[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho Oct 31st + Daily Enc. Nov. 1st

A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends"
published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.

Friday, October 31st, 2008
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's take good care of ourselves and be careful not to catch cold.
Both gargling and washing our hands is important.
By being careful and taking all the right precautions,
let's maintain our good health,
first and foremost,
so that we are able to perform a wonderful drama (of human
revolution).

Friday, October 31st, 2008
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"I entrust you with the propagation of Buddhism in your province."

(The Properties of Rice - The Writings of Nichiren
Daishonin, Vol.1, page 1117) Selection source: "Kyo no
Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, October 31st, 2008

Saturday, November 1st, 2008
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Firm determination decides everything. A single moment of resolve can
change one's life forever. One person can make a difference. A single
individual can change history."

SGI Newsletter No. 7656, Dialogues with World Citizens, Betty
Williams--Founder and President of the World Centres of Compassion for
Children International (WCCCI), from the Sep. 14th, 2008, issue of the
Seikyo Shimbun, translated Oct 30th, 2008

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KAZE O HIKANAI YONI.
UGAI, TEARAI GA DAIJI.
"SAKIZAKI NO YOJIN" DE
"KENKO DAIICHI" NO GEKI O!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"SONO KUNI NO BUPPO WA KIHEN NI MAKASE TATEMATSURI SOROZO"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 1467)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho Oct 30th + Daily Enc Oct 31st

A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends"
published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.

Thursday, October 30th, 2008
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
No matter what kind of obstacles or challenges we may
encounter and no matter how difficult they might be,
let's boldly confront them with the strong conviction that,
"Come right ahead. I'm ready. I'll champion them, whatever they are!"
Let's all advance along the great and noble path of human revolution!

Thursday, October 30th, 2008
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"This passage refers to the great joy that one experiences
when one understands for the first time that one's mind
from the very beginning has been the Buddha.
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is the greatest of all joys."

(Ongi kuden - Gosho Zenshu, page 788, The Record of the
Orally Transmitted Teachings, page 211) Selection source:
"Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, October 30th, 2008

Friday, October 31st, 2008
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Marie Curie declared: 'When something is right, it has to be done, even if
there are a thousand reasons to prevent you from doing it.'"

SGI Newsletter No. 7655, ON THE LIFE OF MARIE CURIE, [5] Living True to
One's Beliefs, from the Feb. 27th, 2008, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun,
translated Oct 29th, 2008

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
IKANARU SHIREN MO
"SA KOI!"
"KATTE MISERU!" TO
TSUYOKI DE TACHIMUKAU NODA.
NINGEN KAKUMEI NO DAIDO O SUSUME!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"HAJIMETE WAGA KOKORO HONRAI NO HOTOKE NARI TO SHIRU O
SUNAWACHI DAIKANKI TO NAZUKU IWAYURU NANMYOHORENGEKYO WA
KANKI NO NAKA NO DAIKANKI NARI"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 788)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho Oct 29th + Daily Enc. Oct 30th

A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends"
published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's all live out our lives, to the very last moment,
dedicating ourselves to achieving kosen-rufu
and to practicing this faith.
Cheerfully and enthusiastically,
let's continue to advance forever!

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Although I and my disciples may encounter various difficulties, if we do
not harbour doubts in our hearts, we
will as a matter of course attain Buddhahood. Do not have doubts simply
because heaven does not lend you protection. Do not be discouraged because
you do not enjoy an easy and secure existence in this life."

(The Opening of the Eyes - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page
283) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, October 29th, 2008

Thursday, October 30th, 2008
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The Daishonin writes: 'It is the power of the Buddhist Law that enables the
deities of the sun and moon to make their rounds of the four continents'
(WND-1, 685). The entire universe moves in accord with the fundamental
rhythm of the Mystic Law. By vibrantly chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo as we
keep moving forwards and striving to surmount all hardships and problems
that come our way, our lives fall in sync with the ultimate law of the
universe.

"Just after being released from my unjust arrest in Osaka in 1957, I sent a
letter to the members in Kansai, in which I wrote: 'Let's pledge to press
ahead undaunted by any difficulty or setback. Life is a struggle to the very
end.'

"Our times are growing more troubled day by day. Losing courage will only
leave one at the mercy of ever-changing circumstances."

SGI Newsletter No. 7651, "Exerting Oneself Bravely and Vigorously" Is the
Soka Gakkai Spirit, from the November 2008 issue of the Daibyakurenge,
translated Oct. 20th, 2008

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
WARERA WA EIEN NI
"KOSENRUFU" TO
"SHINJIN" NO MICHI O!
HOGARAKANI
ZENSHIN MATA ZENSHIN DA!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"WARE NARABINI WAGA DESHI SHONAN ARITOMO UTAGAU KOKORO
NAKUBA JINENNI BUKKAI NI ITARU BESHI TEN NO KAGO NAKI KOTO
O UTAGAWAZARE GENSE NO ANNON NARAZARU KOTO O NAGEKAZARE"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 234)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho Oct. 28th + Daily Enc. Oct 29th

A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends"
published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
"The lion king is said to advance three steps, then gather
himself to spring, (unleashing the same power whether he
traps a tiny ant or attacks a fierce animal.)"*
Our own personal advancement, small or large,
has a very serious effect on the achievement of kosen-rufu.
By taking on any and every single challenge that confronts us,
giving it always our best shot,
let's all live out our lives victoriously and successfully!

*"Reply to Kyo'o" - WND-I, page 412

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"If in a single moment of life we exhaust the pains and trials of
millions
of kalpas, then instant after instant there will arise in us the three
Buddha bodies with which we are eternally endowed. Nam-myoho-renge-
kyo is
just such a 'diligent' practise."

(Ongi kuden - Gosho Zenshu, page 790, The Record of the Orally
Transmitted
Teachings, page 214) Selection source:
"Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, October 28th, 2008

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"In 'On Persecutions Befalling the Sage,' Nichiren Daishonin
encourages his
disciples, who were struggling amid the Atsuhara Persecution, not to
be
defeated by fear or terror in the face of the three obstacles and four
devils. He urges them to be courageous in faith; otherwise, their
lives will
continue to be dominated by a state of Animality resembling that of 'a
pheasant sighted by a hawk, or a mouse stalked by a cat' (WND-1, 998).

"The members of the Soka Gakkai, however, are a dauntless gathering of
Buddhas. Uniting firmly with their mentor, they summon forth the
courage of
lion kings and forge ahead toward kosen-rufu. Not even the threats of
the
three powerful enemies can faze them."

SGI Newsletter No. 7651, "Exerting Oneself Bravely and Vigorously" Is
the
Soka Gakkai Spirit, from the November 2008 issue of the Daibyakurenge,
translated Oct. 20th, 2008

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
"SHISHIO WA ZENSAN GOICHI"
WARERA NO ZENSHIN WA
TSUNENI SHINKEN SHOBU!
SUBETE NI ZENRYOKU DE
JINSEI O SHORI SEYO!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"ICHINEN NI OKUGO NO SHINRO O TSUKUSEBA HONRAI MUSA NO
SANJIN NENNENNI OKORU NARI IWAYURU NANMYOHORENGEKYO WA
SHOJINGYO NARI"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 790)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho Oct 27th + Words of the Week Oct 27th - Nov. 2nd

Translations of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" and
"Words of the Week" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and
more.

Monday, October 27th, 2008
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin states,
"To have faith like water means to believe continuously
without ever regressing."*
It's in our day to day lives that the main arena for us to promote
the advancement of kosen-rufu exists.
Those who unceasingly continue to make an effort,
no matter whether their dedication is recognised or not,
are the true heroes and heroines.

*"Today, there are people who have faith in the Lotus Sutra. The belief of
some is like fire while that of
others is like water. When the former listen to the teachings, their passion
flares up like fire, but as time
goes on, they tend to discard their faith. To have faith like water means to
believe continuously without ever
regressing." - "The Two Kinds of Faith", WND-I, page 899

Monday, October 27th, 2008
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"This is what the sutra means when it says, 'You should rise and greet him
from afar, showing him the same respect you would a Buddha.' You should
respect one another as Shakyamuni and Many Treasures did at the ceremony in
the 'Treasure Tower' chapter."

(The Fourteen Slanders - The Writings of Nichiren
Daishonin, Vol.1, page 757) Selection source: "Kyo no
Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, October 27th, 2008

October 27th-November 2nd, 2008
---- WORDS OF THE WEEK ----
What kind of results we will achieve in the future is
determined by what causes we are making right now.*
Let's take action now.
Let's plant the seeds (for a successful future) now.
This is the strategy for victory.

*"If you want to understand the causes that existed in the past, look at the
results as they are manifested in the present. And if you want to understand
what results will be manifested in the future, look at the causes that exist
in the present."
- "The Opening of the Eyes", WND-I, page 279

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
"ITSUMO TAISEZU
SHINZURU NARI"
HIBI NO SEIKATSU GA
KOSEN-RUFU NO SHUSENJO DA!
JIMICHI NO HITO GA DAIEIYU!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"HOKEKYO NO ICHIGE IKKU OMO TOKAN MONO OBA 'MASANI TACHITE
TOKU MUKAETE MASANI HOTOKE O UYAMAU GA GOTOKU SUBESHI' NO
DORI NAREBA HOTOKE NO GOTOKU TAGAINI UYAMAUBESHI"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 1383)

--- KONSHU NO KOTOBA ---
"MIRAI NO KA" WA
"GENZAI NO IN" NI ARI
TE O UTE!
TANE O MAKE!
KORE GA SHORI NO HEIHO DA.

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho Oct 26th + Daily Enc. Oct 27th

A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends"
published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.

Sunday, October 26th, 2008
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
It is 'our powerful enemies' that actually assist us in
strengthening ourselves.*
Let's courageously head right towards where things are
seemingly hard and difficult for us to deal with.
Chanting daimoku with strong determined resolve,
let's take on whatever challenges there are and open up
the path to glory!

*"Devadatta was the foremost good friend to the Thus Come
One Shakyamuni. In this age as well, it is not one's
allies but one's powerful enemies who assist one's
progress. We find examples before our very eyes. The
Hojo clan in Kamakura could not have firmly established
itself as the ruler of Japan had it not been for the
challenges posed by Yoshimori and the Retired Emperor of
Oki. In this sense these men were the best allies the
ruling clan could have. For me, Nichiren, my best allies
in attaining Buddhahood are Kagenobu, the priests Ryokan,
Doryu, and Doamidabutsu, and Hei no Saemon and the lord of
Sagami. I am grateful when I think that without them I
could not have proved myself to be the votary of the Lotus
Sutra." - "The Actions of the Votary of the Lotus Sutra",
WND-I, page 770

Sunday, October 26th, 2008
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"It is the heart that is important."

(The Strategy of the Lotus Sutra - The Writings of
Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 1000) Selection source:
Soka Gakkai Young Women's Division Advisor Tateno's
encouragement, Seikyo Shimbun, October 26th, 2008

Monday, October 27th, 2008
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"My mentor Josei Toda explained the importance of courage in a way that was
easy for all to understand: 'We ordinary mortals may find it difficult to be
compassionate. But we can substitute courage for compassion--the courage to
help others, to do our human revolution, to advance kosen-rufu in Japan and
around the world. That courage itself is equivalent to compassion.' Courage
is the key to achieving any goal. No one can take our courage away from us."

SGI Newsletter No. 7651, "Exerting Oneself Bravely and Vigorously" Is the
Soka Gakkai Spirit, from the November 2008 issue of the Daibyakurenge,
translated Oct. 20th, 2008

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
GOTEKI GA HITO O TSUYOKU SURU!
NIGATENA TOKORO NI
YUKAN NI UTTE DEYO!
INORI TO SHUNEN DA.
EIKO NO MICHI O HIRAKE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"TADA KOKORO KOSO TAISETSU NARE"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 1192)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho Oct 25th + Daily Enc. Oct 26th

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it should have. Hope it is in time! All the best.

A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends"
published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.

Saturday, October 25th, 2008
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
In those groups, districts, etc. that are successfully
developing and growing,
you'll always find that it is clear, and specific, what each member is
responsible for and what everyone's targets are.
It is vital that our leaders take the initiative at the
very forefront of our activities and show a good example
of how we can dedicate our efforts towards expanding our movement.

Saturday, October 25th, 2008
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The mystic principle of the true aspect of reality is
one, but if it encounters evil influences, it will
manifest delusion, while if it encounters good influences,
it will manifest enlightenment. Enlightenment means
enlightenment to the essential nature of phenomena, and
delusion, ignorance of it."

(The Entity of the Mystic Law - The Writings of Nichiren
Daishonin, Vol.1, page 417) Selection source: "Kyo no
Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, October 25th, 2008

Sunday, October 26th, 2008
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"I'm reminded of something Mr. Toda said: 'Who cares about social status or
celebrity! What matters is how you are as a human being, and what you've
done for others.' I agree completely. It isn't one's educational background
or titles that matter. Truly admirable are those who dedicate themselves to
helping others."

SGI Newsletter No. 7654, JOINT CONFERENCE--PART 1 [OF 4] Illuminating the
World with the Life-affirming Wisdom of the Mystic Law. (At a joint
conference for representatives of the Doctors Division and the nurses
groups, held at the Nagano Training Centre, Nagano Prefecture, on Aug. 9th,
2008), Translated from the Aug. 15th, 2008, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, on
Oct. 23rd, 2008

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
HATTEN SURU SOSHIKI WA
HITORI HITORI NO
SEKININ TO MOKUHYO GA MEIKAKU.
KANBU GA SAIZENSEN DE
KAKUDAI NO MOHAN O SHIMESE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"ICHIMYO SHINNYHO NO RI NARITO IEDOMO AKUEN NI AEBA MAYOI
TO NARI ZENEN NI AEBA SATORI TO NARU SATORI WA SUNAWACHI
HOSSHO NARI MAYOI WA SUNAWACHI MUMYO NARI"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 510)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho Oct 25th + Daily Enc. Oct 26th

A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends"
published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.

Saturday, October 25th, 2008
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
In those groups, districts, etc. that are successfully
developing and growing,
you'll always find that it is clear, and specific, what each member is
responsible for and what everyone's targets are.
It is vital that our leaders take the initiative at the
very forefront of our activities and show a good example
of how we can dedicate our efforts towards expanding our movement.

Saturday, October 25th, 2008
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The mystic principle of the true aspect of reality is
one, but if it encounters evil influences, it will
manifest delusion, while if it encounters good influences,
it will manifest enlightenment. Enlightenment means
enlightenment to the essential nature of phenomena, and
delusion, ignorance of it."

(The Entity of the Mystic Law - The Writings of Nichiren
Daishonin, Vol.1, page 417) Selection source: "Kyo no
Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, October 25th, 2008

Sunday, October 26th, 2008
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"I'm reminded of something Mr. Toda said: 'Who cares about social status or
celebrity! What matters is how you are as a human being, and what you've
done for others.' I agree completely. It isn't one's educational background
or titles that matter. Truly admirable are those who dedicate themselves to
helping others."

SGI Newsletter No. 7654, JOINT CONFERENCE--PART 1 [OF 4] Illuminating the
World with the Life-affirming Wisdom of the Mystic Law. (At a joint
conference for representatives of the Doctors Division and the nurses
groups, held at the Nagano Training Centre, Nagano Prefecture, on Aug. 9th,
2008), Translated from the Aug. 15th, 2008, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, on
Oct. 23rd, 2008

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
HATTEN SURU SOSHIKI WA
HITORI HITORI NO
SEKININ TO MOKUHYO GA MEIKAKU.
KANBU GA SAIZENSEN DE
KAKUDAI NO MOHAN O SHIMESE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"ICHIMYO SHINNYHO NO RI NARITO IEDOMO AKUEN NI AEBA MAYOI
TO NARI ZENEN NI AEBA SATORI TO NARU SATORI WA SUNAWACHI
HOSSHO NARI MAYOI WA SUNAWACHI MUMYO NARI"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 510)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho Oct 24th + Daily Enc. Oct 25th

A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends"
published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.

Friday, October 24th, 2008
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
It is by overcoming challenges amidst unfavourable circumstances
and achieving victories and successes in difficult situations
that we can establish an indestructible foundation that will last for all
eternity.
Let's use all our wisdom and reach out to everyone,
both favourable and unfavourable,
so that they can see and understand
and be readily supportive of our movement.

Friday, October 24th, 2008
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"As practise progresses and understanding grows, the three
obstacles and four devils emerge in confusing form, vying
with one another to interfere... One should be neither
influenced nor frightened by them."

(Letter to the Brothers - The Writings of Nichiren
Daishonin, Vol.1, page 501) Selection source: "Kyo no
Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, October 24th, 2008

Saturday, October 25th, 2008
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Norman Cousins (1915-90), an American journalist and peace activist, who
later went on to become a medical school professor dedicated to exploring
the mind-body connection in health and healing, is an unforgettable
friend...

"Dr. Cousins wrote: 'The greatest force in the human body is the natural
drive of the body to heal itself--but that force is not independent of the
belief system [of the human being]' which can translate expectations into
physiological change. Nothing is more wondrous about the fifteen billion
neurons in the human brain than their ability to convert thoughts, hopes,
ideas, and attitudes into chemical substances. Everything begins, therefore,
with belief. What we believe is the most powerful option of all [with
regards to healing].' Belief is the origin of all things, and the ultimate
form of belief is faith in the Mystic Law."

SGI Newsletter No. 7654, JOINT CONFERENCE--PART 1 [OF 4] Illuminating the
World with the Life-affirming Wisdom of the Mystic Law. (At a joint
conference for representatives of the Doctors Division and the nurses groups
of the women's and young women's divisions, Shirakaba-kai and Shirakaba
Group, held at the Nagano Training Centre, Nagano Prefecture, on Aug. 9th,
2008), Translated from the Aug. 15th, 2008, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, on
Oct. 23rd, 2008

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
YARINIKUI NAKADE
SHORI SHITEKOSO
EIEN NO DODAI GA DEKIRU.
CHIE O DASE!
SUBETE O MIKATA NI!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"GYOGE SUDENI TSUTOMENUREBA SANSHO SHIMA FUNZENTO SHITE
KISOIOKORU NAISHI SHITAGAU BEKARAZU OSORU BEKARAZU"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 1087)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho Oct 23rd + Daily Enc. Oct 24th

A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends"
published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin encourages us,
"Each and every one of you should be certain deep in your
heart (that sacrificing your life for the Lotus Sutra is
like exchanging rocks for gold or dung for rice)."*
Especially when the crucial moment comes,
let's summon up all our courage and resolutely challenge ourselves
to overcome any situation,
for the sake of achieving kosen-rufu
and for the sake of our own lives!

*"The Actions of the Votary of the Lotus Sutra" - WND-I,
page 764

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Those who believe in the Lotus Sutra are as if in winter,
but winter always turns to spring. Never, from ancient
times on, has anyone heard or seen of winter turning back
to autumn."

(Winter Always Turns to Spring - The Writings of Nichiren
Daishonin, Vol.1, page 536) Selection source: "Kyo no
Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, October 23rd, 2008

Friday, October 24th, 2008
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The section from the 'Expedient Means' (2nd) chapter of the Lotus Sutra
that we recite during gongyo each morning and evening includes the phrase
'exerting oneself bravely and vigorously' (cf. LS2, 23). Shakyamuni uses
this phrase in describing his practise in past lives to his disciple
Shariputra. Later, in the 'Emergence of the Treasure Tower' (11th) chapter,
Shakyamuni declares that all Buddhas will praise those who uphold and
propagate the Lotus Sutra with 'valour' and 'diligence' amid great hardships
in future ages after his passing (cf. LS11, 180-81).

"Exerting oneself bravely and vigorously--with valour and diligence--is the
essence of Buddhist practise and the hallmark of the shared commitment of
teacher and disciple."

SGI Newsletter No. 7651, "Exerting Oneself Bravely and Vigorously" Is the
Soka Gakkai Spirit, from the November 2008 issue of the Daibyakurenge,
translated Oct. 20th, 2008

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
"ONOONO OMOIKIRI TAMAE"
"IZA" TO IU TOKINI
YUKAN NI TATAKAINUKE!
KOFU NO TAMENI!
JIBUN JISHIN NO TAMENI!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"HOKEKYO O SHINZURU HITO WAS FUYU NO GOTOSHI FUYU WA
KANARAZU HARU TO NARU IMADA MUKASHI YORI KIKAZU MIZU FUYU
NO AKI TO KAERERU KOTO O"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 1253)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho Oct 22nd + Daily Enc. Oct 23rd

A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends"
published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
This Buddhism is the Buddhism of 'True Cause'*.
"I'm going to advance even more, from now!"
"Right, from this moment, I'm going to start afresh!"
Always renewing our resolve with such spirited fresh determination,
let's all develop a great future!

*Regarding the spirit of true cause, SGI President Ikeda
said in a dialogue with young people, "The past is the
past and the future is the future. You should keep moving
forward with a steady eye on the future, telling yourself,
"I'll start from today!' 'I'll start afresh from now, from
this moment!' This is the essence of Nichiren Daishonin's
Buddhism of True Cause, the spirit of starting from the
present moment. This is the heart of our daimoku" (World
Tribune, November 1, 1996, p.11).

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"When the skies are clear, the ground is illuminated.
Similarly, when one knows the Lotus Sutra, one understands
the meaning of all worldly affairs."

(The Object of Devotion for Observing the Mind Established
in the Fifth Five-Hundred-Year Period after the Thus Come
One's Passing - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1,
page 376) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo
Shimbun, October 22nd, 2008

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Live your life
with prodigious courage
and resolutely fulfil
your personal mission.

"Alexander the Great (356-323 B.C.E.) firmly believed that there was
'nothing impossible to true intrepidity.' A history of triumph begins from a
courageous step forwards."

SGI Newsletter No. 7651, "Exerting Oneself Bravely and Vigorously" Is the
Soka Gakkai Spirit, from the November 2008 issue of the Daibyakurenge,
translated Oct. 20th, 2008

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
HONNIN-MYO NO BUPPO DA.
"SA MAE E!"
"YOSHI, KOREKARADA!"
KONO ICHINEN DE
MIRAI O KIRIHIRAKE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"TEN HARENUREBA CHI AKIRAKA NARI HOKKE O SHIRU MONO WA
SEHO O UBEKIKA"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 254)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho Oct 21st + Daily Enc. Oct 22nd

A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends"
published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Buddhism concerns itself with victory or defeat.
Those who emerge victorious (from challenging adversities)
will certainly accumulate great benefit and good fortune for all eternity.
Courageously putting our faith into action,
let's stand up on our own two feet.
And by carefully making sure to have ironclad unity between us all,
let's be absolutely victorious!

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"A hundred years of practise in the Land of Perfect Bliss cannot compare to
the benefit gained from one day's practise in the impure world."

(On Repaying Debts of Gratitude - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1,
page 736) Selection source: Soka Gakkai
Women's Division Leader Asami Mitsui's encouragement, Seikyo Shimbun,
October 21st, 2008

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Expressions of gratitude can be looked upon as evidence of a person's way
of life and philosophy. Those who do not allow themselves to become
self-centred, who realise that every positive accomplishment is in part due
to the support of others, naturally feel gratitude for the assistance they
have received. In contrast, self-centred people who take the efforts of
others for granted do not feel appreciative. They're always filled with
complaints and dissatisfaction.

"Friendship is deepened by feeling grateful for another's support,
expressing that feeling to others, and trying to reciprocate that support in
some way."

SGI Newsletter No. 7652, The New Human Revolution--Vol. 21: Chap. 4,
Jewelled Crown 49, translated Oct. 20th, 2008

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
"BUPPO WA SHOBU"
SHORI NO HITO NI
EIEN NO DAIFUKUUN GA!
YUKI NO KODO DE HITORI TATE!
TETSU NO DANKETSU DE DANJITE KATE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"GOKURAKU HYAKUNEN NO SHUGYO WA EDO NO ICHINICHI NO KUDOKU
NI OYOBAZU"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 329)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho Oct 20th + Words of the Week Oct 20th - 26th

Translations of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" and
"Words of the Week" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and
more.

Monday, October 20th, 2008
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
All of our victories start by firstly winning over ourselves.
That is what we practise this faith for,
and that is why we set our minds on the spirit of
'Oneness of Mentor and Disciple.'
Let's all stand up now and strive to take courageous action!

Monday, October 20th, 2008
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Single-mindedly chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and urge others
to do the same; that will remain as the only memory of
your present life in this human world."

(Questions and Answers about Embracing the Lotus Sutra -
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 64)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun,
October 20th, 2008

October 20th-26th, 2008
---- WORDS OF THE WEEK ----
The Daishonin states,
"Nichiren's disciples cannot accomplish anything if they
are cowardly."*
Having faith means having courage.
Confidently, and without being afraid,
using all the wisdom we are endowed with,.
let's engage others in discussion and debate.

*"The Teaching, Practice, and Proof" - WND-I, page 481

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
SUBETE NO SHORI WA
JIBUN NI KATSU KOTO KARA!
SONO TAMENO SHINJIN DA.
SONO TAMENO SHITEI DA.
YUKI NO KODO O OKOSE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"SUBEKARAKU KOKORO O ITSU NI SHITE NANMYOHORENGEKYO TO
WARE MO TONAE TA OMO SUSUMEN NOMI KOSO KONJO NINKAI NO
OMOIDE NARUBEKI"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 467)

-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
"OKUBYO NITEWA
KANAU BEKARAZU"
SHINJIN TOWA YUKI DA.
DODOTO OSORENAKU
KENJA NO BENRON O!

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho Oct. 19th + Daily Enc. Oct 20th

A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends"
published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.

Sunday, October 19th, 2008
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Our dear young people,
we count on you, through the power of your youth,
to make a revolutionary change to our society.
What will create history is our sincere, honest and
earnest voices that move and inspire people's hearts.

Sunday, October 19th, 2008
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"When you shake your head, your hair sways; when your mind begins to work,
your body moves. When a strong wind blows, the grass and trees can no longer
remain still; when the earth shakes, the seas are atremble. Thus if one can
move Shakyamuni Buddha, the lord of teachings, can the grass and trees fail
to respond, can the waters remain calm?"

(Concerning the Statue of Shakyamuni Buddha Fashioned by
Nichigen-nyo - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.2,
page 811) Selection source: Q & A on Buddhism, Seikyo
Shimbun, October 19th, 2008

Monday, October 20th, 2008
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard (1813-55) wrote: 'Joy is
infectious, and therefore no one is more capable of giving instruction on
the subject of joy than he who himself is joyous.' If you brim with joy, it
will be contagious. The joy of our Buddhist practise spreads out widely in
great ripples."

SGI Newsletter No. 7648, 22nd SOKA GAKKAI HEADQUARTERS LEADERS
MEETING--PART 2 [OF 2], Imparting Joy to Others, Sep. 30th, 2008, translated
Oct. 15th, 2008

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
SEINEN NO CHIKARA DE
SHAKAI O IPPEN SASEYO!
REKISHI O TSUKURU NOWA
TOMO NO KOKORO O UTSU
SEIJITSU TO SHINKEN NO KOE DA!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"TATOEBA KOBE O FUREBA KAMI YURUGU KOKORO HATARAKEBA MI
UGOKU OOKAZE FUKEBA SOMOKU SHIZUKA NARAZU DAICHI UGOKEBA
TAIKAI SAWAGASHI KYOSHU SHAKUSON O UGOKASHI TATEMATSUREBA
YURUGANU SOMOKUYA ARUBEKI SAWAGANU MIZUYA ARUBEKI"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 1187)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho Oct 18th + Daily Enc. Oct 19th

A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends"
published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.

Saturday, October 18th, 2008
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
We are practising the principle of Buddhism,
"substituting faith for wisdom."*
Let's therefore chant daimoku faithfully and earnestly!
Then immeasurably profound wisdom will definitely well forth
from within.
Today also, with unshakable faith and confidence,
let's advance courageously and dynamically!

*President Toda explained the meaning of the line "his
intention is difficult to understand" as it applies to our
practise:

Whereas the Buddha sees what is to come, for us the future
is totally dark, and we can only see what has already
passed. For this reason, it is difficult for us to awaken
to the heart of the Gohonzon. It is enough that we
believe wholeheartedly in the Gohonzon, no matter what.
If we do so, then we will definitely receive benefit. It
is no good if we start doubting along the way.

He is discussing the ultimate meaning of faith. Firm
faith in the Gohonzon leads to the highest "wisdom." This
is the principle of "substituting faith for wisdom."
(Lectures on the "Expedient Means" and "Life Span"
Chapters of the Lotus Sutra by Daisaku Ikeda, Vol. 1)

Saturday, October 18th, 2008
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"This sutra is superior to all other sutras. It is like the lion king."

(The Sutra of True Requital - The Writings of Nichiren
Daishonin, Vol.1, page 929) Selection source: Soka Gakkai
President Harada's encouragement, Seikyo Shimbun, October
18th, 2008

Sunday, October 19th, 2008
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Education will decide the future of humankind. Only education enables us to
live properly, in a fully human way. Without sound education, evil will run
rampant, the law of the jungle will prevail, and our society will become
shallow and superficial, its values skewed by the pursuit of empty fame and
popularity. This will lead to turmoil, suffering, and deadlock. In every
age, sound education is absolutely crucial for the sake of society, the
world, and people's happiness. Education is the springboard to happiness, to
justice, and to peace.

SGI Newsletter No. 7650, Discussion with John Dewey Society Representatives,
from the Aug. 14th, 2008, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Oct. 17th,
2008

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
BUPPO WA "ISHIN DAIE"
GOJONI INORIKIRE!
CHIE WA MUGEN NI WAKU!
DAIKAKUSHIN DE
KYO MO KAISHIN DA!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KONO KYOMON WA ISSAIKYO NI SUGURETARI CHI HASHIRU MONO NO
OTARI SHISHIO NO GOTOSHI"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 1310)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho Oct 17th + Daily Enc. Oct 18th

A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends"
published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.

Friday, October 17th, 2008
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Living as we do in the evil age of the Latter Day of the Law*,
it is essential that we advance boldly and with strong conviction.
Regardless of what kind of situation we might be in right now,
it is important that we firmly determine that "We will definitely win!"
Let's be courageous champions who never cease to advance,
no matter what!

*Buddhism calls our present age the Latter Day of the Law.
It is a period described in the sutras as an evil age
defiled by the five impurities, in which people's lives
are muddied, and their confusion of thought is extreme.
(SGI President Ikeda's Foreword to The Writings of
Nichiren Daishonin)

Friday, October 17th, 2008
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"If teacher and disciple are of different minds, they will
never accomplish anything."

(Flowering and Bearing Grain - The Writings of Nichiren
Daishonin, Vol.1, page 909) Selection source: "Kyo no
Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, October 17th, 2008

Saturday, October 18th, 2008
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The Italian author Giovanni Boccaccio (1313-75) wrote: 'Among the virtues
gratitude is in my judgment most especially to be commended, and ingratitude
in equal measure to be censured.' I hope you will never become individuals
who lack gratitude and appreciation. Nothing is more deplorable than
ingratitude."

SGI Newsletter No. 7648, 22ND SOKA GAKKAI HEADQUARTERS LEADERS
MEETING--PART 2 [OF 2],
Imparting Joy to Others, Sep. 30th, 2008, translated Oct. 15th, 2008

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
AKUSE WA TSUYOKI DE IKE!
KANKYO GA DO ARE
"KANARAZU KATSU!" TO
ICHINEN O SADAMEYO.
YUKANNA ZENSHIN O TARE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"SHITEI SOI SEBA NANIGOTOMO NASU BEKARAZU"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 900)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho Oct 16th + Daily Enc Oct 17th

A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends"
published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.

Thursday, October 16th, 2008
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To all of our leaders,
please really try to make every effort to wholeheartedly support and assist
each member
so that they can excel in their activities,
cheerfully and in the very best of good spirits.
Let's inspire everyone with the sincerest and most earnest
encouragement possible!

Thursday, October 16th, 2008
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Suffer what there is to suffer, enjoy what there is to
enjoy. Regard both suffering and joy as facts of life,
and continue chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, no matter what
happens."

(Happiness in This World - The Writings of Nichiren
Daishonin, Vol.1, page 681) Selection source: "Kyo no
Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, October 16th, 2008

Friday, October 17th, 2008
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The German composer Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) wrote this line that
was his creed later in life: 'Out of suffering, joy.' These are very
inspiring words. Everyone has problems. The important thing is not to allow
problems to defeat us, but to use them instead as a springboard to help us
forge a more expansive life-state.

"The Buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin teaches the principles that the
sufferings of birth and death are none other than nirvana and that earthly
desires are none other than enlightenment. Precisely because we experience
sufferings, we can bring forth the life-state of Buddhahood."

SGI Newsletter No. 7648, 22ND SOKA GAKKAI HEADQUARTERS LEADERS
MEETING--PART 2 [OF 2],
Imparting Joy to Others, Sep. 30th, 2008, translated Oct. 15th, 2008

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
MINA GA IKIIKITO
KODO DEKIRUYO
"leader" WA
KOKORO O TSUKUSE!
ZENKON NO HAGEMASHI O!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KU OBA KU TO SATORI RAKU OBA RAKU TO HIRAKI KURAKU TOMONI
OMOIAWASETE NANMYOHORENGEKYO TO UCHITONAE ISASETAMAE"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 1143)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho Oct 15th + Daily Enc. Oct 16th

A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo
Shimbun and more.

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin states,
"Strengthen your faith day by day and month after month."*
By setting fresh new goals
let's make today a day of victory!

*"On Persecutions Befalling the Sage" - WND-I, page 997
**Therefore, each day we return to the point of departure at life's
wellspring, and from there we begin to advance anew. Doing gongyo and
chanting daimoku is the secret teaching for returning to the world of kuon
ganjo. Every day, we set forth from kuon ganjo. Faith to continually set
forth from this eternal prime point is faith of the Buddhism of the true
cause. (Lectures on the "Expedient Means" and "Life Span" Chapters of the
Lotus Sutra by Daisaku Ikeda, Volume 3)

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Hence, although the people might 'take sticks of wood or
tiles and stones and beat and pelt him' (chapter twenty),
he nevertheless persisted in his effort, 'preaching to
them forcefully, though it angered them (Words and
Phrases, volume ten), an action that arose from his
feelings of pity and compassion. Since we are taught that
the Buddha mind is a mind of great pity and compassion, a
bow of obeisance is made in acknowledgement of this pity
and compassion."

(Ongi kuden - Gosho Zenshu, page 769, The Record of the Orally Transmitted
Teachings, page 164) Selection source:
"Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, October 15th, 2008

Thursday, October 16th, 2008
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"As the Chilean poet Gabriela Mistral (1889-1957) once wrote: 'Let us
proclaim peace each day, wherever we are and wherever we go, until we can
generate a movement towards creating peace.'"

SGI Newsletter No. 7647, The New Human Revolution--Vol. 21: Chap. 4,
Jewelled Crown 46, translated Oct 14th, 2008

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
"TSUKIZUKI HIBI NI
TSUYORI TAMAE"
IYOIYO NO KETSUI DE
KYO O KATE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"SUDENI JOMOKU GASHAKU O MOTTE CHOCHAKU SUREDOMO
NIGODOKUSHI SURUWA JIHI YORI OKORERI BUSSHIN TOWA
DAIJIHISHIN KORENARI TO TOKARETAREBA RAIHAI NO JUSHO WA
JIHI NARI"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 769)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] Words of the Week Oct 13th-19th, Daily Gosho Oct 14th + Daily Enc. Oct 15th

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

October 13th-19th, 2008
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
Kosen-rufu is about making the sincere and earnest effort to
meet and talk with people.
By enthusiastically and confidently sharing our thoughts
and beliefs with others,
let's try to grasp the heart and understanding of every person whom we talk
with.

Tuesday, October 14th, 2008
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Is not a person of wisdom one who admonishes the ruler
when the country is endangered or corrects others'
mistaken views?"

(The Letter of Petition from Yorimoto - The Writings of
Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 807) Selection source:
Student Division Chief Kasai's encouragement, Seikyo
Shimbun, October 13th, 2008

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Life is a struggle. We must win, and win utterly and decisively, summoning
our last ounce of strength for victory! We won't be able to keep on winning
if we grow self-important and seek to leave all the hard work to others. Nor
will we be able to achieve final victory in life if we forget our sense of
gratitude and appreciation to others, lose sight of kosen-rufu and are
defeated by the devilish functions of our inner negativity."

SGI Newsletter No. 7644, 22ND SOKA GAKKAI HEADQUARTERS LEADERS MEETING--PART
1 [OF 2], Let's Brighten and Lift Everyone's Spirits, Sep. 30th, 2008. Prior
to SGI President Ikeda's speech, Soka Gakkai President Harada announced the
theme for 2009, "Year of Youth and Victory," aiming toward the 80th
anniversary of the Soka Gakkai's founding in 2010. Translated Oct. 9th, 2008

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---KONSHU NO KOTOBA ---
KOSENRUFU TOWA
"HITO NI AU" KOTO
"HITO TO KATARU" KOTO
KAKUSHIN NO TAIWA DE
HITORI NO KOKORO O TSUKAME!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"CHISHA TO MOSUWA KUNI NO AYAUKI O ISAME HITO NO JAKEN O
MOSHITODOMURU KOSO CHISHA NITEWA SORO NARE"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 1156)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho Oct 13th + Daily Enc. Oct 14th

* We've got ourselves another Japanese National Press Holiday tomorrow! So
"Words of the Week" will be held over to cover the gap. Hope that is OK!
Hope you have a GREAT week!

A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends"
published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.

Monday, October 13th, 2008
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Taking the very best of care not to be involved in any type of accident or
incident
is the key stone to victory and success.
Through chanting daimoku with the strong determination to
never let any type of accident occur in our activities
and at the same time taking every possible precaution to prevent any
kinds of accident from occurring,
let's all lead a meaningful and value-creating life each and every day.

Monday, October 13th, 2008
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"I am praying that, no matter how troubled the times may
become, the Lotus Sutra and the ten demon daughters will
protect all of you, praying as earnestly as though to
produce fire from damp wood, or to obtain water from
parched ground."

(On Rebuking Slander of the Law and Eradicating Sins - The
Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 444) Selection
source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, October 13th,
2008

Tuesday, October 14th, 2008
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Since my youth, I have engraved in my heart countless meaningful passages
that I have come across in my readings. I have deepened my real-life
learning by earnestly pondering works of literature and world events. It is
important to read good books and learn from wise and insightful individuals.
Such efforts are vital if we are to truly fulfil our mission amid the often
harsh realities of society.

"The Japanese novelist Shugoro Yamamoto (pen name of Satomu Shimizu,
1903-67) wrote: 'A battle is a living thing, and victory or defeat is not
known until the decisive moment. Being confident of victory is what decides
victory. Those who are convinced they will triumph, do.' In the old days,
everyone memorized famous passages like this that offer important lessons,
even political leaders and educators would cite them."

SGI Newsletter No. 7644, 22ND SOKA GAKKAI HEADQUARTERS LEADERS MEETING--PART
1 [OF 2], Let's Brighten and Lift Everyone's Spirits, Sep. 30th, 2008. Prior
to SGI President Ikeda's speech, Soka Gakkai President Harada announced the
theme for 2009, "Year of Youth and Victory," aiming toward the 80th
anniversary of the Soka Gakkai's founding in 2010. Translated Oct. 9th, 2008

* The Japanese kanji for To My Friends and Daily Gosho is available by
clicking on Seikyo Shimbun's web-site address at
http://www.sokanet.jp/sg/sn/member_support_top.html

---WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
ZETTAI MUJIKO GA
SHORI NO KONPON!
TSUYOKI INORI TO
SAISHIN NO CHUI DE
JUJITSU NO ICHINICHI O!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"IKANARU YONO MIDARE NIMO ONOONO OBA HOKEKYO JURASETSU
TASUKETAMAE TO SHIMERERU KI YORI HI O IDASHI KAWAKERU
TSUCHIYORI MIZU O MOKENGA GOTOKU GOJONI MOSUNARI"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 1132)

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