* As you may have noticed yesterday "peace" was spelt "piece" our apologies for the error. Siri is taking new lessons on spelling as of today along with the Ed.!...
A translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Newspaper based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more.
Tuesday, January 18th, 2022
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
For newly appointed leaders,
it's always important to get off
to a strong and speedy start.
Constantly consulting
with more experienced leaders
and taking earnest action every day
is vital.
Let's bring a fresh new surge
to our organisation!
Tuesday, January 18th, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"There is no true happiness other than upholding faith in the Lotus Sutra. This is what is meant by 'peace and security in their present existence and good circumstances in future existences.' Though worldly troubles may arise, never let them disturb you."
("Happiness in This World", WND-l page 681)
Selection Source: Buddhist Teachings
Seikyo Newspaper: January 18th, 2022
Wednesday, January 19th, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The first pillar is our prayers as practitioners of the Lotus Sutra.
"In his treaties 'On Prayer,' thought to have been composed during his exile on Sado Island, the Daishonin declares with absolute conviction: 'The prayers offered by a practitioner of the Lotus Sutra will be answered' (WND–1, 340). In its opening paragraphs he also states: 'Prayer that is based upon the Lotus Sutra is a prayer that is certain to be fulfilled' (WND–1, 336). He declares, in other words, that such prayer produces genuine results.
"In another writing, the Daishonin says the benefits of the pre-Lotus Sutra teachings are like the light of a firefly, while the benefits of the daimoku of the Lotus Sutra [Nam-myoho-renge-kyo] are like the sun and the moon (cf. WND–2, 1074). The benefit of daimoku is truly vast and immeasurable!
"Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo enables us to bring the sun of time without beginning—our innate Buddhahood—to shine brightly within us and illuminate our lives with hope day after day. It is the ultimate source of value creation."
The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [70] Everything Begins with Prayer Infused with the Shared Vow of Mentor and Disciple, from the February 2021 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released December 2021.
* To be continued tomorrow! And for a while...
The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
SHINNIN RĪDĀ WA
SUTĀTO DASSHU GA TAISETSU.
SENPAI GATA NI YOKU SŌDANSHI
ICHI NICHI ICHI NICHI SHINKENNI UGOKŌ.
SOSHIKI NI ARATANA HADŌ O!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"HOKEKYO O TAMOCHI TATEMATSURU YORI HOKANI YŪRAKU WA NASHI GENSE ANNON · GOSHŌ ZENSHO TOWA KORE NARI, TADA SEKEN NO RUNAN KITARU TOMO · TORIAE TAMŌ BEKARAZU"
("SHIJO KINGO DONO GOHENJI", Gosho Zenshu page 1143, New Gosho Zenshu page 1554)
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