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

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

Thursday, April 30th, 2009
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
"I am determined to dedicate myself to realising my mentor's dreams
and to fulfilling my mission for the sake of kosen-rufu!"
To make up our minds, with such a resolute spirit, is what
the strategy of the Lotus Sutra is all about.
To all of my dearest friends,
take the initiative yourselves and achieve truly wonderful victories!

Thursday, April 30th, 2009
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"What does Bodhisattva Never Disparaging's profound respect for people
signify? The purpose of the appearance in this world of Shakyamuni Buddha,
the lord of teachings, lies in his behaviour as a human being."

(The Three Kinds of Treasure - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1,
page 852) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, April 30th,
2009

Friday, May 1st, 2009
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"We should regard minor incidents as potential warnings for major accidents.
If we view them as reminders to be vigilant and thereby recommit ourselves
to safety, recheck everything, and reconsider all possibilities, we can
prevent major accidents and failures from occurring. Minor accidents can
serve as a springboard to success if we take them seriously and use them as
opportunities to renew our determination."

SGI Newsletter No. 7763, The New Human Revolution--Vol. 22: Chap. 2,
Currents 44, translated April 28th, 2009

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
SHI NO TAMENI
KOFU NO TAMENI
KONO KESSHIN KOSO
HOKEKYO NO HEIHO NARI
KIMI GA SHORI NO SENJIN O!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"FUKYO BOSATSU NO HITO O UYAMAISHI WA IKANARU KOTOZO
KYOSHU SHAKUSON NO SHUSSE NO HONKAI WA HITO NO FURUMAI
NITE SORAIKERUZO"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 1174)

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

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

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let us aim to break through our own limitations, setting new personal
records,
surpassing even those achieved in the past!
When we walk the path of mentor and disciple with selfless and single-minded
determination,
unprecedented strength and courage, like that of the lion king,
wells up from the very depths of our beings,
leading us to accomplish great victories.

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"If you care anything about your personal security, you should first of all
pray for order and tranquillity throughout the four quarters of the land,
should you not?"

(On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land - The
Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. 1, page 24)
Selection source: "Kyo no hosshin", April 29th, 2009

Thursday, April 30th, 2009
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Whenever I read 'Letter from Sado,' I vividly recall an episode from my
youth. It was during the period when my mentor Josei Toda's business
operations were in the most dire financial straits. Mr. Toda had just
stepped down from his position as Soka Gakkai general director to protect
the organisation, and was wholeheartedly struggling to break through these
difficulties.

"I remember him one day reading a portion of 'Letter from Sado.' It was the
part where Nichiren Daishonin explains that the various hardships he is
undergoing--such as being cursed and spoken ill of and lacking food and
clothing--are exactly as described in the sutras. Mr. Toda remarked: 'To
think that the Daishonin endured such circumstances. And now, I am
experiencing the same. In my case, no matter how much money I make, I can't
seem to turn a profit!' As he uttered these words, he was smiling. Even amid
his enormous troubles, he could smile like that! This image of his serene
composure in the midst of adversity is forever engraved in my mind.

"I remember another occasion when Mr. Toda returned from a visit to the
Finance Ministry regarding his business woes. The day was frigid and sleet
was falling, and he was shivering with cold. 'The world is really a cold
place,' he laughed, adding: 'Daisaku, I haven't been defeated. My businesses
have failed, that's all. The true struggle lies ahead.' He was saying that
though it might appear he had been wiped out financially, he had not been
defeated in the slightest in terms of life and faith; after all, he had a
genuine disciple and the real test was still to come. His dauntless spirit
further fuelled my resolve and fighting spirit. I vowed that I wouldn't
allow anyone to defame or harm my mentor.

"The Daishonin's writings can likewise rouse an indomitable fighting spirit
in the hearts of those buffeted by the bitter winds of suffering or
adversity. When the invincible spirit of Nichiren Daishonin pulses in our
lives, nothing can intimidate us.

"As long as we make a point of reading the Daishonin's writings and
internalising its lessons, no karma can defeat us. And as long as we
steadfastly dedicate ourselves to the way of mentor and disciple, no
obstacles or devilish functions will hinder us. Please be confident that by
living your life based on the Daishonin's writings and in accord with the
path of a disciple, you can break through any obstacle or limitation.

SGI Newsletter No. 7760, LEARNING FROM THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN:
THE TEACHINGS FOR VICTORY, [3] "Letter from Sado"--Part 3 [of 3],
Dedicating Our Life to the Great Path of Mentor and Disciple, translated
April 24th, 2009, from the March 2009 issue of the Daibyakurenge.

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU---
NANJI JISHIN NO
SHIN KIROKU O MEZASE!
[SHITEI] NI TESSUREBA
SHISHIO NO GOTOKI
SHORI NO CHIKARA GA YUGEN SURU.

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"NANJI SUBEKARAKU ISSHIN NO ANDO WO OMOWABA MAZU SHIHYO NO SEIHITSU O
INORANMONO KA"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 31)

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

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

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
It is always important to act quickly
when it comes to offering words of encouragement (in times of need,)
or when expressing gratitude for someone's kindness or efforts.
By our heartfelt sincerity and concern and quick reaction to situations
let's develop our friendships with everyone in our environment
and help them to understand and be supportive of our activities!

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Concerning prayer, there are conspicuous prayer and conspicuous response,
conspicuous prayer and inconspicuous response, inconspicuous prayer and
inconspicuous response, and inconspicuous prayer and conspicuous response.
But the only essential point is that, if you believe in this sutra, all your
desires will be fulfilled in both the present and the future."

(Letter to the Lay Priest Domyo - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1,
page 750)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, April 28th, 2009

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Expressions of thanks and appreciation strengthen ties of trust and
friendship. It's no exaggeration to say that a person's character can be
measured by how freely they're able to thank and express their gratitude to
others."

SGI Newsletter No. 7761, The New Human Revolution--Vol. 22: Chap. 2,
Currents 42, translated April 24th, 2009

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU---
HAGEMASHI YA
KANSHA NO KOTOBA WA
[SPEED] GA DAIJI DA.
SEIJITSU TO DENKOSEKKA DE
SUBETE O MIKATA NI!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KITO NI OITE WA KENKI KONNO KENKI MYOO MYOKI MYOO MYOKI KENNO NO KITO ARITO
IEDOMO TADA KANYO WA KONO KYO NO SHINJIN O ITASHI TAMAI SORAWABA GENTO NO
SHOGAN MANZOKU ARUBEKU SORO"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1242)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho April 27th + Words of the Week April 27th - May3rd

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

Monday, April 27th, 2009
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Nichiren Buddhism is a philosophy based on taking action.
Let's therefore chant and indeed put our faith into action!
That is where the starting point of the victorious drama of
our human revolution all starts.

Monday, April 27th, 2009
--- 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, April 27th, 2009

April 27th-May 3rd, 2009
---- WORDS OF THE WEEK ----
Now, joyfully and enthusiastically,
let's confront the challenges we face and be victorious!
Buddhism is all about winning.
Victory for the sake of justice and the truth is what will bring down evil,
negative and unjust forces.
It is only through being victorious over such injustice that we will
be able to establish a truly happy and peaceful world.

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
NICHIREN BUPPO WA
KODO NO TETSUGAKU DA.
INORO! UGOKO!
SOKOKARA SHORI NO
NINGEN KAKUMEI GA HAJIMARU.

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

(Gosho Zenshu, page 1192)

--- KONSHU NO KOTOBA ---
SA TANOSHIKU KACHIMAKURE!
BUPPO WA SHOBU DA!
SEIGI NO SHORI GA JAAKU O TAOSHI
SEIGI NO SHORI GA KOFUKU SEKAI O
TSUKURERU KARA DA!

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

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

Sunday, April 26th, 2009
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To win in today's challenges and to continue to advance towards
tomorrow's victories--kosen-rufu is indeed a long journey.*
Let's sincerely chant for each other's good health
and courageously challenge ourselves, brimming with
strong life force!

*"The journey to spread the Mystic Law is long,
Yet encouraging each other,
We continue onwards hand in hand."
- President Toda's poem to the leaders at the New Year's
Gongyo Meeting on January 1, 1955 (Human Revolution,
Volume 8, "Eventful Days" chapter)

Sunday, April 26th, 2009
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"It is like the situation when one faces a mirror and
makes a bow of obeisance: the image in the mirror likewise
makes a bow of obeisance to oneself."

(Ongi kuden - Gosho Zenshu, page 769, The Record of the
Orally Transmitted Teachings, page 165) Selection source:
Soka Gakkai Young Women's Division member's experience,
Seikyo Shimbun, April 26th, 2009

Monday, April 27th, 2009
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The spirit of Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism is to take it upon ourselves to
strive earnestly to solve the major issues facing society, based on the
perspective of Buddhism. That is why the Daishonin remonstrated with the
ruling authorities of the Kamakura government through his treatise 'On
Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land' and set out to
guide the people towards happiness."

SGI Newsletter No. 7761, The New Human Revolution--Vol. 22: Chap. 2,
Currents 41, translated April 24th, 2009

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KYO NI KACHI
ASU NI KATSU
NAGAKI DOTEI DA.
TAGAI NO KENKO O INORI
DAISEIMEIRYOKU DE IDOME!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KAGAMI NI MUKATTE RAIHAI O NASU TOKI UKABERU KAGE MATA
WARE O RAIHAI SURU NARI"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 769)

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

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

Saturday, April 25th, 2009
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The more struggles we engage in the stronger and wiser we become
None of the dedicated and earnest struggles for the
sake of kosen-rufu are meaningless.
Let's all enthusiastically accumulate great good fortune and
become successful in life!

Saturday, April 25th, 2009
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"It means that all beings and environments in the Ten
Worlds, from hell, the lowest, to Buddhahood, the highest,
are without exception manifestations of Myoho-renge-kyo."

(The True Aspect of All Phenomena - The Writings of
Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 383) Selection source:
"Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, April 25th, 2009

Sunday, April 26th, 2009
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"In the writing ['Letter to Horen'], the Daishonin states: 'It would seem
that, when one who is able to show clearly visible proof in the present
expounds the Lotus Sutra, there also will be persons who will [come to]
believe [in the sutra]' (WND-1, 512). As these words indicate, kosen-rufu
greatly advances when there is 'clearly visible proof.'"

SGI Newsletter No. 7745, LEARNING FROM THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN:
THE TEACHINGS FOR VICTORY [2] "Letter from Sado"--Part 2 [of 3], translated
April 3rd, 2009 from the February 2009 issue of the Daibyakurenge.

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
TATAKATTA HITO HODO
TSUYOKU SOMEI NI NARU.
KOFU NO ROKU NI
MUDA WA NAI.
DAIFUKUUN NO SHOSHA TARE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"SHIMO JIGOKU YORI KAMI BUKKAI MADENO JIKKAI NO ESHO NO
TOTAI KOTOGOTOKU IPPO MO NOKOSAZU MYOHORENGEKYO NO SUGATA
NARI TO IU KYOMON NARI"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 1358)

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

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

Friday, April 24th, 2009
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
You, my dearest friends,
who have such noble missions to fulfil for kosen-rufu,
put forth your very best to protect your mentor and
win against any form of injustice.
Let's all become genuine lion kings, resolutely determined
to dedicate our lives to fighting for the cause of justice and truth!

* "My wish is that my disciples will be cubs of the lion king, never to be
laughed at by the pack of foxes. It is
hard to encounter a master like Nichiren, who since distant kalpas in the
past down to the present day has
never begrudged his body or life in order to expose the faults of his
powerful enemies!" - "In the Continent of
Jambudvipa", WND-II, page 1062)

Friday, April 24th, 2009
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Nichiren's followers are like roaring lions."

(On Persecutions Befalling the Sage - The Writings of
Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 997) Selection source: SGI
President Ikeda's lecture series, "The Writings of
Nichiren Daishonin and the Mentor-Disciple Relationship",
Seikyo Shimbun, April 24th, 2009

Saturday, April 25th, 2009
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"In one of our dialogues, leading Indian Gandhian scholar Dr. N.
Radhakrishnan quoted these words of Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948): 'I know
this, that when I am gone, Jawaharlal will speak my language.' And true to
his prediction, after Gandhi died, his disciple Indian Prime Minister
Jawaharlal Nehru (1889-1964) carried on his work and led newly independent
India on the road to prosperity.

"With regard to the mentor-disciple relationship, Dr. Radhakrishnan also
said: 'A mentor lives on in the deeds of his disciples,' and 'Mentor and
disciple become one when they live in a creative way oriented toward
eternity.'

"We of the SGI, linked by the bonds of mentor and disciple, continue to
fulfil the Buddha's prophecy, spreading its message throughout the world and
transmitting it on to future generations. Together, we represent a great
river of outstanding Bodhisattvas of the Earth--a great river that flows
powerfully into the boundless future, like the eternal Ganges."

SGI Newsletter No. 7753, THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN AND THE
MENTOR-DISCIPLE RELATIONSHIP [6] On the Buddha's Prophecy, translated April
14th, 2009, from the February 5th, 2009, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun.

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
SHIMEI NO KIMI YO!
SHI O MAMORI
AKU NI KATE!
SEIGI NI IKIKIRU
SHIN NO SHISHI TARE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"NICHIREN GA ICHIMON WA SHISHI NO HOURU NARI"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 1190)

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

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

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Make the determination to do it,
initiate the action,
and keep at it!
Our consistent efforts,
with unflagging persistence,
taking one step at a time is the very basis of the
great spirit of oneness of mentor and disciple.

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Whatever trouble occurs, regard it as no more than a
dream, and think only of the Lotus Sutra."

(Letter to the Brothers - The Writings of Nichiren
Daishonin, Vol.1, page 502) Selection source: "Kyo no
Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, April 23rd, 2009

Friday, April 24th, 2009
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Great achievements are made in the midst of adversity--this is history's
lesson. The Daishonin states in 'On the Buddha's Prophecy':

"'During this period [since I began propagating my teaching] I have suffered
difficulties day after day and month after month. In the last two or three
years [since the Tatsunokuchi Persecution]' among other things, I was almost
put to death. The chances are one in ten thousand that I will survive the
year or even the month.' (WND-1, 402)

"...At present, many members are struggling with very difficult situations.
But it is amid great hardship that we can achieve truly noble and brilliant
accomplishments. This is the essence of our practice--to view hardships and
problems as peace and comfort, as the Daishonin teaches (cf. OTT, 115). "

SGI Newsletter No. 7753, THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN AND THE
MENTOR-DISCIPLE RELATIONSHIP [6] On the Buddha's Prophecy, translated April
14th, 2009, from the February 5th, 2009, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun.

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
"KETSUI" SEYO.
"KODO" SEYO.
SOSHITE "JIZOKU" SEYO.
TAYUMI NAKI IPPO IPPO GA
SHITEI FUNI NO DAIDO DA!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"TATOI IKANARU WAZURAWASHIKI KOTO ARITOMO YUME NI NASHITE
TADA HOKEKYO NO KOTO NOMI SAWAGURASE TAMAUBESHI"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 1088)

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

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

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Upon the stage of the grand advancement of our Soka movement,
each and every one of us has the lead role!
Burning with the passion and resolve towards achieving our great missions,
let us accomplish victory after victory,
triumphantly enacting our individual roles in the grand drama of mentor and
disciple.

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009
--- 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, April 22nd, 2009

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"When you truly awaken to the infinitely profound mission you possess, yet
unknown reservoirs of strength and potential will well forth from your
lives."

SGI Newsletter No. 7753, THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN AND THE
MENTOR-DISCIPLE RELATIONSHIP [6] On the Buddha's Prophecy, translated April
14th, 2009, from the February 5th, 2009, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun.

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU---
SOKA NO DAI ZENSHIN WA
MINA GA SHUYAKU!
SHIMEI NI MOETACHI
RENSEN RENSHO NO
SHITEI NO SHORI GEKI O

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"IKANARU YO NO MIDARE NIMO ONOONO OBA HOKEKYO JURASETSU TASUKETAMAE TO
SHIMERERU KI YORI HI O IDASHI KAWAKERU TSUCHI YORI MIZU O MOKEN GA GOTOKU
GOJONI MOSUNARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1132)

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

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

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The victory of both mentor and disciple are ultimately decided
by the struggles and efforts that the disciple undertakes.*
Let us sincerely follow and manifest the teachings of our mentor,
making them a spontaneous part of our daily existence!
Victory is an instantaneous consequence of our efforts to put into practice
what we have learned!

* Gosho, Flowering and Bearing Grain, WND-1, 909, "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. If teacher and
disciple are of different minds, they will never accomplish anything."

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009
--- 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: SGI President Ikeda's essay, Seikyo Shimbun, April 21st,
2009.

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"All of you, who are striving with pride and commitment for the sake of
kosen-rufu together with your fellow members across the globe, are
accumulating incredible good fortune and benefit and adorning your lives
with lofty splendour. Our prayers as SGI members are not merely for
ourselves; they are directly connected to the Buddha's intent and decree to
achieve worldwide kosen-rufu. That is why we shine with Buddha wisdom and
why our lives brim with the Buddha's vitality and power. It is also why the
heavenly deities and the Buddhas and bodhisattvas throughout time and space
are certain to protect us."

SGI Newsletter No. 7753, THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN AND THE
MENTOR-DISCIPLE RELATIONSHIP [6] On the Buddha's Prophecy, translated April
14th, 2009, from the February 5th, 2009, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun.

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU---
SHITEI WA
DESHI NO TATAKAI DE KIMASRU.
SHI NO OSHIE O MAMORI
SEIKATSU DE TAIGEN SEYO!
JISSEN SOKU SHORI NARI!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"TSUKIZUKI HIBI NI TSUYORI TAMAE"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1190)

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

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

Monday, April 20th, 2009
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
"Today too,
I really want to help everyone to become happy!"
Such strong determination on the part of the leaders of the meeting
is what decides how vibrant and energetic a meeting will be.
Let's welcome all of our precious fellow members with our
most wonderful and friendly smiles!

Monday, April 20th, 2009
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"What a joy it is for us to have been born in the Latter Day of the Law and
to have shared in the propagation of the Lotus Sutra! How pitiful are those
who, though born in this time, cannot believe in this sutra!"

(Letter to Niike - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin,
Vol.1, page 1026) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin",
Seikyo Shimbun, April 20th, 2009

April 20th-26th, 2009
---- WORDS OF THE WEEK ----
Let's do our best to express our deep appreciation and utmost respect to
all the deliverers of the Seikyo Shimbun and the other SGI publications,
who are the SGI's uncrowned heroes and heroines!
We are all earnestly praying that you will stay healthy and
your delivery route will always be perfectly safe.
Let's all together make ever-victorious advancement, by
promoting the Seikyo Shimbun and all our other SGI publications for
the sake of justice and the truth!

* On April 20th, 1951, the first issue of the Seikyo
Shimbun was published .

**"This newspaper will be at the vanguard of the kosen-rufu movement and the
spearhead for the Soka Gakkai. It must excel, in every sense of the word, in
verbal combat. It must be powerful enough to influence Japan's journalism.
... Because ours is a newspaper for kosen-rufu, it has to be of unequalled
accuracy. It needs to be full of originality and convincing to ordinary
people. In so far as we are honest and correct, the readers will come to
trust us." (The Human Revolution, Volume 5, "Blazing Sun" chapter)

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KYOMO MINA O GENKI NI!
CHUSHINSHA NO ICHINEN GA
KAIGO NO IKIOI O KIMERU.
TOBIKIRI NO EGAO DE
TOTOKI DOSHI O MUKAEYO!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"URESHIKI KANA MAPPO RUFU NI UMAREAERU WARERA KANASHIKI
KANA KONDO KONO KYO O SHINZEZARU HITOBITO"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 1439)

--- KONSHU NO KOTOBA ---
MUKAN NO TOMO NO MINASAMA E
KOKORO KARA KANSHA NO SAIKEIREI.
KENKO DE ZETTAI MUJIKO O!
WARERA WA SEIKYO TO TOMONI
SEIGI TO JOSHO NO DAIZENSHIN!

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

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

Sunday, April 19th, 2009
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
When we try to establish good relations with others,
having an enthusiastic and vibrant air about us is very important.
Brimming with life force,
let's have the type of conversations that leave
a refreshing impression on people's hearts.

Sunday, April 19th, 2009
--- 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."

(Ongi kuden - Gosho Zenshu, page 790, The Record of the
Orally Transmitted Teachings, page 214) Selection source:
SGI President Ikeda's speech, Seikyo Shimbun, April 19th,
2009

Monday, April 20th, 2009
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The important thing is to burn with passion for what is right, to chant
wholeheartedly, and to strive our hardest. If we do so, there is no barrier
we cannot break through, no struggle we cannot win."

SGI Newsletter No. 7753, THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN AND THE
MENTOR-DISCIPLE RELATIONSHIP [6] On the Buddha's Prophecy, translated April
14th, 2009, from the February 5th, 2009, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun.

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
GAIKOSEN WA
IKIIKITO!
DAISEIMEIRYOKU DE
AITE NO KOKORO NI
SAWAYAKANA KANDO O NOKOSE

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"ICHINEN NI OKUGO NO SHINRO O TSUKUSEBA HONRAI MUSA NO
SANJIN NENNENNI OKORUNARI"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 790)

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

Oh crumbs! What a mistake! Our apologies. Here is the correct version!

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

Saturday, April 18th, 2009
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Carelessness, overconfidence and arrogance are our greatest enemies.
Let's chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo with a clearly focused mind
and determination that everyone will be safe and victorious.
This faith and practice promises,
"No prayers will go unanswered."*
We will definitely be victorious!

* When we chant daimoku just as the Daishonin instructs, our voices resonate
throughout the entire universe. Just as a soft voice can be transformed into
a booming voice through the use of a good megaphone, when we chant
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo with heartfelt prayer, we can move the entire universe.
As Nichikan, the twenty-sixth high priest, says: "[If you have faith in this
Gohonzon and chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo even for a short while] no prayer
will go unanswered, no offence unexpiated, no good fortune unbestowed, and
all righteousness proven."
(The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, Volume 5, page 152)

Saturday, April 18th, 2009
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"But it is better to live a single day with honour than to live to 120 and
die in disgrace."

(The Three Kinds of Treasure - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1,
page 851) Selection source: "Kyo no
Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, April 18th, 2009

Sunday, April 19th, 2009
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"In times of sorrow, adversity, or suffering, never forget the hope-filled
Buddhist principles of 'earthly desires leading to enlightenment' and
'changing poison into medicine.' Just take that courageous first step and
make your way forwards, ever forwards, together with me and with your fellow
members."

SGI Newsletter No. 7757, SGI Ikeda Kayo-kai—Winning in Youth, translated
April 17th, 2009, from the May 2009 issue of Daibyakurenge, the Soka Gakkai
monthly study journal.

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
YUDAN TO GOMAN WA TAITEKI!
MUJIKO TO SHORI O
SHIKKARI INORE
"KANAWAZARU NASHI" NO
ZETTAI SHORI NO SHINJIN DA!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"HYAKU NIJU MADE MOCHITE NA O KUTASHITE SHISEN YORIWA
IKITE ICHINICHI NARITOMO NA O AGEN KOTO KOSO TAISETSU
NARE"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 1173)

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

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

Saturday, April 18th, 2009
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Carelessness, overconfidence and arrogance are our greatest enemies.
Let's chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo with a clearly focused mind
and determination that everyone will be safe and victorious.
This faith and practice promises,
"No prayers will go answered."*
We will definitely be victorious!

* When we chant daimoku just as the Daishonin instructs, our voices resonate
throughout the entire universe. Just as a soft voice can be transformed into
a booming voice through the use of a good megaphone, when we chant
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo with heartfelt prayer, we can move the entire universe.
As Nichikan, the twenty-sixth high priest, says: "[If you have faith in this
Gohonzon and chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo even for a short while] no prayer
will go unanswered, no offence unexpiated, no good fortune unbestowed, and
all righteousness proven."
(The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, Volume 5, page 152)

Saturday, April 18th, 2009
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"But it is better to live a single day with honour than to live to 120 and
die in disgrace."

(The Three Kinds of Treasure - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1,
page 851) Selection source: "Kyo no
Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, April 18th, 2009

Sunday, April 19th, 2009
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"In times of sorrow, adversity, or suffering, never forget the hope-filled
Buddhist principles of 'earthly desires leading to enlightenment' and
'changing poison into medicine.' Just take that courageous first step and
make your way forwards, ever forwards, together with me and with your fellow
members."

SGI Newsletter No. 7757, SGI Ikeda Kayo-kai—Winning in Youth, translated
April 17th, 2009, from the May 2009 issue of Daibyakurenge, the Soka Gakkai
monthly study journal.

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
YUDAN TO GOMAN WA TAITEKI!
MUJIKO TO SHORI O
SHIKKARI INORE
"KANAWAZARU NASHI" NO
ZETTAI SHORI NO SHINJIN DA!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"HYAKU NIJU MADE MOCHITE NA O KUTASHITE SHISEN YORIWA
IKITE ICHINICHI NARITOMO NA O AGEN KOTO KOSO TAISETSU
NARE"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 1173)

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

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

Friday, April 17th, 2009
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Courage is contagious.
Let's share our personal experiences with our fellow members,
about how we struggled and overcame the seemingly impossible
through our faith and practice.
Let's ignite others' courage to confront challenges
and to be determined to win, no matter what!

Friday, April 17th, 2009
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Muster your faith, and pray to this Gohonzon. Then what is there that
cannot be achieved?"

(Reply to Kyo'o - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 412)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, April 17th, 2009

Saturday, April 18th, 2009
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Actions reflect one's actual philosophy, ideals, and beliefs. As a
Buddhist, the first thing one needs to do is to interact with people in a
refreshing and heartfelt manner."

SGI Newsletter No. 7754, The New Human Revolution--Vol. 22: Chap. 2,
Currents 34, translated April 14th, 2009

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
YUKI WA DENPA SURU
MIZUKARA GA KABE O YABUTTA
TAIKEN O KATARO.
DOSHI NO KOKORO NI
KETSUI TO SHORI O HONO O!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"AIKAMAETE GOSHINJIN O IDASHI KONO GOHONZON NI KINEN
SESHIMETAMAE NANIGOTO KA JOJU SEZARUBEKI"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 1124)

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

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

Thursday, April 16th, 2009
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's make sure to express how much we appreciate our fellow members',
friends' and family's
kind support and understanding,
even if it's just a few words or so.
When we are able to have heart-to-heart communication,
everyone feels happier and advances even more
enthusiastically and energetically.

* "Words echo the thoughts of the mind and find expression through the
voice."
- "The Unanimous Declaration by the Buddhas of the Three Existences
regarding the Classification of the Teachings and Which Are to Be Abandoned
and Which Upheld", WND-II, page 843

Thursday, April 16th, 2009
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"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 217) Selection source:
"Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, April 16th, 2009

Friday, April 17th, 2009
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"There is nothing worse than ingratitude. In all things, I have always
striven to show my appreciation and repay the kindness and support I have
received from others. And I have done the same to my parents."

SGI Newsletter No. 7755, A Golden Age of People's Education, on the
conferral of an honorary doctorate from Denmark's University College South,
at the graduation ceremony for Soka University and Soka Women's College,
held at the Soka University Auditorium in Hachioji, Tokyo, on March 21st,
2009. Translated April 15th, 2009 from the March 22nd, 2009, issue of the
Seikyo Shimbun.

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
DOSHI YUJIN KAZOKU NI
KANSHA NO HITOKOTO O
WASUREMAI.
KOKORO GA KAYOEBA
YOROKOBI TO KATSURYOKU GA MASU!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"'ZAIZAI SHOBUTSUDO JO YO SHIGUSHO' YOMO SORAGOTO
SORAWAJI"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 1338)

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

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

Wednesday, April 15th, 2009
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Gosho states: "You must not spend your lives in vain
and regret it for ten thousand years to come."*
Let us advance resolutely along the most noble path of mentor and disciple.
Burning with passion and enthusiasm to exert ourselves to the fullest,
let us live out each day meaningfully and without any regrets.

* Gosho, The Problem to Be Pondered Night and Day, WND-1, page 622, "In the
light of the above points, this shows, my followers, that you had better cut
short your sleep by night and curtail your leisure by day, and ponder this!
You must not spend your lives in vain and regret it for ten thousand years
to come."

Wednesday, April 15th, 2009
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Hence the character myo means to open."

(The Daimoku of the Lotus Sutra - Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. 1,
page 145)
Selection source, "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, April 15th, 2009

Thursday, April 16th, 2009
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"There are many places where members have had a difficult time gaining the
understanding of the public and the government.... But Buddhism teaches the
principle of changing poison into medicine. When the members in a region or
country work together in a spirit of unity, they will definitely be able to
make a breakthrough and increase understanding of our movement. This is what
will enable kosen-rufu to greatly develop in the 21st century. This is
Buddhism."

SGI Newsletter No. 7752, The New Human Revolution--Vol. 22: Chap. 2,
Currents 31, translated April 13th, 2009

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU---
[ISSHO MUNASHIKU SUGOSHITE
BANSAI KUYURU KOTO NAKARE]
SAIGOKU NO SHITEI NO MICHI O
KUI NAKU SUSUMU
KANZEN NENSHO NO HIBI DE ARE

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"MYO TO MOSU KOTO WA KAI TO IU KOTO NARI"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 943)

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

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

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Truly victorious are those who deeply understand and appreciate
the importance and value contained in just one single day -- today.
Let us stand up as true disciples (who accomplish great victories
by spending every single day meaningfully for the sake of kosen-rufu)!*

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
And yet, though one might point at the earth and miss it, though one might
bind up the sky, though the tides might cease to ebb and flow and the sun
rise in the west, 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, page 345)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, April 14th, 2009

Wednesday, April 15th, 2009
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Sufferings and hardship are actually the springboard for winning in life.
When we decide to face and challenge our difficulties, we chant daimoku
fervently and become completely involved in solving the problem. In the
process, we can tap our full strength and polish and train ourselves. This
provides the momentum for success.... The reason we're moved by films and
television dramas that have happy endings is that the characters have gone
through all kinds of troubles to reach the conclusion. All of you are
enacting a great drama of kosen-rufu. Without tribulations, there'd be no
story. Obstacles provide fuel for victory."

SGI Newsletter No. 7752, The New Human Revolution--Vol. 22: Chap. 2,
Currents 31, translated April 13th, 2009

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU---
SHORI NO HITO WA
KYO TO IU
[ICHINICHI] NO
TAISETSUSA O SHIRU.
SHINKEN NO DESHI TARE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"DAICHI WA SASABA HAZURUTOMO OZORA O TSUNAGU MONOWA ARITOMO SHIO NO MICHIINU
KOTOWA ARITOMO HI WA NISHI YORI IZURUTOMO HOKEKYO NO GYOJA NO INORI NO
KANAWANU KOTO WA ARUBEKARAZU"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 1351)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] Words of the Week April 13th - 19th + Daily Gosho April 13th & Daily Enc. April 14th

* There is a national press holiday here in Japan so there is no Seikyo
Newspaper today. BUT "Words of the Week" was published yesterday so we held
on to it to cover the "gap." Hope that is OK! Here we go then...

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

April 13th-19th, 2009
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
All of our SGI's discussion meetings are
gatherings where the heart of Buddhism exists.
Cheerfully and joyfully,
let's hold the type of discussion meeting where blossoms
of talent and ability shine and where victorious
stories of people's courageous practice are enthusiastically shared.

* "There is laughter, there are tears, there is emotion. The SGI discussion
meeting is a people's oasis that reverberates with a spirit of determination
and appreciation, where suffering turns into courage, and fatigue gives way
to warm fulfilment.

"This small gathering is the very image of human harmony. It is a true model
of democracy. It has the pulse of kosen-rufu and links faith, family and the
community. It is pervaded with the spirit to enable the noble children of
the Buddha and their precious friends to become happy. This is the spirit of
the Lotus Sutra."

"The Buddha's preaching took the format of dialogue. In this we find an
important point in common with SGI discussion meetings. To people searching
for and earnestly inquiring into the meaning of life, Shakyamuni replies
with sincerity, relating his own experience and skilfully employing
metaphors and parables to clarify his meaning. Those who see and hear this
give-and-take are engulfed in the joy of expanding their own states of life.
There is a radiant determination, a spiritual chain reaction, a wondrous
heart-to-heart exchange."
(The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, Vol.2, page 95-96)

Monday, April 13th, 2009
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"When, in present-day Japan, eye-opening ceremonies for the Buddha images
are conducted according to the True Word
rite, demons occupy them and deprive people of their lives, for a demon is
also known as a robber of life. Moreover, devils enter those images and
deprive people of benefits; another name for a devil is a robber of
benefit."

(Opening the Eyes of Wooden and Painted Images - The Writings of Nichiren
Daishonin, Vol.1, page 87) Selection
source: Living Buddhism, Seikyo Shimbun, April 12th, 2009

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Unless we view things with the eye of the Buddha and the eye of the Law, we
cannot truly apprehend the significance of persecution of the correct
teaching or the fundamental cause for upheavals and disturbances in society.
Practising Buddhism means struggling to realise victory. Therefore, we have
to stand up with the heart of a lion king and win."

SGI Newsletter No. 7745, LEARNING FROM THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN:
THE TEACHINGS FOR VICTORY [2] "Letter from Sado"--Part 2 [of 3]. The
Fulfilment of the Prophecies in "On Establishing the Correct Teaching", from
the February 2009 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translated April 3rd, 2009.

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--- KONSHU NO KOTOBA ---
WARERA NO ZADANKAI KOSO
BUPPO NO SHINZUI NO EZA DA.
TANOSHIKU AKARUKU
JINZAI NO HANA O RANMAN TO!
SHORI NO HIKARI O YUKAN NI!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"IMA SHINGON O MOTTE NIHON NO HOTOKE O KUYO SUREBA KI ITTE
HITO NO INOCHI O UBAU KI OBA DATSUMYOSHA TO IU MA ITTE
KUDOKU O UBAU MA OBA DATSU KUDOKUSHA TO IU"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 469)

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

* Tomorrow is a national press holiday here in Japan, "Words of the Week"
which was published today we will hold on to to cover tomorrow's "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.

Sunday, April 12th, 2009
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
"Diligently polish your mirror day and night."*
Let's consistently polish our lives with the unflagging
practice of chanting daimoku.
Those with strong faith will definitely be victorious!

* "The Daishonin uses a metaphor to describe this
fundamental potential for change, saying: 'This is similar
to a tarnished mirror that will shine like a jewel when
polished.' (WND-I, pg 4) In this way, he conveys that the
practice of chanting daimoku--the means for defeating our
inner darkness through faith--serves to 'polish' our
life."

"The Daishonin says with regard to chanting as a practice
for polishing our life:

A mind now clouded by the illusions of the innate darkness of life is like a
tarnished mirror, but when polished, it is sure to become like a clear
mirror, reflecting the essential nature of phenomena [i.e. the Dharma
nature] and the true aspect of reality. Arouse deep faith, and diligently
polish your mirror day and night. How should you polish it? Only by chanting
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo.
(WND-I, pg 4)"

"Continuing is vital. Continuing is absolutely essential for attaining
Buddhahood in this lifetime."
(Lectures on "On Attaining Buddhahood in This Lifetime" by Daisaku Ikeda,
page 55-57)

Sunday, April 12th, 2009
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"If an illness arises in the muscles, it can be easily cured; but if it
arises in the joints, it is hard to cure. ... And if the ailment in the
joints can be cured in good time, one may live a long life."

(Concerning the Statue of Shakyamuni Buddha Fashioned by Nichigen-nyo - The
Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.2, page 812) Selection source: Living
Buddhism, Seikyo Shimbun, April 12th, 2009

Monday, April 13th, 2009
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"As practitioners of the Daishonin's Buddhism, when we have problems,
worries, or sufferings, we see them as an opportunity to challenge karma
arising from the four universal sufferings of birth, aging, sickness, and
death. If we merely let ourselves be overwhelmed, or just weep and lament
over our situation, we would not be able to break through our karma, which
exists precisely so that we can overcome it. From the standpoint of
Buddhism, karma is an expedient means for us to prove the greatness of the
Mystic Law."

SGI Newsletter No. 7745, LEARNING FROM THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN:
THE TEACHINGS FOR VICTORY [2] "Letter from Sado"--Part 2 [of 3]. The Direct
Path to Attaining Buddhahood: Overcoming Great Obstacles Is the Key to
Transforming Our Karma, from the February 2009 issue of the Daibyakurenge,
translated April 3rd, 2009.

* The Japanese kanji for To My Friends is available by
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http://www.sokanet.jp/sg/sn/member_support_top.html

--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
"NICHIYA CHOBO NI
MATA OKOTARAZU MIGAKU BESHI"
WAGA SEIMEI O JIMICHI NI MIGAKE.
SHINJIN TSUYOKI HITO GA KATSU!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"YAMAI WA NIKU YORI OKOREBA CHISHIYASUSHI FUSHI YORI
OKOREBA CSHIGATASHI ... FUSHI NO YAMAI O KANETE CHISUREBA
INOCHI NAGASHI"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 1187)

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

* Hope there is a chance to share this with someone this weekend. And if you
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A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends"
published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.

Saturday, April 11th, 2009
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To all of our SGI young mothers,
never give up, no matter what!
All the struggles that you might be having right now will
definitely help to form a solid foundation of
indestructible happiness in your life.
Please remember that your mentor is always chanting
daimoku earnestly for your happiness.

* April 11th - Soka Gakkai's young mothers' day

Saturday, April 11th, 2009
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"A single character of the Lotus Sutra is like the great
earth, which gives rise to all things."

(Reply to Onichi-nyo - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin,
Vol.1, page 1089) Selection source: "Myoji no Gen", Seikyo
Shimbun, April 11th, 2009

Sunday, April 12th, 2009
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"I recall my mentor, second Soka Gakkai president Josei Toda, encouraging a
young women's division member who was bravely challenging her karma. Her
father had died when she was very young, and then she lost her mother, who
had been her sole support. While struggling to make ends meet, she was also
battling ill health. When she came to Mr. Toda for guidance, he gazed at her
kindly and said with strict compassion: 'I wonder how seriously you're
really grappling with your problems. Practising Buddhism is all about
grappling with problems. Struggling with problems and solving them is what
faith is all about.' These words get right at the heart of the Daishonin's
Buddhism. In a similar vein, Mr. Toda once said to me: 'Dai, life means
suffering. Only through suffering can you really come to understand faith
and become a great individual.'"

SGI Newsletter No. 7745, LEARNING FROM THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN:
THE TEACHINGS FOR VICTORY [2] "Letter from Sado"--Part 2 [of 3]. The Direct
Path to Attaining Buddhahood: Overcoming Great Obstacles Is the Key to
Transforming Our Karma, from the February 2009 issue of the Daibyakurenge,
translated April 3rd, 2009.

* 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

--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
WAKAKI OKASAN
GANBARE!
SUBETE NO ROKU WA
KOFUKU NO GENSEN DA.
SHISHO GA INOTTE IRU!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"HOKEKYO NO ICHIJI WA DAICHI NO GOTOSHI BANBUTSU O SHUSSHO
SU"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 1263)

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