[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho May 31st + Words of the Week May 31st - June 6th

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

Monday, May 31st, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Mystic Law has the inimitable power to even move the macrocosm.
By chanting daimoku with strong and profound conviction,
let's decisively confront and overcome all obstacles,
even the seemingly impossible!
With unyielding confidence and determination to win,
let's keep advancing, no matter what!

Monday, May 31st, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"When you shake your head, your hair sways; when your mind begins to work, your body moves. When a strong wind blows, the grass and trees can no longer remain still, when the earth shakes, the seas are atremble. Thus if one can move Shakyamuni Buddha, the lord of teachings, can the grass and trees fail to respond, can the waters remain calm?"

(Concerning the Statue of Shakyamuni Buddha Fashioned by Nichigen-nyo - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.2, page 811)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, May 31st, 2010

May 31st-June 6th, 2010
---- WORDS OF THE WEEK ----
Let's live out our lives with the absolute confidence
that we will win!
Hoisting the banner of
"Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land" high,
let's proudly advance in a dignified spirit.
Let's give other people hope by our words of encouragement,
and expand the voices of faith and conviction throughout society!

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
DAIUCHU OMO UGOKASU
MUTEKI NO CHIKARA NO MYOHO DA.
TSUYOKU FUKAKI INORI DE
DANJITE KABE O YABURE!
DAIKAKUSHIN DE KACHI SUSUME!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KOBE O FUREBA KAMI YURUGU KOKORO HATARAKEBA MI UGOKU OOKAZE FUKEBA SOMOKU SHIZUKA NARAZU DAICHI UGOKEBA TAIKAI SAWAGASHI KYOSHU SHAKUSON O UBOKASHI TATEMATSUREBA YURUGANU SOMOKU YA ARUBEKI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1187)

--- KONSHU NO KOTOBA ---
JINSEI WA TSUYOKI DE IKE!
"RISSHO ANKOKU" NO HATA TAKAKU
IFU MO DODOTO SHINGEKI DA.
TOMO NI HAGEMASHI NO KOE O!
SHAKAI NI SHINNEN NO GENRON O!

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

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

Sunday, May 30th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Aiming towards achieving the great goal of kosen-rufu,
let's chant daimoku, take action and open up the path to success.
Now is the time for us to exert ourselves bravely and vigorously,*
and create waves of victory!

*"Let us remember that the SGI has greatly developed precisely because we have bravely and vigorously exerted ourselves in faith--that is, with true earnestness.... The present tremendous advance of kosen-rufu has come about because we have earnestly and wholeheartedly taken action for the sake of friends, society and peace."
(Lectures on the "Expedient Means" and "Life Span" Chapters of the Lotus Sutra by Daisaku Ikeda, Vol.1)

Sunday, May 30th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Those who call themselves my disciples and practise the Lotus Sutra should all practise as I do."

(On Establishing the Four Bodhisattvas as the Object of Devotion - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 978)
Selection source: "Suntetsu", Seikyo Shimbun, May 30th, 2010

Monday, May 31st, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"For all of us,
there are times
when we must stand up.
There are crucial moments
when we must fight.
We must take timely and appropriate action,
not letting those opportunities slip by.
And we must win without fail.
This is the path of mentor and disciple
and the eternal essence
of Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism.
There is no greater source of pride.

SGI Newsletter No. 8000, SGI President Ikeda's Poem, Shine On Brilliantly, Our May 3rd! From the May 3rd, 2010, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated May 25th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KOFU NO DAIMOKUTEKI E
INOTTE UGOITE
MICHI O HIRAKU NODA!
IMA KOSO YUMYO SHOJIN DE
SHORI NO NAMI O OKOSE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"SOJITE NICHIREN GA DESHI TO ITTE HOKEKYO O SHUGYO SEN HITOBITO WA NICHIREN GA TOTOKU NI SHI SORAE"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 989)

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

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

Saturday, May 29th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To all of our Women's Division district and chapter leaders,
thank you all so much for your selfless,
tireless and dedicated efforts!
May you all shine just like the brilliant sun,
guiding everyone to achieve complete victory,
by fulfilling your most noble missions as leaders of kosen-rufu.

Saturday, May 29th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"If we go by this passage of the sutra, then it would seem that Brahma, Shakra, the gods of the sun and moon, and the four heavenly kings ought day and night to guard and protect those persons who chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo."
(On Reprimanding Hachiman - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.2, page 936)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, May 29th, 2010

Sunday, May 30th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Hope becomes the energy for advance that repels adversity."

SGI Newsletter No. 8002, The New Human Revolution--Vol. 23: Chap. 3, Courage 14, translated May 27th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
CHIKU FUJINBUCHO
SHIBU FUJINBUCHO NO MINASAMA
TOTOKI FUNTO ARIGATO!
SAIKO NO SHIMEI NO BUTAI DE
KANSHO NO TAIYO TO KAGAYAKE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"NANMYOHORENGEKYO TO MOSU HITO OBA DAIBONTEN TAISHAKU NICHIGATSU SHITEN TO CHUYA NI SHUGO SUBESHI TO MIETARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 588)

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

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

Friday, May 28th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's try to be the type of leader who is quick to react
and responds to what our members have to say.
When we hear something that needs to be taken care of,
let's take action with lightning speed.
If we hear about someone's achievement or progress,
let's sincerely praise and encourage that person with all our hearts.

Friday, May 28th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"All disciples and lay supporters of Nichiren should chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo with the spirit of many in body but one in mind, transcending all differences among themselves to become as inseparable as fish and the water in which they swim. This spiritual bond is the basis for the universal transmission of the ultimate Law of life and death."

(The Heritage of the Ultimate Law of Life - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 217)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, May 28th, 2010

Saturday, May 29th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The surest way to change society is by striving to become a person who shines with a golden light that no one can fail to recognize."

SGI Newsletter No. 8002, The New Human Revolution--Vol. 23: Chap. 3, Courage 13, translated May 27th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
UTEBA HIBIKU
"leader" DE ARE.
HITOTSU NO HOKOKU NIMO
DENKO SEKKA NO TAIO O!
DAISEIJITSU NO GEKIREI O!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"SOJITE NICHIREN GA DESHIDANNARA JITAHISHI NO KOKORO NAKU SUIGYO NO OMOI O NASHITE ITAIDOSHIN NI SHITE NANMYOHORENGEKYO TO TONAE TATEMATSURU TOKORO O SHOJI ICHIDAIJI NO KETSUMYAKU TOWA IUNARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1337)

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

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

Thursday, May 27th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To my dear friends who are battling with adverse hardships,
no matter what happens, always try to move forwards!
(The Daishonin demonstrates fortitude
and unwavering commitment when he says,)
"But still I am not discouraged"*
This never give up attitude of endurance and tenacity is in itself,
the true spirit of a Buddhist!

* Gosho, The Essentials for Attaining Buddhahood - WND-1, page 748, "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."

Thursday, May 27th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"...if in a single moment of life we exhaust the pains and trials of millions of kalpas, then instant after instant there will arise in us the three Buddha bodies with which we are eternally endowed. Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is just such a "diligent" practice."

(Ongi kuden - Gosho Zenshu, page 790, The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, page 214)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, May 27th, 2010

Friday, May 28th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Nichiren Daishonin writes: 'If they complain of hunger, tell them about the sufferings of the world of hungry spirits. If they grumble that they are cold, tell them of the eight cold hells. If they say they are frightened, explain to them that a pheasant sighted by a hawk, or a mouse stalked by a cat, is as desperate as they are' (WND-1, 998).

"When people feel isolated and think they're the only ones suffering, they may succumb to self-pity and weakness. But there are always those who have it worse off than us and yet are still making an effort. When we realise this, we feel courage. And by looking down on our own sufferings from a higher plane, we can grow into people who can even encourage our friends who are also struggling. It is in times of adversity that we really rouse courageous faith, cut the cycle of suffering in our lives, and open a broader, more elevated life-state."

SGI Newsletter No. 8001, The New Human Revolution--Vol. 23: Chap. 3, Courage 12, translated May 25th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KUNAN TO TATAKU TOMO YO
NANI GA ATTE MO MAE E!
[IMADA KORIZU SORO]
KONO NINTAI TO SHUNEN KOSO
BUPPOSHA NO TAMASHI DA!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"ICHINEN NI OKUGO NO SHINRO O TSUKUSEBA HONRAI MUSA NO SANJIN NENNENNI OKORUNARI IWAYURU NAM MYOHO RENGE KYO WA SHOJINGYO NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 790)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho May 26th + Daily Enc. May 27th + Revision of TMF May 25th

* Apologies to those people who may have received as many as three copies of yesterday's edition, Yahoo was going through some technical problems. We also have to apologies that, somewhat due to the Yahoo problem, we didn't do too good a translation of TMF and we would like to offer a retranslation below.

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

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010 - Revised
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
"May you be victorious" "I too, will win"
Let us stand solidly together,
striving and advancing shoulder to shoulder
alongside all the members of our district and chapter!
Together let us enact an inspiring drama of victory,
as we strive towards the achievement of our common goal of kosen-rufu!

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To all of our district and chapter leaders
working hard in the midst of society,
whenever an opportunity arises, take it! And win!
Let's together carve out the beautiful musical notes
that will forever adorn
some of the most outstanding victories of Soka.

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"More valuable than treasures in a storehouse are the treasures of the body, and the treasures of the heart are the most valuable of all. From the time you read this letter on, strive to accumulate the treasures of the heart!"

(The Three Kinds of Treasure - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 851)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, May 26th, 2010

Thursday, May 27th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Just thinking that something is impossible or that you can't do it is the greatest cause of failure, because when you do that you impose limitations on yourself."

SGI Newsletter No. 8001, The New Human Revolution--Vol. 23: Chap. 3, Courage 11, translated May 25th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
SHAKAI DE KAKUTO SURU
SHIBUCHO, CHIKUBUCHO YO
[MAKOTO NO TOKI] O KATE!
EIEN NO KANSHO FU O
TOMONI KIZUKU NOKOSO!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KURA NO TAKARA YORIMO MI NO TAKARA SUGURETARI MI NO TAKARA YORI KOKORO NO TAKARA DAIICHI NARI KONO ONFUMI O GORAN ARAN YORIWA KOKORO NO TAKARA O TSUMASE TAMAU BESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1173)

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

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

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
"I take my stand," "Take yours, too."*
Let us stand solidly together,
striving and advancing shoulder-to-shoulder alongside all the members of our district
and chapter!
Together let us enact an inspiring drama of victory,
as we strive towards the achievement of our common goal of kosen-rufu!

* Opening lines of the historic Song of Human Revolution (jpn, Ningen kakumei no
uta). "I also take my stand. Take yours, too. Each in our own realm of Kosen-rufu!
Stand alone! Hold high the flag of justice and courage. Open the way for a new
civilization to blossom."

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"In the light of the above points, this shows, my followers, that you had better cut
short your sleep by night and curtail your leisure by day, and ponder this! You must
not spend your lives in vain and regret it for ten thousand years to come."

(The Problem to Be Pondered Night and Day - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin,
Vol.1, page 622)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, May 25th, 2010

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"While in the midst of a struggle, one may feel they are only making desperate
efforts, but it is at times like this that one grows the most, advances, and polishes
oneself. Striving is the springboard to success and victory."

SGI Newsletter No. 7999, The New Human Revolution--Vol. 23: Chap. 3, Courage 9,
translated May 20th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
[KIMI MO TATE][WARE MO TATSU]
CHIKU, SHIBU NO TOMO TO
SUKURAMU KATAKU SUSUMO!
WAGA MOKUHYO NO TASSEI E
KANGEKI NO "DRAMA" O TOMO DOMO NI!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"WAGA MONKE WA YORU WA NEMURI O TACHI HIRU WA ITOMA O TODOMETE KORE O ANZEYO ISSHO
MUNASHIKU SUGOSHITE BANZAI KUYURU KOTO NAKARE"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 970)

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

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

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
"I take my stand," "Take yours, too."*
Let us stand solidly together,
striving and advancing shoulder-to-shoulder alongside all the members of our district and chapter!
Together let us enact an inspiring drama of victory,
as we strive towards the achievement of our common goal of kosen-rufu!

* Opening lines of the historic Song of Human Revolution (jpn, Ningen kakumei no uta). "I also take my stand. Take yours, too. Each in our own realm of Kosen-rufu! Stand alone! Hold high the flag of justice and courage. Open the way for a new civilization to blossom."

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"In the light of the above points, this shows, my followers, that you had better cut short your sleep by night and curtail your leisure by day, and ponder this! You must not spend your lives in vain and regret it for ten thousand years to come."

(The Problem to Be Pondered Night and Day - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 622)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, May 25th, 2010

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"While in the midst of a struggle, one may feel they are only making desperate efforts, but it is at times like this that one grows the most, advances, and polishes oneself. Striving is the springboard to success and victory."

SGI Newsletter No. 7999, The New Human Revolution--Vol. 23: Chap. 3, Courage 9, translated May 20th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
[KIMI MO TATE][WARE MO TATSU]
CHIKU, SHIBU NO TOMO TO
SUKURAMU KATAKU SUSUMO!
WAGA MOKUHYO NO TASSEI E
KANGEKI NO "DRAMA" O TOMO DOMO NI!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"WAGA MONKE WA YORU WA NEMURI O TACHI HIRU WA ITOMA O TODOMETE KORE O ANZEYO ISSHO MUNASHIKU SUGOSHITE BANZAI KUYURU KOTO NAKARE"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 970)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho May 24th + Words of the Week May 24th - 30th

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

Monday, May 24th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Wise ideas and opinions are found at the forefront of our activities.
It is vital that leaders listens to what each single
member has to say, carefully and sincerely.
When a leader does so,
everyone starts to understand, cooperates
and supports whatever direction is taken.
And, as a result, the great momentum needed is created!

Monday, May 24th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Therefore a person who upholds the Lotus Sutra is repaying the debt of gratitude owed to father and mother. Even if one does not feel in one's own heart that one can do so, one can repay it through the power of this sutra."

(The Four Virtues and the Four Debts of Gratitude - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.2, page 638)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, May 24th, 2010

May 24th-30th, 2010
---- WORDS OF THE WEEK ----
It is a very important and crucial time now
for the future progress of the SGI.
By putting everything behind the district and the chapter,
the very forefronts of our movement,
let's aim towards achieving absolutely astounding victories!

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
CHIE WA GENBA NI ARI!
"Leader" WA SHINKEN NI
HITORI HITORI NO KOE O KIKE.
SOKOKARA "NATTOKU" TO
"IKIOI" GA UMARERU!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"HOKEKYO O TAMOTSU HITO WA CHICHI TO HAHA TONO ON O HOZURU NARI WAGA KOKORO NIWA HOZURU TO OMOWANEDOMO KONO KYO NO CHIKARA NITE HOZURU NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1528)

-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA ---"
SOKA NO MIRAI O HIRAKU
DAIJINA TOKI DE ARU.
SAIZENSEN NO "CHIKU"
SOSHITE "SHIBU" KARA
SHORI E DAIZENSHIN O!

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

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

Sunday, May 23rd, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
It's only by carrying out one's vow,
can one really prove to be a "youth" of Soka.
With the sun of oneness of mentor and disciple continually
shining in our hearts,
and always passionately embracing hope,
let us advance, advance and advance!

Sunday, May 23rd, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Ordinary people keep in mind the words 'earnest resolve' and thereby become Buddhas."

(The Gift of Rice - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 1125)
Selection source: "Kibo no Izumi", Seikyo Shimbun, May 23rd, 2010

Monday, May 24th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Hans Henningsen, eminent Danish educator and former principal of Denmark's renowned Askov Folk High School, has praised the SGI's commitment to dialogue. He asserts that the more courage one has, the more meaningful dialogue can be, and that positive dialogue contributes to building a better world.

"My friends, by courageously and steadfastly reaching out to others in dialogue, sow the seeds for victory and bring brilliant flowers of happiness to bloom!

"Through our continuous,
persistent efforts
to advance kosen-rufu,
the path to boundless victory
will be brightly illuminated."

SGI Newsletter No. 7997, June Editorial, 'Still I Am Not Discouraged,' from the June 2010 issue of Daibyakurenge, translated May 18th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
CHIKAI O HATASHITE KOSO
SOKA NO SEINEN DA!
SHITEI NO TAIYO WAGA MUNE NI
KIBO NI MOETE
ZENSHI, ZENSHIN, ZENSHIN!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"BONPU WA KOKOROZASHI TO MOSU MOJI O KOKOROETE HOTOKE NI NARI SORO NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1596)

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

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

Saturday, May 22nd, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To all of our brilliant Soka students,
whom we are all so proud of,
thank you so much for inspiring us
with such fantastic dreams and hopes,
what an amazing victory you have achieved!*
Everyone let's follow in their great footsteps and cheerfully live
out our own lives, fulfilling our own great dreams, too!

*Soka University's micro satellite, "Negai" (Wish), was part of a four-satellite payload chosen by JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) for a piggyback launch into space with PLANET-C (Venus Climate Orbiter) on May 21st, 2010. Soka University's satellite, which contains names and dreams of children on microfilm recruited through a public campaign, aims to spur interest in space exploration among children. Photographs taken of Earth by Negai's onboard camera will be distributed to campaign participants.
Check out... http://www.soka.ac.jp/en/newstopics/2008_0711.html)

Saturday, May 22nd, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Yet you must grit your teeth and never slacken in your faith. Be as fearless as Nichiren when he acted and spoke out before Hei no Saemonnojo."

(Letter to the Brothers - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 498)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, May 22nd, 2010

Sunday, May 23rd, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Burning with the Gakkai spirit throughout the four seasons, our admirable members everywhere are striving to realise the most lofty human goal of building a peaceful world through widely propagating the principles and ideals of Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism. They are walking the noble path of human revolution in the spirit of oneness of mentor and disciple.

"Nichiren Daishonin writes: 'Because I have expounded this teaching, I have been exiled and almost killed. [For as] the saying goes, 'Good advice grates on the ear. But still I am not discouraged' (WND-1, 748). In July 1260, the Daishonin sounded an alarm for the society of his day in his treatise 'On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land'. Because he dared speak the truth, he was subjected to an uninterrupted series of dire persecutions from that time on. The major of these were the Matsubagayatsu Persecution (in 1260), the Izu Exile (in 1261), the Komatsubara Persecution (in 1264), and the Tatsunokuchi Persecution and subsequent Sado Exile (in 1271).

"But the Daishonin never flinched. He repulsed these attacks, stood firm, and fended off the legions of negative forces that assailed him. 'Still I am not discouraged'--these words perfectly embody the invincible spirit that is the essence of Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism. Those whose hearts blaze with a spirit of justice are never discouraged. We must keep fighting tirelessly, until it is the devil king who gives up in frustration."

SGI Newsletter No. 7997, June Editorial, 'Still I Am Not Discouraged,' from the June 2010 issue of Daibyakurenge, translated May 18th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
SOKA NO EISAI TACHI YO
OINARU YUME O
ARIGATO!
WARERA MO HOGARAKANI
DAI ROMAN NO JINSEI O!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"GOJONI HAGAMI O SHITE TAYUMU KOKORO NAKARE REISEBA NICHIREN GA HEI NO SAEMON NO JO GA MOTONITE UCHI FURUMAI IISHI GA GOTOKU SUKOSHIMO OZURU KOKORO NAKARE"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1084)

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

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

Friday, May 21st, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Both kosen-rufu and life entail challenges.
By making the earnest and most serious of determinations
comes the wisdom and strength to surmount such struggles.
Let's be careful not to get carried away
by carelessness or force of habit.
Let's always aim for the ultimate result, the absolute best!

Friday, May 21st, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Just as flowers open up and bear fruit, just as the moon appears and invariably grows full, just as a lamp becomes brighter when oil is added, and just as plants and trees flourish with rain, so will human beings never fail to prosper when they make good causes."

(The Third Day of the New Year - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 1013)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, May 21st, 2010

Saturday, May 22nd, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"My mentor, second Soka Gakkai president Josei Toda, encouraged members who were battling adversity: 'Every time you get back up on your feet, firmly determined not to be defeated, the more strongly you will be able to manifest your Buddhahood,' and 'Those who experience indescribable hardships and go on to surmount them are true victors.'

"To refuse to be defeated by negative forces or obstacles that seek to obstruct kosen-rufu; to be determined to transform all poison into medicine--when we chant and take action with this spirit, we can tap the persevering power of the Buddha from within us. Another name for a Buddha is One Who Can Endure."

SGI Newsletter No. 7997, June Editorial, 'Still I Am Not Discouraged,' from the June 2010 issue of Daibyakurenge, translated May 18th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KOFU MO JINSEI MO TATAKAI.
SHINKEN SHOBU NO ICHINEN DE
CHIE TO CHIKARA O UMIDASE!
YUDAN DASEI O HAISHI
WAGA SAIKOHO O MEZASE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"HANA WA HIRAITE KONOMI TO NARI TSUKI WA IDETE KANARAZU MICHI TOMOSHIBI WA ABURA O SASEBA HIKARI O MASHI SOMOKU WA AME FUREBA SAKAU HITO WA ZENKON O NASEBA KANARAZU SAKAU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1562)

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

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

Thursday, May 20th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The essential spirit of Buddhism lies
in the important aspect of 'taking action.'
If we chant and take concrete steps,
the way forwards will definitely open up
and irrepressible joy will well forth from the depths of our hearts.
Let's become the champions of challenges
who boldly and fearlessly take on any form of challenge!

Thursday, May 20th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Just as flowers open up and bear fruit, just as the moon appears and invariably grows full, just as a lamp becomes brighter when oil is added, and just as plants and trees flourish with rain, so will human beings never fail to prosper when they make good causes."

(The Third Day of the New Year - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 1013)
Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, May 20th, 2010

Friday, May 21st, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"One can't inspire people with mere logic. The words and actions of an earnest spirit are the only means to stir others' hearts and awaken their spirits."

SGI Newsletter No. 7998, The New Human Revolution--Vol. 23: Chap. 3, Courage 7, translated May 19th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
BUPPO NO TAMASHI WA KODO DA!
INOTTE UGOKEBA
KANARAZU MICHI WA HIRAKERU.
KOKORO NI KANKI GA MINAGIRU.
YUKI NO CHOSEN-O TARE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"HANA WA HIRAITE KONOMI TO NARI TSUKI WA IDETE KANARAZU MICHI TOMOSHIBI WA ABURA O SASEBA HIKARI O MASHI SOMOKU WA AME FUREBA SAKAU HITO WA ZENKON O NASEBA KANARAZU SAKAU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1562)

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

*Apologies for the delay this morning.

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

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
May the bright sun of the shared commitment
of mentor and disciple rise on the land of Chiba!*
Throw open the doors to a dawn of complete victory for Soka!
Wage an all out battle against all odds,
as proud disciples quite naturally do,
and win a resounding victory!

* Chiba is a prefecture adjoining Tokyo. It is also the birthplace of the Daishonin.

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The voice carries out the work of the Buddha."

(Ongi kuden - Gosho Zenshu, page 708, The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, page 4)
Selection source: New Human Revolution, Courage - 14, Seikyo Shimbun, May 19th, 2010

Thursday, May 20th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Crossing mountains,
valleys, and rivers--
champions of perseverance,
may you cheerfully
triumph again today!

"Perseverance is the key to success in every endeavour. We of the Soka Gakkai have continued our efforts for kosen-rufu, no matter how small or inconspicuous, with tenacity and sincere dedication. That is why we have won. As the French author Gustave Flaubert (1821-80) wrote: 'Everything is enjoyable when you apply yourself to it with perseverance.'"

SGI Newsletter No. 7997, Editorial, 'Still I Am Not Discouraged', from the June 2010 issue of Daibyakurenge, translated May 18th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
SHITEI NO TAIYO YO
CHIBA NO TENCHI NI NOBORE!
KANSHO NO ASA O HIRAKE!
HOMARE NO DESHI RASHIKU
MOZEN TO KACHI MAKURE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KOE BUTSUJI O NASU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 708)

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

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

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
On the grand stage of kosen rufu
there is no need to show-off or seek acknowledgement,
nor is there any need to take the back seat or to hesitate in taking action.
Let's make up our minds to do something and do it!
Starting with ourselves,
let's stand up resolutely and create an unprecedented history!

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Each of you should summon up the courage of a lion king and never succumb to threats from anyone. The lion king fears no other beast, nor do its cubs."
(On Persecutions Befalling the Sage - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 997) Selection source: Study for beginners, page 4, Seikyo Shimbun, May 18th, 2010

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Philosopher and essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–82) wrote: 'What a new face courage puts on everything! A determined man, by his very attitude, and the tone of his voice, puts a stop to defeat, and begins to conquer.' Let's win with courage! Don't be devious or self-serving, for everything will start to fall apart from there. Likewise, if you're fainthearted, you can't achieve anything. Faith means being courageous. Courage is key to realising justice. Emerson also wrote: 'The world belongs to the energetic man. His will [i.e., determination] gives him new eyes. He sees expedients and means where we saw none. Everyone hears gladly that cheerful voice.' Our voice is important. Courage is important. A courageous voice spreads goodness: 'The voice does the Buddha's work' (cf. OTT, 4). With courage in our hearts, let's continue to joyfully engage in dialogue with cheerful, vibrant voices to further expand our circle of friendship.

SGI Newsletter No. 7994, 39TH SOKA GAKKAI HEADQUARTERS LEADERS MEETING--PART 2 [OF 2] Faith Means Being Courageous, from the April 28th, 2010, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated May 17th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KOFU NO BUTAI NI WA
MIE MO ENRYO MO IRANAI.
OMOI KITTE YARO!
JIBUN GA TACHIAGARI
REKISHI O TSUKURU NO DA!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"ONOONO SHISHIO NO KOKORO O TORIIDASHITE IKANI HITO ODOSUTOMO OZURU KOTO NAKARE SHISHIO WA HYAKUJU NI OJIZU SHISHI NO KO MATA KAKUNO GOTOSHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1190)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho May 17th + Words of the Week May 17th - 23rd

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

Monday, May 17th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
"I definitely will win!"
Everything begins from our earnest, single-minded chanting
and decisive determination.
The foundation for any victory is nothing but our daimoku and courage!

Monday, May 17th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"For though one's trustworthiness may at first go unnoticed, in time it will be openly rewarded."

(The Four Virtues and the Four Debts of Gratitude - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.2, page 636)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, May 17th, 2010

May 17th - 23rd, 2010
---- WORDS OF THE WEEK ----
The Daishonin encourages us,
"You must raise your voice all the more and admonish
[those who slander]."*
In a confident and clear voice,
let's talk to others about our movement
and why we are doing what we do.
By mustering up our courage,
let's spread justice into society.
And based on our honesty and true care for others,
let's really develop the trust we have with others.

"Kamatari Suggests the Fashioning of a Buddha Image" - WND-II, page 597

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
"DANJITE KATSU!"
KONO HISSHI NO INORI KARA SUBETE WA HAJIMARU.
SHORI NO KONPON WA
DAIMOKU DA! YUKI DA!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KAKURETE NO SHIN AREBA ARAWARETE NO TOKU ARU NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1527)

--- KONSHU NO KOTOBA ---
GOSEIKUN "IYOIYO
HARIAGETE SEMUBESHI"
KOE TAKARAKANI TAIWA O!
YUKI DE "SEIGI" O KAKUDAI.
SEIJITSU NI "SHINRAI" O KAKUDAI.

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

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

Saturday, May 1st, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
It is not a question of "oh, sometime in the future,"
the time to act is right now!
It is also not a question of "oh, somebody will do it,"
the person who must take the action is ourselves!
Let's all stand up with a strong burning spirit
to fulfil our noble missions of personally taking the initiative,
of being the one who takes the lead,
in all of our activities for kosen-rufu.

Sunday, May 16th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Believe in this mandala with all your heart. Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is like the roar of a lion. What sickness can therefore be an obstacle?"

(Reply to Kyo'o - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 412) Selection source: SGI-Mexico Youth Division leader's experience, Seikyo Shimbun, May 16th, 2010

Monday, May 17th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"I am chanting earnestly each day for all of you who are taking action to further our movement. None are more commendable than you. Please make your way with confidence and pride.

"It's important to foster able people and support those who are making sincere efforts for kosen-rufu. At the same time, it is vital to stand up to devious or high-handed individuals. We must say what has to be said. This will enable our members to advance joyfully and with peace of mind. Don't hesitate! Speak out! As human beings and practitioners of the Daishonin's Buddhism, we must stand firm against the arrogant and ingrates. I say this for the sake of the future."

SGI Newsletter No. 7991, 39TH SOKA GAKKAI HEADQUARTERS LEADERS MEETING--PART 1 [OF 2] May 3rd--Our Hearts Ablaze with Hope!, from April 26th, 2010, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated May 12th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
"ITSUKA" DEWA NAI.
"IMA" DA!
"DAREKA" DEWA NAI.
"JIBUN" DA!
SENKU NO SHIMAI NI MOEYO!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KONO MANDARA YOKUYOKU SHINZE SASE TAMAUBESHI NANMYOHORENGEKYO WA SHISHIKU NO GOTOSHI IKANARU YAMAI SAWARI O NASU BEKIYA"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1124)

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

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

Saturday, May 15th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The more struggles and hardship we ourselves encounter,
the more we can understand other's.
With the conviction that perseverance is the key to victory,
let's confront every challenge at work, home
or in our local community, wherever we are,
and show victorious proof of fulfilling our very unique
and personal missions.

Saturday, May 15th, 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: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, May 15th, 2010

Sunday, May 16th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The Mystic Law is a great teaching of eternal hope. Those who uphold it have nothing to fear. Let's advance and win, in the spirit of 'I will endure with fortitude./ Just watch me succeed!'"

SGI Newsletter No. 7991, 39TH SOKA GAKKAI HEADQUARTERS LEADERS MEETING--PART 1 [OF 2] May 3rd--Our Hearts Ablaze with Hope!, from April 26th, 2010, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated May 12th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KURO SHITA BUN DAKE
HITO NO NAYAMI GA WAKARU
JIBUN NI NARERU NODA.
"NINTAI" SOKU "SHORI" TO
SHIMEI NO BA DE GANBARE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"SOKOBAKU NO HITO NO SHINURUNI 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 May 14th + Daily Enc. May 15th

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

Friday, May 14th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Dialogues that create peace and harmony.
A glorious life that contributes to society.
The coming together of good sensible common people.
These encouraging points of the SGI and promoting them
are what our movement is all about.
The SGI is the pillar of hope for the world.

Friday, May 14th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"For instance, there are certain Hinayana bodhisattvas, not yet freed from delusion, who draw evil karma to themselves by their own compassionate vow. If they see that their father and mother have fallen into hell and are suffering greatly, they will deliberately create the appropriate karma in hopes that they too may fall into hell and share in and take their suffering upon themselves. Thus suffering is a joy to them."

(The Opening of the Eyes- The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 243)
Selection source: Soka Gakkai member's experience, Seikyo Shimbun, May 14th, 2010

Saturday, May 15th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"We need to stir a new wave of change based on the human revolution of each individual. It is crucial that the awakened masses, remaining deeply rooted in the reality of daily life, inspire each other, expand a circle of trust and sympathy, and achieve a happy society by peaceful, gradual means. This is our grand movement for kosen-rufu."
SGI Newsletter No. 7992, The New Human Revolution--Vol. 23: Chap. 3, Courage 2, translated May 12th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
HEIWA O TSUKURU TAIWA!
KAGAYAKU KOKEN NO JINSEI!
KASHIKOKI MINSHU NO RENTAI!
WAGA GAKKAI KOSO
SEKAI NO KIBO NO HASHIRA DA.

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"REISEBA SHOJO NO BOSATSU NO MIDANWAKU NARUGA GANKENOGO TO MOSHITE TSUKRITAKUNAKI TSUMI NAREDOMO FUBO TO NO JIGOKU NI OCHITE DAIKU O UKURU O MITE KATA NO GOTOKU SONO GO O TSUKUTTE NEGATTE JIGOKU NI OCHITE KURUSHIMU NI ONAJI KURUSHIMI NI KAWARERU O YOROKOBI TO SURUGA GOTOSHI "
(Gosho Zenshu, page 203)

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

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

Thursday, May 13th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Come, let us set about scaling the loftiest peak of kosen-rufu
with the spirit of many in body and one in mind!
Just as the Gosho teaches us,
let's 'transcend all differences among ourselves
to become as inseparable as fish and the water in which we swim.'*
Let us go all out to create the most remarkable history of victory by striving wholeheartedly - together!
* Gosho, The Heritage of the Ultimate Law of Life - WND-1, pg 217, "All disciples and lay supporters of Nichiren should chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo with the spirit of many in body but one in mind, transcending all differences among themselves to become as
inseparable as fish and the water in which they swim."

Thursday, May 13th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
The old fox never forgets the hillock where he was born; the white turtle repaid the kindness he had received from Mao Pao. If even lowly creatures know enough to do this, then how much more should human beings!"
(On Repaying Debts of Gratitude - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 690)
Selection source: "Celebrating the 50th anniversary of President Ikeda's inauguration as Soka Gakkai president", Seikyo Shimbun, pg 4, May 13th, 2010

Friday, May 14th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The courage to challenge and triumph over one's limitations is what defines a victor. The door to victory opens only when one gains control over their own tendencies towards weakness, cowardice, laziness, avoidance, and resignation."

SGI Newsletter No. 7992, The New Human Revolution--Vol. 23: Chap. 3, Courage 1, translated May 12th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
SA KOFU NO SAIKOHO E
ITAIDOSHIN DE ZENSHIN DA!
[JITA HISHI NO KOKORO NAKU
SUIGYO NO OMOI O NASHITE]
SHORI NO REKISHI O TOMODOMO NI!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KYO NI IWAKU [ITARU TOKORO NO MOROMORO NO BUTSUDO NI TSUNE NI SHI TO TOMO NI SHO ZEN"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1056)

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

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

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Winning over all manner of adversities with great force, persistence and fortitude - herein lies the true character,
the trademark of the mighty Hyogo region!*
You are indeed the powerhouse, the driving force that leads our ever-victorious Kansai to victory.
Be the epicentre, generating thousands of surging waves of friendship (across the whole country.)

* Hyogo is a prefecture located in the Kansai region of Japan.

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
The sutra states, "Those persons who had heard the Law dwelled here and there in various Buddha lands, constantly reborn in company with their teachers," (and "If one stays close to the teachers of the Law, one will speedily gain the bodhisattva way.)
(The Essentials for Attaining Buddhahood - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 747)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, May 12th, 2010

Thursday, May 13th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Buddhism is a struggle to be victorious. It is by defeating the three obstacles and four devils and the three powerful enemies that one proves oneself to be a genuine votary of the Lotus Sutra."

SGI Newsletter No. 7990, LEARNING FROM THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN: THE TEACHINGS FOR VICTORY, [15] 'On Practicing the Buddha's Teachings'--Part 3, Waging a Struggle of Profound Compassion amid Great Obstacles, from the March 2010 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translated May 7th, 2010.

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
GYAKKYO NI UCHIKATSU
FUKUTSU NO SOKOJIKARA KOSO
DAIHYOGO NO SHINKOCCHO DA!
JOSHO NO DENGENCHI KARA
YUJO NO SENPA BANPA O!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KYO NI IWAKU [ITARU TOKORO NO MOROMORO NO BUTSUDO NI TSUNE NI SHI TO TOMO NI SHO ZEN"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1056)

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

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

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
It is you my budding dear friends of the young men's division
who are our young fresh warriors and the bright hope for kosen-rufu.
Right now is the time to burn with enthusiasm and determination.
Great events in history have always been paved by the great courage of young people.

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The greater the hardships befalling him, the greater the delight he feels, because of his strong faith."
(A Ship to Cross the Sea of Suffering - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 33)
Selection source: New Human Revolution "Courage" - 34, Seikyo Shimbun, May 11th, 2010

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The crucial point is that overcoming adversity in the course of propagating the correct teaching is what marks one as a genuine votary of the Lotus Sutra. For it is by triumphing over daunting obstacles that one can prove the power of the Law."

SGI Newsletter No. 7990, LEARNING FROM THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN: THE TEACHINGS FOR VICTORY, [15] 'On Practicing the Buddha's Teachings'--Part 3, Waging a Struggle of Profound Compassion amid Great Obstacles, from the March 2010 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translated May 7th, 2010.

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KOFU NO HANA NO WAKAMUSHA
"Young" DANSHIBU YO!
IMA KOSO MOE AGARE!
REKISHI HIRAKU NO WA
TSUNE NI SEINEN NO YUKI DA!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"DAINAN KITARINABA GOJO NO SHINJIN IYOIYO YOROKOBI O NASUBESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1448)

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