A translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Newspaper based on Ikeda Sensei's recent guidance, and more.
Saturday, April 22nd, 2023
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin states,
"(No matter how many
terrible enemies you may encounter,)
banish all fears
banish all fears
and never think of backsliding."*
By taking one more step,
By taking one more step,
then one more
with unwavering devotion
to this practice,
let's create a history of
let's create a history of
absolute victory!
*"On Practicing the Buddha's Teachings" (WND, Vol.1, page 395)
Saturday, April 22nd, 2023
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Strengthen your power of faith more than ever."
(Happiness in This World
- WND, Vol. 1, page 681)
Selection Source:
Selection Source:
Ikeda Sensei's guidance,
Seikyo Newspaper, April 22nd, 2023
Sunday, April 23rd, 2023
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'Being so fiercely hated merely for trying to give advice that would save the country, I suppose that, when I was pardoned from exile, I should have left Sado and hidden myself somewhere far off amidst the mountains, or by the seashore. But instead I went to Kamakura, because I hoped to explain the situation one last time to Hei no Saemon, and thereby save those people who might manage to survive an attack on Japan [by the Mongol forces].' (WND–1,498)
Sunday, April 23rd, 2023
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'Being so fiercely hated merely for trying to give advice that would save the country, I suppose that, when I was pardoned from exile, I should have left Sado and hidden myself somewhere far off amidst the mountains, or by the seashore. But instead I went to Kamakura, because I hoped to explain the situation one last time to Hei no Saemon, and thereby save those people who might manage to survive an attack on Japan [by the Mongol forces].' (WND–1,498)
"The Daishonin directly confronted the devilish nature of authority out of his fervent concern for the happiness of the people. We must never forget his great spirit. This passage resounds with the voice of justice, with true courage and with the most honourable way to live. Let's emulate the Daishonin's spirit!
"I have acted with this same spirit in all my endeavours. The first three presidents of the Soka Gakkai as well as all of you, our noble members, have walked the same path as the Daishonin himself and striven tirelessly to realise the ideal of 'establishing the correct teaching for the peace of the land.'"
12th Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting - video of 5th SGHLM, March 2007, January 23rd, 2023 Seikyo Newspaper, translation released April 2023
-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"TAISURU KOKORO NAKARE,
OSORURU KOKORO NAKARE"
MO IPPO, ATO IPPO TO
FUTAI NO SHINJIN O TSURANUKI
DANJITE SHORI NO REKISHI O!
-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"TAISURU KOKORO NAKARE,
OSORURU KOKORO NAKARE"
MO IPPO, ATO IPPO TO
FUTAI NO SHINJIN O TSURANUKI
DANJITE SHORI NO REKISHI O!
The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
IYOIYO GOJO NO SHINRIKI O ITASHI TAMAE
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
IYOIYO GOJO NO SHINRIKI O ITASHI TAMAE
(New Gosho Zenshu page 1554,
Gosho Zenshu page 1143)
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