A translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Newspaper based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more.
Friday, October 29th, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin writes,
"Be resolved to summon forth
the great power of faith."
Similarly, let's summon forth
the power and protective forces
of the heavenly deities,
and with strong determination
and courageous action,
write a personal history
shining like the Treasure Tower!
*From "The Heritage of the Ultimate Law of Life" WND-1, page 218
Friday, October 29th, 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-1, page 283)
Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin
Seikyo Newspaper
- Friday, October 29th, 2021
Saturday, October 30th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Myo is also described as the wish-granting jewel meaning that we can bring forth immeasurable treasure at will. The benefits enjoyed by those who chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and remain steadfast in faith is truly immense. This is something we come to appreciate over time, because the true benefit of faith in the Mystic Law is inconspicuous.
"A sapling puts down solid roots in the earth, growing gradually over time into a mighty tree that is unbowed by raging winds or storms. Similarly, through steadfast faith in the Mystic Law, we each gradually come to blossom splendidly, in our own unique way, producing branches of good fortune and benefit and causing wonderful flowers of happiness to bloom for ourselves and others.
"Mr. Toda also described inconspicuous benefit as attaining a state of absolute happiness. That means to gain a vast and boundless state in which being alive itself is a joy."
The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
GOSEIKUN "AIKAMAE AIKAMAETE
GOUJOU NO DAISHINRIKI O ITASHITE"
SHOTEN O MO YURI UGOKASU
TSUYOKI ICHINEN TO YUUKI NO KOUDOU DE
JIBUNSHI NI KAGAYAKU KINJITOU O!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
WARE NARABI NI WAGA DESHI, SHONAN ARI TOMO UTAGAU KOKORO NAKUBA JINEN NI BUKKAI NI ITARU BESHI
(Gosho Zenshu page 234)
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