[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho July 31st + Daily Enc August 1st

 

A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends"
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Saturday, July 31st, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Summer vacation is a perfect opportunity for parents to sit down and talk with their children.
By listening carefully to what they have to say and
sharing our thoughts with them at the same time,
let's make wonderful memories of parent and child!

Saturday, July 31st, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Those who believe in the Lotus Sutra are as if in winter, but winter always turns to spring."

(Winter Always Turns to Spring - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 536) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, July 31st, 2010

Sunday, August 1st, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"If we always have a sense of appreciation and strive to repay our gratitude to others, we'll come to know exactly what we should do, what course of action we should take. Boundless courage and wisdom will surge forth from within us without fail."

"People who have appreciation shine. Environments filled with gratitude prosper."

SGI Newsletter No. 8035, SGI President Ikedas Essay: OUR BRILLIANT PATH TO VICTORY. Translated from the April 15, 2010, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
NATSUYASUMI WA
KODOMO TO MUKIAU
ZEKKO NO KIKAI!
MIMI O KATAMUKE KATARIAI
OYAKO NO YOKI OMOIDE O.

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"HOKEKYO O SHINZURU HITO WA FUYU NO GOTOSHI FUYU WA KANARAZU HARU TO NARU"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 1253)

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

 

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Friday, July 30th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To all of our Farmers and Fishermen Division members,
who sustain everyone's life,
we want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
May you all,
our noble and proud heroes and heroines,
be most glorious and victorious!

Friday, July 30th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"... as long as we are alive, we must keep chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. Then, if we chant until the very moment of death, Shakyamuni, Many Treasures, and the Buddhas of the ten directions will come to us instantly, exactly as they promised during the ceremony at Eagle Peak. Taking our hands and bearing us on their shoulders, they will carry us to Eagle Peak. "

(On Practicing the Buddha's Teachings - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 395) Selection source: The New Human Revolution, Seikyo Shimbun, July 30th, 2010

Saturday, July 31st, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"British historian Arnold J. Toynbee (1889–1975) said to me: 'In my opinion, the best safeguard against fascism is to establish social justice to the maximum possible extent.'"

"It's important to speak out for what is right and to remain true to one's beliefs. We must transform society from its foundations and firmly establish a philosophy of peace and human rights in the heart of each and every individual. Building a solid force of young people dedicated to that cause is the path to victory in the struggle to establish the correct teaching for the peace of the land."

SGI Newsletter No. 8032, SGI President Ikeda's Youth Study Sessions: YOUTH AND THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN - The Banner of "Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land"¯Part 1 [of 2], translated July 7th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
SEIMEI O SASAERU
NOGYOSONBU NO TOMO NI
KOKORO KARA KANSHA!
TOTOKI HOMARE NO EIYU NI
EIKO SHORI ARE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"INOCHI NO KAYOWAN HODOWA NANMYOHORENGEKYO NANMYOHORENGEKYO TO TONAETE TONAE SHI NI SHINURU NARABA SHAKA TAHO JIPPO NO SHOBUTSU RYOZENEJO NI SHITE GOKEIYAKU NAREBA SHUYU NO HODO NI TOBI KITARITE TE O TORI KATA NI HIKKAKETE RYOZEN E HASHIRI TAMAWABA"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 505)

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

 

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Thursday, July 29th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Those who make efforts to take care of their parents are truly great.
Let us smile to let our parents know
how much we appreciate what they have done for us!
The essence of our Buddhist practice
shines through our genuine and heartfelt behavior.

Thursday, July 29th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"My wish is that my disciples will be cubs of the lion king, never to be laughed at by the pack of foxes. It is hard to encounter a master like Nichiren, who since distant kalpas in the past down to the present day has never begrudged his body or life in order to expose the faults of his powerful enemies!"

(In the Continent of Jambudvipa - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.2, page 1062)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, July 29th, 2010

Friday, July 30th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The Russian author Leo Tolstoy (1828–1910) cherished these words from the classic Chinese work Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu: "A tower nine stories high is built from a small heap of earth. A journey of a thousand miles starts in front of your feet." The starting point for any great achievement is always close at hand, right in front of us."

SGI Newsletter No. 8043, SGI President Ikedafs Essay, OUR BRILLIANT PATH TO VICTORY, By Shinfichi Yamamoto, Our Districts Are Warm, Hope-filled Citadels of Kosen-rufu\Part 1 [of 2]. Translated July 27th, 2010.

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
OYAKOKO DEKIRU HITO GA
HONTO NI ERAI HITO DA.
CHICHIHAHA NI EGAO DE KANSHA O!
MAGOKORO NO FURUMAI NI
BUPPO NO SHINZUI GA HIKARU.

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"NEGAWAKUWA WAGA DESHIRA WA SHISHIO NO KO TO NARITE GUNKO NI WARAWARURU KOTO NAKARE KAKO ONNONGO YORI KONO KATA NICHIREN GA GOTOKU SHINMYO O SUTETE GOTEKI NO TOGA O ARAWASE SHISHI WA AIGATAKARU BESHI"
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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho July 28th + Daily Enc. July 29th

 

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

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Nothing is more precious for youth than winning the trust of people!
Let's become trustworthy enough for people to feel good about us
and say: "As long as this person is there we have nothing to worry!"
Let's become people of integrity and action!
Let's shine in the place where we are right now!

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"If you care anything about your personal security, you should first of all pray for order and tranquillity throughout the four quarters of the land, should you not?"

(On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 24)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, July 28th, 2010

Thursday, July 29th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Goethe, who exerted himself tirelessly for the welfare of his community, went by the motto: "What we are searching for is here or nowhere." He regarded wherever he was as the place of his mission, and he strove his hardest to win in everything he did."

SGI Newsletter No. 8043, SGI President Ikeda's Essay, OUR BRILLIANT PATH TO VICTORY, By Shin'ichi Yamamoto, Our Districts Are Warm, Hope-filled Citadels of Kosen-rufu\Part 1 [of 2]. Translated July 27th, 2010.

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
SEINEN WA SHINYO GA TAKARA!
[ANO HITO GA IREBA
ANSHIN DA] TO SHITAWARERURU
SEIJITSU TO KODO NO HITO TARE!
IMA IRU BASHO DE HIKARE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"NANJI SUBEKARAKU ISSHIN NO ANDO O OMOWABA MAZU SHIHYO NO SEIHITSU O INORAN MONO KA"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 31)

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

 

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Tuesday, July 27th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let us not be negligent about our health amidst this fierce heat wave!
Let us also be extra cautious about sudden weather changes,
especially when there is an unexpected downpour or lightening.
With constant vigilance and prudence*
let us stay safe, warding off any kind of accident or incident.

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

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The deeper the roots, the more luxuriant the branches. The farther the source, the longer the stream."
(The Farther the Source, the Longer the Stream - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 940)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, July 27th, 2010

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Trying to talk to people about the Daishonin's Buddhism in itself represents a noble effort to "establish the correct teaching for the peace of the land." There may be times when you feel frustrated in your attempts to have meaningful conversations with others, but don't be disheartened. Your seniors in the men's and women's divisions have become experts in dialogue through just such challenges, persevering and learning from the process. If everything always went smoothly from the beginning, you'd never grow and develop!"

SGI Newsletter No. 8040, SGI President Ikeda's Youth Study Sessions, YOUTH AND THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN, The Banner of "Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land"\Part 2 [of 2], translated July 23rd, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
MOSHO NI YUDAN NAKU!
TOTSUZEN NO GOU YA
RAKURAI NI MO GENJUCHUI O!
[SAKI ZAKI NO YOJIN] DE
MUJIKO O KACHITORE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"NE FUKAKEREBA EDA SAKAE MINAMOTO TOKEREBA NAGARE NAGASHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1180)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho July 26th + Words of the Week July 26th-August 1st

 

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

Monday, July 26th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
For all of those members who are struggling against
sickness and disease,
never ever give up!
"No prayers will go unanswered."*
By sincerely chanting daimoku with this conviction,
let's fill our hearts with strong life force!

*"If you have faith in this Gohonzon and chant
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo even for a short while, no prayer
will go unanswered, no offence unexpiated, no good fortune unbestowed, and all righteousness proven."
(Commentary on "The True Object of Worship" by Nichikan Shonin)

Monday, July 26th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Tell them to be prepared for the worst, and not to expect good times, but take the bad times for granted."

(On Persecutions Befalling the Sage - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 998) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, July 26th, 2010

July 26th - August 1st, 2010
---- WORDS OF THE WEEK ----
The Daishonin encourages us,
"Strengthen your faith day by day and month after month."*
Let's do gongyo and chant daimoku resonantly!
Brimming with strong life force,
let's maintain good health, first and foremost,
and continue to advance successfully!

*"On Persecutions Befalling the Sage" - WND-I, page 997

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
BYOKI TO TATAKAU TOMO YO
DANJITE MAKERUNA!
"INORI TO SHITE
KANAWAZARU NASHI" TO
KYOCHU NI DAISEIMEIRYOKU O!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"YOKARAN WA JUSHIGI WARUKARAN WA ICHIJO TO OMOE"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 1190)

--- KONSHU NO KOTOBA ---
"TSUKIZUKI HIBI NI
TSUYORI TAMAE"
MANMANTARU SEIMEIRYOKU DE
KENKO DAIICHI NO ZENSHIN O!

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

 

A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends"
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Sunday, July 25th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The key to how we will successfully pass our faith and
practice on to our children is to chant daimoku together with them and talk about this Buddhism and the SGI movement with them.
Parents' earnest hope and serious determination will
definitely be transmitted to their children and inspire them.

Sunday, July 25th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Morning after morning we rise up with the Buddha, evening after evening we lie down with the Buddha."

(Ongi kuden - Gosho Zenshu, page 737, The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, page 83) Selection source: "Suntetsu", Seikyo Shimbun, July 25th, 2010

Monday, July 26th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"My mentor, second Soka Gakkai president Josei Toda, often said: 'Of course, my goal is to make progress in kosen-rufu, but what I wish for even more than that is for each of our precious members to enjoy good health, happiness, and prosperity. I'm overjoyed when people tell me they have improved their lives through practicing the Daishonin's Buddhism, but it tears me apart when they tell me they're still suffering.'"

"Mr. Toda was solely concerned with people's happiness and chanted that all members of the Soka Gakkai, without exception, would experience immense benefit in faith. Toward that end, he did whatever he possibly could to assist them, opening a path that would guide them toward achieving such results."

SGI Newsletter No. 8035, SGI President Ikeda's Essay:
OUR BRILLIANT PATH TO VICTORY, translated from the April 15, 2010, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
SHINJIN KEISHO NO YOTEI WA
OYAKO DE TOMONI INORI
TOMONI KATARU KOTO DA.
OYA NO SHINKENNA ICHINEN WA
KANARAZU KO NI TSUTAWARU!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"CHOCHO HOTOKE TO TOMONI OKI SEKISEKI HOTOKE TO TOMONI FUSHI"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 737)

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

 

A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends"
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Saturday, July 24th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's all be very careful to prevent heat stroke!
It is vital that we keep rehydrated constantly and take every possible measure to protect ourselves from the sun by using a hat or parasol, etc.
Let's live each and every day successfully by maintaining good health!

*Japan has recently been stricken by a heat wave. It is found that between July 17 and 23, 52 people died and 5,896 people were sent to hospital to be treated for heat stroke. (Ref. Yomiuri Shimbun News)

Saturday, July 24th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"T'ien-t'ai states, 'From the indigo, an even deeper blue.' This passage means that, if one dyes something repeatedly in indigo, it becomes even bluer than the indigo leaves. The Lotus Sutra is like the indigo, and the strength of one's practice is like the deepening blue."

(Hell Is the Land of Tranquil Light - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 457) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, July 24th, 2010

Sunday, July 25th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"If we care about the peace and prosperity of society, we must strive to establish a solid pillar of goodness and justice in people's hearts. Everything begins with the inner transformation of human beings themselves. We must also build a strong humanistic force for peace within society. Otherwise, the devilish nature of authority will dominate, and the cycle of suffering will be perpetuated."

SGI Newsletter No. 8032, SGI President Ikeda's Youth Study Sessions: YOUTH AND THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN - The Banner of "Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land"¯Part 1 [of 2], translated July 7th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
NECCHUSHO NI YOCHUI!
KOMAMENA SUIBUN HOKYU TO
BOSHI YA HIGASA NADODE
HIYOKE TAISAKU O BANZEN NI!
KENKO SHORI NO HIBI O!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"TENDAI IWAKU 'JURANNISHO' UNNUN KONO SHAKU NO KOKORO WA AI WA HA NO TOKI YORIMO NAO SOMUREBA IYOIYO AOSHI HOKEKYO WA AI NO GOTOSHI SHUGYO NO FUKAKI WA IYOIYO AOKI GA GOTOSHI"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 1505)

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

 

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Friday, July 23rd, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
It is precisely because of the dedicated effort made by all the members of our Soka-han (who ensure our safety outside our centers), Gajo-kai (who guard our centers), Byakuren Group (who help us in and around our meetings and activities), and all of our other supporting groups that the SGI can be an irreplaceable solidarity for the sake of the world.
Let's give these young people a big round of applause for their selfless devotion!

Friday, July 23rd, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"When a tree has been transplanted, though fierce winds may blow, it will not topple if it has a firm stake to hold it up."

(Three Tripitaka Masters Pray for Rain - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 598) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, July 23rd, 2010

Saturday, July 24th, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Major natural disasters are occurring all over the world. The global economic crisis continues and people are filled with uncertainty. More and more people are seeking a solid spiritual and philosophical mainstay. 'Establishing the correct teaching' means setting forth what is right, raising the banner of truth and justice. It means making genuine respect for the sanctity of life our foundation. 'Establishing the correct teaching' essentially comes down to young people like all of you, who embrace a truly humanistic philosophy and sound principles, standing up courageously and taking action in society."

SGI Newsletter No. 8032, SGI President Ikeda's Youth Study Sessions: YOUTH AND THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN - The Banner of "Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land"—Part 1 [of 2], translated July 7th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
SOKAHAN GAJOKAI
BYAKUREN "group" HAJIME
KAKUSHU YAKUIN NO MINASAMA ARITA
SOKA WA SEKAI NO TAKARA NI!
SEISHUN NO ROKU NI DAIKASSAI!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"SORE KI O UE SORO NIWA OKAZE FUKI SORAEDOMO TSUYOKI SUKE O KAINUREBA TAUREZU"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 1468)

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

 

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

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
We practice the Buddhism of "true cause".*
For us, every moment is a moment of fresh departure!
Based firmly on the 'two ways of practice and study'**
let us advance a step forward each day!
Let us truly become strong!

* Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism is called the Buddhism of "true cause" as opposed to Shakyamuni Buddha's Buddhism of "true effect". For more, refer to: http://www.sgilibrary.org/search_dict.php?id=2463

* "Referring to the Gosho, we see that the Daishonin often uses such
expressions as 'more and more,' 'more than ever,' and 'still greater.' And
he urges: 'Strengthen your faith day by day and month after month' (WND-1,
997). This is the spirit of the Buddhism of true cause\the spirit of always
moving forward from this moment on. And it is this spirit that serves as the
impetus for elevating both our own lives and those of others to a state of
everlasting and eternal happiness." SGI Newsletter No. 7348, SGI President Ikeda's Editorial, Oct 2007.

** Two ways of practice and study: In The True Aspect of All Phenomena, written in 1273, Nichiren states: "Believe in the Gohonzon, the supreme object of devotion in all of Jambudvipa. Be sure to strengthen your faith, and receive the protection of Shakyamuni, Many Treasures, and the Buddhas of the ten directions. Exert yourself in the two ways of practice and study. Without practice and study, there can be no Buddhism. You must not only persevere yourself; you must also teach others. Both practice and study arise from faith. Teach others to the best of your ability, even if it is only a single sentence or phrase" (WND-1, pg 386).)

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"I entrust you with the propagation of Buddhism in your province. It is stated that 'the seeds of Buddhahood sprout as a result of conditions, and for this reason they preach the single vehicle'"

(The Properties of Rice - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 1117)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, July 22nd, 2010

Friday, July 23rd, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The very best canft be created by those willing to compromise and accept second best. A fierce and uncompromising effort is rewarded with true glory. "

SGI Newsletter No. 8034, The New Human Revolution--Vol. 23: Chap. 3, Courage 46, translated July 6th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
BUPPO WA HONINMYO.
TSUNE NI IMA GA SHUPPATSU DA!
[SHINGYOGAKU] O KIHON NI
KYO MO IPPO SEICHO!
JIBUN GA TSUYOKU NARE!

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

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

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

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's praise and encourage the talents we see in people,
and keenly look out for their strengths,
for in this the way, they will grow to be even more capable!*
Just a few heartfelt words of appreciation can go a long way
in accelerating an individual's growth!

* Gosho: "When praised highly by others, one feels that there is no hardship one cannot bear. Such is the courage that springs from words of praise. " The True Aspect of All Phenomena - WND-1, page 385

Wednesday, July 21st, 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: "Study for parents and children", Seikyo Shimbun, page 5, July 21st, 2010

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Becoming aware of one's identity as a Bodhisattva of the Earth is a fundamental awakening in the innermost depths of one's life, going far beyond ethnic, racial, or cultural identities. It opens the way to the most beautiful, profound, and powerful heart-to-heart network, breaking through all barriers and transcending all differences."

SGI Newsletter No. 8036, The Noble Vow of Bodhisattvas of the Earth Is the Heart of Soka, from the May 2010 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translated July 16th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
JINZAI WA
HOMETE NOBASE!
CHOHO O MITSUKEYO!
MAGOKORO NO HITOKOTO DE
SEICHO NO IKIOI WA KASOKU!

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

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

Sorry folks I am off for my summer "holidays" as of tomorrow night until August 27th!But don't worry the rest of the TMF team will cover for me, although there might be a 12-24 hour delay in translation. Hope you enjoy your hols. as much as I think I will! All the best.

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

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The writings of Nichiren Daishonin are
a brilliant light of hope for humanity!
They contain a truly profound philosophy
for leading an ever victorious life.
Even if it is only a line or two,
try to make the effort to read the Gosho daily!
By refreshing our spirits and minds each day,
let's gear up to advance!

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"It is said that, if a teacher has a good disciple, both will gain the fruit of Buddhahood, but if a teacher fosters a bad disciple, both will fall into hell. If teacher and disciple are of different minds, they will never accomplish anything."

(Flowering and Bearing Grain - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 909)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, July 20th, 2010

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"When one person stands up based on the shared vow of mentor and disciple, two, three, and eventually a hundred like-minded people will follow. This is the eternal formula of kosen-rufu. As the Daishonin writes:

"At first only Nichiren chanted Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, but then two, three, and a hundred followed, chanting and teaching others. Propagation will unfold this way in the future as well. Does this not signify 'emerging from the earth'? (WND-1, 385)"

SGI Newsletter No. 8036, The Noble Vow of Bodhisattvas of the Earth Is the Heart of Soka, from the May 2010 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translated July 16th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
GOSHO WA KIBO NO KOGEN.
JINSEI SHORI NO DAITETSUGAKU.
ICHIGYO DEMO NIGYO DEMO
HAISHITE IKO!
HIBI KOKORO ARATANI ZENSHIN!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"YOKI DESHI O MOTSU TOKINBA SHITEI BUKKA NI ITARI ASHIKI DESHI O TAKUWAI NUREBA SHITEI JIGOKU NI OTSU TO IERI SHITEI SOI SEBA NANIGOTO MO NASU BEKARAZU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 900)

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