A translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Newspaper based on Ikeda Sensei's recent guidance, and more.
Friday, December 9th, 2022
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
When we discover our mission,
the buds of our abilities
rapidly grow.
Let's believe
in each person's potential
and do all we can
to encourage them
from the bottom of our hearts!
Let's all become
supremely capable people
for the sake of kosen-rufu!
Friday, December 9th, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
The heart of the Buddha's lifetime of teachings is the Lotus Sutra, and the heart of the practice of the Lotus Sutra is found in the "Never Disparaging" chapter. What does Bodhisattva Never Disparaging's profound respect for people signify? The purpose of the appearance in this world of Shakyamuni Buddha, the lord of teachings, lies in his behaviour as a human being.
(The Three Kinds of Treasure
- WND-1, page 851 - 852)
Selection Source: Kyō no Hosshin
Seikyo Shimbun
- Friday, December 9th, 2022
Saturday, December 10th, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The Daishonin writes: 'When one lights a torch for someone at night, one brings light, not only to another person, but to oneself as well' (WND–2, 1066). This makes perfect sense.
"In 'On the Three Virtues of Food,' he employs the same simile: 'If one lights a [lantern], for others, one will brighten one's own way' (cf.WND–2, 1060).
"Suppose someone is standing anxiously by the side of a dark road at night. Many see them but pass by without offering to help. One person, however, raises a lantern to illuminate the stranger, saying, 'You must have been frightened, but you're safe now. Let's walk together!' And then accompanies them on the road.
"This scenario portrays the spirit and actions of a bodhisattva.
"There is nothing special about such behaviour. It is simply responding with sympathy and heartfelt concern for those we encounter who are suffering, reaching out spontaneously to try to do whatever we can to help. It is listening to people's problems and wholeheartedly encouraging them. Such richly human behaviour is the very essence of a bodhisattva."
The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [81] Advancing Courageously towards Kosen-rufu While making Dynamic Progress in Our Lives, We All have a Unique Mission, January 2022 issue of Daibyaku Renge, the Soka Gakkai monthly study journal, translation released October 2022.
-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
SHIMEI O JIGAKU SHITA TOKI
SAINŌ NO ME WA KYŪSOKU NI NOBIRU.
HITORI-HITORI NO KANŌSEI O SHINJI
KONSHIN NO HAGEMASHI O OKURŌ!
MINA O KŌFU NO DAIJINZAI NI!
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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
ICHIDAI NO KANJIN WA HOKEKYŌ, HOKEKYŌ NO SHUGYŌ NO KANJIN WA FUKYŌHON NITE SŌRŌ NARI. FUKYŌ BOSATSU NO HITO O UYAMAISHI WA, IKANARU KOTO ZO. KYŌSHU SHAKUSON NO SHUSSE NO HONKAI WA HITO NO FURUMAI NITE SŌRAIKERU ZO.
(Gosho Zenshu page 1174,
New Gosho Zenshu page 1597)
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