2024年05月30日
Wednesday May 29th, 2024 (6th Reiwa).
We went to the “Exhibition of Stories of Food and Life” on Sunday, April 28th (held by Soka Gakkai). It was a small event but had excellent content. My grandchildren had a lot of fun, and so did I.My daughter's family and I visited the Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Garden on Wednesday, May 1st. No wonder the place was very crowded during Golden Week. (I like rhinoceros.)
I went to the 70th Anniversary Concert by Arima Thoru and Noche Cubana with a guest appearance by Linda Yamamoto (held by MIN-ON) on Tuesday, May 14th. They are around 70 but still young. So am I. Music makes us feel ten years younger.
I went to a Concert, "Sarah Àlainn Quartet MAY there be Harmony" (held by MIN-ON) on Sunday, May 19th. I couldn't believe my eyes for a moment at that instant. She was just“Maetel (In THE GALAXY EXPRESS 999)” herself, really! Therefore, I was revived by their live music. It is just the power of music.
Thus, during this period, I am busy every year. I was unhappy from the viewpoint of common sense, but there arose a great feeling of satisfaction and fulfillment at the same wonderful.
"Arouse deep faith, and diligently polish your mirror day and night. How should you polish it? Only by chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo." (On Attaining Buddhahood in This Lifetime)
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)".
