A translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Newspaper based on Ikeda Sensei's recent guidance, and more.
Tuesday, April 4th, 2023
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin states,
"Not once have I
thought of retreat."*
By gathering up all our courage,
let's keep moving forwards
no matter what!
Let's take decisive action
to break though our limitations!
* "The Great Battle", WND-ll page 465
Tuesday, April 4th, 2023
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"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."
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"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."
("The Heritage
of the Ultimate Law of Life"
- WND, Vol. 1, page 217)
Selection Source: Illuminate Tomorrow,
Seikyo Newspaper, April 4th, 2023
Wednesday, April 5th, 2023
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'But above all, as for you and your brother, Uemon no Tayu Sakan [Ikegami Munenaga and Munenaka), whether it be about your better relations with your father or your winning the trust of your lord, without actually meeting you it is hard to say all that I wish.'
- WND, Vol. 1, page 217)
Selection Source: Illuminate Tomorrow,
Seikyo Newspaper, April 4th, 2023
Wednesday, April 5th, 2023
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'But above all, as for you and your brother, Uemon no Tayu Sakan [Ikegami Munenaga and Munenaka), whether it be about your better relations with your father or your winning the trust of your lord, without actually meeting you it is hard to say all that I wish.'
- From 'A Harsh Winter Deep in the Mountains'
(WND–2, 807).
"Inspired by the Daishonin's encouragement, the Ikegami brothers went on to achieve a wonderful triumph of family harmony. If we advance with the unity of the wise, there is no challenge we cannot overcome.
"Our Soka family is a gathering of good friends who applaud one another, embodying the Daishonin's spirit to praise and commend sincere practitioners wholeheartedly. Let's thank everyone for their hard work, especially shining a light on those making dedicated efforts behind the scenes!
"Warm words of encouragement strengthen heart-to-heart bonds. Harmonious districts power the development of kosen-rufu."
Towards a Hope-Filled Future with the Daishonin's Writings, Harmonious Districts Power the Development of Kosen-rufu, December 8th 2022 issue of the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released February 2023.
-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"NICHIREN, ICHIDOMO
SHIRIZOKU KOKORO NASHI"
DAI YUUMYOSHIN O FURUI OKOSHI
DANJITE MAE E MAE E!
GENKAI TOPPA NO KODO O!
The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"SOJITE NICHIREN GA DANNA DESHI TO, JITA HISHI NO KOKORO NAKU SUIGYO NO OMOI O NASHITE ITAI DOSHIN NI SHITE NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO TO TONAE TATEMATSURU TOKORO O SHOJI ICHIDAIJI NO KECHIMYAKU TOWA YUNARI."
("SHOJI ICHIDAIJI KECHIMYAKU SHO"
New Gosho Zenshu page 1775,
Gosho Zenshu page 1337)
Gosho Zenshu page 1337)
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