今日指導 八月二十二日

社會上有許多意外發生.
謹慎固然重要, 但無論甚麼謹慎, 也是有個極限.
不管察覺與否, 唯一確實與基本的預防方法, 就是向着御本尊的認真祈求.

Many accidents happen in society.
Caution is of course important, but there are limits cautions one can be.
Whether one is consciously aware of it or not, the only sure and fundamental precaution is earnest prayer to the Gohonzon.

今日指導 八月二十一日

組織是有必要的, 因為我們能以御本尊為根本, 互相鼓勵, 互相保護, 在穩健的信心道路上無誤地前進.
不間歇地持續勤行與唱題是不可或缺的.

An organisation is needed so that, based on the Gohonzon, we can encourage each other, protect each other, and advance without error on the path of steadfast faith.
A consistent practice of gongyo and daimoku is essential.

今日指導 八月二十日

你單獨地來到這個世界, 也將單獨地離去.
這個生死的循環將永遠地持續下去.
你必須通過唱誦題目, 不斷地加強自己.
題目是最不可思議的醫藥, 而其功效是無限的.

You will born into this world alone and you will die alone.
This cycle will continue eternally.
You must continually strengthen yourself by chanting daimoku, the most wondrous medicine, whose efficacy is unlimited.

今日指導 八月十九日

信心是重要的.
一切都是決定於信心的力量.
希望你對信心的偉大滿懷自信, 並且渡過使自己的工作場所, 團體與社會充滿光輝的生活.

Faith is the important thing.
Everything is ultimately determined by the strength of one's faith.
I hope you will be confident of the greatness of faith, and lead lives that brighten your work places, communities and society itself.

今日指導 八月十八日

首先, 唱誦題目.
首先, 保持身體健康.
首先, 愉快地工作.
首先, 打好經濟基礎.
首先, 採取主動.

First, chant daimoku.
First, be in good health.
First, work cheerfully.
First, establish your finances.
And first, take the initiative.

今日指導 八月十七日

煩惱是人類永存的命運.
不過, 在一個對妙法持着強盛信心的人來說, 這些煩惱將成為菩提, 以及幸福人生的寶藏.
只要有信心, 一切都有助於磨練我們的性格, 增添我們的幸福.

Earthly desires (bonno) are the eternal destiny of human beings.
But for one with strong faith in the Mystic Law, they will become enlightenment (bodai) and the treasure of a happy state of life.
With faith, everything can serve to help strengthen and polish our character and expand our happiness.

今日指導 八月十六日

當以信心認真地向御本尊祈求時, 現實生活中所發生的一切問題--即源自無明或惡業的痛苦, 可被理解成, 而實際上, 可轉換為使我們得到智慧與功德的緣.
這條幸福的大道就存在於我們那以信心為根本的日常生活中.

When one prays earnestly to the Gohonzon with a mind of faith, all the problems occurring in the realities of daily life -- that is, the sufferings arising from illusions or as the effects of bad karma -- can be perceived as, and actually transformed into, influence leading to enlightened wisdom and benefit .
This great road of happiness lies in our dairy life, based upon faith.

今日指導 八月十五日

在各方面贏取人們的信任.
那是本身的勝利, 亦是廣宣流布的勝利.

Win people's trust in everything.
That is both your own victory and a victory for kosen-rufu.

今日指導 八月十四日

日蓮大聖人教示妙法擁有無窮的力量, 彌漫着整個宇宙.
你已經受持妙法, 因此必定能享有繁榮和福運.

Nichiren Daishonin teaches that the Mystic Law possesses limitless power, permeating the entire universe.
You already embrace the Mystic Law.
Therefore, it is certain that you will enjoy prosperity and good fortune.

今日指導 八月十三日

時光是不停留的.
在無常的變化中, 信心使我們正確地掌握每一種情况, 並以最有成效的方式一一地應對.
信心是使我們朝向絕對幸福的推動力.

Nothing can stop time.
Within the context of infinite change, our faith enables us to grasp each situation correctly and to cope with it in the most productive manner.
Faith is the driving force to take us in the direction of absolute happiness.

今日指導 八月十二日

讓我們不屈不撓, 一個都不例外地培育每一位會友成為信心堅強的一份子.

Let's take pains to raise each of our members to be individuals of great faith, without a single exception.

今日指導 八月十一日

無論會發生什麼痛苦的事情, 都以題目面對並克服它.
這麼一來, 你將會打開一個俱足常, 樂, 我, 淨的生命, 這更是通往一生成佛之道.

No matter what bitter or painful thing may happen, bear up and overcome it through daimoku.
As you do so, a life marked by the virtues of eternity(jo), happiness(raku), true self(ga) and purity(jo) will unfold.
This is, moreover, the path of attaining Buddhahood in this lifetime.

今日指導 八月十日

人們的信心來自持人以誠以及遵守信約的不斷努力中.
我們也必需激起一股強盛得足以耐心地了解他人的生命力.

People's trust is gained through constant efforts to be faithful and to keep promise.
We must also muster up a life-force great enough to comprehend others patiently.

今日指導 八月九日

對於我們所作的努力, 我們絕不應落到認為"自己無事可做"的地步.
相反地, 在修行方面持着"不遺餘力於廣宣流布"的決心, 是深厚信心的反映.

Concerning our endeavours, there should never come a point when we feel "there is nothing left for us to do."
To practise, instead, with the determination that "we will spare no effort for kosen-rufu" is a reflection of our deep faith.

今日指導 八月八日

真正的幸福並不存在於表面價值的追尋中.
你負有為21 世紀的世界承擔責任的重要使命.
因此, 你絕不應受制於膚淺的時代潮流, 你應傾全力扎下生命的基礎.

True happiness does not exist in the pursuit of superficial value.
You have an important mission to shoulder responsibility for the world in the 21st century.
Therefore, you should never be carried away by shallow trends of the times and you should exert yourselves to lay the foundation of your life.

今日指導 八月七日

首先讓我們克服本身的弱點.
持着這勝利, 我們能展開清新與充實的一天.
因為佛道修行始於戰勝本身的弱點.

First of all, let's overcome our own weakness.
With this victory, we can launch a fresh and fulfilling day.
For Buddhist practice begins with winning over our own weakness.

今日指導 八月六日

應跟隨社會條例與普通常識.
我們應該遵守社會的法律與條規, 身為本門佛法的信徒, 我們絕不應違反這類條例.

Social rules and common sense should be followed.
We should abide by the laws and rules of society, and as believers in true Buddhism, we should never break such rules.

今日指導 八月五日

信心包括深奧的功德與無量的福運; 它包含宇宙的偉大力量, 甚至改變所居住的土地.
信心是無限喜悅, 智慧和慈悲的泉源.
你們每一個人都已擁有這生活的無上營養.
你所需做的是獲取這無窮的力量.

Faith includes unfathomable benefit and limitless good fortune; it contains the great power of the universe, transforming even the land in which one lives.
Faith is the source of infinite joy, wisdom and compassion.
Each of you already possesses this supreme nourishment for life.
All that you have to do is to tap its limitless power.

今日指導 八月四日

在信心中, 人心是最重要的, 那些以一顆清純的心向社會的改進和諧地前進的人, 將在其生命中燦爛地閃耀一道美與希望的彩虹.

In faith, one's heart is of utmost importance.
A rainbow of beauty and hope shines splendidly in the lives of people who advance harmoniously for the betterment of society with a pure heart.

今日指導 八月三日

若你失去了清純的心而養成慢心與醜陋的野心.
那麼無論你表面上多麼勤勵於信心, 你絕不能享受到御本尊的功德.
因此, 當你為貴國奮鬥時, 我希望你能保持一顆青純的心而滿懷信心地渡過你最寶貴的人生.

Should you lose your pure, innocent heart, and instead develop arrogance and ugly ambition within yourself, no matter how much you may appear devoted to faith on the surface, you will never enjoy the benefits of the Gohonzon.
For this reason, I hope you will maintain a pure heart and live out your most precious existence confidently, as you strive for the sake of your country.