[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho Nov. 30th + Daily Enc. Dec. 1st

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

Sunday, November 30th, 2008
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's always pay good attention to our health,
in particular taking such precautions as gargling and washing our hands
(when we come home or before eating).
Brimming with vibrant energy and great life force,
let us live out each day of our lives filled with value and meaning!

Sunday, November 30th, 2008
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"(Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is like the roar of a lion.) What sickness can
therefore be an obstacle?"

(Reply to Kyo'o - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. 1, page 412)
Selection source: President Ikeda's speech at a representatives' conference
held on November 26, 2008)

Monday, December 1st, 2008
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Kosen-rufu is a struggle against the arrogance that demeans and denigrates
people. We must never allow ourselves to be defeated by arrogant individuals
who look down on others."

SGI Newsletter No. 7664, The Unlimited Power of the People, from the
December 2008 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translated Nov. 25th, 2008

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU---
KENKO DAIICHI!
UGAI TEARI DE
BANZEN NO YOBO O.
MANMAN TARU SEIMEI RYOKU DE
JUJITSU NO HIBI O!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO WA SHISHIKU NO GOTOSHI IKANARU YAMAI SAWARI O NASU BEKI
YA.

(Gosho Zenshu, page 1124)

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

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

Saturday, November 29th, 2008
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The activities of the SGI can be said to be the "good among all good"*
Let us consider ourselves really fortunate to be members of such an
organization (dedicated to world peace)
Let us never pause in our efforts to advance proudly and confidently,
on our great mission towards achieving world wide kosen-rufu!

* The phrase "greatest good among good" appears in "On Offerings for
Deceased Ancestors", WND-1, page 820.

Saturday, November 29th, 2008
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Each of you should summon up the courage of a lion king and never succumb
to threats from anyone."

(On Persecutions Befalling the Sage - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin,
Vol. 1, page 997)
Selection source: "Gosho for the Study Department - November", Seikyo
Shinbun, November 29th, 2008

Sunday, November 30th, 2008
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"It has been one of history's great tragedies that people, failing to
recognise the enormous power they possess, have often been subjugated, or
divided and set against one another. In contrast, the mentor-disciple
relationship of the Soka Gakkai is dedicated to inspiring, uniting, and
guiding people in a positive direction. There is no more lofty human bond
than that shared by mentor and disciple.

"My mentor, second Soka Gakkai president Josei Toda, encouraged members who
were facing adversity: 'You should be proud that you possess within yourself
the same life-state as Nichiren Daishonin. Maintain a noble spirit and
triumph in life. Never belittle yourself.'"

SGI Newsletter No. 7664, The Unlimited Power of the People, from the
December 2008 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translated Nov. 25th, 2008

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU---
GAKKAI KATSUDO HA
[ZEN NO NAKA NO ZEN] DA.
MUNE WO HARI
KOFU NO TAME NI
TAYUMINAKU ZENSHIN!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
ONO ONO SHISHIO NO KOKORO O TORIDASHITE, IKANI HITO ODOSU TO MO OZURU KOTO
NAKARE
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1190)

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

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

Friday, November 28th, 2008
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
"..it is said that where there is unseen virtue, there will be visible
reward."*
A heart that is brimming with gratitude and appreciation
(even in the midst of trying or challenging circumstances,)
acts like a magnet that attracts great good fortune and benefit!

*"Unseen Virtue and Visible Reward" - WND-1, page 907

Friday, November 28th, 2008
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"My wish is that my disciples will be cubs of lion kings, never to be
laughed at by a pack of foxes".

(In the Continent of Jambudvipa - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.
2, page 1062) Selection source: "Kyo no hosshin", November 28th, 2008

Saturday, November 29th, 2008
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The aim of Buddhism is to enable all human beings to awaken to, tap, and
actively manifest the incomparably noble Buddha nature within them. As the
Daishonin says: 'One becomes aware of the Buddha vehicle [the Law] within
oneself and enters the palace of oneself [the highest life-state of
Buddhahood]. Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is what is meant by entering the
palace of oneself' (OTT, 209). This is the essence of a Buddhism that is
truly open to all people and illuminates the world with the light of hope.

"Our faith and practise--
as ordinary people
who refuse to accept defeat--
are smiled on by the Buddhas
and protected by the heavenly deities."

SGI Newsletter No. 7664, The Unlimited Power of the People, from the
December 2008 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translated Nov. 25th, 2008

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU---
"INTOKU AREBA
YOHO ARI"
KANSHA NO KOKORO GA
JISHAKU NO GOTOKU
FUKU-UN O HIKITSUKERU!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
NEGAWAKU WA WAGA DESHI RA WA SHISHIO NO KOTO NARITE GUNKO NI WARAWARURU KOTO
NAKARE.

(Gosho Zenshu, page 1589)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho Nov. 27th + Daily Enc. Nov. 28th

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

Thursday, November 27th, 2008
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To all who are in positions of leadership
or who are responsible for leading or conducting various activities in the
SGI:
It is said that lack of preparation or negligence is one's greatest enemy!
True to these words, let us always chant earnestly and sincerely
for the absolute safety of all of our precious members.
Let us take every possible action so that we can be sure to
protect our members from any type of accident or incident!

Thursday, November 27th, 2008
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"..it could never come about that the prayers of the practitioner of the
Lotus Sutra would go unanswered"

(On Prayer - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. 1, page 345)
Selection source: "Kyo no hosshin", November 27th, 2008

Friday, November 28th, 2008
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Guiseppe Mazzini (1805-72), a leader in the movement for Italian unity and
independence, observed: 'Great ideas create great peoples.' The confusion
caused by false ideas and doctrines has inflicted terrible damage on the
people's spirit, promoting widespread feelings of powerlessness and apathy
on the one hand, and encouraging rampant prejudice and egotism on the other.
Our effort to 'establish the correct teaching for the peace of the land' is
a spiritual struggle to transform this bleak situation.

"In The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, Nichiren Daishonin
states: 'Generally speaking, the term 'Thus Come One' refers to all living
beings. More specifically, it refers to the disciples and lay supporters of
Nichiren' (OTT, 124). A Thus Come One or Buddha is not some sort of
supernatural being far removed from us. We, ordinary people, who uphold the
Daishonin's Buddhism, dedicated to the highest good, are Thus Come Ones or
Buddhas."

SGI Newsletter No. 7664, The Unlimited Power of the People, from the
December 2008 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translated Nov. 25th, 2008

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU---
[LEADER] HA
YUDANTAITEKI!
ZEN DOSHI NO MUJIKO WO
SHINKEN NI INORIKIRE!
ZENRYOKU DE
MAMORI NUKE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"HOKEKYO NO GYOUJA NO INORI NO
KANAWANU KOTO HA ARUBEKARAZU"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 1352)

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

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

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Those people who have stagnated in their efforts to self-develop
can no longer be considered youthful.
To be youthful means to continually make the strenuous effort
to develop oneself.
Brimming with courage and strength,
let's put forth our very best effort to forever improve ourselves!

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"It has been twenty or more years now since I found myself
in that situation and began the great battle. Not once have I thought of
retreat."

(The Great Battle - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin,
Vol.2, page 465) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin",
Seikyo Shimbun, November 26th, 2008

Thursday, November 27th, 2008
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Our times are changing at a dizzying pace. The resulting turmoil is capable
of sweeping away all manner of power, wealth, reputation, or vanity. The
people, standing firm on principle and conviction, will be the unshakable
golden pillars of the age. They possess the strength and wisdom to surmount
the tumult.

Stand up
with the pride of
a champion of the people,
brimming with strength, joy,
and optimism."

SGI Newsletter No. 7664, The Unlimited Power of the People, from the
December 2008 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translated Nov. 25th, 2008

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KOJO GA TOMATTARA
SEINEN DEWA NAI.
SEINEN WA KENSETSU NARI!
MINAGIRU YUKI TO CHIKARA DE
JIBUN JISHIN O TSUKURE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"NICHIREN SONOMI NI AI ATARITE TAIHEI O OKOSHITE NIJUYONEN
NARI NICHIREN ICHIDOMO SHIRIZOKU KOKORO NASHI"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 1224)

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

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

Tuesday, November 25th, 2008
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Buddhism is all about winning.
In life it is important that we advance boldly and with
conviction towards achieving our dreams and goals.
Brimming with life force,
let's use all our wisdom and creativity and open up a path
to success!

Tuesday, November 25th, 2008
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Strengthen your faith day by day and month after month."

(On Persecutions Befalling the Sage - The Writings of
Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 997) Selection source:
Soka Gakkai member's experience, Seikyo Shimbun, November
26th, 2008

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Sincerely engaging others
in heart-to-heart dialogue,
I behold
a rainbow of friendship
smiling down from the heavens.

"People tend to focus more on large meetings and grand events. But the main
concern of Buddhism is always the human revolution of a single individual. A
single individual initiating an earnest struggle for kosen-rufu can create
dynamic and all-encompassing change. That is why it is so important to
encourage and support those striving on the front lines, no matter how
inconspicuous their efforts might seem."

SGI Newsletter No. 7660, THE LIGHT OF THE CENTURY OF HUMANITY, Courageously
Reaching Out to Others in Dialogue--Part 1 [of 2], from the Oct. 24th, 2008,
issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Nov. 11th, 2008

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
BUPPO WA SHOBU!
JINSEI WA TSUYOKI DE IKE.
MANMANTARU SEIMEIRYOKU
CHIE TO KUFU DE
MICHI O KIRIHIRAKE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"TSUKIZUKI HIBI NI TSUYORI TAMAE"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 1190)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho Nov. 24th + Words of the Week Nov. 24th - 30th

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

Monday, November 24th, 2008
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
No matter what kind of obstacles might confront us,
let's do our best to remain cheerful!
No matter how difficult our situations might be,
let's move forwards with strength and courage!
To advance, no matter what, is the very spirit of our
faith and practise.

Monday, November 24th, 2008
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"It is said that, if a teacher has a good disciple, both
will gain the fruit of Buddhahood, but if a teacher
fosters a bad disciple, both will fall into hell."

(Flowering and Bearing Grain - The Writings of Nichiren
Daishonin, Vol.1, page 909) Selection source: "Kyo no
Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, November 24th, 2008

November 24th-30th, 2008
---- WORDS OF THE WEEK ----
The Daishonin warns us,
"Be even more careful than usual"*
Carelessness and overconfidence are our greatest enemies.
By doing our utmost to prevent any and all
type of accident or incident from occurring,
let's successfully complete all of our goals for this year.

* "Nine Thoughts to One Word" - WND-II, page 731

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
NANI GA ATTEMO
HOGARAKA NI!
NANI GA ATTEMO
CHIKARAZUYOKU!
ZENSHIN KOSO SHINJIN NO TAMASHII DA.

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"YOKI DESHI O MOTSU TOKINBA SHITEI BUKKA NI ITARI ASHIKI
DESHI O TAKUWAINUREBA SHITEI JIGOKU NI OTSU TO IERI SHITEI
SOI SEBA NANIGOTO MO NASU BEKARAZU"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 900)

--- KONSHU NO KOTOBA ---
"KOKORO NI FUKAKI
YOJIN ARUBESHI"
YUDAN WA TAITEKI DA.
ZETTAI NI MUJIKO DE
ICHINEN NO SOSHIAGE O!

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

* We have reached a monumental point in this mailing list today, at last! We
have reached the 5,000 mark - the number of people now receiving this
mailing service in this group. Thank you ALL for your wonderful support. We
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A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends"
published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.

Sunday, November 23rd, 2008
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
It is important that we plant deeply the roots of
our faith and practise in the place where we each have our own
unique missions to fulfil.
Those who strive, patiently and consistently,
to build a solid foundation in life will
ultimately triumph, without fail.

Sunday, November 23rd, 2008
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Therefore, I want people with seeking minds to meet and
read this letter together for encouragement."

(Letter from Sado - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin,
Vol.1, page 306) Selection source: SGI President Ikeda's
speech, Seikyo Shimbun, November 23rd, 2008

Monday, November 24th, 2008
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Everything starts with dialogue; it is the first step towards fresh
value-creation.

"The 'Expedient Means' (2nd) chapter of the Lotus Sutra--part of which we
recite morning and evening in gongyo--is a paean to life that begins with
the Buddha embarking on a dialogue with his disciples: 'At that time the
World-Honoured One calmly arose from his samadhi and addressed Shariputra'
(LS2, 23). The Lotus Sutra describes an assembly that takes place on the
ultimate level of life and embraces the entire universe, starting on Eagle
Peak and moving to the Ceremony in the Air expounded in the 'Life Span'
(16th) chapter [a portion of which we also recite in gongyo]. When we sit in
front of the Gohonzon, we ourselves become part of that assembly. Gongyo is
a ceremony of dialogue between teacher and disciples, between the Buddha of
the Latter Day of the Law and us. It is a ceremony watched over by all
Buddhas and heavenly deities of the ten directions and three existences.

"In a letter to the lay nun Myoho, the Daishonin writes:

"When with our mouths we chant the Mystic Law [Nam-myoho-renge-kyo], our
Buddha nature, being summoned, will invariably emerge. The Buddha nature of
[the heavenly deities] Brahma and Shakra, being called, will protect us, and
the Buddha nature of the Buddhas and bodhisattvas [throughout the universe],
being summoned, will rejoice. (WND-1, 887)

"There is no more powerful sound than the chanting of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo.
No force can obstruct the advance of our movement as we chant and spread the
Mystic Law, cheerfully reaching out to others in dialogue based on the
shared commitment of mentor and disciple."

SGI Newsletter No. 7660, THE LIGHT OF THE CENTURY OF HUMANITY, Courageously
Reaching Out to Others in Dialogue--Part 1 [of 2], from the Oct. 24th, 2008,
issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Nov. 11th, 2008

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
SHIMEI NO BUTAI NI
FUKAKU "NE" O HARE!
ASERAZU JIMICHI NI
KISO O KATAMETA HITO GA
SAIGO NI KANARAZU KATSU!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KONO FUMI O KOKOROZASHI ARAN HITOBITO WA YORIAUTE GRANJI
RYOKEN SOROTE KOKORO NAGUSAMASE TAMAE"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 961)

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

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

Saturday, November 22nd, 2008
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
What we achieve in the future depends on
the causes we are making here and now.*
Let's do our utmost, right now, to be successful in whatever we are doing!
By using our courage and wisdom and by having perfect unity,
let's build a future that is brimming with great benefit and good
fortune.

* "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." - "Opening of the Eyes", WND-I, page 279

Saturday, November 22nd, 2008
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The meaning of this sutra passage is that the heavenly
gods and benevolent deities will assume various forms such
as those of men and women, and present offerings to help
the persons who practice the Lotus Sutra."

(The Izu Exile - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin,
Vol.1, page 35) Selection source: Soka Gakkai member's
experience, Seikyo Shimbun, November 22nd, 2008

Sunday, November 23rd, 2008
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"A genuine practitioner of the Daishonin's Buddhism regards hardship as a
badge of honour."

SGI Newsletter No. 7662, 23RD SOKA GAKKAI HEADQUARTERS LEADERS MEETING--PART
3 [OF 4] Confronting Obstacles with the Determination to Win, Oct. 28th,
2008, from the Nov. 3rd, 2008, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Nov.
13th, 2008

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
"MIRAI NO KA" WA
"GENZAI NO IN" NI ARI.
"IMA" O KATSUNODA!
YUKI TO CHIE TO DANKETSU DE
DAIFUKUTOKU NO MIRAI O!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"HOKEKYO O GYOZEN MONO OBA SHOTEN ZENJIN TO ARUIWA OTOKO
TO NARI ARUIWA ONNA TO NARI KATACHI O KAE SAMAZAMA NI KUYO
SHITE TASUKU BESHI"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 1445)

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

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

Friday, November 21st, 2008
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin states,
"(The reason that you have survived until now when so many
have died was) so that you would meet with this affair."*
In Buddhism, there is no such thing as coincidence.
Let's chant daimoku with strong faith,
especially when confronted with hardships,
and be victorious no matter how difficult our situation
might be!

*"Reply to Yasaburo" - WND-I, page 829

Friday, November 21st, 2008
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Such an occurrence cannot be adequately explained in
terms of your present existence alone, but must have its
origin in your relationship with the sutra in past
existences--only thus can it be understood."

(On the Importance of the "Expedient Means" and "Life
Span" Chapters - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin,
Vol.2, page 748) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin",
Seikyo Shimbun, November 21st, 2008

Saturday, November 22nd, 2008
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Mr. Toda said: 'Obstacles exist to test and train us. It's like students of
judo who become stronger by being thrown about again and again by their
instructor. If we face every obstacle with the readiness to confront it and
the determination to win, we'll be able to overcome the most challenging
difficulties.' He also said: 'Lead dauntless lives for kosen-rufu, no matter
what happens.' We must never forget this spirit."

SGI Newsletter No. 7662, 23RD SOKA GAKKAI HEADQUARTERS LEADERS MEETING--PART
3 [OF 4] Confronting Obstacles with the Determination to Win, Oct. 28th,
2008, from the Nov. 3rd, 2008, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Nov.
13th, 2008

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
GOSEIKUN "KONO KONO NI
AWAN TAME NARIKERI"
BUPPO NI GUZEN WA NAI.
TAIHEN NA TOKI KOSO
GOJONA INORI DE KATE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KOREWA HITOE NI IMANO KOTO NI ARAZU KAKO NO SHUKUEN
KAIHATSU SERU NI KOSO KAKUWA OBOSHIMESURAME"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 1015)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho Nov. 20th + Daily Enc. Nov. 21st

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

Thursday, November 20th, 2008
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's maintain close communication with one another especially in regards
to information and reports on our activities.
Let's respond speedily, first and foremost.
This has always been one of the great traditions of the SGI.
Swiftness is what best develops trust between people.

Thursday, November 20th, 2008
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"At such a time, the three obstacles and four devils will
invariably appear, and the wise will rejoice while the foolish will
retreat."

(The Three Obstacles and Four Devils - The Writings of
Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 637) Selection source:
Basics of Buddhism, Seikyo Shimbun, November 20th, 2008

Friday, November 21st, 2008
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"How noble are those who base their lives on the unparalleled philosophy of
the Mystic Law. All without exception who practise as the Buddha teaches
will attain Buddhahood in this lifetime. Nichiren Daishonin writes:

"'In the case of rice plants, there are three types--those that ripen early
in autumn, those that ripen in a middling time, and those that ripen
late--and yet all are ready to be harvested within a single year. In the
same way, although persons [who follow the Buddha way] fall into three
different categories of superior, middling, and inferior [capacity], all
alike, within the space of a single lifetime, can come to the realization
that they themselves are identical and in no way at variance with all the
Buddhas, the Thus Come Ones. (WND-2, 79-80)'

"Buddhism also teaches that there are five types of vision, or five types of
eyes--the physical eye, the heavenly eye, the wisdom eye, the Dharma eye,
and the Buddha eye. The Daishonin writes: 'These five types of vision are
naturally acquired by one who upholds the Lotus Sutra' (WND-1, 683).

"He also declares: 'The votaries of the Lotus Sutra, men and women alike,
are all Thus Come Ones' (OTT, 83). This is an affirmation that all of you
who are working selflessly for kosen-rufu are Buddhas.

"And elsewhere he says: 'All those who keep faith in the Lotus Sutra are
most certainly Buddhas, and one who slanders a Buddha commits a grave
offence (WND-1, 756). You are people worthy of the greatest respect. Anyone
who ridicules or harasses you will reap stern karmic effects. From
everything that I have witnessed in the course of my long practise, I can
attest to this with utmost conviction."

SGI Newsletter No. 7662, 23RD SOKA GAKKAI HEADQUARTERS LEADERS MEETING--PART
3 [OF 4]
Confronting Obstacles with the Determination to Win, Oct. 28th, 2008, from
the Nov. 3rd, 2008, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Nov. 13th, 2008.

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
RENKEI O MITSU NI!
"Speed" DAIICHI DE!
KORE GA GAKKAI NO DENTO.
JINSOKU KOSO
SHINRAI NO MINAMOTO DA.

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KANARAZU SANSHO SHIMA TO MOSU SAWARI IDEKITAREBA KENJA WA
YOROKOBI GUSHA WA SHIRIZOKU"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 1091)

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

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

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The advancement of the SGI movement is what truly gives
people a light of hope.
We are each a shining sun of kosen-rufu.
Let's light up the world with the spirit of justice!

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"This means that the protection of the gods depends on the
strength of one's faith. The Lotus Sutra is a fine sword,
but its might depends on the one who wields it."

(General Stone Tiger - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin,
Vol.1, page 953) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin",
Seikyo Shimbun, November 19th, 2008

Thursday, November 20th, 2008
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"We should take a long-term view with regards to the appearance of genuine
benefit. If we remain steadfast in faith, no matter what happens along the
way, we will definitely win in the end. Of this there is no doubt."

SGI Newsletter No. 7663, 23RD SOKA GAKKAI HEADQUARTERS LEADERS MEETING—PART
4 [OF 4] Expanding Our Ties of Friendship, from the Nov. 3rd, 2008, issue of
the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Nov. 14th, 2008

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
SOKA NO ZENSHIN KOSO
KIBO NO HIKARI DA!
WARERA WA KOFU NO TAIYO.
SEIGI NO KOKORO DE
SEKAI O TERASE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KAMI NO MAMORU TO MOSUMO HITO NO KOKORO TSUYOKINI YORU TO
MIETE SORO HOKEKYO WA YOKI TSURUGI NAREDOMO TSUKAU HITO NI
YORITE MONO O KIRI SOROKA"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 1186)

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

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

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Hooray to all of our noble and esteemed fellow SGI members!
I put my palms together in the utmost appreciation and respect
for everyone's selfless dedicated and painstaking efforts.
I pray for glory and victory for all our members
who share both the good times and the bad times
and who strive together to achieve kosen-rufu.

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"It must be ties of karma from the distant past that have
destined you to become my disciple at a time like this.
Shakyamuni and Many Treasures certainly realised this
truth. The sutra's statement, 'Those persons who had
heard the Law dwelled here and there in various Buddha
lands, constantly reborn in company with their teachers,'
cannot be false in any way."

(The Heritage of the Ultimate Law of Life - The Writings
of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 216) Selection source:
"Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, November 18th, 2008

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Different times in life require different responses. There are times when
we'll need to wisely save our energy. There are times when we'll need to
strive with all our dedication and sincerity. There are times when we'll
need to rest to prevent exhaustion. I hope you will always proceed with
wisdom. But no matter what the situation, never lose sight of kosen-rufu and
the path of faith--promise me that. I'm counting on you!

"When we challenge ourselves in trying times, we can accumulate tremendous
benefit. Benefit is manifested in many different ways. Sometimes undergoing
a trial that seems more like punishment opens the way to happiness. It's
like surgery or an injection--they may hurt, but they can restore your
health. Even in the most desperate of circumstances, if we challenge
ourselves through strong faith, we can gain true great benefit. This is the
profound teaching of the Daishonin."

SGI Newsletter No. 7663, 23RD SOKA GAKKAI HEADQUARTERS LEADERS MEETING—PART
4 [OF 4] Expanding Our Ties of Friendship, from the Nov. 3rd, 2008, issue of
the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Nov. 14th, 2008

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
IDAINARU
SOKA NO DOSHI, BANZAI!
KOKORO KARA KANSHA GASSHO.
KURAKU NO TOMO NI
EIKO ARE! SHORI ARE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KAKO NO SHUKUEN OIKITATTE KONDO NICHIREN GA DESHI TO NARI
TAMAUKA SHAKA TAHO KOSO GOZONJI SORO RAME 'ZAIZAI
SHOBUTSUDO JOYO SHIGUSHO' YOMO SORAGOTO SORAWAJI"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 1338)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho Nov. 17th + Words of the Week Nov. 17th - 23rd

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

Monday, November 17th, 2008
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
"I will be the one who opens up a way!"
With this type of pioneering spirit in our hearts,
let's make all the effort we can to be successful in society.
Single-mindedly and wholeheartedly,
let's strive to achieve kosen-rufu.
Let's muster up all our courage and aim straight towards a
brilliant victory!

Monday, November 17th, 2008
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"In battles soldiers regard the general as their soul. If the
general were to lose heart, his soldiers would become cowards."

(The Supremacy of the Law - The Writings of Nichiren
Daishonin, Vol.1, page 613) Selection source: "Kyo no
Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun 17th, November, 2008

November 17th-23rd, 2008
---- WORDS OF THE WEEK ----
The 78th anniversary of the Soka Gakkai's founding is now
being celebrated all around the world.
Hurrah for the victory of mentor and disciple!
Let's make the raising and developing of capable people a mighty
river that unceasingly flows for all eternity.

* The Japanese kanji for To My Friends, Daily Gosho and Words of the Week is
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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
"WATASHI GA MICHI O HIRAKU"
KAITAKU SEISHIN O MUNENI
SHAKAI DE KATE!
KOFU NI HASHIRE!
YUKI DE ZENSHIN DA!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"IKUSA NIWA DAISHOGUN O TAMASHI TOSU DAISHOGUN
OKUSHINUREBA TSUWAMONO OKUBYO NARI"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 1219)

--- KONSHU NO KOTOBA ---
SORITSU 78 SHUNEN O
ZENSEKAI GA SHUKUGA.
SHITEI NO SHORI, BANZAI!
JINZAI NO NAGARE O
BANDAI NO TAIGA E!

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

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

Sunday, November 16th, 2008
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
It is important that our leaders,
as leaders of kosen-rufu,
always try to be cheerful and in high spirits and
continue to advance enthusiastically and energetically.
Brimming with a challenging spirit,
let's do our utmost to support our fellow members'
development and happiness.

Sunday, November 16th, 2008
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Under their protection, he will [establish and] spread
abroad widely throughout Jambudvipa the object of devotion
of the essential teaching, or the five characters of Myoho-renge-kyo."

(On the Buddha's Prophecy - The Writings of Nichiren
Daishonin, Vol.1, page 400) Selection source: Q & A on
Buddhism, Seikyo Shimbun, November 16th, 2008

Monday, November 17th, 2008
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"How much action we take, how many people we meet and talk with, whom we
meet and what we talk about--all these things are crucial in consolidating
the foundation for kosen-rufu and in deciding the future of our movement.
Everything depends on individuals taking determined action."

SGI Newsletter No. 7663, 23RD SOKA GAKKAI HEADQUARTERS LEADERS MEETING—PART
4 [OF 4] Expanding Our Ties of Friendship, from the Nov. 3rd, 2008, issue of
the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Nov. 14th, 2008

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KOFU NO "leader" WA
TSUNENI IKIIKITO!
TSUNENI IKIOIYOKU!
TATAKAU TAMASHII O MOYASHI
DOSHI NI TSUKUSHIYUKE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"HONMON NO HONZON MYOHORENGEKYO NO GOJI O MOTTE ENBUDAI NI
KOSENRUFU SESHIMENKA"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 507)

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

* Hope you can pass this on this weekend to someone! If you are in fact
forwarding this to others and would like us to put them on the main mailing
list just hit REPLY and let us know their addresses - do make sure though
that they don't mind! Hope you have a great weekend!...

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

Saturday, November 15th, 2008
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin encourages us,
"Strengthen your faith day by day and month after month."*
Unceasingly making an effort to progress is the key to making the
impossible possible.
Let's open up the path to success!

*"On Persecutions Befalling the Sage" - WND-I, page 997

Saturday, November 15th, 2008
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"In the final analysis, unless we succeed in demonstrating
that this teaching is supreme, these disasters will continue unabated."

(The Treatment of Illness - The Writings of Nichiren
Daishonin, Vol.1, page 1114) Selection source: "Kyo no
Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun November 15th, November, 2008

Sunday, November 16th, 2008
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"A genuine leader of our movement is someone who takes the initiative, goes
out and meets people, tells them about our noble cause, and makes new
friends and allies.

"...Of course, engaging in such a struggle is tiring, but unless we make
this kind of Herculean effort, we can't expect to triumph over momentous
opposition and obstacles when they threaten. I say this for the sake of
future generations."

SGI Newsletter No. 7663, 23RD SOKA GAKKAI HEADQUARTERS LEADERS MEETING—PART
4 [OF 4]
Expanding Our Ties of Friendship, from the Nov. 3rd, 2008, issue of the
Seikyo Shimbun, translated Nov. 14th, 2008

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
"TSUKIZUKI HIBI NI
TSUYORI TAMAE"
TAEZARU ZENSHIN GA
FUKANO O KANO NI!
SHORI NO MICHI O HIRAKE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KEKKU WA SHOBU O KESSEZARAN HOKA WA KONO SAINAN YAMI
GATAKARUBESHI"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 998)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho Nov. 14th + Daily Enc. Nov. 15th

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

Friday, November 14th, 2008
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's be extremely careful about preventing any fires from occurring.
Let's be sure to stay absolutely accident free at all times.
And it is also very important that we thoughtfully remind each other about
safety repeatedly.
Through the earnest and serious daimoku of our leaders
let's protect all of our precious members who
have such noble missions for kosen-rufu.

Friday, November 14th, 2008
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Employ the strategy of the Lotus Sutra before any other."

(The Strategy of the Lotus Sutra - The Writings of
Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 1001) Selection source:
"Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, November 14th, 2008

Saturday, November 15th, 2008
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The essence of our faith is manifested in our daily actions. And the
substance of our Buddhist practise lies in enjoying the trust and friendship
of our close neighbours. Our goal is to realise a peaceful and prosperous
society through spreading the philosophy and ideals of Nichiren Daishonin's
Buddhism. It is not something abstract or distant, but starts with concrete
efforts where we are right now."

SGI Newsletter No. 7661, Dialogues with World Citizens, Yuriy V. Kostenko,
Former Ukraine Ambassador to Japan, and His Wife Liudmyla Skyrda, from the
May 13th, 2007, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Nov. 12th, 2008

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KASAI NI GENJU CHUI.
ZETTAI MUJIKO DE.
KURIKAESHI YOBIKAKE O!
"Leader" NO INORI DE
SHIMEI NO DOSHI O MAMORE.

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"NANI NO HEIHO YORIMO HOKEKYO NO HEIHO O MOCHII
TAMAUBESHI"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 1192)

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

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

Thursday, November 13th, 2008
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
"Having good friends is all the Buddhist way."*
Let's do our very best to cultivate friendships with as
many people as we possibly can!
A good friend is indeed the most valuable treasure we
can have in life.

*Ananda, one of Shakyamuni Buddha's closest disciples,
once asked him: "It seems to me that by having good
friends and advancing together with them, one has already
halfway attained the Buddha way. Is this way of thinking
correct?"

Shakyamuni replied, "Ananda, this way of thinking is not
correct. Having good friends and advancing together with
them is not half the Buddhist way but all the Buddhist
way."
(http://www.sgi.org/goodfriends.html)

Thursday, November 13th, 2008
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Were they not Bodhisattvas of the Earth, they could not
chant the daimoku."

(The True Aspect of All Phenomena - The Writings of
Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 385) Selection source:
"Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, November 13th, 2008

Friday, November 14th, 2008
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'Though you may quarrel with distant relatives, remain friendly with your
neighbours'--this is a wise Ukraine proverb that the then Ukraine Ambassador
to Japan Yuriy V. Kostenko and his wife Dr. Liudmyla Skyrda kindly shared
with me (in January 2002). Getting on well with your neighbours is not only
important daily wisdom, but also the starting point of diplomacy and
peaceful coexistence."

SGI Newsletter No. 7661, Dialogues with World Citizens, Yuriy V. Kostenko,
Former Ukraine Ambassador to Japan, and His Wife Liudmyla Skyrda, from the
May 13th, 2007, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Nov. 12th, 2008

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
"ZENYU O MOTSU KOTO WA
BUTSUDO NO SUBETE"
YUJO O HIROGEYO!
YOKI TOMO KOSO
JINSEI NO SAIKO NO ZAISAN DA.

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"MINA JIYU NO BOSATSU NO SHUTSUGEN NI ARAZUNBA TONAE
GATAKI DAIMOKU NARI"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 1360)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho Nov. 12th + Daily Enc. Nov. 13th

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

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's be very careful not to be deceived by
bank-transfer scams or any other form of fraud.*
Let's never be careless or overconfident
(in the case you do receive such types of phone calls).
If you sense that something doesn't sound right or something is unusual,
first of all, before taking any action,
check things out and confirm the facts carefully and
don't hesitate to consult someone whom you can trust and who is
knowledgeable about such things.

* In Japan, it was reported that between January and
August, 2008, 21.3 billion yen was swindled out of people throughout the
country through bank-transfer scams.

Such incidents include the "It's me" scam, con artists typically telephone
people and pretend to be a relative in trouble who desperately is in need of
money.

In more recent methods, the fraudsters pretend to be calling from
a social insurance office or tax office. They tell their
potential victims that they will receive refunds for
overpaid public health insurance premiums or taxes. They
then dupe the victims into making money transfers at an ATM.
(ref.:
http://www.asahi.com/english/Herald-asahi/TKY200810160092.html)

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Winter always turns to spring."

(Winter Always Turns to Spring - The Writings of Nichiren
Daishonin, Vol.1, page 536) Selection source: Soka Gakkai
member's experience, Seikyo Shimbun, November 12th, 2008

Thursday, November 13th, 2008
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Buddhism is concerned with winning. This is a point that Nichiren Daishonin
made emphatically clear. The law of cause and effect operating within our
lives is very strict. We cannot fool ourselves; we know in our hearts when
we have won or when we have given in to defeat. Those who win through faith
plant the cause to attain Buddhahood deep within their beings. When we
earnestly challenge ourselves and are able to declare with all our hearts,
'I have won!' the tremendous good fortune we gain as a result will adorn our
lives eternally. This is the life-state, the strength, and the life-force of
a Buddha.

"Those who succumb to self-defeat cannot accumulate good fortune. They
create the cause to feel regret in their lives. That is why it's so
important to win, to triumph in our lives. That is the direct way to
experience the true power of Buddhahood within us. There is no greater joy
than this."

SGI Newsletter No. 7660, THE LIGHT OF THE CENTURY OF HUMANITY, Courageously
Reaching Out to Others in Dialogue--Part 1 [of 2], from the Oct. 24th, 2008,
issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Nov. 11th, 2008

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
FURIKOMI SAGI NI
DAMASARERUNA!
YUDAN WA KINMOTSU.
"HENDANA" TO OMOTTARA
MAZU KAKUNIN! MAZU SODAN DA!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"FUYU WA KANARAZU HARU TO NARU"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 1253)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho Nov. 11th + Daily Enc. Nov. 12th

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

Tuesday, November 11th, 2008
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
For the sake of society,
for the sake of kosen-rufu,
let's make every effort to develop our young people's abilities and talents!
From within our very own local community,
let's create a wave that really helps develop lots of capable people.

Tuesday, November 11th, 2008
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Our minds are like the water. Faith that is weak is like muddy water, while
faith that is brave is like clear water."

(Reply to the Lay Nun Nichigon - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1,
page 1079) Selection source: "Kyo no
Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, November 11th, 2008

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Speaking in an easily comprehensible way that reaches people and touches
their hearts--this is a vital point for a successful dialogue and an
important quality for leaders to have.

"Also, when you're standing in front of a large crowd, you don't need to
shout at them or speak in an exaggeratedly forceful manner. Look at your
audience with genuine warmth and smile at them when you speak. Your spirit
should be to inspire everyone to join in and work harmoniously alongside
you. When you shout or speak too forcefully, you may think you're
demonstrating your impassioned commitment, but all your audience sees is a
frightening grimace!

"The great Japanese educator and reformer Yoshida Shoin (1830-59) instructed
his students on how they should address others: 'In your everyday
conversations with people, speak in a tone closer to that of a gentle,
refined woman. That way, at a crucial moment, you can make your voice ring
out with powerful vigour.' He urged them to smile at people warmly. Given
the stern visage with which Yoshida Shoin is often depicted in portraits,
many of you must be astonished that he would say such a thing! But truly
accomplished leaders put people at ease and impress them with their warmth,
gentleness, and consideration. You need to have a generous and open spirit
that makes people feel able to say anything to you, even to complain.

"I would especially like the leaders of the youth division, on whose
shoulders the future will rest, to take this to heart."

SGI Newsletter No. 7659, 23RD SOKA GAKKAI HEADQUARTERS LEADERS MEETING--PART
2 [OF 4],
Dialogues for a Brighter Future, Oct. 28th, 2008.From the Nov.2nd, 2008,
issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Nov. 10th, 2008

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
SHAKAI NO TAMENI
KOFU NO TAMENI
SEINEN O SODATEYO!
WAGA CHIIKI KARA
JINZAI KAKUDAI NO NAMI O OKOSE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"MINA NO ONKOKORO WA MIZU NO GOTOSHI SHIN NO YOWAKI WA
MIGORU GA GOTOSHI SHINJIN NO ISAGIYOKI WA SUMERUGA
GOTOSHI"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 1262)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] Words of the Week Nov. 10th - 16th & Daily Gosho Nov. 10th + Daily Enc. Nov. 11th

* There was a Japanese Press Holiday today so there was no To My Friends but
to fill the gap we held over "Words of the Week." All the best and hope you
have a GREAT week!

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

November 10th-16th, 2008
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
Let's give a refreshing, cheerful greeting that opens people's hearts.
It is so important that we look out for and respect our neighbours.
Through a sincere attitude and thoughtful actions,
let's develop good relations with more and more people
and help create trust between each other.

Monday, November 10th, 2008
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"When great evil occurs, great good follows."

(Great Evil and Great Good - The Writings of Nichiren
Daishonin, Vol.1, page 1119) Selection source: SGI
President Ikeda's message to SGI-Iceland members, Seikyo
Shimbun, November 9th, 2008

Tuesday, November 11th, 2008
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Everything begins with changing our own attitude or mind-set. This applies
equally to forging solid unity. If members of an organisation are constantly
at loggerheads, always blaming and criticising each other, there will never
be any unity among them. Since organisations are made up of individuals, we
are bound to encounter all kinds of people. At times, there may be cases
when our personalities just don't mesh with certain individuals. That is why
unless we do our human revolution, we will not be able to forge bonds of
shared purpose with each other, rising above various differences. In 'The
Heritage of the Ultimate Law of Life,' the Daishonin urges his followers to
unite 'in the spirit of many in body but one in mind, transcending all
differences among themselves [free of distinctions of self and other] to
become as inseparable as fish and the water in which they swim' (WND-1,
217).

"It is only natural that people will have different personalities and
temperaments. But that doesn't mean that because people are different from
us, we should discriminate against them or exclude and reject them. The
important thing is that we respect each other and accept each others'
differences, with an all-embracing heart that is free of discrimination or
distinctions of self and other."

SGI Newsletter No. 7657, LEARNING FROM THE GOSHO: THE HOPE-FILLED WRITINGS
OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN, [12] "Many in Body, One in Mind" -- "The Spirit of
Many in Body, One in Mind" Is the Path to Certain Victory, from the
September 2008 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translated Oct. 31st, 2008

* The Japanese kanji for To My Friends 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 ---
KOKORO O HIRAKU
SAWAYAKANA AISATSU O!
KINRIN O TAISETSU NI!
SEIJITSUNA FURUMAI DE
SHINRAI O HIROGEYO!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"DAIAKU OKOREBA DAIZEN KITARU"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 1300)

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