[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] Words of the Week July 14th - 20th + Daily Gosho July 14th & Daily Enc. July 15th

A translation of President Ikeda's "Words of the Week" published in the
Seikyo Shimbun and more.

July 14th – 20th, 2008
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
The achievement of Kosen-rufu depends upon the growth of our young people
and the increase in the good relations and friendships we have with others.
The more people we can meet and discuss with,
the more we can help people to develop their personal abilities and talents
and the more people will create a connection with Buddhism.

Monday, July 14th, 2008
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The mighty sword of the Lotus Sutra must be wielded by one courageous in
faith. Then one will be as strong as a demon armed with an iron staff."

(Reply to Kyo'o - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. 1, page 412)
Selection source: Soka Gakkai member's experience, Seikyo Shimbun, July
13th, 2008

Tuesday, July 15th, 2008
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Though public opinion may seem a matter of great importance, it is
something created by human beings. The Mystic Law, on the other hand, is the
principle that governs the entire universe. It is of a totally different
scale. When we understand this, we can attain the state of a Buddha. This is
hard to fully grasp, however, which is why faith is crucial. It all comes
down to having faith. The Daishonin cites the words [of T'ien-t'ai]: "Belief
means to be without doubt" (OTT, 54). When we chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo
without doubt in the Gohonzon and make steadfast efforts for kosen-rufu, we
can realise eternal happiness in our lives.

SGI Newsletter No. 7582, 19th SOKA GAKKAI HEADQUARTERS LEADERS MEETING--PART
1 [OF 2] "It is the Heart That is Important," on June 18th, 2008, from the
June 23rd, 2008, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun. Translated July 10th, 2008.

* The Japanese kanji for Words of the Week is available by clicking on
Seikyo Shimbun's web-site address at
http://www.sokanet.jp/sg/sn/member_support_top.html

---KONSHU NO KOTOBA--
KOSENRUFU WA
SEINEN NO KAKUDAI DA.
YUJO NO KAKUDAI DA.
ATTE KATAREBA
JINZAI MO BUTSUEN MO HIROGARU.

-- KYO NO GOSHO –
"HOKEKYO NO TSURUGI WA SHINJIN NO KENAGENARU HITO KOSO MOCHIIRU KOTO NARE
ONI NI KANABO TARUBESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1589)

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