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A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
All areas are now celebrating and rejoicing the birth of new members
(in this traditional month of introducing people to the practice.)
We are all a part of the Soka family!
Let us continue to give heartfelt encouragement
and chant for our new friends in faith,
so that they can lead lives of great victory!
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is the greatest of all joys."
(Ongi kuden - Gosho Zenshu, page 788, The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, page 212)
Selection source: Study for Beginners, February 16th, 2010
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The American philosopher and essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-82) observed: 'It is very certain that sincere and happy conversation doubles our powers.'
"The Daishonin's Buddhism exists so that everyone can become happy, and the purpose of discussion meetings is to inspire each person in faith. The main focus of the discussion meeting should be on every single one of the participants. Therefore, the determination and commitment of the central figures and attending leaders are crucial. In the lead-up to the meeting, they need to chant earnestly for the happiness of the members, and make thorough preparations. It is important that leaders show sincere respect and appreciation to each person participating, especially praising those who have worked hard behind the scenes."
SGI Newsletter No. 7931, THE LIGHT OF THE CENTURY OF HUMANITY, Our Great Discussion Meeting Movement, from the December 11, 2009, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Feb. 10th, 2010
* The Japanese kanji for To My Friends and Daily Gosho is available by clicking on Seikyo Shimbun's web-site address at
http://www.sokanet.jp/sg/sn/member_support_top.html
---WAGATOMO NI OKURU---
SHIN NYUKAI NO TOMO NO TANJO NI
KAKUCHI DE YOROKOBI HIROGARU.
WAREWA SOKA KAZOKU!
MAGOKORO NO GEKIREI TO INORI DE
TOMO NI SHORI NO JINSEI O!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"NANMYOHORENGEKYO WA KANKI NO NAKANO DAIKANKI NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 788)
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