A translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Newspaper based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more.
Sunday, April 3rd, 2022
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Conversations
that are sincere and heartfelt
are what open the door
to our friends' hearts.
By being ourselves
By being ourselves
and having a refreshed spirit,
let's extend our circle of friendships!
So now, let's take that
let's extend our circle of friendships!
So now, let's take that
first courageous step!
Sunday, April 3rd, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Those who call themselves my disciples and practice the Lotus Sutra should all practice as I do. If they do, Shakyamuni, Many Treasures, Shakyamuni's emanations throughout the ten directions, and the ten demon daughters will protect them."
(On Establishing the Four Bodhisattvas as the Object of Devotion
Sunday, April 3rd, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Those who call themselves my disciples and practice the Lotus Sutra should all practice as I do. If they do, Shakyamuni, Many Treasures, Shakyamuni's emanations throughout the ten directions, and the ten demon daughters will protect them."
(On Establishing the Four Bodhisattvas as the Object of Devotion
- WND, Vol. 1, page 978)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin,"
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin,"
Seikyo Newspaper, April 3rd, 2022
Monday, April 4th, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Ten years have passed since the devastating March 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. While experiencing unprecedented adversity, our members in Tohoku have advanced with the firm resolve to let nothing defeat them.
"Nichiren Daishonin writes: 'Though calamities may come, they can be changed into good fortune' (WND–2, 669); 'When great evil occurs, great good follows" (WND—1, 1119); and 'Winter always turns to spring' (WND–1, 536).
"Cherishing the Daishonin's assurances, our Tohoku members have demonstrated the inherent strength of the human spirit to never give up and have accumulated boundless 'treasures of the heart' (WND–1, 851).
"Their indomitable "Tohoku spirit" has inspired people throughout Japan and around the world; and their courageous example shines as a beacon of great hope for the 21st century."
Monday, April 4th, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Ten years have passed since the devastating March 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. While experiencing unprecedented adversity, our members in Tohoku have advanced with the firm resolve to let nothing defeat them.
"Nichiren Daishonin writes: 'Though calamities may come, they can be changed into good fortune' (WND–2, 669); 'When great evil occurs, great good follows" (WND—1, 1119); and 'Winter always turns to spring' (WND–1, 536).
"Cherishing the Daishonin's assurances, our Tohoku members have demonstrated the inherent strength of the human spirit to never give up and have accumulated boundless 'treasures of the heart' (WND–1, 851).
"Their indomitable "Tohoku spirit" has inspired people throughout Japan and around the world; and their courageous example shines as a beacon of great hope for the 21st century."
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! Religion to Make People Strong, Good and Wise, 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
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
SEIJITSU DAIICHI NO TAIWA GA
TOMO NO "KOKORO NO TOBIRA" O HIRAKU.
JIBUN RASHIKU SAWAYAKANI
YUKO NO WA O HIROGEYO!
SA YUKI NO IPPO O!
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
SOJITE NICHIREN DA DESHI TO ITTE HOKEKYO O SHUGYO SEN HITOBITO WA NICHIREN GA GOTOKUNI SHI SORAE SADANIMO SORAWABA SHAKA TAHO JIPPO NO FUNJIN JURASETSU MO O MAMORI SORO BESHI
(Gosho Zenshu page 989, New Gosho Zenshu page 1341)
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