2024年04月12日
Friday April 12th, 2024 (6th Reiwa).
On April 5th, I attended the comedy show held by Min-on, titled "Asakusa Comedy Big March" (link to the Japanese site). Whenever there is laughter, there is happiness. The laughter put me in a relaxed state.
The maximum temperature was 25°C on March 31st, which is typical for summer temperatures in Japan. In fact, winter is over at that time and then spring has just arrived. Today's maximum tenparature was 24.0℃ in this connection.
Speaking of spring, I remember the following passage: “Those who believe in the Lotus Sutra are as if in winter, but winter always turns to spring” (To the lay nun Myōichi, 1275).
Cherry blossoms are famous in Japan during spring. Speaking of cherry blossoms, I remember "The principle of cherry, plum, peach and damson (link for annotation)", which is one of the most popular passages among Japanese members. May spring bring hope to people all over the world.
After a long time, I went to Central Japan International Airport (Centrair) on April 10th to see my daughter's family off. I wondered if it was such a small airport.
The maximum temperature was 25°C on March 31st, which is typical for summer temperatures in Japan. In fact, winter is over at that time and then spring has just arrived. Today's maximum tenparature was 24.0℃ in this connection.Speaking of spring, I remember the following passage: “Those who believe in the Lotus Sutra are as if in winter, but winter always turns to spring” (To the lay nun Myōichi, 1275).
Cherry blossoms are famous in Japan during spring. Speaking of cherry blossoms, I remember "The principle of cherry, plum, peach and damson (link for annotation)", which is one of the most popular passages among Japanese members. May spring bring hope to people all over the world.
After a long time, I went to Central Japan International Airport (Centrair) on April 10th to see my daughter's family off. I wondered if it was such a small airport.
2024年03月13日
Wednesday March 13th, 2024 (6th Reiwa).
I have been feeling that my body is heavy recently, due to aging. On the other hand, members of ZATSUGI always seem to handle their bodies lightly. It's hard to believe they are the same person. The show was always met with cheers and applause. Wonderful!
On March 10th, I attended the Mion-on concert featuring “MIRACLE☆ZATSUGI.”
I have still taken to heart the following passage from Nichiren's writings known as the Gosho (The Opening of the Eyes, 1272): "Whether tempted by good or threatened by evil, if one casts aside the Lotus Sutra, one destines oneself for hell."
In other than the above passage, I have taken to heart several of those mentioned previously: "... Though the water is the same, it appears differently according to one’s karmic reward from the past.… (Reply to the Lay Priest Soya, 1275)." and "Endure hardships and embrace pleasures. Accept both suffering and joy as part of life, and keep reciting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, no matter what. (Happiness in This World, 1276)".
On March 10th, I attended the Mion-on concert featuring “MIRACLE☆ZATSUGI.”
I have still taken to heart the following passage from Nichiren's writings known as the Gosho (The Opening of the Eyes, 1272): "Whether tempted by good or threatened by evil, if one casts aside the Lotus Sutra, one destines oneself for hell."
In other than the above passage, I have taken to heart several of those mentioned previously: "... Though the water is the same, it appears differently according to one’s karmic reward from the past.… (Reply to the Lay Priest Soya, 1275)." and "Endure hardships and embrace pleasures. Accept both suffering and joy as part of life, and keep reciting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, no matter what. (Happiness in This World, 1276)".
2024年02月18日
Sunday February 18th, 2024 (6th Reiwa)
On February 18th, I attended the Mion-on concert featuring the "Janoska Ensemble."
When I was young, I took to heart the following passage from Nichiren's writings known as the Gosho (On the Proper Way to Preach the Doctrine, 1269): "So you have gone to the capital, and before much time has passed you are changing your name, a piece of utter nonsense. No doubt you have also changed your way of speaking and acquired the accent of the capital."
I continually reaffirm our commitment to faith, ensuring that we understand the primacy of the mystic law over worldly laws.
When I was young, I took to heart the following passage from Nichiren's writings known as the Gosho (On the Proper Way to Preach the Doctrine, 1269): "So you have gone to the capital, and before much time has passed you are changing your name, a piece of utter nonsense. No doubt you have also changed your way of speaking and acquired the accent of the capital." I continually reaffirm our commitment to faith, ensuring that we understand the primacy of the mystic law over worldly laws.
