A translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Newspaper based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more.
Friday, July 8th, 2022
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Nichiren writes,
"Now you must strengthen
[your faith] more than ever."*
When we stay true
to our vow for kosen-rufu,
infinite power comes welling forth.
From right now! From right here!
* "The Supremacy of the Law"
WND-1, page 614
Friday, July 8th, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
And could not this illness of your husband's be the Buddha's design, because the Vimalakīrti and Nirvana sutras both teach that sick people will surely attain Buddhahood? Illness gives rise to the resolve to attain the way.
The Good Medicine for All Ills
- WND-1, page 937
Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin
Seikyo Newspaper
- Friday, July 8th, 2022
Saturday, July 9th, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Some of you might feel overwhelmed by all the things you have to do, but just start from where you can. Such small efforts are important. Be brave and give it a go. You can always take a break if it gets too much and start again later. Such steady efforts to keep advancing will give you hope and confidence, making you shine brightly like each new day's sun."
Treasures of the Four Seasons, [22] Taking a Fresh Step Forwards Each Day, Hope News, January 1st, 2020 issue, translation released June 2022
-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"IMA ICHIJUU GOUJOU NI
ONKOKOROZASHI ARU BESHI" GOSEIKUN.
KOUFU NO DAIGAN NI TATEBA
MUGEN NO CHIKARA GA WAKIAGARU.
SAA IMA KARA! KOKO KARA!
(Gosho Zenshu page 1220, New Gosho Zenshu page 1689)
The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
KONO YAMAI WA HOTOKE NO ONHAKARAI KA. SONO YUE WA, JOUMYOUKYOU, NEHANGYOU NI WA, YAMAI ARU HITO HOTOKE NI NARU BEKI YOSHI TOKARETE SOUROU. YAMAI NI YORITE DOUSHIN WA OKORI SOUROU NARI.
(Gosho Zenshu page 1480, New Gosho Zenshu page 1963)
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