Mailbox Gems - 14th January 2003
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Soka Gakkai's selected words of encouragement for the
day ('Waga Tomo ni Okuru') from the Seikyo Shimbun
To My Friends - January 12, 2002
Dig where your feet are and
you will find a fountain!
Pour your heart and soul
into activities for kosen-rufu
in the place in which your mission is now.
A person who does so will be the
champion of happiness.
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Friday, December 27, 2002 SGI Newsletter No. 5399
The New Human Revolution-Volume 11: Chapter 1
Installments: "Light of Dawn" 5-7
By Ho Goku
The journalist asked Shin'ichi: "Can you tell me why the Soka
Gakkai, a religious organization, has become involved in politics?"
Shin'ichi nodded and replied: "What is the purpose of religion?
Leading people to happiness, bringing peace to the world, and
building a better society-this is religion's fundamental mission.
Thus, a religion that is indifferent to and ignores people's
suffering and the problems facing society must be called a dead
religion.
"The Lotus Sutra, Buddhism's quintessential teaching, sets forth
the way of compassion. It also elucidates that the life of the
Buddha is inherent in all people and expounds the dignity and
equality of life. The purpose of the Soka Gakkai is to put these
Buddhist principles into practice in the spheres of culture and
education, and indeed all realms of human endeavor, thereby
contributing to the happiness and peace of humanity. Based on
that thinking, we have encouraged members to enter the political
realm and formed a political party."
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Daily Encouragement By Daisaku Ikeda for Jan. 14
Everyone at some time suffers from illness in one form or another. The power of the Mystic Law enables us to bring forth strength to over-come the pain and suffering of sickness with courage and determination. The Daishonin writes: "Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is like the roar of a lion. What sickness can therefore be an obstacle?" (MW1, p.119)
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Selection from Nichiren Daishonin's Writings for Tuesday, January 14
In the Latter Day of the Law, no treasure tower exists other than the figures of the men and women who embrace the Lotus Sutra. It follows, therefore, that whether eminent or humble, high or low, those who chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo are themselves the treasure tower, and, likewise, are themselves the Thus Come One Many Treasures.
On the Treasure Tower WND-299
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Soka Gakkai's selected words of encouragement for the
day ('Waga Tomo ni Okuru') from the Seikyo Shimbun
To My Friends - January 12, 2002
Dig where your feet are and
you will find a fountain!
Pour your heart and soul
into activities for kosen-rufu
in the place in which your mission is now.
A person who does so will be the
champion of happiness.
============================
Friday, December 27, 2002 SGI Newsletter No. 5399
The New Human Revolution-Volume 11: Chapter 1
Installments: "Light of Dawn" 5-7
By Ho Goku
The journalist asked Shin'ichi: "Can you tell me why the Soka
Gakkai, a religious organization, has become involved in politics?"
Shin'ichi nodded and replied: "What is the purpose of religion?
Leading people to happiness, bringing peace to the world, and
building a better society-this is religion's fundamental mission.
Thus, a religion that is indifferent to and ignores people's
suffering and the problems facing society must be called a dead
religion.
"The Lotus Sutra, Buddhism's quintessential teaching, sets forth
the way of compassion. It also elucidates that the life of the
Buddha is inherent in all people and expounds the dignity and
equality of life. The purpose of the Soka Gakkai is to put these
Buddhist principles into practice in the spheres of culture and
education, and indeed all realms of human endeavor, thereby
contributing to the happiness and peace of humanity. Based on
that thinking, we have encouraged members to enter the political
realm and formed a political party."
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Daily Encouragement By Daisaku Ikeda for Jan. 14
Everyone at some time suffers from illness in one form or another. The power of the Mystic Law enables us to bring forth strength to over-come the pain and suffering of sickness with courage and determination. The Daishonin writes: "Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is like the roar of a lion. What sickness can therefore be an obstacle?" (MW1, p.119)
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Selection from Nichiren Daishonin's Writings for Tuesday, January 14
In the Latter Day of the Law, no treasure tower exists other than the figures of the men and women who embrace the Lotus Sutra. It follows, therefore, that whether eminent or humble, high or low, those who chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo are themselves the treasure tower, and, likewise, are themselves the Thus Come One Many Treasures.
On the Treasure Tower WND-299