April 4th-10th, 2022
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
Our women's members
of various ages -
some in the springtime of their youth,
some in their prime
and others of our
"Many Treasures" group,
are all enjoying their general meetings,
surrounded by the blossoms
of their beaming happy smiles.
With the spirit
With the spirit
"transcending all differences
among ourselves,"*
from our very own district,
let's ring the bells of happiness,
from our very own district,
let's ring the bells of happiness,
harmony and good fortune
loud and clear!
*"All disciples and lay supporters of Nichiren should chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo with the spirit of many in body but one in mind, transcending all differences among themselves to become as inseparable as fish and the water in which they swim. This spiritual bond is the basis for the universal transmission of the ultimate Law of life and death. Herein lies the true goal of Nichiren's propagation."
-- *"All disciples and lay supporters of Nichiren should chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo with the spirit of many in body but one in mind, transcending all differences among themselves to become as inseparable as fish and the water in which they swim. This spiritual bond is the basis for the universal transmission of the ultimate Law of life and death. Herein lies the true goal of Nichiren's propagation."
- "The Heritage of the Ultimate Law of Life"
(WND, Vol. 1, page 217)
**In Japan, the Young Women's and Women's Divisions combined as the new "Women's Division" on May 3rd, 2021, and its general meetings are being held throughout Japan during this April celebrating its first anniversary.
Monday, April 4th, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Both oneself and others together will take joy in their possession of wisdom and compassion."
(The Benefits of Responding with Joy chapter
**In Japan, the Young Women's and Women's Divisions combined as the new "Women's Division" on May 3rd, 2021, and its general meetings are being held throughout Japan during this April celebrating its first anniversary.
Monday, April 4th, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Both oneself and others together will take joy in their possession of wisdom and compassion."
(The Benefits of Responding with Joy chapter
- OTT, page 146)
Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin,
Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin,
Seikyo Newspaper, April 4th, 2022
Tuesday, April 5th, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
""Basing ourselves on the Lotus Sutra means recognising that we and all people possess a noble life state equal to the Buddha. When the sun rises, it dispels the darkness and brightly illuminates the world. Similarly, when we chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, we bring the sun of our inherent buddhahood from time without beginning to shine within us. As a result, the darkness of fundamental ignorance evaporates, past karma is transformed and we are filled with the elemental power to conquer all suffering and hardship.
The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
SEISHUN MO SOSHUN MO TAHO MO
EGAO MANKAI NO JOSEIBU SOKAI!
"JITA HISHI NO KOKORO NAKU"
WAGA AISURU CHIKU KARA
SACHI TO WARAKU TO FUKUTOKU NO KANE O!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
JITA TOMONI CHIE TO JIHI TO ARU O KI TOWA IUNARI
(Gosho Zenshu page 761, New Gosho Zenshu page 1061)
Tuesday, April 5th, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
""Basing ourselves on the Lotus Sutra means recognising that we and all people possess a noble life state equal to the Buddha. When the sun rises, it dispels the darkness and brightly illuminates the world. Similarly, when we chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, we bring the sun of our inherent buddhahood from time without beginning to shine within us. As a result, the darkness of fundamental ignorance evaporates, past karma is transformed and we are filled with the elemental power to conquer all suffering and hardship.
"At that moment, the meaning of karma changes. Our life of suffering caused by karma undergoes a major transformation, becoming a life of challenging our negative karma and demonstrating genuine human value and dignity. This is the essence of Nichiren Buddhism, which teaches the principle of 'changing karma.' Here, we find the key to revitalising our lives and creating a brighter future."
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! A Noble Life State Equal to the Buddha, April 2021 issue of the Daibyaku-renge Monthly Study Journal, translation released February 2022.
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
SEISHUN MO SOSHUN MO TAHO MO
EGAO MANKAI NO JOSEIBU SOKAI!
"JITA HISHI NO KOKORO NAKU"
WAGA AISURU CHIKU KARA
SACHI TO WARAKU TO FUKUTOKU NO KANE O!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
JITA TOMONI CHIE TO JIHI TO ARU O KI TOWA IUNARI
(Gosho Zenshu page 761, New Gosho Zenshu page 1061)
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