[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho Nov. 30th + Words of the Week Nov. 30th - Dec. 6th

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

Monday, November 30th, 2009
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Each and every day,
brimming with a sense of mission and pride,
our uncrowned heroes and heroines courageously advance
along the golden road to achieving kosen-rufu, by
delivering the Seikyo Shimbun and SGI publications.
I sincerely and earnestly pray that all the
deliverers stay healthy and that all your
deliveries are absolutely free of accidents.
Let's all make sure to express our appreciation and admiration for their selfless dedication!

Sunday, November 30th, 2009
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"It is the heart that is important."

(The Strategy of the Lotus Sutra - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 1000) Selection source: Soka Gakkai member's experience, Seikyo Shimbun, November 30th, 2009

November 30th-December 6th, 2009
---- WORDS OF THE WEEK ----
The protective forces of the universe will most certainly safeguard individuals of firm faith.
Carelessness or overconfidence though is our greatest enemy.
To stay in good health and be absolutely accident-free
--these are the top priorities in our activities.
Keeping this always in mind,
let's put forth our best, till the very end of the year,
and accomplish all our goals and targets so that
we can make this year the most victorious and successful year ever.

*"The stronger one's faith, the greater the protection of the gods."
- The Annotations on "Great Concentration and Insight" by the Great Teacher Miao-lo
**Buddhist gods or shoten zenjin (Japanese) -
http://www.sgilibrary.org/search_dict.php?id=975

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KOSEN NO KIN NO MICHI O
SHIMEI TO HOKORI NI MOETE
MUKAN NO TOMO WA KYO MO YUKU
KENKO DE! MUJIKO DE!
MINA DE KANSHA TO SHOSAN O!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KOKORO KOSO TAISETSU NARE"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1192)

--- KONSHU NO KOTOBA ---
"KOKORO NO KATAKI HITO" O
SHOTEN WA DANKOTO MAMORU.
YUDAN WA TAITEKI DA.
KENKO DE MUJIKO DAIICHI!
ICHINEN NO SHORI NO SOSHIAGE O.

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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.

Sunday, November 29th, 2009
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Buddhist study exams are here.*
How brilliantly the lives of all of those members,
who have such great aspirations to study Buddhism just like sages,
are shining!
I am earnestly praying that all of our examinations are
held successfully and without any accidents or incidents.
I also would like to express my utmost appreciation to
everyone who has been supporting this event and helping the examinees.

*In Japan, a nationwide elementary level Buddhist examination was held today.

Sunday, November 29th, 2009
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"You must not spend your lives in vain and regret it for ten thousand years to come."

(The Problem to Be Pondered Night and Day - The Writings
of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 622) Selection source:
Q & A on Buddhism, Seikyo Shimbun, November 29th, 2009

Monday, November 30th, 2009
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"No matter what happens in the course of our lives, we can be certain of ultimate victory because of the wondrous power of the Mystic Law to 'change poison into medicine.' Therefore, no matter how painful your situation might be right now, or how sick you might be, or how others might be bullying or tormenting you, you can win in the end. You can be a victor without fail. This is the heart of the Daishonin's Buddhism. It is the purpose of our Buddhist practice. In stark contrast, all the spiteful individuals who may be giving you a hard time now will reap the negative consequences of their actions in accord with the strict law of cause and effect.

"Buddhism is about showing actual proof of victory. That's why we must keep striving wholeheartedly. Let's all lead wonderful lives!"

SGI Newsletter No. 7887, 34th SOKA GAKKAI HEADQUARTERS LEADERS MEETING--PART 1 [OF 2], Lead Vigorous, Vibrant, Victorious Lives!, from the Nov. 24th, 2009, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Nov. 27th, 2009

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
SA KYOGAKU SHIKEN E
BUPPO KYUDO NO KENJA WA
NANTO HAREYAKA!
ZETTAI MUJIKO O INORU
YAKUIN NO MINASAMA NIMO KANSHA!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"ISSHO MUNASHIKU SUGOSHITE BANZAI KUYURU KOTO NAKARE"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 970)

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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.

Saturday, November 28th, 2009
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Nichiren Buddhism, the Buddhism of the sun,
has now spread to 192 different countries and
territories all over the world.
We are victorious!
The SGI's solidarity has successfully expanded
precisely because of our courage based on the spirit of
oneness of mentor and disciple.

Saturday, November 28th, 2009
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"... when one practises the Lotus Sutra under such circumstance, difficulties will arise, and these are to be looked on as 'peaceful' practices."

(Ongi kuden - Gosho Zenshu, page 750, The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, page 115)
Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, November 28th, 2009

Sunday, November 29th, 2009
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Naturally, selfless dedication to propagating the Law in the Daishonin's Buddhism in no way indicates a feudalistic spirit of self-annihilation or self-sacrifice for the sake of some greater public good. The purpose of Buddhism is to help all people attain genuine happiness and thereby transform the karma of humankind. On an individual level, by sharing the Mystic Law with others we can change our own karma and fundamentally transform our state of life. Such efforts represent the surest and most direct path to realising happiness for both ourselves and others."

SGI Newsletter No. 7883, LEARNING FROM THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN: THE TEACHINGS FOR VICTORY, [9] "The Supremacy of the Law"--Part 3 [of 3], Faith That Grows Stronger Is the Key to Eternal Victory, from the September 2009 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translated Nov. 6th, 2009

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
TAIYO NO BUPPO WA
192 KAKOKU CHIIKI NI KAKUDAI.
WARERA WA KATTA!
SOKA NO SHITEI WA
YUKI DE KATTA!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"MYOHORENGEKYO O SHUGYO SURUNI NAN KITARU O MOTTE ANRAKU
TO KOKOROU BEKINARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 750)

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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.

Friday, November 27th, 2009
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's give our utmost to helping our newer members to develop
their talents and abilities.
The growth of our newer and younger members is great proof
of the victory of those more experienced in faith and practice.
The Daishonin encourages us,
"My disciples, form your ranks and follow me!"*
Let's all follow together the great path that our mentor
opened for us by becoming capable and valuable individuals.

*"My disciples, form your ranks and follow me, and surpass even Mahakashyapa or Ananda, T'ien-t'ai or Dengyo!" - "The Actions of the Votary of the Lotus Sutra", WND-I, page 765

Friday, November 27th, 2009
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Morning after morning we rise up with Buddha, evening after evening we lie down with the Buddha."

(Ongi kuden - Gosho Zenshu, page 737, The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, page 83) Selection source: "Suntetsu", Seikyo Shimbun, November 27th, 2009

Saturday, November 28th, 2009
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Shakyamuni says: 'Hasten to do good, restrain your mind from evil. The mind of one who is sluggish about doing good finds amusement in evil.'

"Everything lies before us. Everything comes down to an inner struggle. It is our mind, our heart, that is important."

SGI Newsletter No. 7883, LEARNING FROM THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN: THE TEACHINGS FOR VICTORY, [9] "The Supremacy of the Law"--Part 3 [of 3], Faith That Grows Stronger Is the Key to Eternal Victory, from the September 2009 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translated Nov. 6th, 2009

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
ATARASHII HITO O NOBASE!
KOHAI NO SEICHO KOSO
SENPAI NO SHORI DA!
"NIJIN SANJIN TSUZUKITE"
TAKARA NO JINZAI NO DAIKOSHIN O!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"CHOCHO HOTOKE TO TOMONI OKI SEKISEKI HOTOKE TO TOMONI
FUSHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 737)

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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.

Thursday, November 26th, 2009
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The traditional Buddhist study exams are near.
To our Youth Division, try to use this opportunity
to devote yourself to studying hard and diligently apply what you learn!
Three cheers to a youth spent fruitfully engaged in the two ways of practice and study*!
To our Men and Women's Division members, I hope that you too will try your best!
Let's all become victors in faith.

* Gosho: "The True Aspect of All Phenomena", WND-I, page 386. "Exert yourself in the two ways of practice and study. Without practice and study, there can be no Buddhism. You must not only persevere yourself; you must also teach others. Both practice and study arise from faith. Teach others to the best of your ability, even if it is only a single sentence or phrase."
* * The Japanese organisation has national study exams this coming weekend.

Thursday, November 26th, 2009
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Moreover, as life does not go beyond the moment, the Buddha expounded the blessings that come from a single moment of rejoicing [on hearing the Lotus Sutra]."
(Questions and Answers About Embracing the Lotus Sutra - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 55)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, November 26th, 2009

Friday, November 27th, 2009
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"All of us at times feel stuck or at an impasse in our lives or undertakings. But it is precisely when we are deadlocked that our faith is put to the test; such a time represents a decisive moment to seize victory. The important thing is to always keep our mind focused on moving forwards. The challenge of triumphing over obstacles will itself definitely become the cause for substantially expanding our state of life. If we make active efforts to grapple with our problems, we can definitely change inside and transform our karma.

"In that sense, any time when we become stuck is really an opportunity for us to realise victory. And 'ever-stronger faith' is what gives us the power to break through such deadlocks. This is true both in terms of our individual struggles and the larger struggles of society.

"Broadly speaking, deadlock arising on the level of society, the economy, or a country as a whole points to a clear limitation of the existing ideals or philosophy that guide or underlie them. In fact, it is at such times that a new philosophy emerges. The burgeoning of powerful new ideas can transform deadlock into an opportunity to build a better society."

SGI Newsletter No. 7883, LEARNING FROM THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN: THE TEACHINGS FOR VICTORY, [9] "The Supremacy of the Law"--Part 3 [of 3], Faith That Grows Stronger Is the Key to Eternal Victory, from the September 2009 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translated Nov. 6th, 2009

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU---
DENTO NO KYOGAKU SHIKEN E
SEINEN GA SESSA TAKUMA NO KENSAN
KYOGAKU NIDO NO SEISHUN, BANZAI!
SONEN FUJIN MO GANBARE!
ZENIN GA SHINJIN NO SHOSHA TARE

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
INOCHI SUDE NI ICHINEN NI SUGIZAREBA HOTOKE WA ICHINEN ZUIKI NO KUDOKU TO TOKI
TAMAERI
(Gosho Zenshu, page 466)

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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.

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Gosho states: "..polished rice is not polished rice; it is life itself."
The sincere seeking spirit of the noble members in this practice
is certain to be praised by Nichiren Daishonin, the Buddha of the Latter Day of the Law!
The benefits and great good fortune that we accumulate in our lives will continue to radiate for all eternity.

* Gosho: The Gift of Rice, WND-1, Page 1126. "The blessings from this are in no way inferior to those Bodhisattva Medicine King gained by burning his arms, or the boy Snow Mountains gained by offering his body to a demon. Thus, what is appropriate for sages is offering in actuality [offering one's life itself for the Law]. What is appropriate for ordinary people is offering in principle [sincerely offering what is important to one's own life]. ... It [the Lotus Sutra] teaches that the mind itself is the great earth, and that the great earth itself is the grasses and trees. The meaning of the earlier sutras is that clarity of mind is like the moon, and that purity of mind is like a flower. But it is not so with the Lotus Sutra. It is the teaching that the moon itself is mind, and the flower itself is mind. You should realise from this that polished rice is not polished rice; it is life itself."

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"I entrust you with the propagation of Buddhism in your province. It is stated that 'the seeds of Buddhahood sprout as a result of conditions, and for this reason they preach the single vehicle'"
(The Properties of Rice - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 1117)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, Nov. 25th, 2009

Thursday, November 26th, 2009
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"How it fills my heart with delight
to see the smiling faces of those
who have achieved resounding victory
through surmounting the tempests
of the three obstacles and four devils.

"Winter turns to spring. This is a universal truth that nothing can stop. If we base our lives on the Mystic Law, we can definitely change the most painful winter of karmic suffering into a beautiful springtime of hope. This is an unfailing certainty.

"The life of Nichiren Daishonin, who triumphed over the most extreme persecution, is in itself irrevocable proof that winter always turns to spring.

Founding Soka Gakkai president Tsunesaburo Makiguchi declared that proof of faith in the Mystic Law is absolutely guaranteed to be forthcoming to all practitioners, calling it 'a principle that never misses the mark.' And he broadly proclaimed that by practising the Daishonin's Buddhism everyone could attain happiness without fail."

SGI Newsletter No. 7886,Winter Always Turns to Spring, from the Dec. 2009 issue of Daibyakurenge, the Soka Gakkai monthly study journal, translated Nov. 19th, 2009

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU---
[HAKUMAI WA HAKUMAI NI WA ARA
ZU. SUNAWACHI INOCHI NARI]
TOTOKI DOSHI NO SHINJIN NO KOKOROZASHI O
GOHONBUTSU GA SHOSAN!
EIEN NO DAI KUDOKU GA KAGAYAKU

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"SONO KUNI NO BUPPO WA KIHEN NI MAKASE TATEMATSURI SORO ZO BUSSHU WA EN NI YOTTE
OKORU KONO YUENI ICHIJO O TOKU NARUBESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1467)

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

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

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To all of our noble and praiseworthy District Men's and Women's Division leaders:
It is my sincerest hope and wish that you take the lead
in planning and designating how we are to achieve perfect victory!
May you all live out your great missions,
bravely and courageously!

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
Nichiren declares that the varied sufferings that all living beings undergo--all these are Nichiren's own sufferings."
(Ongi kuden - Gosho Zenshu, page 758, The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings)
Selection source: "Myoji no Gen", Seikyo Shimbun, November 24th, 2009

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Don't grow old at heart. If you continue to advance with a youthful spirit no matter what your age, the future of kosen-rufu will be secure.

"...Young people mustn't run away from hardship. Rising to the challenge, exerting yourself earnestly, and producing concrete results--all of these efforts will become a great asset for your life."

SGI Newsletter No. 7885, 33rd SOKA GAKKAI HEADQUARTERS LEADERS MEETING--PART 2 [OF 2] Now Is the Time for Youth to Take Initiative, from the Nov. 4th, 2009, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Nov. 16th, 2009

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU---
HOMARE NO CHIKUBU CHO
CHIKU FUJINBU CHO NO MINASAMA
KANSHO NO SHIKI O TANOMU!
TOTOKI NANJI NO SHIMEI O
YUKAN NI HATASHIYUKE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"ISSAI SHUJO NO I NO KU O UKURUWA KOTOGOTOKU KORE NICHIREN HITORI NO KU NARUBESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 758)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho Nov. 23rd + Words of the Week Nov. 23rd - 29th

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

Monday, November 23rd, 2009
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
It often takes courage to strike up a conversation that
opens up a path to a new and meaningful friendship.
By always trying to cheerfully greet the people around us,
let's try to build trustworthy relationships within our local community.

Monday, November 23rd, 2009
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Shakyamuni taught that the shallow is easy to embrace, but the profound is difficult. To discard the shallow and seek the profound is the way of a person of courage."

(On the Buddha's Prophecy - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 402)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, Nov. 23rd, 2009

November 23rd - 29th, 2009
---- WORDS OF THE WEEK ----
The Daishonin encourages us,
"Exert yourself in the two ways of practice and study."*
Our Buddhist study test, one of the Soka Gakkai's proud
traditions, is forthcoming.**
Through studying Nichiren Daishonin's teachings for victory together,
let's improve our understanding of life and elevate our life
condition, and help others to do the same, too.

*"Exert yourself in the two ways of practice and study. Without practice and study, there can be no Buddhism. You must not only persevere yourself; you must also teach others. Both practice and study arise from faith. Teach others to the best of your ability, even if it is only a single sentence or phrase."
- "The True Aspect of All Phenomena", WND-I, page 386

**In Japan, on November 29th, a nationwide elementary level Buddhist examination will be held.

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
MIZUKARA KOE O KAKERU YUKI!
ARATANA YUJO NO GEKI WA
SOKOKARA HAJIMARU.
SAWAYAKANA AISATSU DE
CHIIKI NI SHINRAI NO RENTAI O.

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"ASAKI WA YASUKU FUKAKI WA KATASHI TOWA SHAKA NO SHOHAN
NARI ASAKI O SATTE FUKAKI NI TSUKU WA JOBU NO KOKORO NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 509)

--- KONSHU NO KOTOBA ---
"GYOGAKU NO NIDO O
HAGEMI SOROBESHI"
SA DENTO NO KYOGAKU SHIKEN DA!
"SHORI NO KYOTEN" O MANABI
TOMODOMONI KYOGAI O HIRAKIYUKE!

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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.

Sunday, November 22nd, 2009
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
In this particularly hectic season,
it is very important that we take every precaution against fire.
Let's make absolutely sure to check that all possible sources
of fire such as space heaters, cooking stoves, etc.
are working properly.
Let's chant seriously and earnestly for each other
so that none of us are involved in any kind of accident or incident!

Sunday, November 22nd, 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, Vol.1, page 345) Selection source: Soka Gakkai member's experience, Seikyo Shimbun, November 22nd, 2009

Monday, November 23rd, 2009
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The renowned Indonesian author Pramoedya Ananta Toer (1925-2006), wrote: 'An unimaginably powerful force exists in this world, sometimes erupting from the depths of the ocean to form a volcano that explodes, and sometimes residing in the individual who truly understands life's purpose.' This is the description of a person who can initiate revolutionary change.

"No one is stronger than a person who has stood up with genuine conviction in faith for the sake of the people's welfare."

SGI Newsletter No. 7886,Winter Always Turns to Spring, from the Dec. 2009 issue of Daibyakurenge, the Soka Gakkai monthly study journal, translated Nov. 19th, 2009

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
AWATADASHII JISETSU DA
KASAI NI GENJU CHUI!
STOBE KONNRO NADO
KANARAZU HI NO MOTO O TENKEN
ZETTAI MUJIKO O INORI AE

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"DAICHI WA SASABA HAZURUTOMO OOZORA O TSUNAGU MONO WA
ARITOMO SHIO NO MICHIHINU KOTOWA ARITOMO HIWA NISHI YORI
IZURUTOMO HOKEKYO NO GYOJA NO INORI NO KANAWANU KOTOWA ARU
BEKARAZU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1351)

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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.

Saturday, November 21st, 2009
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's make sure to praise each other's earnest and respectworthy efforts, and together,
let's continue to advance by encouraging one another!
To feel that we can trust and be on good terms with each other is an important part of us all becoming happy and victorious.

Saturday, November 21st, 2009
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The Lotus Sutra, on the other hand, is known as a sutra that was preached in accordance with the Buddha's own mind."

(The Bodies and Minds of Ordinary Beings - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 1128)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, November 21st, 2009

Sunday, November 22nd, 2009
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"As the Indian Gandhian scholar Dr. N. Radhakrishnan has noted: 'There is no growth without struggle. Only when we face trying adversities can we show our true strength. Courageous people never stop advancing. A life dedicated to the Soka path of mentor and disciple is a perfect testament of this.'"

SGI Newsletter No. 7886,Winter Always Turns to Spring, from the Dec. 2009 issue of Daibyakurenge, the Soka Gakkai monthly study journal, translated Nov. 19th, 2009

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
TAGAI NO KENTO O
TATAEAI
HAGEMASHI ATTE SUSUME!
NAKA GA YOI KOTO GA
KOFUKU TO SHORI NO GENSEN DA

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"HOKEKYO TO MOSUWA ZUIJII TO MOSHITE HOTOKE NO MIKOKORO O
TOKASE TAMAU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1590)

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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.

Friday, November 20th, 2009
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Kosen-rufu is about the happiness of all human beings
and the peace and prosperity of the entire world.
Let's all advance together,
having great aspirations with the conviction to realize these
great ideals!

Friday, November 20th, 2009
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"And now the place where Nichiren and his followers chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, 'whether...in mountain valleys or the wide wilderness' (chapter twenty-one, Supernatural Powers), these places are all the Land of Eternally Tranquil Light."

(Ongi kuden - Gosho Zenshu, page 781, The Record of the
Orally Transmitted Teachings, page 192) Selection source:
"Myoji no Gen", Seikyo Shimbun, November 20th, 2009

Saturday, November 21st, 2009
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Mr. Toda said: 'Just decide with all the resolve you can muster that you refuse to be defeated, and do your best. With faith in the Daishonin's Buddhism, you can transform anything into benefit, and be able to tap unlimited good fortune. If you triumph in the end, then all your past struggles will turn into fond memories.'

"In the harshest time of winter in my life, when my mentor's businesses were failing, I stood up alone. I chanted with a fervent vow to turn winter into spring. I struggled tirelessly, and I won.

"What is the essence or ultimate purpose of Buddhist study in the SGI? It is to be able to establish clear actual proof of victory in our lives through internalising the Daishonin's teaching that 'winter always turns to spring' together with our mentor."

SGI Newsletter No. 7886,Winter Always Turns to Spring, from the Dec. 2009 issue of Daibyakurenge, the Soka Gakkai monthly study journal, translated Nov. 19th, 2009

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KOSENRUFU TOWA
ZENJINRUI NO KOFUKU!
ZENSEKAI NO HEIWA!
OINARU RISO E
OINARU KOKORO DE ZENSHIN DA

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"IMA NICHIRENRA NO TAGUI NANMYOHORENGEKYO TO TONAE
TATEMATSURU MONO NO JUSHO WA SENGOKU KOYA MINA JAKKODO
NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 781)

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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.

Thursday, November 19th, 2009
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's be sure to express how much we wholeheartedly appreciate and admire the efforts of those who are working in supportive leadership roles in the SGI.
Every single step we take to genuinely deepen the warm caring bonds of camaraderie amongst our fellow noble members is clearly visible as good fortune in our own lives!

Thursday, November 19th, 2009
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
(When I ponder where this "Treasure Tower" is now,) I see that it exists in the eight-petaled lotus flower of the heart within the breast of Nichinyo. (This is like the lotus seed containing the lotus flower within it, or a consort carrying a crown prince in her womb.)
(An Outline of the "Entrustment" and Other Chapters - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 915)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, November 19th, 2009

Friday, November 20th, 2009
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"As the Brazilian historian Sérgio Buarque de Holanda (1902-82) once stated: 'History is...change, movement, and transformation.' We mustn't sit back and simply content ourselves with what others have achieved for us in the past."

SGI Newsletter No. 7885, 33rd SOKA GAKKAI HEADQUARTERS LEADERS MEETING--PART 2 [OF 2] Now Is the Time for Youth to Take Initiative, from the Nov. 4th, 2009, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Nov. 16th, 2009

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU---
FUKU YAKUSHOKU NO TOMO NI
MINA GA KOKORO KARA KANSHA!
TOTOKI DOSHI AI NO
IPPO MATA IPPO NI
FUKUTOKU WA GENZEN TO HIKARU!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
NICHINYO GOZEN NO ON MUNE NO AIDA, HACHIYO NO SHINRENGE NO UCHI NU OHASHIMASU TO
NICHIREN WA MIMAIRASETE SORO
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1249)

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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.

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
At last the curtain has risen to mark the glorious start of
celebrating the 80th anniversary of the founding of our organisation!
Chanting daimoku with the passionate spirit to win, no matter what,
and taking concrete action alongside our mentor, with the same shared commitment,
let us indomitably achieve decisive victory!

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Kyo'o's misfortune will change into fortune. 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, November 18th, 2009

Thursday, November 19th, 2009
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"If you don't strive earnestly now, you'll end up filled with regret later. You will be the one to lose out. On the other hand, every effort you make for the sake of kosen-rufu will return to you as benefit.

"Those who dedicate their lives to the Mystic Law can accumulate eternal good fortune and gain everlasting strength and treasures. Therefore, please persevere tenaciously when the going gets tough. Keep fighting your hardest."

SGI Newsletter No. 7885, 33rd SOKA GAKKAI HEADQUARTERS LEADERS MEETING--PART 2 [OF 2] Now Is the Time for Youth to Take Initiative, from the Nov. 4th, 2009, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Nov. 16th, 2009

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU---
SA SORITSU 80 SHUNEN E
EIKO NO MAKU AKEDA!
SETTAI SHORI NO DAIMOKU TO
SHITEI FUNI NO TOKON DE
DANKO TO KACHIMAKURE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"WAZAWAI MO TENJITE SAIWAI TO NARUBESHI AIKAMAETE GOSHINJIN O IDASHI KONO GOHONZON NI
KINEN SESHIME TAMAE NANIGOTOKA JOJU SEZARUBEKI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1124)

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

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

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
It is precisely during moments of change
that we can make great new strides
and achieve astounding progress!
Let's wave the flag of victory
on the stage of our respective missions!

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Life is limited; we must not begrudge it. What we should ultimately aspire to is the
Buddha land."
(Aspiration for the Buddha Land - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page
214)
Selection source: Study - The Mentor-Disciple Bond, Seikyo Shimbun, November 17th,
2009

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"My mentor, second Soka Gakkai president Josei Toda, said: 'Chant about anything you
like, freely and without constraint. The stronger your prayers for kosen-rufu the
better. Even if you're deadlocked, that's precisely the time you can reveal your true
strength and potential.'"

SGI Newsletter No. 7885, 33rd SOKA GAKKAI HEADQUARTERS LEADERS MEETING--PART 2 [OF 2]
Now Is the Time for Youth to Take Initiative, from the Nov. 4th, 2009, issue of the
Seikyo Shimbun, translated Nov. 16th, 2009

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU---
HENKA NO TOKI KOSO
ATARASHI HIYAKU GA
DEKIRU TOKI DA!
WAGA SHIMEI NO BUTAI DE
SHORI NO HATA FURE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"INOCHI KAGIRI ARI OSHIMU BEKARAZU TSUINI NEGAU BEKIWAÂ BUKKOKU NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 959)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho Nov. 16th + Words of the Week Nov. 16th - 22nd

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

Monday, November 16th, 2009
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
In the Latter Day of the Law,
"inconspicuous benefit"* is the fundamental benefit.
No matter how painful our situations might be right now,
let's never ever give up!
Those who wholeheartedly and determinedly dedicate their
lives to achieving kosen-rufu will definitely be victorious in the end.
That is a fact!

*inconspicuous benefit -
http://www.sgilibrary.org/search_dict.php?id=1063

**"There are two kinds of benefits from our prayers," he said, "those that are immediately apparent, or 'conspicuous,' and those that we cannot see right away, or 'inconspicuous.' In conspicuous benefit is the focus of the Daishonin's Buddhism, for it is what brings real happiness."

"Inconspicuous benefit can be described as how, through practising the Daishonin's Buddhism, we manifest infinite life-force and wisdom, forge our character, accomplish human revolution and build indestructible happiness. I therefore hope that all of you will live out your lives with the Soka Gakkai, always striving to spread Nichiren Daishonin's teachings, and polishing and developing yourselves just as a tree patiently and persistently sends its roots deep into the earth and grows tall and strong. Then, ten twenty or thirty years down the line, you will find that you have attained a state of happiness you never dreamed of."

"The only way to achieve such happiness is by overcoming obstacles. They will arise without fail to impede the spread of this true teaching. When we struggle against wrong, we will face challenges as a matter of course. Just as a kite needs the resistance of wind to rise into the air, however, we need struggle and opposition to bring our lives to shine with increasing brilliance."
(The New Human Revolution, Vol. 8, "Securing the Foundation" chapter)

Monday, November 16th, 2009
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"As I have said before, be millions of times more careful than ever."

(The Hero of the World - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 839)
Selection source: Editorial, Seikyo Shimbun, November 16th, 2009

November 16th-22nd, 2009
---- WORDS OF THE WEEK ----
The entire world is celebrating this glorious day of the Soka
Gakkai's founding!
Now is the time for each of us to stand up on our own
and initiate fresh new action to expand our movement,
chanting daimoku with exactly the same mind as that of our mentor.

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
MAPPO NO KUDOKU WA
"MYOYAKU" GA KONPON!
TSURAKUTOMO MAKERUNA.
KOFU NI IKINUITA MONO GA
SAIGO WA KATSU SHINJIN DA!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"SAKIZAKI YORIMO HYAKUSENMANOKUBAI GOYOJIN ARUBESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1169)

--- KONSHU NO KOTOBA ---
KAGAYAKU "SORITSU NO HI" O
ZENSEKAI GA SHUKUGA!
ARATANA KAKUDAI KODO O
JIBUN KARA OKOSU NODA.
SHITEI FUNI NO INORI DE!

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

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

Sunday, November 15th, 2009
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
It is certain and clear that the Buddhas of the three
existences are admiring and praising all of those
trailblazers who are striving so hard to pave the path to
accomplish worldwide kosen-rufu.
Let us all advance together by learning carefully and sincerely
from these great noble seeking spirited SGI members.

*Some 250 SGI members from 60 different countries and
territories from all over the world are here in Japan for the fall
SGI course.

Sunday, November 15th, 2009
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Therefore, I say to you, my disciples, try practising as the Lotus Sutra teaches, exerting yourselves without begrudging your lives! Test the truth of Buddhism now!"

(The Selection of the Time - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 583)
Selection source: SGI President Ikeda's speech, Seikyo Shimbun, Nov. 15th, 2009

Monday, November 16th, 2009
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Life, in one sense, is a constant battle against deadlock. As long as we are alive, as long as we continue challenging ourselves, we are bound to come up against difficult obstacles that block our way forwards. If life were all smooth sailing, if we never encountered setbacks, that itself would be a sign of stagnation."
SGI Newsletter No. 7883, LEARNING FROM THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN: THE TEACHINGS FOR VICTORY. [9] 'The Supremacy of the Law'--Part 3 [of 3]. Faith That Grows Stronger Is the Key to Eternal Victory, from the Sep. 2009 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translated Nov. 6th, 2009.

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
MICHI NAKI MICHI O YUKU
SEKAI KOFU NO KAITAKUSHA O
SANZE NO SHOBUTSU GA SANTAN!
KONO TOTOKI KYUDO NO SUGATA NI
KOKOROSHITE MANABI SUSUME!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"SAREBA WAGA DESHIRA KOKOROMINI HOKEKYO NO GOTOKU SHINMYO
MO OSHIMAZU SHUGYO SHITE KONO TABI BUPPO O KOKOROMIYO"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 291)

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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.

Saturday, November 14th, 2009
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's take good care of ourselves especially around the time when the
temperatures fluctuate a lot.
Rather than being overconfident,
thinking that somehow we'll be OK,
let's make sure to have warm clothing on hand.
To be prudent is a very important point
in order for us to stay healthy and lead successful lives.*

"It is a matter of rejoicing that your usual prudence and courage, as well as your firm faith in the Lotus Sutra, enabled you to survive unharmed." - "The Strategy of the Lotus Sutra", WND-I, page 1000

Saturday, November 14th, 2009
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"You must not only persevere yourself; you must also teach others. Both practice and study arise from faith. Teach others to the best of your ability, even if it is only a single sentence or phrase."

(The True Aspect of All Phenomena - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 386) Selection source:
"Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, November 14th, 2009

Sunday, November 15th, 2009
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Buddhism is about winning. In a certain sense, kosen-rufu is a challenge to achieve indisputable proof of victory."

SGI Newsletter No. 7884, 33RD SOKA GAKKAI HEADQUARTERS LEADERS MEETING--PART 1 [OF 2], Youth--A Time for Making the Fundamental Cause for Eternal Victory, from the Nov. 3rd, 2009, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Nov. 13th, 2009

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KANDANSA NI CHUI!
DAIJOBU TO KASHIN SEZU
ATATAKAME NO FUKUSO O!
"SAKIZAKI NO YOJIN" KOSO
KENKO SHORI NO KONPON DA.

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"WARE MO ITASHI HITO OMO KYOKE SORAE GYOGAKU WA SHINJIN
YORI OKORUBEKU SORO CHIKARA ARABA ICHIMON IKKU NARITOMO
KATARASE TAMAU BESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1361)

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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.

Friday, November 13th, 2009
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To especially those who are continually making selfless and dedicated efforts behind the scenes,
let's really give them all the encouragement we can.
A lack of interest or failure to show our concern
is only exemplifying one's lack of compassion.
It's those considerate, thoughtful and caring actions and words that bring about happiness, fortune and benefit to everyone.

Friday, November 13th, 2009
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"At first only Nichiren chanted Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, but then two, three, and a hundred followed, chanting and teaching others."

(The True Aspect of All Phenomena - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 385) Selection source:
"Koe", Seikyo Shimbun, November 13th, 2009

Saturday, November 14th, 2009
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Some of our members may not have a Gakkai community or culture centre nearby, and can only visit one with considerable effort and inconvenience. I know that you've all worked very hard in the face of challenging circumstances for kosen-rufu, the welfare of your communities, and the happiness of your fellow members. Buddhism teaches that those who devote themselves earnestly to kosen-rufu are certain to win in the end and receive clear and indisputable benefit. Please be assured of this."

SGI Newsletter No. 7884, 33RD SOKA GAKKAI HEADQUARTERS LEADERS MEETING--PART 1 [OF 2], Youth--A Time for Making the Fundamental Cause for Eternal Victory, from the Nov. 3rd, 2009, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Nov. 13th, 2009

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KAGE DE GANBARU HITO NI
SAIDAI NO HAGEMASHI O!
MUKANSHIN WA MUJIHI DA.
KOMAYAKANA HAIRYO NI
YOROKOBI TO FUKUTOKU GA HIROGARU

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"NICHIREN ICHININ HAJIMEWA NANMYOHORENGEKYO TO TONAESHI GA
NININ SANNIN HYAKUNIN TO SHIDAINI TONAE TSUTAURU NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1360)

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

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

Thursday, November 12th, 2009
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's chant wholeheartedly for our noble fellow members
to enjoy good health and accident-free lives.
And remember it's important to look out for each other and make an effort to stay in touch!
Let's defeat all those negative forces and obstacles,
by being extra prepared, leaving no room for negligence.

Thursday, November 12th, 2009
--- 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: "Discussion Meeting reports", Seikyo Shimbun, November 12th, 2009

Friday, November 13th, 2009
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"While all of us who practise the Daishonin's Buddhism embrace faith in the same Lotus Sutra (the Mystic Law) and Gohonzon, it is the strength of our faith that determines the outcome. The stronger the faith we summon, the greater the benefits we will experience and the more expansive and fulfilled the life-state we will achieve.

"...Throughout his writings, the Daishonin calls on his followers to ceaselessly apply themselves to forging their faith. For example, he says to Shijo Kingo: 'Strengthen your power of faith more than ever' (WND-1, 681), and 'You must summon up the great power of faith more than ever' (WND-1, 1000). He also praised the lay nun
Kubo for her 'ever-strengthening faith' (WND-2, 877), while encouraging the lay nun Ueno to 'strive even more earnestly in faith' (WND-1, 457). In this way, the Daishonin urges even followers of exemplary faith to keep strengthening their resolve all the more. Put another way, the spirit to keep striving even harder is the essence
of faith and the most fundamental key to practising the Daishonin's Buddhism."

SGI Newsletter No. 7883, LEARNING FROM THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN: THE TEACHINGS FOR VICTORY. [9] 'The Supremacy of the Law'--Part 3 [of 3]. Faith That Grows Stronger Is the Key to Eternal Victory, from the Sep. 2009 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translated Nov. 6th, 2009.

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU---
TOTOKI DOSHI NO
KENKO MUJIKO O
INORI NUKE!
KOE KAKE MO DAIJI DA.
YUDAN O HAIJI MA O YABURE

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"NAM MYOHO RENGE KYO WA SHISHIKU NO GOTOSHI IKANARU YAMAI SAWARI O NASUBEKIYA"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1124)

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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.

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Gearing up towards the 80th anniversary of the founding of our organisation,*
let us make great advancement, filled with hope for the future!
We will win for sure, through the momentum of our chanting!
The fundamental source of our strength lies in chanting Daimoku.

* The year 2010 will mark the 80th Anniversary of the founding of the Soka Gakkai.

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"If lay believers and their teacher pray with differing minds, their prayers will be as futile as trying to kindle a fire on water."

(The Eight Winds - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 795)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, November 11th, 2009

Thursday, November 12th, 2009
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"If we maintain strong faith, we can turn back the tide of any adversity. That is why developing an even stronger foundation in faith is the ultimate source of victory.

"The Daishonin cites examples from the natural world. Ice, for instance, is frozen water, but it is very different to water in terms of its properties of hardness and coldness. Blue dye, meanwhile, comes from the leaves of the indigo plant, but fabric or yarn that has been repeatedly soaked in that dye will become a shade of blue that is much deeper than the colour of the leaves of the original indigo plant.

"Drawing a parallel with these phenomena, the Daishonin writes: 'The Lotus Sutra remains the same, but if you repeatedly strengthen your resolve [your faith], your colour will be better than that of others, and you will receive more blessings than they do' (WND-1, 615). As these words indicate, through faith that grows ever stronger, we will enjoy increasing energy and vibrancy both mentally and physically, while benefit will manifest itself ever more clearly in our life. By repeatedly strengthening our faith, we can bring forth the indestructible, diamond-like state of Buddhahood within us.

"The Daishonin uses analogies such as the following to describe this great transformation: 'Wood is vulnerable to fire, but sandalwood cannot be burned. Fire is extinguished by water, but the fire that cremated the Buddha's remains could not be quenched. Although flowers are scattered by the wind, those that bloom in the heavens of purity do not wither'(WND-1, 615).

"By continuously reaffirming our commitment to faith, our life in this transient existence becomes adorned with the everlasting and indestructible treasures of eternity, happiness, true self, and purity. Constantly fortifying our faith becomes the key to establishing such a state of life.

"'Repeatedly strengthening one's resolve or faith,' therefore, means to persevere in one's Buddhist practice. It means to be undaunted by obstacles--or, rather, to use obstacles as an impetus to summon forth even stronger faith and polish our life even more."

SGI Newsletter No. 7883, LEARNING FROM THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN: THE TEACHINGS FOR VICTORY. [9] 'The Supremacy of the Law'--Part 3 [of 3]. Faith That Grows Stronger Is the Key to Eternal Victory, from the Sep. 2009 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translated Nov. 6th, 2009.

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU---
SA SORITSU 80 SHUNEN E
KIBO NO DAIKOSHIN O!
WARERA WA DAIMOKU NO IKIOI DE
KATTE IKU NO DA!
INORI KOSO KONPON NO CHIKARA DA

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"DANNA TO SHI TO OMOIAWANU INORI WA MIZU NO UENI HI O TAKUGA GOTOSHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1151)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho Nov. 10th + Daily Enc. Nov. 11th

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

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Whether in that city or in this home -- let's hold the kind of discussion meetings that cause a blossoming of joy in everyone's lives.
May you be victorious! I will do so, too!
It's now time to focus on making a fresh new departure towards the coming year, dedicated to carrying out our solemn pledge for kosen-rufu.

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"I entrust you with the propagation of Buddhism in your province. It is stated that 'the seeds of Buddhahood sprout as a result of condition, and for this reason they preach the single vehicle'"
(The Properties of Rice - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 1117) Selection source: Study corner, Seikyo Shimbun, November 10th, 2009

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Faith in the Mystic Law serves as our compass for navigating the rough seas of life and society. Living as we do in the defiled age of the Latter Day of the Law, it is all the more important that we are not swayed by negative influences, but make faith the centre of our daily life and existence."

SGI Newsletter No. 7883, LEARNING FROM THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN: THE TEACHINGS FOR VICTORY. [9] 'The Supremacy of the Law'--Part 3 [of 3]. Faith That Grows Stronger Is the Key to Eternal Victory, from the Sep. 2009 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translated Nov. 6th, 2009.

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU---
ANO MACHI DE KONO IE DE
SACHI NO HANA SAKU ZADANKAI
KIMI MO KATE!
WARE MO KATSU!
MYONEN E SEIGAN NO SHUPPATSU DA

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"SONO KUNI NO BUPPO WA KIHEN NI MAKASE TATEMATSURI SORO ZO BUSSHU WA EN NI YOTTE
OKORU KONO YUENI ICHIJO O TOKU NARUBESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1467)

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