A translation of "Words of the Week" published in the Seikyo Newspaper based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more.
November 4th-10th, 2019
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
The Mystic Law is the teaching
that enables us to make
the most of every experience.*
Any and all types of hardship
and experiences, without exception,
play a vital role in our becoming happy.
Let's celebrate this proud month
of the Soka Gakkai's founding
by really challenging ourselves
with the greatest of courage!
*"Everyone has their own unique path in life, and there are many ways to live. But no matter what path we follow, if we dedicate ourselves to the great mission of kosen-rufu, we are sure to bring out our highest potential and lead a victorious life. The Mystic Law is a teaching that enables us to make the most of every experience. In other words, nothing is wasted. Buddhism expounds the infallible formula that when we exert ourselves for kosen-rufu, all of our hopes and dreams will be fulfilled." (The New Human Revolution, Vol. 12, Fresh Hope chapter)
Monday, November 4th, 2019
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The currents of hardship pour into the sea of the Lotus Sutra and rush against its votary. The river is not rejected by the ocean; nor does the votary reject suffering. Were it not for the flowing rivers, there would be no sea. Likewise, without tribulation there would be no votary of the Lotus Sutra."
(A Ship toCross the Sea of Suffering
- WND, Vol. 1, page 33)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin,"
Seikyo Newspaper, Nov. 4th, 2019
Tuesday, November 5th, 🎇 2019
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Even if right now you may find yourself in incredibly difficult circumstances and feel like you can't go on, please know that this is not the end. Everything, even the most painful experience, has meaning. The time is certain to come when you'll see it as a precious treasure and transform it into your mission.
"Training in the SGI means forging invincible faith so that you will not be defeated by any problems or difficulties you face."
Our Brilliant Human Revolution, Forging Our Lives on the Path of Mentor and Disciple, August 23rd 2019 Seikyo Newspaper, translation released September 2019
The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
MYOHO WA "KATSU NO HOMON" DA.
DONNA KURO MO TAIKEN MO
SUBETE O KANARAZU IKASERU.
WARERA NO "SORITSU NO TSUKI" O
YUKAN NARU CHOSEN DE KAZARO!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"HOKKE NO TAIKAI NO GYOJA NI SHOGA NO MIZUWA DAINAN NO GOTOKU IREDOMO KAESU KOTO TOGAMURU KOTO NASHI SHOGA NO MIZU IRU KOTO NAKUBA TAIKAI ARU BEKARAZU DAINAN NAKUBA HOKEKYO NO GYOJA NIWA ARAJI
(Gosho Zenshu page 1448)
November 4th-10th, 2019
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
The Mystic Law is the teaching
that enables us to make
the most of every experience.*
Any and all types of hardship
and experiences, without exception,
play a vital role in our becoming happy.
Let's celebrate this proud month
of the Soka Gakkai's founding
by really challenging ourselves
with the greatest of courage!
*"Everyone has their own unique path in life, and there are many ways to live. But no matter what path we follow, if we dedicate ourselves to the great mission of kosen-rufu, we are sure to bring out our highest potential and lead a victorious life. The Mystic Law is a teaching that enables us to make the most of every experience. In other words, nothing is wasted. Buddhism expounds the infallible formula that when we exert ourselves for kosen-rufu, all of our hopes and dreams will be fulfilled." (The New Human Revolution, Vol. 12, Fresh Hope chapter)
Monday, November 4th, 2019
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The currents of hardship pour into the sea of the Lotus Sutra and rush against its votary. The river is not rejected by the ocean; nor does the votary reject suffering. Were it not for the flowing rivers, there would be no sea. Likewise, without tribulation there would be no votary of the Lotus Sutra."
(A Ship toCross the Sea of Suffering
- WND, Vol. 1, page 33)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin,"
Seikyo Newspaper, Nov. 4th, 2019
Tuesday, November 5th, 🎇 2019
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Even if right now you may find yourself in incredibly difficult circumstances and feel like you can't go on, please know that this is not the end. Everything, even the most painful experience, has meaning. The time is certain to come when you'll see it as a precious treasure and transform it into your mission.
"Training in the SGI means forging invincible faith so that you will not be defeated by any problems or difficulties you face."
Our Brilliant Human Revolution, Forging Our Lives on the Path of Mentor and Disciple, August 23rd 2019 Seikyo Newspaper, translation released September 2019
The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
MYOHO WA "KATSU NO HOMON" DA.
DONNA KURO MO TAIKEN MO
SUBETE O KANARAZU IKASERU.
WARERA NO "SORITSU NO TSUKI" O
YUKAN NARU CHOSEN DE KAZARO!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"HOKKE NO TAIKAI NO GYOJA NI SHOGA NO MIZUWA DAINAN NO GOTOKU IREDOMO KAESU KOTO TOGAMURU KOTO NASHI SHOGA NO MIZU IRU KOTO NAKUBA TAIKAI ARU BEKARAZU DAINAN NAKUBA HOKEKYO NO GYOJA NIWA ARAJI
(Gosho Zenshu page 1448)
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