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A translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Newspaper based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more.
Tuesday, December 29th, 2020
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
With hands pressed together
we express our deepest appreciation
to all of our precious fellow members
who have earnestly and courageously
challenged themselves throughout
this year of crisis!
While being constantly on alert
for the cold wave and snowfall
around the end of the year
and taking the utmost of
precautionary measures,
let's welcome in a safe
and peaceful new year
minus any accidents or incidents!
Tuesday, December 29th, 2020
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"My followers are now able to accept and uphold the Lotus Sutra because of the strong ties they formed with it in their past existences. They are certain to obtain the fruit of Buddhahood in the future."
("The Heritage of the Ultimate Law of Life,"
WND-l page 217)
Selection Source:
Engraving Gosho in Our Hearts
Seikyo Newspaper: Dec. 29th, 2020
Wednesday, December 30th, 2020
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'When your deceased husband chanted Nam-myoho-renge-kyo at the end on his deathbed, the evil deeds of a lifetime and from the beginningless past, changed into the seeds of Buddhahood. This is what is meant by the teachings called "earthly desires are enlightenment," "the sufferings of birth and death are nirvana" and "attaining Buddhahood in one's present form.
"'And because you are the beloved wife of such a man, the teaching of women attaining Buddhahood without doubt also applies to you.
- From "The Importance of the Moment of Death" (WND–2, 760).
"Nichiren Daishonin sent this encouragement to a disciple [the lay nun Myoho) who was recently widowed. He praises the triumphant life of her late husband, who had remained steadfast in his faith until the very end, and indicates that the surviving family members of such individuals will also obtain Buddhahood.
"The Mystic Law enables us to transform any negative karma into the 'Seeds of Buddhahood.' Therefore, no matter what happens, there is no need for us to be perturbed or daunted.
"Through chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, we can overcome the sorrow and pain of losing a loved one and ascend together eternally on the path of security, hope and good fortune."
Engraving the Daishonin's Writings in Our Hearts, [74] The Mystic Law Sets Us on the Path of Security, Hope and Good Fortune," from September 18th, 2020 issue of the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released December 2020.
The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
KIKI NO JIDAI NI IDONDA ICHI NEN
TOTOKI MINASAMA NI KANSHA GASSHO!
TOSHIKOSHI KANPA YA KOSETSU NIMO
CHUI TO JUNBI O OKOTARAZU
MUJIKO. ANNON NO SHINNEN O!
"KAKONI HOKEKYO NO KETSUEN GOJO NARU YUENI GENZAI NI KONO KYO O JUJISU. MIRAI NI BUKKA O JOJUSEN KOTO UTAGAI ARU BEKARAZU"
("SHOJI ICHIDAIJI KECHIMYAKU SHO", Gosho Zenshu page 1337)
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