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

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

Friday, April 30th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's make the strong determination that
"I'm not going to be in any form of traffic accident!"
At the same time,
let's carefully double check all fire sources
and make sure that everything is properly locked when we go out.
Both carelessness and overconfidence are our greatest enemies.

*In Japan, we now in what is called "Golden Week" consisting of several holidays, one of the busiest travelling times of the year.

Friday, April 30th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Because I have expounded this teaching, I have been exiled and almost killed. As the saying goes, 'Good advice grates on the ear.' But still I am not discouraged."

(The Essentials for Attaining Buddhahood - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 748)
Selection source: "The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin and Youth", Seikyo Shimbun, April 30th, 2010

Saturday, April 30th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Gandhi noted, "Good travels at a snail's pace." It is therefore vital to maintain an approach that is both flexible and persistent. It is important to avoid being too hasty in making judgments about individual policy decisions taken in the pursuit of larger objectives, allowing expectation to turn easily to disappointment."

SGI Newsletter No. 7986, SGI President Ikeda's Peace proposal, Towards a New Era of Value Creation, translated April 28th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KOTSU JIKO O
ZETTAINI OKOSUNA!
HINO MOTO TOJIMARI NIMO
GENJU NI CHUI SEYO!
YUDAN TAITEKI DA!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KONO HOMON O NICHIREN MOSU YUENI CHUGEN MIMI NI SAKARAU DORI NARUGA YUENI RUZAI SERARE INOCHI NIMO OYOBISHI NARI SHIKAREDOMO IMADA KORIZU SORO"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1056)

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

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

Thursday, April 29th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's always make an effort to improve ourselves,
growing each day a little more!
With a vibrant, youthful spirit to 'take one step forwards',
let's boldly thrust ourselves into the midst of dialogue,
(energetically talking to people about our philosophy)!

Thursday, April 29th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"I am praying that, no matter how troubled the times may become, the Lotus Sutra and the ten demon daughters will protect all of you, praying as earnestly as though to produce fire from damp wood, or to obtain water from parched ground."
(On Rebuking Slander of the Law and Eradicating Sins - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 444)
Selection source: "Koe no ran", Seikyo Shimbun, April 29th, 2010

Wednesday, April 30th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"People whose hearts are illuminated by the light of courage are able to defeat the darkness of suffering. The deeper the darkness, the brighter the sunrise. As the pioneer of women's rights in Indonesia Raden Adjeng Kartini (1874-1904) wrote: 'The dawn is born out of the night.'"
SGI Newsletter No. 7984, The New Human Revolution--Vol. 23: Chap. 2, Light of Learning 46, translated April 27th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
JIBUN JISHIN O
HIBI HENKAKU SHIO!
[IPPO ZENSHIN] NO
WAKAWAKASHI KIGAI DE
TAIWA NO SAIZENSEN E!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"IKANARU YO NO MIDARE NIMO ONOONO OBA HOKEKYO JURASETSU TASUKE TAMAE TO SHIMERERU KI YORI HI O IDASHI KAWAKERU TSUCHI YORI MIZU O MOKEN GA GOTOKU GOJO NI MOSU NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1132)

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

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

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
My dearest fellow-members from Fukuoka,
the very heart of the great Kyushu region!
Passionately kindle the flames of strong, resolute faith!
Raise the banner of kosen-rufu to soar to majestic heights.
I entrust you to take the lead in ensuring the 'Complete Victory of Soka'!

(*)Kyushu is the third largest island of Japan and most south-westerly of its four main islands.

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
--- 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, April 28th, 2010

Thursday, April 29th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
""When people achieve something and are praised by others, their joy multiplies. It makes them happy and want to work even harder.

"... An organisation filled with such warmth can advance vigorously and develop by leaps and bounds."

SGI Newsletter No. 7983, DIVISIONAL REPRESENTATIVES CONFERENCEͱART 2 [OF 2]. Start with Daimoku to Open a Triumphant Future, from the Jan. 24th, 2010, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated April 27th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
DAIKYUSHU NO SHINZOBU
FUKUOKA NO DOSHI YO!
SHINJIN NO HONO O MOYASE!
KOFU NO HATA TAKARAKANI
KANSHO NO SENKU O TANOMU!

-- 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 April 27th + Daily Enc. April 28th

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

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The "future" is a path that we ourselves have to open up.
Be the one who therefore decides,
"OK! Come on everyone let's do it! Let's go for it!"
Breathing freshness into our resolve,
let's spiritedly march on!

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"If you want to understand the causes that existed in the past, look at the results as they are manifested in the present. And if you want to understand what results will be manifested in the future, look at the causes that exist in the present."
(The Opening of the Eyes - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 279)
Selection source: From SGI President Ikeda's Speech, Seikyo Shimbun, April 27th, 2010

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Those who keep moving forwards, who advance towards the light of learning, and who continue to strive to improve themselves, can create true value. Please remember that herein lies the key to happiness."

SGI Newsletter No. 7982, The New Human Revolution--Vol. 23: Chap. 2, Light of Learning 43, translated April 26th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
[MIRAI] TO WA
JIBUN DE HIRAKU MONO DA.
[YOSHI, YARO] TO
KIMETE TATE!
SHINSEN NA IBUKI DE SUSUME!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
KAKO NO IN O SHIRAN TO HOSSEBA SONO GENZAI NO KA O MIYO MIRAI NO KA O SHIRAN TO HOSSEBA SONO GENZAI NO IN O MIYO"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 231)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho April 26th + Words of the Week April 26th - May 2nd

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

Monday, April 26th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's chant with strong determination
and confidently and dynamically put our faith into action!
Let's also make every effort
to have cheerful conversations with others,
(helping and showing people what our movement is all about.)
The Buddhist gods, the protective forces of the universe,
will definitely assist those
who dedicate themselves to achieving kosen-rufu.

Monday, April 26th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"On the other, it is to voice what one truly has in mind. Thus one's thoughts are expressed in one's voice. The mind represents the spiritual aspect, and the voice, the physical aspect. The spiritual aspect manifests itself in the physical."

(Opening the Eyes of Wooden and Painted Images - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 86)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, April 26th, 2010

April 26th - May 2nd, 2010
---- WORDS OF THE WEEK ----
Hip hip hurray for Soka Mother's Day!*
What makes our Soka mothers happier than anything else
is when they see the Men's Division members' making progress
and the Youth Division members' taking the initiative in activities.
Let's always take action based on a strong sense of appreciation!

* May 3 is Soka Gakkai Day and Soka Mother's Day.

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
TSUYOKU INORI
OKIKU UGOKI
HATSURATSU TO KATARO!
KOFU NI AYUMU HITO O
SHOTEN WA KANARAZU MAMORU!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"JISHIN NO OMOI O KOE NI ARAWASU KOTO ARI SAREBA KOKORO GA KOE TO ARAWARU KOKORO WA SHINPO KOE WA SHIKIHO KOKORO YORI IRO O ARAWASU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 469)

--- KONSHU NO KOTOBA ---
SOKA NO HAHA NOHI, BANZAI!
HAHA NO NANIYORI NO YOROKOBI WA
SONENBU NO ZENSHIN TO
SEINENBU NO KATSUYAKU DA.
KANSHA NO KOKORO DE KODO O!

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

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

Sunday, April 25th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
It's time for our fresh and new capable and talented people
to step up and take the stage.
Come my friends,
hoist high the flag of justice and courage.
Hurrah for the great solidarity of our youth!

Sunday, April 25th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The reason that you have survived until now when so many have died was so that you would meet with this affair."

(Reply to Yasaburo - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 829)
Selection source: Soka Gakkai member's experience, Seikyo Shimbun, April 25th, 2010

Monday, April 26th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"As Nichiren Daishonin writes: 'The Law does not spread by itself: because people propagate it, both people and the Law are respectworthy' (GZ, 856).

"It all comes down to our awareness of our mission and responsibility as leaders. It comes down to whether we are able to really exert ourselves bravely and vigorously in our efforts for kosen-rufu, taking pride and joy in them and seeing them as a source of good fortune and benefit. This is a point I'd like to emphasise.

"A life dedicated to kosen-rufu, aspiring for the happiness of all humanity, is the most wonderful life possible. As leaders of kosen-rufu, we may go through many hardships, but the joy and growth we experience will be all the greater as a result. We will savour a state of life hundreds and thousands of times more sublime than any millionaire or monarch.

"All of you, my friends are noble champions of this spirit."

SGI Newsletter No. 7976, DIVISIONAL REPRESENTATIVES CONFERENCE--PART 1 [OF 2], Create History with a Stand-alone Spirit, from the January 23, 2010, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated April 9th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
ATARASHII JINZAI GA
ODORIDERU TOKI DA!
SEIGI TO YUKU NO HATA TAKAKU
TOMO YO TSUDOI KITARE!
SEINEN NO DAIRENTAI, BANZAI!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"SOKOBAKU NO HITO NO SHINURU NI IMAMADE IKITE ARITSURUWA KONO KOTO NI AWAN TAME NARIKERI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1451)

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

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

Saturday, April 24th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
"Though evils may be numerous,
they cannot prevail over a single great truth."*
My dear SGI friends,
advance steadfastly along the great path of justice and truth.
Like a roaring courageous lion king, speak out,
refute all injustice and lies,
and be victorious!

*"Many in Body, One in Mind" - WND-I, page 618

Saturday, April 24th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"To offer an analogy, if in spring and summer one ploughs the field and plants it with seed, then in autumn and winter one may reap and store away the harvest, and all will proceed as one wishes it to. It may seem like a long wait from spring to autumn, and yet within the space of a single year one's wishes will be fulfilled. And in like manner, it may seem a long time to wait in order to enter the state of enlightenment and manifest our Buddhahood. And yet such a manifestation may be accomplished within the space of a single lifetime, and we ourselves can become Buddhas who possess the three bodies within a single body."

(On the Ten Factors - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.2, page 79)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, April 24th, 2010

Sunday, April 25th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"In one of his writings, the Daishonin wrote to Shijo Kingo, who was facing various obstacles: 'Live so that all the people of Kamakura will say in your praise that Nakatsukasa Saburo Saemon-no-jo [Shijo Kingo] is diligent in the service of his lord, in the service of Buddhism, and in his concern for other people' (WND-1, 851).

"It is the quintessential power of faith that enables one to become a great victor in life on whom others can rely and depend--be it in the sphere of work, Buddhism, or society. Becoming such a victor is also brilliant proof of one's human revolution."

SGI Newsletter No. 7978, YOUTH AND THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN, Work and Faith--Part 2 [of 2], from the February 18th, 2010, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated April 12th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
"AKU WA OKEREDOMO
ICHIZEN NI KATSU KOTO NASHI"
KIMIYO SEIGI NO DAIDO O
MASSUGUNI SUSUME!
HAJA NO SHISHIKU DE KATE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KONO SATORI NI ITTE HOTOKE O ARAWASU HODOWA HISASHIKI YO
NAREDOMO ISSHO NO UCHI NI ARAWASHITE WAGAMI GA SANJIN
SOKUITSU NO HOTOKE TO NARINURU NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 411)

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

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

Friday, April 23rd, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's be sure to praise,
from the very bottom of our hearts,
all the dedicated efforts and selfless contributions
our fellow members make,
and give them all a really big round of applause.
By encouraging each other we advance together
and we are victorious together.

Friday, April 23rd, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Where there is unseen virtue, there will be visible reward."
(Unseen Virtue and Visible Reward - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 907) Selection source: SGI President Ikeda's speech, Seikyo Shimbun, April 23rd, 2010

Saturday, April 24th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Though these are troubled times, please don't allow yourselves to be defeated. Be strong and wise and develop your abilities. "The Ikegami brothers, two of the Daishonin's followers, were from a family that was engaged in construction and engineering projects for the Kamakura military government. Due to slander by their colleagues, however, they were not contracted to participate in the reconstruction of the Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine. In other words, they had lost a job they had been counting on.

"The Daishonin wrote a letter to encourage the deeply disappointed brothers at that time, saying that this setback was surely 'the design of the heavens' (WND-2, 950). In short, it definitely had some profound meaning or significance for them. He also advised: 'Avoid any appearance of ill will or resentment [because of not obtaining the construction job].... Be sure to carry your saw and hammer in your hands or hook them at your waist, and always wear a smile' (WND-2, 950).

"Don't despair when things don't go as you had hoped. Don't become depressed and sorry for yourself. Be patient and persevere, putting down solid roots and creating the cause for more fortunate circumstances to present themselves in the future. Faith is about putting down roots of happiness in the soil of our present reality. Eventually sprouts will appear and flowers will begin to bloom in beautiful profusion signalling the arrival of a spring of victory and success.

SGI Newsletter No. 7978, YOUTH AND THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN, Work and Faith--Part 2 [of 2], from the February 18th, 2010, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated April 12th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
DOSHI NO KENTO O
KOKORO KARA HOME TATAE
DAIHAKUSHU O OKURO!
"HAGEMASHI" NO CHIKARA DE
TOMONI ZENSHIN TOMONI SHORI!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"INTOKU AREBA YOHO ARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1178)

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

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

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Buddhism expounds the hope-filled principle of
'changing poison into medicine'*!
The extent to which we encounter suffering
is the extent to which we can grow.
Let us enjoy playing out the wonderful drama of a winning life,
looking at all hardships and sufferings as our honour!

* SGI President Ikeda, states: "The power of the Mystic law to 'change poison into medicine' is absolute. The purpose of faith is to transform our karma and enjoy a life of unparalleled happiness. Prayer to the Gohonzon, chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, is not abstract or theoretical. It is a burning inner flame to be victorious. If that flame of resolve blazes in our heart the instant we chant, we have already won. It is, as the Daishonin declares, like 'a lantern lighting up a place that has been dark for a hundred, a thousand, or ten thousand- years.' (WND-1, 23) This is the practice of human revolution that is accessible to all." (May 15, 2010, World Tribune, p.5)

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The wonderful means of truly putting an end to the physical and spiritual obstacles of all living beings is none other than Nam-myoho-renge-kyo."
(The Wonderful Means of Surmounting Obstacles - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. 1, page 842)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, April 22nd, 2010

Friday, April 23rd, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Mr. Toda said: 'If you put faith first, you need never panic or get flustered. No matter what the problem or situation, the important thing is to chant about it deeply and strongly. Even when you feel deadlocked, that's precisely the time you can bring forth the true power of the Buddha."

SGI Newsletter No. 7980, Celebrating May 3, Soka Gakkai Mother's Day, from the May 2010 issue of Daibyakurenge, translated April 20th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
BUPPO WA HENDOKU IYAKU!
NAYANDA BUN DAKE
SEICHO DEKIRU NO DA.
[NANKOSO HOMARE] TO
SEIMEI SHORI NO GEKI O!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"SHINJITSU ISSAI SHUJO SHIKISHIN NO RUNAN O TODOMURU HIJUTSU WA TADA NAM MYOHO RENGE KYO NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1170)

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

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

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To our precious exemplary members of the great city of Tokyo,
advance with the courage of a charging lion,
never allow anything to come in your way of clinching victory!
Your mission, as the stronghold of our organisation,
is undoubtedly to take the lead in accomplishing the "Complete Victory of Soka"!

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Employ the strategy of the Lotus Sutra before any other. 'All others who bear you enmity or malice will likewise be wiped out.' These golden words will never prove false."
(The Strategy of the Lotus Sutra - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 1001)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, April 21st, 2010

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"All humanity owes a profound debt to women and mothers. Having a sense of gratitude for them is the guiding light of a culture of peace. Nichiren Daishonin writes: 'In order to repay my debt to my mother, I have vowed to enable all women to chant the daimoku of this sutra [i.e., Nam-myoho-renge-kyo]' (WND-1, 931).

"The undertaking of 'establishing the correct teaching for the peace of the land,' set forth by the Daishonin, is the endless challenge of ridding the world of tragedies that inflict pain and suffering on mothers and children and instead creating peaceful societies that are radiant with their happy smiles.

"The Daishonin continued to warmly encourage the lay nun Ueno, the mother of Nanjo Tokimitsu, who was mourning the loss of her husband and young son. In one letter to her, he writes: 'One who embraces the Lotus Sutra will realise that hell is itself the Land of Tranquil Light' (WND-1, 456). Through her steadfast faith, the lay nun Ueno paved the way to victory for her entire family.

"The lotus flower blooms with unsullied purity from the midst of the muddy waters. We of the SGI are propagating the Mystic Law precisely so that mothers and indeed all those who have experienced great hardships and travails can attain unsurpassed happiness in life."

SGI Newsletter No. 7980, Celebrating May 3, Soka Gakkai Mother's Day, from the May 2010 issue of Daibyakurenge, translated April 20th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
HOMARE NO DAITOKYO YO!
SHISHI FUNJIN NO YUKI DE
DANJITE KACHIMAKURE!
[SOKA KANSHO] KOSO
HONJIN NO SHIMEI NARI!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"NANINO HEIHO YORIMO HOKEKYO NO HEIHO O MOCHII TAMAUBESHI 'SHOYO ONTEKI KAISHITSU SAIMETSU' NO KINGEN MUNASHIKARU BEKERAZU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1192)

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

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

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
My deepest appreciation and gratitude goes out to all of you
who wholeheartedly champion and support the Seikyo Shimbun
and all our other SGI publications!
May fearless words and courageous stories for the sake of peace,
originating from the castle of mentor and disciple,
echo far and wide, like the great roar of a lion!
Let us shine a great light of hope and courage
(to the people of the world)!

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The purpose of the appearance in this world of Shakyamuni Buddha, the lord of teachings, lies in his behaviour as a human being."
(The Three Kinds of Treasure - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 852)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, April 20th, 2010

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Pursuing Buddhist learning that has practical relevance, enabling us to show proof of our practice in society by basing our lives on the Gosho, is the spirit of the Soka Gakkai.

"In the diary I kept during my youth, I wrote: 'No matter how high our leadership positions, if we fail to study seriously, we will be left behind.... The Daishonin's words, 'Exert yourself in the two ways of practice and study' [WND-1, 386], apply equally to everyone. No one is an exception.' When we lose our seeking spirit towards Buddhist learning, we open the door for arrogance to creep into our lives.

SGI Newsletter No. 7979, THE LIGHT OF THE CENTURY OF HUMANITY, The Light of Philosophy, the Flame of Seeking Spirit, from the October 17th, 2009, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated April 16th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
HONSHI O MAMORI SASAERU
MINASAMAGATA NI SAIKEIREI!
SHITEI NO GENRONJO KARA
HEIWA NO DAISHISHIKU O!
YUKI TO KIBO NO DAIKO O!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KYOSHU SHAKUSON NO SHUSSE NO HONKAI WA HITO NO FURUMAI NITE SORAIKERUZO"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1174)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho April 19th + Words of the Week April 19th - 25th

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

Monday, April 19th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's firmly decide that we will make our own district and chapter
the most harmonious,
the ever victorious and the very best in the world!
By chanting with strong determination and conviction,
let's advance together in perfect unity of both the heart
and the mind.

Monday, April 19th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Arouse deep faith, and diligently polish your mirror day and night. How should you polish it? Only by chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo."

(On Attaining Buddhahood in This Lifetime - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 4)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, April 19th, 2010

April 19th-25th, 2010
---- WORDS OF THE WEEK ----
The SGI is like a castle, solidly built by capable people.
Let's do our utmost to encourage and support
our youth division members!
Let's help the new people in the organisation to grow!
Now, let's make every possible effort so that all of our
youth division members can gather
to celebrate this next headquarters meeting of the SGI.*

*May 3rd, 2010, will mark the 50th anniversary of President Ikeda's inauguration as third president of the Soka Gakkai. A commemorative HQ/Youth Division leaders meeting was held in Tokyo on April 17th, 2010, and will be rebroadcasted at SGI community centres, etc., in Japan this week.

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
WARAKU TO JOSHO NO
WAGA CHIKU SHIBU O
DANJITE SEKAI ICHI NI!
TSUYOKI INORI DE
KOKORO HITOTSUNI ZENSHIN!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"FUKAKU SHINJIN O OKOSHITE NICHIYA CHOBO NI MATA OKOTARAZU MIGAKU BESHI IKAYONI SHITEKA MIGAKU BEKI TADA NANMYOHORENGEKYO TO TONAE TATEMATSURU O KORE O MIGAKU TOWA IUNARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 384)

--- KONSHU NO KOTOBA ---
GAKKAI WA JINZAI NO SHIRO DA.
WAKAKI TOMO O HAGEMASE!
ATARASHIKI CHIKARA O NOBASE!
SHUKUGA NO KANBUKAI NI
SEINEN NO DAIKASSHU O!

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

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

Sunday, April 18th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
What will create a new era is the courage of our youth.
If genuine disciples stand up and take action,
then a path will definitely open up.
My dearest young friends,
make up your mind,
carry on this noble path that your
mentor has single-mindedly advanced along.

Sunday, April 18th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Hence, if the Law that one embraces is supreme, then the person who embraces it must accordingly be foremost among all others."

(Questions and Answers about Embracing the Lotus Sutra - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 61)
Selection source: SGI President Ikeda's speech, Seikyo Shimbun, April 18th, 2010

Monday, April 19th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"In work, as in everything, winning in the morning is decisive. Start your day by chanting earnestly to the Gohonzon and then set off to work brimming with strong life-force. Greet your colleagues with a friendly 'Good morning!' As the Daishonin says, 'The voice does the Buddha's work' (cf. OTT, 4). Be ready to use your voice to lift the spirits of your co-workers and brighten the atmosphere at your workplace.

"You can't hope to win trust at your workplace if you frequently come in late or come in looking dishevelled and unkempt. Winning in the morning is the key to winning in life."

SGI Newsletter No. 7978, YOUTH AND THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN, Work and Faith--Part 2 [of 2], from the Feb. 18th, 2010, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated April 12th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
JIDAI O TSUKURU NOWA
SEINEN NO YUKI DA!
SHINSEI NO DESHI GA TATEBA
MICHI WA KANARAZU HIRAKARERU.
KIMI YO DANJITE TSUZUKE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"TAMOTARURU HO DANI DAIICHI NARABA TAMOTSU HITO SHITAGATTE DAIICHI NARUBESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 465)

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

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

Saturday, April 17th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
As a leader of kosen-rufu,
try to be the type of person who really cares
and looks out for others,
so much so, that people say:
"I can't believe he/she cares about me so much.
I really am impressed."
That is what it means to be a true champion of kosen-rufu!

Saturday, April 17th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"If one gives food to others, one will improve one's own lot, just as, for example, 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: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, April 17th, 2010

Sunday, April 18th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The growth of our SGI movement based on the principle that Buddhism is manifested in society is also significant from the standpoint of human history. Mr. Toda emphasised the need to foster people with a sound philosophical foundation for the sake of society, and warned us against becoming people whose faith and practice was divorced from the realities of society. He aspired for our members to develop into leaders who would contribute to their country and the world.

"Genuine Buddhist practitioners are concerned not only with their own happiness, but the happiness of others and the welfare of society and strive to work towards that end.

"The hearts of many people these days are empty and barren inside. There are also large numbers of young people who are suffering, feeling lost and alienated, trying to find their way in the darkness.

"I would like each of you...to be the kind of people who can impart encouragement and hope to others of your generation. May your presence shine as a spiritual safe haven or safety net for those who are struggling. It is through realising a growing solidarity of good people in society that we will be able to change the times."

SGI Newsletter No. 7978, YOUTH AND THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN, Work and Faith--Part 2 [of 2], from the Feb. 18th, 2010, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated April 12th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
"Leader" NARABA
"KOREHODO MADENI" TO
OMOWARERU HODO
TOMO NI MAGOKORO DE TSUKUSE.
SOREGA KOFU NO SENSHI DA!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"HITO NI MONO O HODOKOSEBA WAGAMI NO TASUKE TO NARU
TATOEBA 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 April 16th + Daily Enc. April 17th

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

Friday, April 16th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
For the sake of peace.
For the sake of the people.
Let's burn with passion and enthusiasm.
Let's all advance cheerfully, energetically
and in the very best of high spirits!
We are indeed the "ever-youthful" SGI.

Friday, April 16th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"From now on too, no matter what may happen, you must not slacken in the least. You must raise your voice all the more and admonish [those who slander]. "

(Kamatari Suggests the Fashioning of a Buddha Image - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.2, page 597)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, April 16th, 2010

Saturday, April 17th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Having faith in and practising the Mystic Law enables us to freely bring forth the wisdom and creativity to succeed in life, work, and various diverse endeavours in society. This is the power of Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism, which is an unsurpassed teaching of life and humanity."

SGI Newsletter No. 7978, YOUTH AND THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN, Work and Faith--Part 2 [of 2], from the Feb. 18th, 2010, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated April 12th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
"HEIWA" NO TAME NI!
"MINSHU" NO TAME NI!
WAGA SEIMEI O MOYASHITE
GENKI HATSURATSU TO SUSUME!
WARERA WA "SEINEN GAKKAI" DA.

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"IKANARU KOTO ARITOMO SUKOSHIMO TAYUMU KOTO NAKARE IYOIYO
HARIAGETE SEMU BESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1090)

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

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

Thursday, April 15th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The harder the struggle,
the more important it is to remember to try to smile!
From the midst of bright and cheerful laughter
emerges the strength and ability to win.
Embrace the sun that lies within your heart!

Thursday, April 15th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"There is no true happiness other than upholding faith in the Lotus Sutra. This is what is meant by 'peace and security in their present existence and good circumstances in future existences.' Though worldly troubles may arise, never let them disturb you."

(Happiness in This World - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. 1, page 681)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, April 15th, 2010

Friday, April 16th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The Austrian thinker Count Richard Coudenhove-Kalergi (1894-1972), with whom I held a dialogue, declared: 'One actual step forwards is worth more than a thousand imagined steps.' Courageously taking that first step forwards in the place where you are right now is critical. Everything starts from there."

SGI Newsletter No. 7978, YOUTH AND THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN, Work and Faith--Part 2 [of 2], from the Feb. 18th, 2010, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated April 12th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
TAIHEN NA TOKI HODO
EGAO O WASUREZU NI!
AKARUI WARAI NO NAKA KARA
SHORI NO CHIKARA GA UMARERU.
KOKORO NI TAIYO O IDAKE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"HOKEKYO O TAMOCHI TATEMATSURU YORI HOKANI YURAKU WA NASHI GENSE ANNON GOSHO ZENSHO TOWA KORE NARI TADA SEKEN NO RUNAN KITARUTOMO TORIAE TAMAU BEKARAZU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1143)

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

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

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To my beloved members of Kansai:
(It is my great hope) that you will construct the world's finest castle symbolizing the ever victorious Kansai spirit of the oneness of mentor and disciple!*
Those who practice faith strongly and wholeheartedly,
without begrudging their lives,
will, when all is finished, be the triumphant victors!
Stand up indomitably with the spirit of a roaring lion!

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Although I and my disciples may encounter various difficulties, if we do not harbour doubts in our hearts, we will as a matter of course attain Buddhahood."
(The Opening of the Eyes - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 283)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, April 14th, 2010

Thursday, April 15th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Sincerity touches the hearts of others. Sometimes a few simple, encouraging words can sustain a person throughout their life. That is why it's so important for leaders to offer unstinting encouragement to their members.

"When I would travel between Tokyo and Osaka, often by night train, I would use that time to write postcards that I would send to encourage members. In those days, we didn't have cell phones or e-mail! If you use your minds and imaginations...you can find any number of ways to encourage others."

SGI Newsletter No. 7978, YOUTH AND THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN, Work and Faith--Part 2 [of 2], from the Feb. 18th, 2010, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated April 12th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
AI SURU KANSAI NI
SEKAI ICHI NO JOSHOJO O!
SHINJIN SHIKITTA MONO GA
SAIGO WA KANARAZU KATSU!
FUKUTSU NO SHISHI TO TATE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"WARE NARABINI WAGA DESHI SHONAN ARITOMO UTAGAU KOKORO NAKUBA JINENNI BUKKAI NI ITARU BESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 234)

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

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

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
No matter how strong the winds of adversity may blow,
or how bad the situation might get,
never retreat even a single step.
Boldly challenge the situation,
tell yourself: "Now is the time to turn it around".
Stand up once again and, firmly based on faith,
create a glorious, unprecedented history!

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"This I will state. Let the gods forsake me. Let all persecutions assail me. Still I will give my life for the sake of the Law."
(The Opening of the Eyes - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 280)
Selection source: Study: "Bonds of Mentor and Disciple", page 4, Seikyo Shimbun, April 13th, 2010

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Challenging yourself to contribute to kosen-rufu even in some small way although you're extremely busy--that spirit is truly noble. The benefit you gain when you make an earnest effort to participate in SGI activities, even if it's only for a short time, is immense. Remember, the more challenging your circumstances, the greater the opportunity you have to grow and develop. As Nichiren Daishonin assures us: 'A hundred years of practice in the Land of Perfect Bliss cannot compare to the benefit gained from one day's practice in the impure world' (WND-1, 736).

"What matters is that your heart is directed toward kosen-rufu. The key is to have the attitude: 'Even though I can't attend the meeting today, I'll do my utmost at work, regarding everything as part of my Buddhist practice'; or 'I'm going to knuckle down today so that I can finish up all my work and have time on the weekend for activities'. or 'No matter how busy or tired I am, I'll chant some daimoku to support everyone's efforts, even if only a minute or two.' If you have this outlook, you have already won. Such strong inner resolve will activate the protective forces of the universe and allow you to move in a positive direction without fail.

"Everyone has their own unique situations and circumstances."

SGI Newsletter No. 7978, YOUTH AND THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN, Work and Faith--Part 2 [of 2], from the Feb. 18th, 2010, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated April 12th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
IKANARU GYAKKO NI MO
KESSHITE SHIRIZOKU NA!
[IMA KOSO MAKOTO NO TOKI] DA.
SHINJIN DE TACHIAGARI
EIKO NO REKISHI O NOKOSE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"SENZURU TOKOROWA TEN MO SUTETAMAE SHONAN NIMO AE SHINMYO O GO TO SEN"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 232)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] Words of the Week April 12th - 18th & Daily Gosho April 12th + Daily Enc. April 13th

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

April 12th-18th, 2010
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
The key to winning is our tenacity.
If we take action, a path will definitely open up.
The more dialogue we have with others,
the more friendships we'll develop.
Using the momentum of our discussion meeting,
let's, everyone of us, take action
and create the momentum for great developments!

Monday, April 12th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Nichiren is like the plant, and my teacher, the earth."

(Flowering and Bearing Grain - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 909)
Selection source: Living Buddhism, Seikyo Shimbun, April 11th, 2010

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The greater the effort involved, the more power a personal experience has to impart hope to others. One's own trials and tribulations end up being a light of hope for others."

SGI Newsletter No. 7977, The New Human Revolution--Vol. 23: Chap. 2, Light of Learning 41, translated April 9th, 2010

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--- KONSHU NO KOTOBA ---
TATAKAI WA NEBARI DA.
UGOKEBA MICHI WA HIRAKERU.
KATAREBA TOMO WA HIROGARU.
SA ZADANKAI NO IKIOI DE
KAKUDAI E UTTE DEYO!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"NICHIREN WA SOMOKU NO GOTOKU SHISHO WA DAICHI NO GOTOSHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 900)

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

* We have a Japanese Press Holiday coming up tomorrow so we will hold on to "Words of the Week" to cover tomorrow. Apologies for any inconvenience this might cause. Hope you have a great week.

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

Sunday, April 11th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
There is no treasure in life that is more valuable than friendship.
Today and everyday,
with courage and in high spirits,
let's actively engage in dialogue with others.
Let's open new doors to new friendships!

Sunday, April 11th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Strengthen your faith day by day and month after month. Should you slacken in your resolve even a bit, devils will take advantage."

(On Persecutions Befalling the Sage - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 997)
Selection source: Living Buddhism", Seikyo Shimbun, April 11th, 2010

Monday, April 12th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Respectful conduct towards others like that epitomised by Bodhisattva Never Disparaging in the Lotus Sutra. A strong commitment unshaken by any opposition or obstacle. A readiness to stand up against inhumanity and injustice. A wonderful example of winning trust in our immediate environment and promoting understanding of Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism. Through such daily efforts as SGI members, we are engaging in a lofty spiritual struggle to refute the erroneous and reveal the true. I wish to declare that such efforts constitute the practice of shakubuku in modern times."

SGI Newsletter No. 7973*, LEARNING FROM THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN: THE TEACHINGS FOR VICTORY, [14] 'On Practising the Buddha's Teachings'--Part 2 [of 3] The Compassionate Practice of Shakubuku, from the February 2010 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translated April 5th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
YUJO NI MASARU
JINSEI NO TAKARA WA NAI.
KYO MO YUKI RINRIN TO
TAIWA NO SAIZENSEN E!
ATARASHII TOBIRA O HIRAKO!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"TSUKIZUKI HIBINI TSUYORI TAMAE SUKOSHIMO TAYUMU KOKORO
ARABA MA TAYORI O UBESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1190)

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

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

Saturday, April 10th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
All of our "uncrowned heroes" carry such great noble
missions to link the hearts of mentor and disciple
through their deliveries of the Seikyo Shimbun
and our other SGI publications.
In exact accordance with each step you take
our victorious advancement begins.

Saturday, April 10th, 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, April 10, 2010

Sunday, April 11th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"A genuine spirit of concern for all people means we will uphold a philosophy of respect for others and battle negative functions that cause people suffering, while refusing to condone violence or oppression that threatens human dignity or equality. If we see the spread of thinking that justifies using human life as a means to an end or that divides and discriminates against people, then we must vigorously denounce the misguided teachings or ideas that form the spiritual soil for such thought. It is a battle against the fundamental darkness or ignorance that plunges people's lives into suffering and misery. This is the essence of the 'battle between the provisional teachings and the true teaching,' and the crux of the shakubuku spirit in Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism.

"In essence, this means firmly believing in the Buddha nature of oneself and others, and therefore respecting all people. The heart of shakubuku is a spirit of compassion. And because the practice of shakubuku also involves resolutely battling the devilish nature or fundamental darkness that derides human dignity, it also constitutes a fearless spirit of refutation in which compassion gives rise to courage.

"We of the SGI have been able to carry out interfaith and intercivilisational dialogue due to our commitment to humanism, which is guided by the compassionate spirit to speak out against evils that trample on human dignity and people's fundamental rights. Because of this, it is possible for us to join together with other religions and philosophies that share the common values of respect for human beings and the dignity of life in what Mr. Makiguchi termed 'humanistic competition' channelled towards eradicating human misery and suffering. Indeed, it is an indispensable requirement of religion in the 21st century to denounce all abuses of human dignity."

SGI Newsletter No. 7973*, LEARNING FROM THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN: THE TEACHINGS FOR VICTORY, [14] 'On Practising the Buddha's Teachings'--Part 2 [of 3] The Compassionate Practice of Shakubuku, from the February 2010 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translated April 5th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
"MUKAN NO TOMO" NIWA
SHITEI NO KOKORO O MUSUBU
SONGOKU NO SHIMEI GA ARU!
MINASAN NO IPPO KARA
SHORI NO ZENSHIN GA HAJIMASU!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KAKO NO SHIKUEN OIKITATTE KONDO NICHIREN GA DESHI TO NARI
TAMAUKA SHAKA TAHO KOSO GOZONJI SORORAME 'ZAIZAI
SHOBUTSUDO JOYO SHIGUSHO' YOMO SORAGOTO SORAWAJI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1338)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho April 9th + Daily Enc. April 10th

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

Friday, April 9th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Aiming towards our dreams,
let's, step by step, advance with the spirit to persevere.
It is certain that those who have such a 'never give up' spirit
will most definitely be victorious at the end of the day!

Friday, April 9th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Become the master of your mind rather than let your mind master you."

(Letter to the Brothers - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 502)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, April 9th, 2010

Saturday, April 10th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"People who bring joy to everything they do in life are strong, because in so doing, they express their autonomy instead of being driven simply by a sense of duty."
SGI Newsletter No. 7975, The New Human Revolution--Vol. 23: Chap. 2, Light of Learning 40, translated April 8th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
YUME NI MUKATTE
IPPO MATA IPPO
NINTAIZUYOKU SUSUMO!
"MAKEJI DAMASHII" NO HITO GA
SAIGO WA KANARAZU KATSU!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KOKORO NO SHI TOWA NARUTOMO KOKORO O SHI TO SEZARE"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1088)

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