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

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

Sunday, January 31st, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
What's important is that we make every effort to win today.
What's important is that we make every effort to win now.
From the very moment we make such a determination,
the path towards a new stage in our lives begins to unfold.
Let's all write a new drama in our human revolutions.

Sunday, January 31st, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"But just as a high wind creates great waves, or a powerful dragon brings forth torrential rains, so my admonitions called forth increasing animosity."

(The Actions of the Votary of the Lotus Sutra - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 764) Selection source: SGI President Ikeda's speech, Seikyo Shimbun, January 31st, 2010

Monday, February 1st, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The lives of all of you who chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and exert yourselves for kosen-rufu are infinitely noble and respectworthy. You have as yet tapped only a fraction of the boundless power of Buddhahood you possess, and revealed only a tiny portion of your limitless Buddha wisdom.

"This 80th-anniversary year is a time for each of us to freely and unstintingly manifest our Buddhahood. There's nothing to hold us back. Let's allow the eighty characteristics of a Buddha to shine forth from our lives with their full untrammelled brilliance."

SGI Newsletter No. 7919, 36th SOKA GAKKAI HEADQUARTERS LEADERS MEETING--PART 2 [OF 2] Making the Entire Universe Our Ally (At the 36th Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting, held in conjunction with the Nationwide Women's Division Group Leaders General Meeting, at Makiguchi Memorial Hall in Hachioji, Tokyo, on Jan. 9th, 2010,
from the Jan. 19th, 2010, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Jan. 25th, 2010.

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KYO O KATSU KOTO DA!
IMA O KATSU KOTO DA!
KETSUI SHITA SHUNKAN KARA
ARATANA JINSEI WA HIRAKERU.
NINGEN KAKUMEI NO GEKI O TSUZURE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KAZE DAI NAREBA NAMI DAI NARI RYU DAI NAREBA AME TAKEKI YONI IYOIYO ADA O NASHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 909)

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

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

Saturday, January 30th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Good friends* are priceless treasures.
It's important to seek out reliable seniors
and fellow members in faith and practice
whom we can frankly consult with about anything.
By chanting together and encouraging each other,
let's make great advancement as the Soka family!

*good friends (zenchishiki) -
http://www.sgi.org/goodfriends.html
http://www.sgilibrary.org/search_dict.php?id=902

Saturday, January 30th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Although at present we are encountering the severe trials of persecution, in our next life we will become Buddhas. Our present tribulations are like moxibustion; at the time, it is painful, but because it has beneficial after-effects, the pain is not really pain."

(On Persecutions Befalling the Sage - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 998) Selection source:
"Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, January 30th, 2010

Sunday, January 31st, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Both life and Buddhism are concerned with winning. Each day and each year are decisive. We must emerge victorious through all that happens. Faith in the Mystic Law is the key to absolute victory. By employing the 'strategy of the Lotus Sutra'--chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo--let's triumph in the crucial struggles of this 80th-anniversary year!"

SGI Newsletter No. 7921, OUR BRILLIANT PATH TO VICTORY -NEW SERIES- My Determination and Vow for the 80th Anniversary, from the Jan. 1st, 2010, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun translated Jan. 28th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
ZENCHISHIKI WA TAKARA NARI!
NANDEMO SODAN DEKIRU
YOKI SENPAI DOSHI O MOTE.
TOMONI INORI TOMONI HAGEMASHI
SOKA KAZOKU NO ZENSHIN O!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"WARERA GENNIWA KONO DAINAN NI AUTOMO GOSHO WA HOTOKE NI
NARINAN TATOEBA YAITO NO GOTOSHI TOJI WA ITAKEREDOMO NOCHI
NO KUSURI NAREBA ITAKUTE ITAKARAZU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1190)

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

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

Friday, January 29th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
All of our assistant leaders,
who enthusiastically work towards fulfilling their missions,
are playing a very important and vital role in helping us all
to achieve total victory for kosen-rufu.
It is indeed everyone's energetic and compassionate support of each other that doubles the momentum of the SGI movement.

Friday, January 29th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"It must be ties of karma from the distant past that have destined you to become my disciple at a time like this. Shakyamuni and Many Treasures certainly realised this truth. The sutra's statement, 'Those persons who had heard the Law dwelled here and there in various Buddha lands, constantly reborn in company with their teachers,' cannot be false in any way."

(The Heritage of the Ultimate Law of Life - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 217) Selection source "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, January 29th, 2010

Saturday, January 30th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"I hope you will make even greater efforts than you have till now to meet and talk with others, fostering heart-to-heart communication for the sake of kosen-rufu. Please pursue dialogue with a bright and confident spirit.

"...As leaders, it is especially important that you take the initiative to talk with as many people as possible. That's the way for you to develop even more impressive character and become even more inspiring leaders.

"Without initiative, there is no victory. Without fighting spirit, there is no faith. Whatever the situation, never give in to fear! Press forwards with courage. Speak out. Strive with all your might and create a history of successive victories."

SGI Newsletter No. 7919, 36th SOKA GAKKAI HEADQUARTERS LEADERS MEETING--PART 2 [OF 2] Making the Entire Universe Our Ally (At the 36th Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting, held in conjunction with the Nationwide Women's Division Group Leaders General Meeting, at Makiguchi Memorial Hall in Hachioji, Tokyo, on Jan. 9th, 2010,
from the Jan. 19th, 2010, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Jan. 25th, 2010.

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
SHIMEI NI MOERU
FUKU YAKUSHOKU NO TOMO KOSO
KANSHO NO TATEYAKUSHA DA.
MINASAMA NO FUNTO ARITE
SOKA NOIKIOI WA BAIKA!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KAKO NO SHUKUEN OIKITATTE KONDO NICHIREN GA DESHI TO NARI
TAMAUKA SHAKA TAHO KOSO GOZONJI SORO RAME 'ZAIZAI
SHOBUTSUDO JOYOSHIGUSHO' YOMO SORAGOTO SORAWAJI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1338)

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

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

Thursday, January 28th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let us boldly face, head on, even the most mountainous of hardships!
It is only by challenging such great heights and problems,
that we are able to fully manifest our unlimited potential!

Thursday, January 28th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Suffer what there is to suffer, enjoy what there is to enjoy. Regard both suffering and joy as facts of life, and continue chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, no matter what happens."

(Happiness in This World - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 681)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, January 28th, 2010.

Friday, January 29th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"We chant the most powerful and supreme rhythm of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. There is nothing stronger. Chanting is the key to absolute victory. We will never be defeated. When we practise as the Daishonin teaches, boundless energy and courage surge forth from the depths of our beings.

"Let's win and open the way forwards in all spheres, day after day and year after year, living in rhythm with the Mystic Law and making the entire universe our ally."

SGI Newsletter No. 7919, 36th SOKA GAKKAI HEADQUARTERS LEADERS MEETING--PART 2 [OF 2] Making the Entire Universe Our Ally (At the 36th Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting, held in conjunction with the Nationwide Women's Division Group Leaders General Meeting, at Makiguchi Memorial Hall in Hachioji, Tokyo, on Jan. 9th, 2010, from the Jan. 19th, 2010, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Jan. 25th, 2010.

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU---
KONNAN NO YAMA NI MO
TACHI MUKATTE IKE!
TAKAKI NI IDONDE KOSO
KAGIRI NAI CHIKARA GA
HAKKI SARERU NO DA!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KU OBA KU TO SATORI RAKU OBA RAKU TO HIRAKI KURAKU TOMONI OMOI AWASETE NAM MYOHO RENGE KYO TO UCHI TONAE ISASE TAMAE"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1143)

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

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

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Fearless indomitable courage! This is the "Okinawan Spirit".
It is my fervent wish that these treasure islands* that illuminate the world,
send forth surging waves, carrying (the message of) peace and justice (far and wide)!*
Let us dance joyfully to the rhythm and spirit
of the victory of the mentor and disciple relationship!

* Okinawa, is one of Japan's southern most prefectures, consisting of hundreds of islands spread over a 1000 km area. During World War II, Japan had used these islands as a first line of defence against the Allied forces, deeming them expendable in preventing an assault on Japan's main islands, and as a result countless Okinawan lives had been cruelly sacrificed. After the war, under American rule, Okinawa had become home to several U.S. military bases. It was here in Okinawa, that President Ikeda chose to start writing his novel, The Human Revolution, on December 2nd, 1964 with a fervent wish that the people of Okinawa will transform this land that had seen so much human tragedy into a haven of lasting peace and prosperity.

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"When one comes to realise and see that each thing--the cherry, the plum, the peach, the damson--in its own entity, without undergoing any change, possesses the eternally endowed three bodies, then this is what is meant by the word ryo, 'to include' or all inclusive."

(Ongi kuden - Gosho Zenshu, page 784, The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, page 200)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, Jan 27th 2010.

Thursday, January 28th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Gaps of various kinds always arise between plans and reality. That is why it is essential to actually test one's plans to see how well they work in practice.

"Shin'ichi had always done this himself. When a plan based on abstract theories is put into actual practice, things may not always turn out as expected and problems can arise. In some cases, these can even lead to accidents. As a result, it is vital to plan based on the actual conditions as ascertained through careful and repeated checking."

SGI Newsletter No. 7920, The New Human Revolution--Vol. 23: Chap. 1, The Future 30, translated Jan. 26th, 2010

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU---
OSORENASHI NO YUKI!
KORE KOSO OKINAWA SEISHIN DA,
SEKAI NI KAGAYAKU TAKARAJIMA KARA
HEIWA TO SEIGI NO BANPA O!
SHITEI SHORI NO TAMASHI NO MAI O!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"OBAITORI NO KOKO NO TOTAI O ARATAMEZU SHITE MUSA SANJIN TO KAIKEN SUREBA KORE SUNAWACHI RYO NO GI NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 784)

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

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

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
A revolution within a single individual can bring about a change in the entire world!*
The history of the SGI is a perfect illustration of this.**
It is a great drama of the victory of "human revolution".
I would really like our youth division to do their utmost to always keep this spirit alive!

* "A great human revolution in just a single individual will help achieve a change in the destiny of a nation, and further, can even enable a change in the destiny of all humankind." Central theme of the "New Human Revolution" by SGI President Ikeda.

** Today, January 26th, is the founding day of the Soka Gakkai International.

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010
--- 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 Peace Proposal for 2010", Seikyo Shimbun,Jan. 26th, 2010

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"In his well-known writing 'The True Aspect of All Phenomena,' the Daishonin states:

"Shakyamuni Buddha will enfold in his robe those who...persevere in propagating [the Lotus Sutra undaunted by persecution on the part of the three powerful enemies]. Heavenly gods will make them offerings, support them with their shoulders, and carry them on their backs. (WND-1, 385)

"Today, our activities for peace, culture, and education are winning the highest praise and recognition in countries around the globe. The many commendations we have received are clear proof that we have fought against obstacles like those described in the Daishonin's writings and triumphed over them all.

"The Daishonin urges us to live our lives with the robust spirit that encountering hardships on the path of faith constitutes peace and comfort (cf. OTT, 115). Mr. Toda also declared: 'Rejoice when you encounter hardships. This is the time to demonstrate the power of faith. It's an opportunity to change your karma. Through overcoming such trials, you can attain boundless, everlasting good fortune."

"We are living in very difficult economic times at present. But I hope you will challenge yourselves with the powerful conviction that such circumstances represent a perfect opportunity for you to do your human revolution, and that you will change all poison into medicine.

"Let's do our best!"

SGI Newsletter No. 7919, 36th SOKA GAKKAI HEADQUARTERS LEADERS MEETING--PART 2 [OF 2] Making the Entire Universe Our Ally (At the 36th Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting, held in conjunction with the Nationwide Women's Division Group Leaders General Meeting, at Makiguchi Memorial Hall in Hachioji, Tokyo, on Jan. 9th, 2010,
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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU---
[HITORI] NO HENKAKU GA
[SEKAI] WO KAERU!
"SGI" NO REKISHI KOSO
NINGEN KAKUMEI NO SHORI GEKI DA.
SEINEN YO DANJITE TSUZUKE!

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

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho Jan 25th + Words of the Week Jan 25th - 31st

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

Monday, January 25th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To all of our great Men's Division members,
the golden pillars of kosen-rufu,
whenever you reach an impasse,
that is the very time to chant daimoku!
Let's always have a feeling of bright sunshine in our hearts,
and a strong desire to start each and every day afresh!

Monday, January 25th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Even one seed, when planted, multiplies."

(Cloth for a Robe and an Unlined Robe - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.2, page 602)
Selection source: Editorial, Seikyo Shimbun, January 25th, 2010

January 25th - 31st, 2010
---- WORDS OF THE WEEK ----
The SGI is the hope for humankind.
Let's continue to sow the seeds of the Mystic Law,
that could be called the seeds of peace,
for the sake of future peace.
Our steady and persistent efforts will definitely cause
the blossoms of victory to bloom.

*On January 26th, 1975, Soka Gakkai International was established on Guam; Daisaku Ikeda was inaugurated as the SGI president.

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
OGONBASHIRA NO SONENBU YO!
YUKIZUMATTA TOKI KOSO
DAIMOKU DE KIRIHIRAKE!
WAGA KOKORO NI TAIYO O.
KYO MO ARATANI SHUPPATSU!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"MONO TANE TO MOSU MONO HITOTSU NAREDOMO UENUREBA OKU TO NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 971)

--- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
SGI WA JINRUI NO KIBO.
MYOHO TO IU HEIWA NO TANE O
SARANI MIRAI E MAKO!
JIMICHINA TSUMIKASANE GA
SHORI NO HANA O KANARAZU SAKASERU.

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

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

Sunday, January 24th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Being able to meet and talk with someone is a priceless treasure of life.
Let's muster up the courage and take a step towards such encounters.
Through such heart-to-heart caring dialogues
let's build a golden bridge of friendship between ourselves and others!

Sunday, January 24th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The sun, moon, and myriad stars are found in one's life."
(The Mongol Envoys - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 629)
Selection source: SGI President Ikeda's speech, Seikyo Shimbun, January 24th, 2010

Monday, January 25th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"No one respects a person who is arrogant. Don't become devious, self-serving individuals who are bereft of any spirit of joy or the desire to challenge themselves. It feels good to work for other's happiness. And it's good for your health into the bargain!"

SGI Newsletter No. 7914, 35th SOKA GAKKAI HEADQUARTERS LEADERS MEETING--PART 2 [OF 2] Tapping Our Limitless Potential for Self-improvement, from the Dec. 22nd, 2009, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Jan. 18th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
"DEAI" KOSO TAKARA!
SA YUKI O DASHITE
IPPO O FUMIDASE!
DAISEIJITSU NO TAIWA DE
YUJO NO KIN NO HASHI O!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"NICHIGATSU SHUSEI MO KOSHIN NI ARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1473)

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

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

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's always be careful about all possible sources of fires.
Especially before going out, make even more sure
by checking out aloud that things are as they should be.
Also, let's make sure to regularly maintain all the heaters that we use, and, every once in a while, make sure to ventilate the rooms when using them.
Never be overconfident or careless about things.
Each and every day, let's make absolutely every effort
to prevent any type of accident or incident from occurring.

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The third volume of the Lotus Sutra states, 'Although the devil and the devil's people will be there, they will all protect the Law of the Buddha.'"

(Letter to the Lay Priest Domyo - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 750)
Selection source: SGI President Ikeda's speech, Seikyo Shimbun, Jan. 23rd, 2010

Sunday, January 24th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"On the occasion of the SGI's founding in Guam 35 years ago (on January 26th, 1975), I declared: 'I hope that you will dedicate your whole lives to sowing the seeds of the Mystic Law for the sake of peace throughout the entire world. I shall do the same.' Our Soka movement has triumphed because we have striven unceasingly with this commitment. This is the formula for our continued victory into the eternal future.

"Let us rejoice at
ever-victorious Soka
and raise our voices again this year
in a rousing
and joyous cheer!"

SGI Newsletter No. 7915, Creating a Precious Record of Our Life in This World, from the February 2010 issue of Daibyakurenge, translated Jan. 19th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
HI NO MOTO NI CHUI SHIYO!
GAISHUTSUJI WA KOE O DASHITE KAKUNIN
KANKI YA DANBO KIGU NO TENKEN MO
MANSHIN YUDAN O HAISHITE
ZETTAI MUJIKO NO HIBI O!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"HOKEKYO DAISAN NI IWAKU MA OYOBI MAMIN ARITO IEDOMO MINA
BUPPO O MAMORAN"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1242)

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

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

Friday, January 22nd, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's do our utmost to encourage and support our younger
and newer members so that they become even more capable
than we are.
At the same time, it is very important for all of us to
aspire to overtake our seniors in faith and
practice and lead the kosen-rufu advancement.
Through friendly competition,
let's all be victorious together!

Friday, January 22nd, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"This word 'belief' is a sharp sword that cuts off fundamental darkness or ignorance."

(Ongi kuden - Gosho Zenshu, page 725, The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, page 54)
Selection source: "Suntetsu", Seikyo Shimbun, Jan. 22nd, 2010

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The Daishonin, too,
would surely praise and support
our tireless efforts,
as we persevere in the spirit of
Bodhisattva Never Disparaging.

"To dedicate ourselves to the cause of kosen-rufu is to carry out the work of the Buddha. These efforts infuse our entire beings with the power of the Mystic Law. We cannot help but experience the 'greatest of all joys' (cf. OTT, 212)."

SGI Newsletter No. 7915, Creating a Precious Record of Our Life in This World, from the February 2010 issue of Daibyakurenge, translated Jan. 19th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
SENPAI WA KOHAI O
JIBUN IJO NO JINZAI NI!
KOHAI WA SENPAI O
OINUITE SUSUME!
SESSA TAKUMA DE SHORI O.

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KONO SHIN NO JI GANPON NO MUMYO O KIRU RIKEN NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 725)

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

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

Thursday, January 21st, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Come, let us engage in conversation (with friends and fellow members)!
There is nothing more powerful more moving than real life experiences!
The flowers of good fortune blossom gloriously
in a place where discussion overflows with joy,
and where people genuinely praise the efforts of each other!

Thursday, January 21st, 2010
--- 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: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, Jan. 21st, 2010

Friday, January 22nd, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"My mentor, second Soka Gakkai president Josei Toda, said: 'Meet as many people as you can. Engage in dialogue brimming with boundless vitality, determined to open others' hearts from the moment you meet them. Remember, the realm of the human heart can change without limit.'

"My disciples,
be fearless
and speak out resolutely.

"Nichiren Daishonin writes: 'The varied sufferings that all living beings undergo--all these are Nichiren's own sufferings' (OTT, 138). All living beings in this troubled saha world have sufferings. Everyone has different kinds of problems--problems that are truly varied and diverse in nature.

"But we can definitely overcome life's sufferings and problems, no matter how serious or deep-seated they may be. This is the purpose of faith in the Mystic Law. The essence of Buddhist dialogue is meeting and interacting with our friends in the compassionate and empathetic spirit of the Daishonin.

"In other words, as the Daishonin's emissaries, we wholeheartedly encourage others, assuring them with unshakable conviction that they will definitely become happy. And we also strive with them to bring forth wisdom and courage so that we can triumph together over our problems and sufferings. There is no more noble work of the Buddha than this.

SGI Newsletter No. 7915, Creating a Precious Record of Our Life in This World, from the February 2010 issue of Daibyakurenge, translated Jan. 19th, 2010

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU---
SA KATARIAO!
IKITA TAIKEN NI
MASARU CHIKARA WA NAI!
YOROKOBI TATAEAU ZADAN NI
KUDOKU NO HANA WA RANMAN TO!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"DAICHI WA SASABA HAZURURUTOMO OOZORA O TSUNAGU MONO WA ARITOMO SHIO NO MICHIHIVU
KOTO WA 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] To My Friends & Daily Gosho Jan. 20th + Daily Enc. Jan 21st

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

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To my friends of the Tokyo General Headquarters Area # 2,*
who are supporting the stronghold,
the centre of our movement for world-wide kosen-rufu!
Please be brave warriors (of kosen-rufu),
unmatched in strength and ability!
With the great sound of daimoku, reverberating resoundingly,,
please make great advancements (by taking concrete steps)
to become victorious, ever victorious!

* Area in which the Makiguchi Memorial Hall is located.

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---"But my life from the beginning has been based upon firm conviction. I have no intention now of reversing my course, nor will I ever reproach [those who persecuted me]."

(Why No Protection from the Heavenly Gods? - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.2, page 432)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, Jan 20th, 2010

Thursday, January 21st, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"In a scene from one of Goethe's novels that highlights the hidden potential that people possess, one of the characters refers to a woman who, though at first glance had seemed to be 'the most useless creature in the world,' actually had a unique talent, which she was able to brilliantly reveal, develop, and put to use by working together with others. The character remarks: 'That shows what can become of people.'

"The potential for limitless self-improvement--this is none other than the path of human revolution, the focus of both Buddhism and Goethe.

"Carrying out ongoing human revolution is very important. Always keeping the inner sun shining in your hearts, please spread the light of joy with unflagging resilience, optimism, and good cheer."

SGI Newsletter No. 7914, 35th SOKA GAKKAI HEADQUARTERS LEADERS MEETING--PART 2 [OF 2] Tapping Our Limitless Potential for Self-improvement, from the Dec. 22nd, 2009, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Jan. 18th, 2010

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU---
SEKAI KOFU NO HONJIN
DAI NI SO TOKYO NO TOMO YO!
IKKI TOSEN NO YUJA TARE!
DAIMOKU NO DAIONJO O TODOROKASE
SHORI SHORI NO DAIKOSHIN O!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"TADA SHOGAI MOTOYORI OMOIKIRITE SORO IMANI HIRUGAERU KOTO NAKU SONOUE MATA IKON NASHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 962)

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

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

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
"I am going to do all it takes to make my district number one in the country!"
When leaders make such big and bold determinations
they can open up a path to great victory!

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"If one lights a fire for others, one will brighten one's own way."

(On the Three Virtues of Food - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.2, page 1060)
Selection source: "Myoji no Gen", Seikyo Shimbun, Jan. 19th, 2010

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The renowned Indonesian author Pramoedya Ananta Toer (1925-2006), a man of high principles, wrote: 'Friends with you in times of trouble are friends in everything. Never belittle friendship. Its magnificence is greater than the fire of enmity.' Nothing--not power or authority, self-interest or gain--is stronger than friendship built on sincerity and integrity."

SGI Newsletter No. 7914, 35th SOKA GAKKAI HEADQUARTERS LEADERS MEETING--PART 2 [OF 2] Tapping Our Limitless Potential for Self-improvement, from the Dec. 22nd, 2009, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Jan. 18th, 2010

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---WAGATOMO NI OKURU---
[WAGA CHIKU O
DANJITE NIHON ICHI NI!]
"Leader" NO
O-I NARU KETSUI GA
O-INARU SHORI O HIRAKU!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"HITO NO TAMENI HI O TOMOSEBA WAGA MAE AKIRAKANARU GA GOTOSHI
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1598)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho Jan. 18th + Words of the Week Jan 18th - 24th

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

Monday, January 18th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Together with all the members of the Future
(children in primary and secondary schools) and Youth Division,
let's hold the type of discussion meetings
where we all leave feeling courageous
and ready to make a great new start.
Together, let's all make fresh determinations
and a spectacular start to the year.
It's the momentum we gain from our vibrant discussion meetings
that is going to make this, our 80th year,
the most glorious, the most victorious!

Monday, January 18th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Blue dye is bluer than indigo itself, and ice is colder than water."

(Offering in the Snow - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.2, page 809)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, Jan. 18th, 2010

January 18th-24th, 2010
---- WORDS OF THE WEEK ----
The Daishonin urges,
"Teach others to the best of your ability, even if it is
only a single sentence or phrase."*
Let's, every one of us, dash to the forefront
of activities for kosen-rufu.
And again, today,
let's leave behind an outstanding record of our actions,
with no feelings of regret!

*The True Aspect of All Phenomena - WND-I, page 386

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
MIRAIBU, SEINENBU TO TOMONI
KANKI TO YUKI NO ZADANKAI.
MINA DE CHIKAI ARATANI SHUPPATSU DA!
EIKO NO SORITSU 80 SHUNEN WA
ZADANKAI NO IKIOI DE KATSU!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"AI YORIMO AOKU MIZU YORIMO TSUMETAKI KORI KANA"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1554)

--- KONSHU NO KOTOBA ---
"ICHIMON IKKU NARITOMO
TAKARASE TAMAU BESHI"
KOFU NO SHUSENJO E HASHIRE!
KYO MO KUINAKU
KODO NO REKISHI O NOKOSE!

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

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

Sunday, January 17th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Our wonderful Women's Division members,
the most united women's movement (for the
sake of people's happiness and peace in society) in the world,
are advancing together so cheerfully!
The courageous voices of women are indeed the driving force
that will change the current of the time for the better.
Today again, let's all advance together cheerfully and energetically!

Sunday, January 17th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"This passage refers to the great joy that one experiences
when one understands for the first time that one's mind
from the very beginning has been the Buddha.
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is the greatest of all joys."

(Ongi kuden - Gosho Zenshu, page 788, The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, page 211)
Selection source: Living Buddhism, Seikyo Shimbun, Jan. 17th, 2010

Monday, January 18th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Mr. Toda repeatedly shared with me the wisdom he had gained from his life-and-death struggle in prison. He would say:

"People are people, no matter how grand their title. Never bow and scrape to anyone based on their position or status in society.

"What matters most about a person are their principles and their actions. That's why the Soka Gakkai youth, who uphold the world's supreme philosophy and are acting for the happiness of others, should always have the courage to talk to anybody about their beliefs with self-confidence and conviction.

"The people are the most important. The Soka Gakkai is an organisation of the people, and youth are its main protagonists. Always advance with strength and fortitude! Courage! Courage is the key!

"The people are sovereign. You, my young friends, have nothing to fear. Speak out for what you believe is right, filled with courage, hope, confidence, and good cheer. That's also how Goethe lived his life. Please do your best!"

SGI Newsletter No. 7911, 35th SOKA GAKKAI HEADQUARTERS LEADERS MEETING--PART 1 [OF 2] Embodying the Lofty Spirit of Goethe, from the Dec. 21st, 2009, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Jan. 13th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
SEKAIICHI NO FUJINBU GA
HOGARAKANI DAIKOSHIN!
YUKI ARU JOSEI NO KOE GA
JIDAI O KAERU CHIKARA DA.
SA KYO MO GENKI DE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"HAJIMETE WAGA KOKORO HONRAI HOTOKE NARI TO SHIRU O
SUNAWACHI DAIKANKI TO NAZUKU IWAYURU NAM MYOHO RENGE KYO WA
KANKI NO NAKA NO DAIKANKI NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 788)

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

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

Saturday, January 16th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Along the path of youth,
there is naturally a constant series of worries and challenges,
one after another.
But my dear precious young friends,
don't you ever be discouraged, no matter what happens, and
never ever give up!
On the earth that is nourished with your fortitude and perseverance,
your flower of victory and success will most certainly blossom!

Saturday, January 16th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The first shi of the word shishi, or 'lion' [which means
'teacher'], is the Wonderful Law that is passed on by the
teacher. The second shi [which means 'child'] is the
Wonderful Law as it is received by the disciples. The
'roar' is the sound of the teacher and disciples chanting
in unison. The verb sa, 'to make' or 'to roar,' should
here be understood to mean to initiate or to put forth.
It refers to the initiating of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo in the
Latter Day of the Law.

(Ongi kuden - Gosho Zenshu, page 748, The Record of the
Orally Transmitted Teachings, page 111) Selection source:
"Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, January 16th, 2010

Sunday, January 17th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The capacity to improvise in response to circumstances is crucial, not only in education, but in all matters. It is difficult to make progress based on a paint-by-numbers approach. Adapting to conditions is critical; adaptability is the product of wisdom and a sense of responsibility."

SGI Newsletter No. 7913, The New Human Revolution--Vol. 23: Chap. 1, The Future 23, translated Jan. 15th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
SEISHUN NO MICHI WA
NAYAMI TO CHOSEN NO RENZOKU.
KIMIYO DANJITE MAKERUNA!
NINTAI NO DAICHI NI KOSO
SHORI NO HANA WA SAKU!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"SHI TOWA SHISHO SAZUKURU TOKORO NO MYOHO SHI TOWA DESHI
UKURU TOKORO NO MYOHO KU TOWA SHITEI TOMONI TONAURU TOKORO
NO ONJO NARI SA TOWA OKOSU TO YOMU NARI MAPPO NI SHITE
NANMYOHORENGEKYO WO OKOSU NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 748)

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

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

Friday, January 15th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
If we consider ourselves to be leaders of kosen-rufu,
let's initiate decisive action right now,
making the type of resolve as if we were totally reborn!
Each and every day,
let's live out our lives to the fullest,
without having any feelings of regret,
and write our personal victories in history!

Friday, January 15th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Moreover, even though one may encounter a wise teacher
and the true sutra and thereby embrace the correct
teaching, when one resolves to break free from the
sufferings of birth and death and attain Buddhahood, one
will inevitably encounter seven grave matters known as the
three obstacles and four devils, just as surely as a
shadow follows the body and clouds accompany rain."

(Letter to Misawa - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin,
Vol.1, page 894) Selection source: Soka Gakkai President
Harada's encouragement, Seikyo Shimbun, January 15th, 2010

Saturday, January 16th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Those who strive for the welfare of others, even while struggling with their own personal difficulties, will achieve greatness. This is a lesson we must never forget.

"In contrast, those who avoid making effort and care only about their own ease and comfort won't achieve greatness. Those who struggle hard and win amid poverty, amid adversity, faraway from the limelight, are the ones who ultimately become truly great human beings."

SGI Newsletter No. 7911, 35th SOKA GAKKAI HEADQUARTERS LEADERS MEETING--PART 1 [OF 2] Embodying the Lofty Spirit of Goethe, from the Dec. 21st, 2009, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Jan. 13th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
"Leader" NARABA
UMARE KAWATTA KETSUI DE
KODO O KAISHI SEYO!
ICHINICHI ICHINICHI O KUINAKU
SHORI NO JIBUNSHI O TSUZURE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"TATOI MEISHI NARABINI JIKKYO NI AI TATEMATSURITE SHOHO O
ETARU HITO NAREDOMO SHOJI O IDE HOTOKE NI NARAN TO SURU
TOKINIWA KANARAZU KAGE NO MI NI SOUGA GOTOKU AME NI KUMO
NO ARUGA GOTOKU SANSHO SHIMA TO MOSHITE NANATSU NO DAIJI
SHUTSUGEN SU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1487)

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

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

Thursday, January 14th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
By meeting and talking with people,
let's expand the bonds of trust we share with others.
That is what kosen-rufu is all about.
With our united efforts of having courageous and
encouraging dialogues, with as many people as we can,
let's imbue the whole of our countries with hope and vitality!

Thursday, January 14th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"It is extremely rare to be born as a human being. Not
only are you endowed with human form, but you have had the
rare fortune to encounter Buddhism. Moreover, out of the
Buddha's many teachings you have encountered the daimoku,
or the title, of the Lotus Sutra and become its votary."

(Letter to Jakunichi-bo - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 993)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, Jan. 14th, 2010

Friday, January 15th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"In a discussion with representatives of a youth delegation from China, I was once asked what had been the key to the Soka Gakkai's development. I replied without a moment's hesitation: 'Our treasuring each and every one of our members.' This is my conviction and my unwavering philosophy.

"To treasure each person--this is truly the foundation of Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism. As the saying goes, 'One is the mother of ten thousand' (WND-1, 131). The enlightenment of one person opens the way for all people to attain enlightenment. The Daishonin states: 'When the dragon king's daughter attained Buddhahood, it opened up the way to attaining Buddhahood for all women of later ages' (WND-1, 269). This is a case of 'one example that stands for all the rest' (WND-1, 269).

"Each Soka Gakkai member embodies the entire Soka Gakkai. Wholeheartedly encouraging each individual member we encounter, therefore, will serve to invigorate the entire organisation. As long as open, one-on-one dialogue is fostered. our organisation will continue to flourish. This means giving confidence to those feeling lost and confused, hope to those burdened with worries, courage to those sunk in despair, joy to those filled with sorrow, wisdom to those beset by hardships, staying power to those facing setbacks, peace of mind to those gripped by fear, and conviction to those stalled by uncertainty. Such a steady stream of encouragement becomes a powerful source of revitalisation. It fosters bonds of joint commitment, of working together for a common cause. Through these supportive efforts, we actually take a step closer to happiness for both ourselves and others."

SGI Newsletter No. 7908, LEARNING FROM THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN: THE TEACHINGS FOR VICTORY, [11] "The Three Kinds of Treasure"--Part 2 [of 3], "Treasuring Each Person"--The Guiding Spirit of Our Actions as Genuine Practitioners of Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism, from the November 2009 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translated Jan. 8th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
HITO TO DEAI HITO TO KATARI
SHINRAI O HIROGEYO!
SOREGA KOSEN-RUFU DA.
WARERA NO YUKI NO TAIWA DE
RETTO NI KIBO TO KATSURYOKU O!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"SORE JINSHIN O UKURU KOTOWA MARENARU NARI SUDENI MARENARU
JINSHIN O UKETARI MATA AIGATAKI WA BUPPO KOREMO MATA AERI
ONAJI BUPPO NO NAKA NIMO HOKEKYO NO DAIMOKU NI
AITATEMATSURU KEKKU DAIMOKU NO GYOJA TO NARERI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 902)

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

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

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To all of our noble fellow members from Dai Kyushu
(southern Japan),
with the proud mission of leading worldwide kosen-rufu,
now is the time for you to burn with passion!
Let's demonstrate the true strength of oneness of mentor
and disciple to the entire world.

*Kyushu was the site where the second Soka Gakkai president, Josei Toda, had called for the spread of Nichiren Buddhism throughout Asia. On Oct. 13th, 1957, at the inaugural meeting for Kyushu General Chapter in Fukuoka, he had impassionedly declared, "I pray that, with the energy and enthusiasm you have demonstrated here today, you will strive to bring happiness to not only the people of Japan but of all Asia." Calling out to the young men of Kyushu in particular, he entrusted them with the mission of realising kosen-rufu in Asia and the world. Shin'ichi thus felt deep significance in the fact that he was departing from this historical place of Kyushu for Hong Kong, the starting point of kosen-rufu in Asia.
(The New Human Revolution, Vol.18, "Dynamic Strides" chapter)

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"This word 'belief' is a sharp sword that cuts off fundamental darkness or ignorance."

(Ongi kuden - Gosho Zenshu, page 725, The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, page 54)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, January 13th, 2010

Thursday, January 14th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"In life, it is important to enjoy our challenges. Every effort requires hard work and entails difficulties of one sort or another, the key is not to rue difficulties but to enjoy them as challenges. That's the secret to opening the way to happiness. You can't exercise your full abilities if you're only motivated by a sense of obligation. Those who find joy in life's challenges and do their best with a positive, eager attitude are unbeatable."

SGI Newsletter No. 7910, The New Human Revolution--Vol. 23: Chap. 1, The Future 19, translated Jan. 12th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
SENKU NO HOMARE TAKAKI
DAI-KYUSHU NO TOMO YO!
IMAKOSO MOEAGARE!
SHITEI FUNI NO SHINZUI NO CHIKARA O
MANTENKA NI SHIMESE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KONO SHIN NO JI GANPON NO MUMYO O KIRU RIKEN NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 725)

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

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

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
"I am definitely going to win."
"And, I'm going to create history!"
To have such unshakable resolve is the iron-clad
principle for absolute victory.
My dear friends,
I hope that each of you resolutely determine to
courageously stand up alone!

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Entering into the relation of teacher and lay supporter
is the result of a bond that bridges the three existences."

(On the Five Seasonal Festivals - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.2, page 375)
Selection source: Soka Gakkai Young Men's Division leader's determination, Seikyo Shimbun, Jan. 12th, 2010

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"As the South American independence hero Simón Bolívar (1783-1830) once wrote: 'The difficulties could not frighten me, the greatness of the work excited my passion.' The fires of true passion will incinerate all difficulties and trials."

SGI Newsletter No. 7909, The New Human Revolution--Vol. 23: Chap. 1, The Future 17, translated Jan. 8th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
"WATASHI WA ZETTAINI KATSU!"
"WATASHI GA REKISHI O TSUKURU!"
KONO TSUYOKI ICHINEN KOSO
KACHIIKUSA NO TESSOKU DA.
KIMIYO KETSUZEN TO HITORI TATE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"SHIDAN TO NARU KOTOWA SANZE NO CHIGIRI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1070)

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

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

Monday, January 11th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To all our youth and youthful spirited,
never be discouraged, never lose heart,
no matter what your circumstances might be.
Those who uphold this faith and practice,
throughout their lives,
will most certainly, at the end of the day, be victorious!

Monday, January 11th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Even in this scene of grief, there were those who declared angrily that the enemies of the Lotus Sutra should have their tongues cut out, that they should never be allowed to sit with the others in the assembly. Bodhisattva Kashyapa vowed that he would appear in the form of frost and hail in the lands of the enemies of the Lotus Sutra."

(On Prayer - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 345)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, Jan. 11th, 2010

January 11th-17th, 2010
---- WORDS OF THE WEEK ----
"Winter always turns to spring."*
By holding cheerful and vibrant Women's Division gatherings,
let's emit a light of hope and joy into all of society.
Let's, each one of us, play out joyful dramas of victory.
Hurrah to all of the group leaders who are leading these Women's Division meetings!

*"Winter Always Turns to Spring" - WND-I, page 536
**During January, each of the Soka Gakkai Women's Division
small study groups throughout Japan are holding their general meetings (open to everyone).

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

--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
SEISHUN NO KIMI YO
NANIGA ATTEMO
HEKOTARERUNA!
SHINJIN O TSURANUITA HITO GA
SAIGOWA DANJITE KATSU!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KAKARU NAGEKI NO NIWA NITEMO HOKEKYO NO KATAKI OBA SHITA
O KIRU BEKI YOSHI ZA NI TSURANARU MAJIKI YOSHI NONOSHIRI
HABERIKI KASHO DOJI BOSATSU WA HOKEKYO NO KATAKI NO KUNI
NIWA SOBAKU TO NARUBESHI TO CHIKAI TAMAIKI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1351)

--- KONSHU NO KOTOBA ---
"FUYU WA KANARAZU HARU TO NARU"
AKARUI FUJINBUTAIKAI KARA
KIBO TO KANKI NO HIKARI O!
TOMODOMONI SHORI NO MAI O!
TOTOKI "group" CHO, BANZAI!

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