A translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Newspaper based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more.
Tuesday, October 6th, 2020
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin encourages us,
"Regard your service to your lord
as the practice of the Lotus Sutra."*
It's here where we are right now
that is the stage
on which to train ourselves
and where we can forge and cultivate
our humanity with all our might.
Those who persevere
with unyielding determination
are certain to shine in
glorious victory and success.
*WND-l page 905
Tuesday, October 6th, 2020
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"When one carries out the single practice of exercising faith in Myoho-renge-kyo, there are no blessings that fail to come to one, and no good karma that does not begin to work on one's behalf."
*WND-l page 905
Tuesday, October 6th, 2020
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"When one carries out the single practice of exercising faith in Myoho-renge-kyo, there are no blessings that fail to come to one, and no good karma that does not begin to work on one's behalf."
("Conversation between a Sage
and an Unenlightened Man
– part two", WND-l page 133)
Selection Source:
Selection Source:
SGI President Ikeda's Encouragement
Seikyo Newspaper: Oct. 5th, 2020
Wednesday, October 7th, 2020
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"After the Daishonin's triumphant return from nearly two and a half years of exile on Sado Island, as conflicts, epidemics and natural disasters continued to afflict the land, the Daishonin wrote with deep concern: 'The sorrow and distress of the common people will pile up until it destroys the nation' (WND-2, 526)
Seikyo Newspaper: Oct. 5th, 2020
Wednesday, October 7th, 2020
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"After the Daishonin's triumphant return from nearly two and a half years of exile on Sado Island, as conflicts, epidemics and natural disasters continued to afflict the land, the Daishonin wrote with deep concern: 'The sorrow and distress of the common people will pile up until it destroys the nation' (WND-2, 526)
"A nation cannot hope to recover or enjoy peace if its citizens are overwhelmed by anxiety and feelings of helplessness. It is vital for individuals to embrace a correct philosophy and awaken to the inherent dignity of their lives.
"That is why the Daishonin declares, 'The votaries [practitioners] of the Lotus Sutra are like Mount Sumeru, the sun and moon or the great ocean' (WND-2,525), and calls on his disciples to succeed in 'establishing the correct teaching for the peace of the land.'"
Illuminate the World with the Sun of Your Youthful Vow, September Soka Gakkai's Daibyaku Renge Monthly Magazine Editorial, translation released 18th August, 2020
The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"ON MIYAZUKAI O
HOKEKYO TO OBOSHIMESE"
IMA IRU BASHO GA
NINGEN RENMA NO BUTAI DA.
FUKUTSU NO HITO NI EIKŌ WA KAGAYAKU.
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"KONO MYOHO-RENGE-KYO O SHINKŌ SHI TATEMATSURU ICHIGYŌ NI KUDOKU TO SHITE KITARAZARU KOTO NAKU ZENKON TO SHITE UGOKAZARU KOTO NASHI"
("SHOGU MONDO SHO", Gosho Zenshu page 500)
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