祈求和行動是和平與廣宣流布的波動 Prayers & Grassroots Activities create the momentum for the achievement of peace and kosen-rufu

認真祈求和草根行動，即"從地域延伸到世界"、"從一人延伸到全人類" -- 這就是和平與廣宣流布的波動。
Our earnest prayers and grassroots activities -- starting from the local community and rippling out to the entire world, starting from the individual and rippling out to all humanity -- create the momentum for the achievement of peace and kosen-rufu.

Chant Daimoku with Strong Ichinen

ON the surface, one may appear to be suffering from the effects of heavy karma. However, when we view things from the standpoint of strong faith and the eternal perspective of past, present and future, one will realize that he is presently receiving the effects of his past karma in a much lightened form, in accord with the principle of “lessening one’s karmic retribution” (tenju kyoju). One who embraces the law of Myoho, and joyfully promotes activities for kosen-rufu, will absolutely never be unhappy.

IN our Buddhist practice, the activities that we carry out for ourselves simultaneously contribute to the prosperity of society; and actions that we take for the sake of kosen-rufu in them result in the betterment of our own lives. This is the merit of faith.

THE important thing is faith. It is to chant daimoku and take action with the ichinen, or determination, to raise capable people and help tens, hundreds, even thousands of others become happy and enable them to receive benefit – not just oneself. If one exerts such power of faith and power of practice, then the great power of the Buddha and of the Law cannot fail to manifest in one’s life.

YOU cannot hope to write a magnificent personal history if you content yourself with a life of ease and comfort. What is life for, after all? You have a voice, you have ears, you have a mouth, and you have a brain. You can only reveal your potential as a human being when you put all of your capacities to the fullest and best possible use.

PRESIDENT TODA declared: “It is not good to lead a life bound by the chain of suffering. Daimoku and the practice to propagate the Law constitute the sharp sword that can cut through those chains. The mission and spirit of the organization is to enable all our fellow citizens to attain a state of life unfettered by the chains of suffering.”Source:

http://nichirendaishoningosho.blogspot.com/ White Horses and White Swans.

南无妙法莲华经是欢喜中的欢喜 Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is the greatest of all joys

御书中提及：“南无妙法莲华经是欢喜中的欢喜”。我们都向往一个充满大欢喜的人生。大圣人的佛法使我们能创造令我们过这种喜悦人生的因。信心产生智慧与喜悦，而怀疑与谤法则是一阐提，即或那些无法成佛的人的特性。

The gosho states, “Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is the greatest of all joys.” We aspire for a life filled with the greatest kind of joy. The Daishonin’s Buddhism enables us to create causes which will lead to such a joyful existence. Faith gives rise to wisdom and joy, while diubt and slander are the characteristics of ihcintika, or those who are incapable of attaining Buddhahood.

唱題的力量能通達整個宇宙

日寬上人針對勤行的功德，有教示：「我等信受此本尊，唱奉南無妙法蓮華經，我身即一念三千之本尊蓮祖聖人。」（意即，只要信奉御本尊，持續唱唸南無妙法蓮華經，在我們自身的生命中即會顯現一念三千之御本尊，展現出與末法本佛日蓮大聖人相同的智慧與力量）。

本佛日蓮大聖人將其體悟宇宙根源妙法「南無妙法蓮華經」的生命圖顯為御本尊。透過信奉御本尊、讀誦經文及唱唸題目等活動，與御本尊產生共鳴，在自身生命中顯現「南無妙法蓮華經」的作用，我們生命中所擁有的最高佛界生命就會不斷地湧現。

　 譬如，透過聆聽音樂、觀賞繪畫等活動引起共鳴，拓展自身心中豐裕世界的情形一般，透過接觸外界的緣，能將自身生命中的感動顯現出來。同樣的，勤行就是深深以御本尊為緣，開顯自身胸中之佛性生命與作用的修行。

The Passion and Energy of Youth

Josei Toda (1900-58), the second president of the Soka Gakkai, declared toward the end of his life that the 21st century would be created by the power and passion of youth. Having witnessed the tragic rise of Japanese militarism and the devastation of World War II, Toda saw in the qualities of youth--conviction, courage, hope, revolt against injustice, the inherent energy of change--the possibility of redirecting the current of history toward a universal ideal of peace. He knew that this could only happen if young people were given the chance to exercise responsibility and the opportunity to display and develop their potential; if they were inspired by humane ideals and life-to-life encouragement. This hope and trust in the capabilities of youth continues to underlie the SGI's global movement for peace, culture and education.

"Youth" does not signify simply a particular age range. As the poet Samuel Ullman wrote, "Youth is not a time of life; it is a state of mind . . . Nobody grows old by merely a number of years. We grow old by deserting our ideals." To believe in youth is to believe in human potential--that it is never too early, or too late, to begin to live an engaged life, and never time to cease doing so.

It is in the belief that now, more than ever, the world requires of each of us the energetic, youthful pursuit of creative and constructive ideals, that this issue of the SGI Quarterly looks at how young people around the world today are discovering and giving expression to a spirit of activism and social contribution.

Read more at http://www.sgiquarterly.org/feature2009Oct-1.html

The treasures of the heart

As the Buddhist teacher Nichiren states: "More valuable than treasures in a storehouse are the treasures of the body, and the treasures of the heart are the most valuable of all." "Treasures of the storehouse" refer to money and other forms of material wealth. "Treasures of the body" are skills and abilities, as well as physical health. "Treasures of the heart" are the riches that we build within our lives. This indicates the kind of inner strength that cannot be defeated by any tribulation. It refers to the power to live out our lives in a creative way, with constant joy, fulfillment and vitality.

Source: http://www.ikedaquotes.org/

為廣宣流布奮鬥,必功德無量. Benefits that are obtained through struggling for kosen-rufu are enormous.

為廣宣流布奮鬥的諸位必定功德無量。世間的幸福短暫無常，但為佛法而行動的福運是永遠的。希望諸位務必秉持無比的榮耀和自信邁進。

The benefits that are obtained through struggling for kosen-rufu are enormous. Worldly happiness is fleeting. However, the good fortune one acquires by taking action for the sake of Buddhism is eternal. I hope you will advance with deep pride and confidence.