A translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Newspaper based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more.
Friday, April 1st, 2022!!!
-- TO MY DEAREST MATES! --
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Springtime,
when life begins to vibrantly stir.
With a fresh new breath
and determination,
let's cheerfully set off
on new adventures!
Together with our ever growing,
ever flourishing young people.
With the heart of truly youthful energy!
Friday, April 1st, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
For instance, hungry spirits perceive the Ganges River as fire, human beings perceive it as water, and heavenly beings perceive it as amrita. Though the water is the same, it appears differently according to one's karmic reward from the past.
(Reply to the Lay Priest Soya
- WND-1, page 486)
Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin
Seikyo Newspaper
- Friday, April 1st, 2022
Saturday, April 2nd, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The Daishonin states: 'Iron, when heated in the flames and pounded, becomes a fine sword" (WND–1, 303). By fighting against adversity, we forge our lives, just like a fine sword.
"The Daishonin also says: 'Worthies and sages are tested by abuse' (WND–1, 303). We can tell a true sage or person of wisdom by whether they have endured criticism and slander. Those whom history acclaims as great have almost invariably faced persecution and opposition.
"The experience of enduring hardships and difficulties can be seen as a test of our underlying strength. Facing the most trying situations with unflinching determination and perseverance, refusing to retreat a single step, enables us to forge a strong spirit, which becomes a vital driving force for leading a winning life. Faith in Nichiren Buddhism is the ultimate form of this invincible spirit."
The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [72] To Our Future Division Members, the Torchbearers of Justice—Our Hope for the Future, "Letter from Sado"—Part 2 [of 2], Walk the Path of Champions, Undefeated by Adversity! Faith Is the Ultimate Form of Invincible Spirit, April 2021 issue of the Daibyaku-renge Monthly Study Journal, translation released February 2022.
The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
SEIMEI GA YAKUDOU SURU HARU.
SUGASUGASHII IBUKI TO KETSUI DE
HOGARAKANI SHUPPATSU SHIYOU!
NOBIYUKU SEINEN TO TOMO NI!
WAKAWAKASHII SEINEN NO KOKORO DE!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
REI SEBA, GAKI WA GOUKA O HI TO MIRU, HITO WA MIZU TO MIRU, TENNIN WA KANRO TO MIRU. MIZU WA ICHI NAREDOMO, KAHOU NI SHITAKATTE BETSUBETSU NARI.
(Gosho Zenshu page 1025, New Gosho Zenshu page 1411)
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