A translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Newspaper based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more.
Sunday, January 24th, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
We share with our friends'
our problems and challenges,
what our determinations are
and discuss the
philosophy of happiness.
Soka discussion meetings
Soka discussion meetings
act as an oasis that are
full of inspiration
where we respect, praise
and encourage each other
to reach for higher heights.
Sunday, January 24th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Although I and my disciples may encounter various difficulties, if we do not harbour doubts in our hearts, we will as a matter of course attain Buddhahood."
(The Opening of the Eyes
Sunday, January 24th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Although I and my disciples may encounter various difficulties, if we do not harbour doubts in our hearts, we will as a matter of course attain Buddhahood."
(The Opening of the Eyes
- WND, Vol. 1, page 283)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin,"
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin,"
Seikyo Newspaper, Jan. 24th, 2021
Monday, January 25th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The fresh leaves of spring are nowhere to be seen during the harsh days of winter. They stay concealed away inside the trees' branches, enduring the rain and snow while drawing moisture and nutrients from the roots and building up strength. When spring arrives, they eagerly shoot forth buds that grow into shining new leaves.
Monday, January 25th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The fresh leaves of spring are nowhere to be seen during the harsh days of winter. They stay concealed away inside the trees' branches, enduring the rain and snow while drawing moisture and nutrients from the roots and building up strength. When spring arrives, they eagerly shoot forth buds that grow into shining new leaves.
"We all have the experience of things not working out the way we hoped in spite of trying our hardest. But in reality, those are the times when we are storing up the nourishment we need for future growth. When the time comes, we can use that nourishment to greatly expand our capabilities. Eventually, we will come to see every hardship as a precious memory.
"That's why it's important for us to keep chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo through all--both when things are going well and when they are not--and strive each day with fresh determination. Please keep steadily nurturing the young buds of potential that you inherently possess."
From The Treasures of the Four Seasons, [14] Young Leaves: Strive each Day with Fresh Determination, from 1st May, 2019 issue of the Boys and Girls Hope News, 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 --
TOMO NO NAYAMI YA KETSUI O KIKI
KOFUKU NO TETSUGAKU O KATARAU.
SOKA NO ZADANKAI WA
TAGAI O TATAE TAKAMEAU
SEIMEI SHOKUHATSU NO "oasis" DA.
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"WARE NARABINI WAGA DESHI SHONAN ARITOMO UTAGAU KOKORO NAKUBA JINENNI
BUKKAI NI ITARUBESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 234)
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