*A translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Newspaper based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more.
Saturday, November 30th, 2019
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's offer warm words
Saturday, November 30th, 2019
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"It follows, therefore, that whether eminent or humble, high or low, those who chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo aren't themselves the treasure tower,and, likewise, are themselves the Thus Come One Many Treasures."
(On the Treasure Tower,
Saturday, November 30th, 2019
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's offer warm words
of encouragement and support
to our younger generation
to our younger generation
in our local community
who are striving
who are striving
strenuously in society!
Our united effort of fostering
Our united effort of fostering
the heirs to kosen-rufu
and supporting their growth
are the driving force
are the driving force
for the expansion of kosen-rufu!
Saturday, November 30th, 2019
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"It follows, therefore, that whether eminent or humble, high or low, those who chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo aren't themselves the treasure tower,and, likewise, are themselves the Thus Come One Many Treasures."
(On the Treasure Tower,
- WND, Vol. 1, page 299)
Selection Source: "Suntetsu",
Seikyo Newspaper, Nov. 30th, 2019
Sunday, December 1st, 2019
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"This noble way of life that Soka Gakkai members follow accords with the true spirit of Nichiren Buddhism, and the genuine respect we show to others create a positive ripple effect in our environment. We have clearly demonstrated to people throughout Japan and the world that, by taking personal responsibility and acting of our own free will, we can, with strength and wisdom, open the way to happiness and victory.
Sunday, December 1st, 2019
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"This noble way of life that Soka Gakkai members follow accords with the true spirit of Nichiren Buddhism, and the genuine respect we show to others create a positive ripple effect in our environment. We have clearly demonstrated to people throughout Japan and the world that, by taking personal responsibility and acting of our own free will, we can, with strength and wisdom, open the way to happiness and victory.
"Let us proudly tell others that this is the modern religious reformation we have undertaken to break free of empty formalism and authoritarianism."
The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [44] For our Wonderful New Members—Part 5 [of 5], Praying for a Tranquil Society and a Peaceful World, December 2018 Daibyakurenge monthly publication, 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 --
SHAKAI DE FUNTO SURU
WAGA CHIIKI NO SEINEN NI
MINA DE ATATAKANA OEN O!
KOKEI NO IKUSEI TO SEICHO KOSO
KOFU KAKUDAI NO GENDORYOKU DA!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"MOSHI SHIKAREBA KISEN JOGE O ERABAZU NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO TO TONAURU
MONOWA WAGAMI HOTO NI SHITE WAGAMI MATA TAHO NYORAI NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1304)
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
SHAKAI DE FUNTO SURU
WAGA CHIIKI NO SEINEN NI
MINA DE ATATAKANA OEN O!
KOKEI NO IKUSEI TO SEICHO KOSO
KOFU KAKUDAI NO GENDORYOKU DA!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"MOSHI SHIKAREBA KISEN JOGE O ERABAZU NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO TO TONAURU
MONOWA WAGAMI HOTO NI SHITE WAGAMI MATA TAHO NYORAI NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1304)
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