Glittering Stars (Song of Byakuren Group)
星光闪耀 （白莲组之歌） | 星は光りて(白蓮グループ歌)
Hoshi wa Hikarite (Byakuren Gurūpuka)
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作詞: 山本伸一
作曲: 山本伸一 ふじの花手に ひとみ清らか 心美しく 地涌の友まつ 優しく強く 人と人との とびゆく蝶は けなげに舞わん 白ゆりを胸に 姿りりしく 疲れたる友に さわやかな声 星は光りて 月は語りぬ ああ この汗に 満ちたるかんばせ 白蓮の華は 幸の香りも しずかに流れゆく 城と城をば 涙の人をも 喜びゆかんと 晴れの姿を 見おくる姫らは 晴れの姿を 見おくる姫らは |
Lyrics : Shinichi Yamamoto
Music : Shinichi Yamamoto Fuji no hana te ni Hitomi kiyoraka Kokoro utsukushiku Jiyu no tomo matsu Yasashiku tsuyoku Hito to hito to no Tobi yuku chō wa Kenage ni mawan Shirayuri o mune ni Sugata ririshiku Tsukaretaru tomo ni Sawayakana koe Hoshi wa hikarite Tsuki wa katarinu Ā kono ase ni Michitaru kanbase Byakuren no hana wa Sachi no kaori mo Shizuka ni nagare yuku Shiro to shiro o ba Namida no hito o mo Yorobi yukanto Hare no sugata o Miokuru hime-ra wa Hare no sugata o Miokuru hime-ra wa |
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English Translation
Lyrics : Shinichi Yamamoto
Music : Shinichi Yamamoto Holding the wisteria flower, with sparkling eyes and beautiful heart, She awaits her friends, the Bodhisattvas of the Earth. Gentle but strong, The butterfly flutters lovably, between people. With white lily on her chest, She valiantly greets with voice that invigorates weary friends. The stars glitter and the moon converses, Ah, sweat covers her face. The fragrance of happiness of the white lotus flower, Gently flows within the citadel. Even for people in tears, she sets her vow in delight; While for those who appear in their moment of triumph, the young women bid them farewell. 
“The lotus flower blooms in this day and age destined from the remote past.” |
BackgroundOn 6 July 1978, Seikyo Shimbun published in its daily newspaper the Byakuren Group’s song titled “Glittering Stars”. Both the lyrics and melody of Byakuren Group song were written by Ikeda Sensei to herald their new departure on the anniversary of Byakuren Group’s inauguration.
The origin of Byakuren Group can be traced to May 1957 when a group comprised of solely the Young Women Division members was established to take charge of behind-the-scenes movement and operations at meetings and events. This step was proposed by Ikeda Sensei, the Youth Division Chief of Staff at that time, as a means to provide practical, hands-on training that would foster capable young women. Ikeda Sensei bestowed the name “Byakuren Group” on this Young Women Division head temple staff on 8 July 1966 and this significant day came to be known as Byakuren Group Day. “Byakuren” means “white lotus flowers”. Just as the beautiful white lotus blossoms from a muddy pond, the Bodhisattvas of the Earth who live in the corrupt and polluted world of the Latter Day of the Law remain pure and unsullied by their surroundings. As a child, Mrs Ikeda attended discussion meetings with her mother. On one occasion, she had the opportunity to escort founding Soka Gakkai President Tsunesaburo Makiguchi from the nearby train station to the meeting place. As a Young Women Division member, she not only actively shared the Daishonin’s teachings with others but also warmly welcomed a steady flow of members to her home, where local Gakkai meetings were regularly held. In addition, she did her utmost to encourage and support younger members. Toda Sensei gave Mrs Ikeda the nickname “Send-off and Welcome Officer” because she was always on hand to see him off and welcome him back from regional guidance trips. In other words, she was a forerunner of today’s Byakuren Group members. These Young Women Division members in Byakuren Group, brimming with vitality and dignity, are the pride and hope of many Soka Gakkai members. Ikeda Sensei was absolutely determined to protect these “treasures of the Soka Gakkai”, these pure “friends of the White Lotus”. On top of this, he wanted to praise and encourage each and every one of them, hence decided to write them a well-loved song in the Gakkai. On 8 July 1978, the commemorative meeting for the anniversary of Byakuren Group was held at Arakawa Culture Centre situated in Tokyo. Donning their purple uniforms, the members of Byakuren Group was brimming with smile, singing the song “Glittering Stars” in unison. As they sang together, they could feel their sublime mission of being the members of Byakuren Group and the heartfelt expectations of Ikeda Sensei. From the depth of their hearts, it arose in them a great vow to “send the fragrant wind of revitalization to the weary comrades, to the people filled with tears, through their hearty and cheerful voice”. Ikeda Sensei and Mrs Ikeda are chanting earnestly each day that the women of the SGI around the world will enjoy lives that brimmed with happiness and victory. Hence, a monument for the Byakuren Group was erected at the Soka Gakkai Shiga Training Centre, located on the shores of Lake Biwa, engraving these words. The lotus flower blooms in this day and age, destined from the remote past. There was an instance when Ikeda Sensei was visiting this centre, he presented the Kansai’s Women Division and Young Women Division members with these words of encouragement: “Win over yourself today; that is the key to your victory in life ten years hence,” and “Possessing a profound determination and vow in your youth, you are certain to become champions of happiness throughout the three existences.” The members of the Byakuren Group are the ‘faces’ of the Soka Gakkai and the ‘flowers’ of Soka. These young women who dedicate themselves to kosen-rufu are incredibly admirable and noble. All of their efforts and hard works will adorn their lives in the form of great benefits and good fortune as assured by Ikeda Sensei. Ikeda Sensei wanted to assure them that although their sincere efforts may seem to go unnoticed by others, the Buddhas and bodhisattvas throughout the universe observe all. These beautiful lyrics and sweet melody of the song of Byakuren Group will be well-loved by all for eternity. |
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中文翻译作詞: 山本伸一
作曲: 山本伸一 滕花艳丽 眼眸清澈 心灵美好 等待地涌之友 温柔而坚强 而众人之间 穿梭的彩蝶 可嘉地飞舞 胸前白百合 英姿凛凛 爽郎招呼 疲惫的朋友 星光闪耀 月亮共语 啊 汗水淋漓的颜容 白莲之华 幸福熏香 静静流动 在宝城之间 含泪的人 也高兴立誓 奋发丰姿 姑娘们真心欢送 |
背景
 白莲组员以爽朗的声音，快活的为疲惫的同志、含泪的人们送上复苏的薰风。 1978年7月6日《圣教新闻》刊登女子部人才单位“白莲组”歌曲《星光闪耀》的歌词及乐谱。“白莲组”成立的纪念日，池田先生作词作曲， 以这首歌曲祝崭新出发。
白莲组的渊源来自1957年5月，为了负责女子部干部会等各种活动的举办、管理而成立的女子部管理班子。这是担任青年室长的池田先生提议组建的单位，宗旨是透过实地教育来培育人才。 池田先生为了这批执勤人员命名为“白莲组”，宣布此一名称的7月8日为“白莲组之日”。“白莲”，这是取自白莲华、白色的莲花。意味着纯洁的地涌菩萨生命如同白莲华在泥水中绽开美丽的花朵般，在末法混世的污泥中也绝不受污染。 年幼的池田妇人被母亲带去座谈会。有一次，她有机会护送创价学会会长牧口常三郎从附近的火车站到座谈会地点。身为女子部员，她不仅积极向人解说大圣人教义，也经常热切的欢迎许多会员到家中进行学会会议。 不止如此，她也竭尽所能鼓励与支持年轻的会员。她经常给户田先生的区域指导行程欢送与接风，所以户田先生给她取了个代号叫“欢送与接风长”。换句话，她可说是今日白莲组员的先驱。 这些在白莲组的女子部员朝气蓬勃、英姿飒爽， 是很多学会员的希望与骄傲。池田先生下定决心彻底保护“学会之宝”、纯洁的“白莲之友”。还要赞美她们，鼓励她们，为她们创作爱唱歌。 1978年7月8日，在东京荒川文化会馆为纪念“白莲组之日”而召开总会。身穿紫藤色制服的成员们笑逐颜开，大合唱《星光闪耀》。 大家一边唱一边体会“白莲组”的崇高使命和池田先生的心意。她们在心底深深的发誓，“以爽朗的声音，快活的为疲惫的同志，含泪的人们送上复苏的薰风”。 池田先生与夫人每天为全世界的国际创价学会女性能享受充满幸福与胜利的人生而唱题。因此，坐落在琵琶湖岸的滋贺创价学会研修道场内，确立起“白莲组之碑”，碑文如下： 莲花 绽放于此日、此时代 缘定于久远的过去 在一次探访这道场时，池田先生鼓励关西妇人部与女子部员：“今天战胜自己；这是未来十年胜利的关键”与“在年轻时拥有深切决议与誓愿，妳一定能在三世间成为幸福的胜利者。” 白莲组员是创价学会的“颜容”、“创价之花”。贡献于广宣流布的女子们极于崇高与尊贵。池田先生向她们保证所有的努力与辛劳一定会以大功德与福运绽放生命。池田先生也保证她们虽然诚恳的努力看似鲜为人知，满天诸佛、菩萨都懂之一切。 这首白莲组之歌将以优美的歌词、取悦的旋律，永垂不朽。 |