A translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Newspaper based on Ikeda Sensei's recent guidance, and more.
Saturday, February 11th, 2023
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Nichiren Daishonin teaches,
"Persons who study
the teachings of Buddhism
must also
[observe the ideal of filial piety and]
[observe the ideal of filial piety and]
understand and repay
their obligations."*
Fulfilling our unique missions
Fulfilling our unique missions
for the sake of achieving both
kosen-rufu and victory in life
is the direct way to giving back
kosen-rufu and victory in life
is the direct way to giving back
to those who have supported us
in our lives.
*"The Opening of the Eyes"
-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"BUPPO O GAKUSEN HITO,
CHION HO ON NAKARU BESHIYA"
KOFU TO JINSEI NO SHORI E
WAGA SHIMEI O HATASU NOGA
ON NI MUKUIRU JIKIDO DA.
-- *"The Opening of the Eyes"
(WND, Vol.1, 228)
Saturday, February 11th, 2023
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The first shi of the word shishi, or 'lion' [which means 'teacher'], is the Wonderful Law that is passed on by the teacher. The second shi [which means 'child'] is the Wonderful Law as it is received by the disciples. The 'roar' is the sound of the teacher and the disciples chanting in unison."
(Encouraging Devotion chapter
Saturday, February 11th, 2023
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The first shi of the word shishi, or 'lion' [which means 'teacher'], is the Wonderful Law that is passed on by the teacher. The second shi [which means 'child'] is the Wonderful Law as it is received by the disciples. The 'roar' is the sound of the teacher and the disciples chanting in unison."
(Encouraging Devotion chapter
- OTT, page 111)
Selection Source: Editorial,
Selection Source: Editorial,
Seikyo Newspaper, Feb. 11th, 2023
Sunday, February 12th, 2023
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"No matter what anyone might say, those who strive tirelessly and unstintingly for the sake of Buddhism and for the welfare of others, their communities and society, shine with the dignity and fortune of champions of the people."
Sunday, February 12th, 2023
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"No matter what anyone might say, those who strive tirelessly and unstintingly for the sake of Buddhism and for the welfare of others, their communities and society, shine with the dignity and fortune of champions of the people."
February Editorial of the monthly study journal Daibyaku Renge 2023, You Are All Courageous Champions, translation released January 18th, 2023
-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"BUPPO O GAKUSEN HITO,
CHION HO ON NAKARU BESHIYA"
KOFU TO JINSEI NO SHORI E
WAGA SHIMEI O HATASU NOGA
ON NI MUKUIRU JIKIDO DA.
The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
SHI TOWA SHISHO SAZUKURU TOKORO NO MYOHO SHI TOWA DESHI UKURU TOKORO NO MYOHO KU TOWA SHITEI TOMONI TONAURU TOKORO NO ONJO NARI
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
SHI TOWA SHISHO SAZUKURU TOKORO NO MYOHO SHI TOWA DESHI UKURU TOKORO NO MYOHO KU TOWA SHITEI TOMONI TONAURU TOKORO NO ONJO NARI
(New Gosho Zenshu page 1043,
Gosho Zenshu page 748)
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