTARU SEIMEIRYOKU DE
SHINJIDAI O HIRAKI YUKO!
--- KYO NO GOSHO --
"ASAKI WA YASUKU FUKAKI WA KATASHI TOWA SHAKA NO SHOHAN NARI ASAKI O
SATTE FUKAKI NI TSUKUWA JOBU NO KOKORO NARI
(Gosho Zenshu page 509)
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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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