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

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

Monday, January 31st, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
This is the time to make progress!
"Here I come! I'm going to do it!"
With such enthusiasm,
let's spur ourselves into action.
Each and every day,
let's give it our all
so that we can proudly say at the end of each day,
"Today again I was successful. Today again I won!"

Monday, January 31st, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Thus the word kudoku means to attain Buddhahood in one's present form. It also means the purification of the six sense organs. You should understand that to practice the Lotus Sutra as the sutra itself directs is to carry out purification of the six sense organs."
(Ongi kuden - Gosho Zenshu, page 762, The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, page 148 The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page )
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, January 31st, 2011

January 31st-February 6th, 2011
---- WORDS OF THE WEEK ----
February-- the traditional month for our dynamic development in propagation.
Wisdom is found within the actual challenges we take on.
The joy is in the struggle at the forefront of our activities.
Let's stand up, right now, and take courageous action,
let's break through that impasse!

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
ZENSHIN NO TOKI DA.
"YOSHI YARUZO!" TO
JISHIN O FURUI TATASEYO.
"KYO MO KATTA!" TO
MUNE HARI SUSUMIYUKE.

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KUDOKU TOWA SOKUSHIN JOBUTSU NARI MATA ROKKON SHOUJO NARI HOKEKYO NO SETSUMON NO GOTOKU SHUGYO SURU O ROKKON SHOJO TO TOKUI BEKINARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 762)

--- KONSHU NO KOTOBA ---
YAKUSHIN NO "NIGATSU TOSO"
CHIE WA GENBA NI ARI
KANKI WA DAI ISSEN NI ARU.
ISANDE UTTE DETE
SA KABE O YABURO!

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

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

Sunday, January 30th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's chant daimoku seriously that all of our
precious fellow members are always safe.
Especially when travelling to and from a meeting,
let's make sure to remind each other to be careful.
Let's never become overconfident or careless,
let's pay close attention to anything that has the potential
of turning into an accident or incident.

Sunday, January 31st, 2011
--- 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 )
Selection source: SGI-Indonesia Women's Division leader's encouragement, Seikyo Shimbun, January 30th, 2011

Monday, January 31st, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"To lose one's sense of gratitude is to lose the most important part of one's humanity."
SGI Newsletter No. 8150, The New Human Revolution--Vol. 24: Chap. 1, Ode to Mothers 28, translated Jan. 26th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
TAISETSUNA DOSHI NO
MUJIKO O INORO!
KAIGO NO IKIKAERI NIWA
CHUI NO YOBIKAKE O!
ARAYURU YUDAN O HAISE!

-- 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] 29th Jan To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 30th Jan Daily Enc.

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

Saturday, January 29th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Those who have hope are forever youthful.
No matter what happens,
let's advance by looking on the bright side.
Let's have sunshine in our hearts!

Saturday, January 29th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Iron, when heated in the flames and pounded, becomes a fine sword. Worthies and sages are tested by abuse."
(Letter from Sado - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 303)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, January 29th, 2011

Sunday, January 30th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"It isn't necessary to give one's parents expensive gifts to demonstrate one's gratitude and concern for them. Those who live far away from their parents and aren't able to meet often can convey their feelings through a postcard or a telephone call."
SGI Newsletter No. 8151, The New Human Revolution--Vol. 24: Chap. 1, Ode to Mothers 29, translated Jan. 27th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KIBO ARU HITO WA
EIEN NI WAKAI!
NANI GA ATTEMO
RAKKAN SHUGI DE SUSUME!
WAGA KOKORO NI TAIYO O!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KUROGANE WA KITAI UTEBA TSURUGI TO NARU KENSHO WA MERI
SHITE KOKOROMIRU NARUBESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 958)

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

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

Friday, January 28th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin states,
"(If you propagate it, devils will arise without fail.)
If they did not, there would be no way of knowing
that this is the correct teaching."*
By, most importantly, having firm faith,
let us find a way to overcome every obstacle!
It is precisely when we are confronted by hardships
that we can bring forth boundless strength from within.

*"Letter to the Brothers" - WDN-I, page 501

**"No matter what worries or sufferings we may have, it is important that we pray honestly about them to the Gohonzon."

"As we live out lives of mission, we are certain to encounter a variety of painful difficulties. But as long as our hearts remain firm, as long as we are not swayed in our faith, there is no hardship we cannot overcome, there is no ordeal that we cannot break through. People inherently possess immeasurable power. This is the power of the Buddha of limitless joy who has been enlightened since time without beginning.

"Therefore, the more we struggle, the more power we can draw forth. Faith is the means for drawing forth this hidden treasure. Great hardship leads to attaining enlightenment. Great persecution ensures that we will quickly become Buddhas."
(The World of Nichiren Daishonin's Writings, Vol. 2)

Friday, January 28th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"What is most important is that, by chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo alone, you can attain Buddhahood. It will no doubt depend on the strength of your faith. To have faith is the basis of Buddhism."
(The Real Aspect of the Gohonzon - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 832)
Selection source: Gosho for January Discussion Meetings, Daibyakurenge, January 2011 issue

Saturday, January 29th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Once Toda said to Shin'ichi: 'What's important is for you to stand up with strong faith. A tall, big umbrella will protect many people. In the same way, if at first one family member strives hard in faith, he or she can protect everyone else."
SGI Newsletter No. 8150, The New Human Revolution--Vol. 24: Chap. 1, Ode to Mothers 27, translated Jan. 26th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
"MA KISOWAZU WA
SHOHO TO SHIRU BEKARAZU"
SHINJIN KONPON DE KATSURO O HIRAKE!
TAIHEN DAKARA KOSO
OINARU CHIKARA GA WAKU!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"NANMYOHORENGEKYO TO BAKARI TONAETE HOTOKE NI NARUBEKI KOTO MOTTOMO TAISETSU NARI SHINJIN NO KOHAKU NI YORUBEKI NARI BUPPO NO KONPON WA SHIN O MOTTE MINAMOTO TO SU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1244)

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

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

Thursday, January 27th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
If you notice that your health is not at it's best,
it may be better to take it easy
and not push yourself so unreasonably.
At such times head home early and go to bed as soon as you can
so that you can give your body time to rest and recover.
If we find someone in such a situation,
let's be considerate of them and encourage them to get the rest.

Thursday, January 27th, 2011
--- 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, Vol.1, page 280)
Selection Source: New Human Revolution, Firm Protection (tentative translation) - 41, Jan. 27th, 2011

Friday, January 28th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The Daishonin writes: 'You must not only persevere [in faith] yourself; you must also teach others' (WND-1, 386). It is important that we chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo earnestly ourselves and also enable one person and then another to form a connection with the Mystic Law.

"...Prayer--chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo--must be the foundation of our efforts to share Buddhism with others."
SGI Newsletter No. 8148, OUR BRILLIANT PATH TO VICTORY, Youth, Set in Motion a Vigorous Wave of Dialogue--Part 2 [of 2]. translated Jan. 25th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
TAICHO FURYO O KANJITARA
KESSHITE MURI WA SHINAI.
HAYAMENO KITAKU, SHUSHIN DE
KARADA O YASUMERU KOTO DA.
SHUI MO SAIDAI NO HAIRYO O!

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

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

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

Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
If a single person of sincere and earnest commitment
stands up resolutely,
the way forwards will certainly open up.
It is my hope that you be like a courageous lion
rather than a thousand sheep!*
Live a life dedicated to the great pledge (for kosen-rufu)!

* Makiguchi Sensei expressed his firm conviction that "a single lion will triumph over a thousand sheep. A single person of courage can achieve greater things than a thousand cowards."
More: http://www.daisakuikeda.org/sub/resources/works/lect/lect-07.html#sdendnote7anc

Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
--- DAILY 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, page 1000)
Selection Source: "Myoji no Gen", January 26, 2011

Thursday, January 26th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Senator Kennedy once said: 'We know the future will outlast all of us, but I believe that all of us will live on in the future we make.' Those who contribute positively to the future live on in that future. Those who dedicate themselves to working for the sake of young people live on together with those young people. That is why the realm of Soka is eternally youthful and indestructible."
SGI Newsletter No. 8146, OUR BRILLIANT PATH TO VICTORY, Youth, Set in Motion a Vigorous Wave of Dialogue--Part 1 [of 2], translated Jan. 24th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
SHINKEN NO HITORI GA TATEBA
MICHI WA KANARAZU HIRAKERU.
KIMI YO HITSUJI SEN BIKI YORI
SHISHI IPPIKI TARE!
SEIGAN NO JINSEI O SUSUME!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"SAKI ZAKI NO YOJIN"
Gosho Zenshu (Page 1192)

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

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

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The times call for great changes.
Let's be the ones who succeed, the ones who win
by constantly taking the initiative and making the first move.
Let's be absolutely sure to take concrete steps
that every single meeting is based on daimoku
and thorough preparation.
Now is the time to build a dynamic momentum for victory!

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Strengthen your faith day by day and month after month."*
("On Persecutions Befalling the Sage", The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 997
Selection Source: New Human Revolution, Firm Protection (tentative translation) - 39, January 25th, 2011

Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"If you change, then your family will also change. Everything begins with you. If you chant earnestly for your family's happiness, your sincerity will reach them without fail.

"...Family members are connected by profound and wondrous ties. Through the care and appreciation you show them with even simple words or gestures, you can compose an uplifting song of the joy of living and paint a rich canvas of life. You can create a melody that brings happiness to the entire family."
SGI Newsletter No. 8145, YOUTH AND THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN, The Soka Network: An Alliance of People Dedicated to Good--Part 2 [of 2], from the Oct. 28th, 2010, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Jan. 20th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
HENKAKU NO JIDAI DA.
SENTE, SENTE DE KATE!
IKKAI IKKAI NI KAIGO MO
BANZEN NO INORI TO JUNBI O.
SHORI NI IKIOI O TSUKURE!

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

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

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

Monday, January 24th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin states,
"Fortune comes from one's heart and makes one worthy of respect."*
Those who always have a sense of appreciation and gratitude
never reach an impasse.
By praising and encouraging each other,
let's continue to make great progress together.

*"New Year's Gosho" - WND-I, page 1137

Monday, January 24th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Therefore, those who become Nichiren's disciples and lay believers should realise the profound karmic relationship they share with him and spread the Lotus Sutra as he does."

(Letter to Jakunichi-bo - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 994)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, January 24th, 2011

January 24th-30th, 2011
---- WORDS OF THE WEEK ----
Just a simple word or two to acknowledge someone
will often open up the door to friendly relations.
Warm encouragement given to one person
causes a wave of development of many other capable people.
Today again, let's take one more step forwards!

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
"SAIWAI WA KOKORO YORI
IDETE WARE O KAZARU"
HO-ON KANSHA NO HITO NI
YUKIZUMARI NASHI!
TATAE HAGEMASHI SUSUMO!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KAKARU MONO NO DESHI DANNA TO NARAN HITOBITO WA SHUKUEN FUKASHI TO OMOUTE NICHIREN TO ONAJIKU HOKEKYO O HIROMU BEKINARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 903)

--- KONSHU NO KOTOBA ---
HITOKOTO NO KOEKAKE GA
YUKO NO TOBIRA O HIRAKU.
HITORI ENO GEKIREI GA
JINZAI NO NAMI O OKOSU.
KYO MO IPPO ZENSHIN DA!

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

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

Sunday, January 23rd, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
One person at a time, let's meet with others
and build a warm heart-to-heart connection.
Let's spread hope widely in our local community.
The dialogue we have with others is like the sun
brightly lighting up the era.

Sunday, January 23rd, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"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: Soka Gakkai member's experience, Seikyo Shimbun, January 23rd, 2011

Monday, January 24th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The French historian Jules Michelet (1798-1874) keenly observed: 'When the home is shaken, everything is shaken.' Even if we talk about peace and happiness, if we ignore the family, it will only be empty words.

"The Soka Gakkai has continued to focus on the real-life challenges of the 'human revolution' of each individual and the "family revolution' of each family. These efforts may be arduous and painstaking, but they are precisely why our membership is so solid and unshakable.

"...The Great Teacher Dengyo of Japan states: 'When, in the family, honour is paid diligently to the teachings [of the Lotus Sutra], the seven disasters will most certainly be banished' (WND-2, 1026). How important it is therefore that the sound of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo comes to resound in more and more homes and the philosophy of the sanctity of life becomes more widely established in our communities.

"Where there is a network of people who encourage, protect, and support one another, safe havens of hope that are undefeated by disasters will spread throughout society. And this will lead to the construction of a peaceful and prosperous society based on the life-affirming principles of Buddhism and soundly grounded in the family and the community.

"...There's no need to be impatient or in a hurry. When I first joined the Soka Gakkai, my father disapproved of my practice. I remember my mother went through great pains to mediate between us.

"The Daishonin writes: 'When ordinary people in the latter age hear this doctrine [of the Lotus Sutra], not only will they themselves attain Buddhahood, but also their fathers and mothers will attain Buddhahood in their present forms. This is the highest expression of filial devotion' (WND-2, 744).

"It's important to start with your own human revolution and make your inner Buddhahood shine forth. It's also vital to cherish your family. By showing that you have grown, you will reassure your parents. The Daishonin states: 'Nothing is more certain than actual proof' (WND-1, 478), and 'Even more valuable than reason and documentary proof is the proof of actual fact' (WND-1, 599)."
SGI Newsletter No. 8145, YOUTH AND THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN, The Soka Network: An Alliance of People Dedicated to Good--Part 2 [of 2], from the Oct. 28th, 2010, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Jan. 20th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
HITORI TO AI
HITORI TO KOKORO O MUSUBE.
CHIIKI NI KIBO O HIROGEYO!
WATASHITACHI NO TAIWA WA
JIDAI O TERASU TAIYO DA!

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

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

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

Saturday, January 22nd, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's be sure to give a warm friendly welcome
to everyone who comes to the discussion meeting,
showing them the same respect we would a Buddha.*
At the same time,
let's be sure to sincerely encourage those members
who may not have been able to come for various different reasons.
Every single one of us, without exception,
is an extremely precious capable person.

*"If you see a person who accepts and upholds this sutra, you should rise and greet him from afar, showing him the same respect you would a Buddha"
- The Lotus Sutra, "Encouragements of the Bodhisattva Universal Worthy" Chapter

Saturday, January 22nd, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"It could never come about that the prayers of the practitioner of the Lotus Sutra would go unanswered."
(On Prayer - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 345)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, January 22nd, 2011

Sunday, January 23rd, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Many lament the alienation of contemporary society, characterised by a pervasive loneliness and isolation and the loss of the ties of warmth and affection holding people together.

"Back in Nichiren Daishonin's day, during the Kamakura period (1185-1333), the Pure Land school's practice of chanting the name of Amida Buddha--which the Daishonin described as the 'melancholy drone of the Nembutsu' (GZ, 96) --gave rise to a widespread sense of apathy and impotence. The Nembutsu teaching urged people to seek rebirth after death in a distant, illusory pure land, which only reinforced the prevailing tendency to reject positive involvement with the real world. It was at such a time that the Daishonin embarked on a course of dialogue to establish the correct teaching for the peace of the land. He did so, he says, 'solely for the sake of the nation, for the sake of the Law, for the sake of others' (WND-1, 164).

"In that same great spirit, we are striving with sincerity and courage to hold lively, heart-to-heart dialogues with as many people as possible. The highest hope for illuminating our alienated society is none other than the Mystic Law."
SGI Newsletter No. 8142, Helping Others Form a Connection with Buddhism Is the Heart of Kosen-rufu, from the February 2011 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translated Jan. 18th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
ZADANKAI NI TSUDOTTA HITO O
HOTOKE NO GOTOKU MUKAEYO!
SANKA DEKINAKATTA TOMO NIMO
MAGOKORO NO HAGEMASHI O!
ZEN-IN GA TAKARA NO JINZAI DA.

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"HOKEKYO NO GYOJA NO INORI NO KANAWANU KOTO WA ARU BEKARAZU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1352)

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

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

Friday, January 21st, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The dynamic development of kosen-rufu begins with daimoku.
Let's make the joyous chanting of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo
resound from our districts and groups.
Let's open up the gateway to victory!

*Three points offered by President Ikeda towards 2030, the Soka Gakkai's Centennial:
1) Let's make the joyous chanting of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo resound from our districts.
2) Let's bring forth many capable Bodhisattvas of the Earth from our districts.
3) Let's raise the banner of victory from our districts.

Friday, January 21st, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"One who recites even one word or phrase of the Lotus Sutra and who speaks about it to another person is the emissary of Shakyamuni Buddha, lord of the teachings."

(The Pure and Far-Reaching Voice - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 331)
Selection source: The New Human Revolution, Seikyo Shimbun, January 21st, 2011

Saturday, January 22nd, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Life is action. Buddhism means moving forwards. If we don't take action, nothing happens. If we don't make an effort to speak with others, nothing begins. Shakyamuni Buddha was a person who initiated conversations with others in an open and friendly manner. In an early Buddhist scripture, he is described as speaking in order to promote harmony: 'Thus does he live as a binder together of those who are divided, an encourager of those who are friends.' There is no such thing as a haughty and self-satisfied Buddha who does nothing for others. A Buddha is one who works tirelessly for people's happiness.

"Those who go out and strive with all their might to help and aid the suffering and troubled are truly admirable. Our members are a gathering of Buddhas of just such noble altruism."
SGI Newsletter No. 8142, Helping Others Form a Connection with Buddhism Is the Heart of Kosen-rufu, from the February 2011 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translated Jan. 18th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KOFU NO YAKUSHIN WA
INORI KARA HAJIMARU!
WAGA "block", CHIKU KARA
DAIKANKI NO DAIMOKU O!
SHORI NO MON O HIRAKE.

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"HOKEKYO O ICHIJI IKKU MO TONAE MATA HITO NIMO KATARI
MOSAN MONO WA KYOSHU SHAKUSON NO ONTSUKAI NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1121)

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

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

Thursday, January 20th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
When we try to greet someone with a nice warm smile
it makes it easier to make a connection with them
and to open up their hearts.
It's by taking the initiative to say "hello" and begin a conversation
that new friendships are born.
Come, let's take that first courageous step forwards!

Thursday, January 20th, 2011
--- 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, January 20th, 2011

Wednesday, January 21st, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"As Florence Nightingale (1820-1910) wrote, 'Patient, cheerful, and kindly.'Actually, this is the way to reap the fruits of happiness, even in adversity."
SGI Newsletter No. 8143, The New Human Revolution--Vol. 24: Chap. 1, Ode to Mothers 22, translated Jan. 18th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
EGAO NO AISATSU WA
TOMO NO KOKORO O HIRAKU!
MIZUKARA KOE O KAKEREBA
ARATANA YUJO GA HAJIMARU!
SA YUKI NO IPPO O.

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

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

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

Wednesday, January 19th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The essential spirit and attitude of a leader for kosen-rufu
is to take concrete action.
Let's all advance with powerful momentum
based on chanting daimoku, taking action,
studying (the Daishonin's Buddhism) and speaking with people.
With absolutely boundless joy I depend on you to lead the way!

Wednesday, January 19th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"It also states that, if the minds of living beings are impure, their land is also impure, but if their minds are pure, so is their land. There are not two lands, pure or impure in themselves. The difference lies solely in the good or evil of our minds."
(On Attaining Buddhahood in This Lifetime - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 4)
Selection source: "Member's Experience", page 4, Seikyo Shimbun, January 19th, 2011

Thursday, January 20th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"You are all challenging yourselves valiantly to realise great victories for kosen-rufu, by diligently studying Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism, speaking with others, chanting daimoku, taking action, and going to meet people. Carrying out such activities for kosen-rufu as Soka Gakkai members is not only an important key to personal happiness, but is also the surest, truest, and most honourable way to cheerfully lead your parents, family members, friends, and others in your environment to genuine, lasting happiness.

"Nichiren Daishonin writes: 'When the sun rises in the eastern sector of the sky, then all the skies over the great continent of Jambudvipa [the entire world]... will be illuminated because of the vast light that the sun possesses' (WND-1, 169). The Mystic Law is the light of the sun illuminating all life. No matter how dark the times, when Bodhisattvas of the Earth appear, chanting and spreading the daimoku of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, they will illuminate the community and the land in which they live with the vast light of hope."
SGI Newsletter No. 8141, SGI President Ikeda's Message, 46th SOKA GAKKAI HEADQUARTERS LEADERS MEETING. Activities for Kosen-rufu Are the Surest Path to Happiness, from the Jan. 9th, 2011, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Jan. 14th, 2011.

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KOFU NO "leader" WA
[KODO] GA TAMASHI DA!
INORI, UGOKI, MANABI, KATARI
IKIOIYOKU SUSUMIYUKE!
DAIKANKI NO SHIKI O TANOMU!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"MATA SHUJO NO KOKORO KEGARUREBA DO MO KEGARE KOKORO KIYOKEREBA DO MO KIYOSHI TOTE JODO TO II EDO TO IUMO DO NI FUTATSU NO HEDATE NASHI TADA WARERA GA KOKORO NO ZENAKU NI YORUTO MIETARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 384)

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

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

Tuesday, January 18th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To all our fellow members and friends
who are struggling to find employment
amidst the harsh realities of the times --
never retreat from the battle front!
As long as you have the spirit to never be defeated,
you will surely break through any wall that stands in your way.

Tuesday, January 18th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The deeper the roots, the more prolific the branches. The farther the source, the longer the stream."
(On Repaying Debts of Gratitude - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 748)
Selection source: "Member's Experience", page 4, Seikyo Shimbun, January 18th, 2011

Wednesday, January 19th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Even towering Mount Sumeru began from a single speck of dust, and the vast ocean began from a single drop of dew. All things start from small steps or beginnings. This is the central theme of 'The Blessings of the Lotus Sutra.' As an old proverb says: 'One is the mother of ten thousand' (WND-1, 131). In this writing, we also find the words: 'One added to one becomes two, two becomes three, and so on to make ten, a hundred, a thousand, ten thousand, a hundred thousand, or an asamkhya. Yet 'one' is the mother of all' (WND-1, 667). In the same way, the widespread propagation of the Mystic Law in the Latter Day began with the single person of Nichiren Daishonin."
SGI Newsletter No. 8139, LEARNING FROM THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN: THE TEACHINGS FOR VICTORY, [22] "The Blessings of the Lotus Sutra." Personal Initiative Is the Soka Gakkai's Founding Spirit,from the November 2010 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translated Jan. 8th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KIBISHIKI SHUSHOKU SENSEN
KAKAN NI IDOMU TOMO YO
DANJITE SHIRIZOKU NA!
MAKEJI DAMASHI ARU KAGIRI
KANARAZU YA KABE WA YABURERU!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"NE FUKAKEREBA EDA SHIGESHI MINAMOTO TOKEREBA NAGARE NAGASHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 329)

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

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

Monday, January 17th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin encourages us,
"If the spirit of many in body
but one in mind prevails among the people,
they will achieve all their goals."*
Our unity is the force for our victories.
Now, aiming towards achieving the great objective of kosen-rufu,
let's all be united in one mind and advance together!
*"Many in Body, One in Mind" - WDN-I, page 618

Monday, January 17th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Regard your service to your lord as the practice of the Lotus Sutra. This is what is meant by 'No worldly affairs of life or work are ever contrary to the true reality.'"
(Reply to a Believer - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 905)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, January 17th, 2011

January 17th-23rd, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
Let's get off to a great start with dynamic strength!
From our first discussion meeting of the year,
let's advance full of joy and in wonderful harmony.
A beacon of hope, that can brightly illuminate the darkness of society
where many people have no support from their family or friends,*
is found right within our discussion meetings.

* muen shakai (Japanese coinage) - a society of no relationships or a disconnected society. This is one of the issues that Japan is currently facing. (Ref.:
http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/columns/commentary/20100406dy02.htm)

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
"ITAI DOSHIN NAREBA
BANJI O JOSHI"
DANKETSU KOSO SHORI NO CHIKARA!
SA KOFU NO DAIMOKUTEKI E
KOKORO HITOTSU NI SUSUMO!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"ONMIYAZUKAI O HOKEKYO TO OBOSHIMESE 'ISSAI SEKEN NO CHISEI SANGYO WA MINA JISSO TO AIIHAI SEZU' TOWA KORE NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1295)

--- KONSHU NO KOTOBA ---
"Start, dash!"
NENTO NO ZADANKAI KARA
KANKI TO WARAKU NO DAIKOSHIN O!
MUEN SHAKAI O TERASU
KIBO NO HIKARI WA KOKO NI ARU.

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

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

Sunday, January 16th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Now is the chance for us to talk with more people
and develop new friendships!
It's warm heart-to-heart conversations that
are very often than not the catalyst for changes in society.
Come, let us summon up our courage and make every effort to try!

Sunday, January 16th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"However, even a stranger, if you open up your heart to him, may be willing to lay down his life for you."
(On Rebuking Slander of the Law and Eradicating Sins - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page )
Selection source: "Suntetsu", Seikyo Shimbun, January 16th, 2011

Monday, January 17th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Now is the time for us to make a fresh departure. On the grand stage of worldwide kosen-rufu that encompasses all humanity, let us challenge ourselves afresh, each determined to be the single speck of dust that marks the beginning of a new towering Mount Sumeru or the single drop of dew that spells the start of a new great ocean (cf. WND-1, 672)."
SGI Newsletter No. 8139, LEARNING FROM THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN: THE TEACHINGS FOR VICTORY, [22] "The Blessings of the Lotus Sutra." Personal Initiative Is the Soka Gakkai's Founding Spirit,from the November 2010 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translated Jan. 8th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
ATARASHII YUJO O MUSUBU
TAIWA NO "chance" TORAI!
KOKORO KAYOU KATARAI KOSO
SHAKAI O KAERU CHIKARA DA.
YUKI DE UTTE DEYO!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"TANIN NAREDOMO KATARAI NUREBA INOCHI NIMO KAWARU ZOKASHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1132)

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

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

Saturday, January 15th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's make sure to lock up securely
and check all possible fire hazards very carefully
before we leave our SGI centres and other facilities.
At the same time,
it is very important to make clear who is responsible for what.
Always having appreciation for those members
who voluntarily guard our treasure-castle-like centres,
let us all make every possible effort
so that we don't help create any kind of accident or incident
and can advance victoriously together!

Saturday, January 15th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Whatever trouble occurs, regard it as no more than a dream, and think only of the Lotus Sutra."

(Letter to the Brothers - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 502)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, January 15th, 2011

Sunday, January 16th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Take your stand, and I will take mine, too, / each in our own realm of kosen-rufu, standing up alone."
SGI Newsletter No. 8140, The New Human Revolution--Vol. 24: Chap. 1, Ode to Mothers 20, translated Jan. 12th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KAIKAN TO NO TOJIMARI
HI NO MOTO NI GENJU CHUI O!
SEKININSHA MO MEIKAKU NI!
HOJO O MAMORU TOMO NI KANSHA SHI
ZETTAI MUJIKO O KACHITORE.

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"TATOI IKANARU WAZURAWASHIKI KOTO ARITOMO YUME NI NASHITE TADA HOKEKYO NO KOTO NOMI SAWAGURASE TAMAU BESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1088)

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

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

Friday, January 14th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Youth Division leaders' meeting
so full of enthusiasm and energy has at last come.*
To all of our youth,
come, gather and from this meeting take the initiative
to achieve kosen-rufu!
And to all of our Future Division members,
my wish is that each and every one of you develop
into great individuals who become like magnificent tall trees!
All the movement towards the Soka Gakkai's Centennial
is the main stage for each one of you
to fulfil your own very unique and special missions on.

*The first nationwide Youth Division leaders meeting, commemorating the 60th anniversary of the establishment of both Young Men's and Young Women's Divisions, was held jointly with the 46th Headquarters leaders meeting and the 60th anniversary of the publication of Seikyo Shimbun newspaper on January 8th in Tokyo, Japan. Some SGI members from 15 countries and territories in the world also participated. The satellite broadcast is scheduled between January 13th and 16th throughout Japan.

Friday, January 14th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Therefore, those who become Nichiren's disciples and lay believers should realise the profound karmic relationship they share with him and spread the Lotus Sutra as he does."

(Letter to Jakunichi-bo - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 994)
Selection source: The New Human Revolution, Seikyo Shimbun, January 14th, 2011

Saturday, January 15th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'Refusing to accept defeat is the key to victory!'...Always getting up again no matter how many times you fall--that's the Gakkai spirit, the spirit of champions. That's the way to be victorious in life.
SGI Newsletter No. 8140, The New Human Revolution--Vol. 24: Chap. 1, Ode to Mothers 19, translated Jan. 12th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
YAKUDO NO SEINENBU KANBUKAI.
WAKODO YO TSUDOI KITARE!
MIRAIBU YO TAIJU TO SODATE!
SORITSU HYAKU SHUNEN WA
KIMITACHI NO HARE BUTAI DA!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KAKARU MONO NO DESHI DANNA TO NARAN HITOBITO WA SHUKUEN FUKASHI TO OMOUTE NICHIREN TO ONAJIKU HOKEKYO O HIROMU BEKI NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 903)

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

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

Thursday, January 13th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Win in the morning!
A good rhythm of life is the driving force for victory.
Let's start each day off by doing a vigorous gongyo and daimoku
with the rhythm like that of a galloping white horse!*

* "In addition, a person's attitude in doing gongyo reveals itself in how that person lives. A person whose gongyo is weak will lack vital energy and will lapse inevitably into a feeble way of living. If you do gongyo only as if it were a chore or out of a sense of obligation, it will be hard for you to feel joy in your faith. Therefore, let's encourage one another to do a refreshing and rhythmical gongyo, like a mythical white flying horse galloping through the sky. Together let's aim to do a superb, powerful gongyo each day, one that will move the entire universe and is infused with our earnest prayers."
(Human Revolution, Volume 12, "Declaration" chapter)

Thursday, January 13th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"What does Bodhisattva Never Disparaging's profound respect for people signify? 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, January 13th, 2011

Friday, January 14th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"We who uphold the Mystic Law believe that all people--both ourselves and others--innately possess the supreme life-state of Buddhahood. When we strive as emissaries and disciples of the Buddha--chanting the daimoku of the Lotus Sutra ourselves and encouraging others to do the same--we can spread the philosophy of genuine respect for the sanctity of life far and wide and enrich the world through the workings of Buddhist compassion.

"What our world needs today are more and more genuinely committed people who embody the life-affirming ideals of the Lotus Sutra. That is, individuals who can teach others through their personal experiences and actions that all people alike are endowed with infinitely noble potential. By awakening to that inner potential, we can defeat the discrimination that is the fundamental source of all evil and arises from the darkness or ignorance in human life. Also, only by deeply recognising the inherent dignity of the lives of all human beings can we triumph in the struggle to fundamentally overcome the perennial problem of war that plagues humanity."
SGI Newsletter No. 8139, LEARNING FROM THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN: THE TEACHINGS FOR VICTORY, [22] "The Blessings of the Lotus Sutra." Personal Initiative Is the Soka Gakkai's Founding Spirit,from the November 2010 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translated Jan. 8th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
ASA NI KATE!
"rythm" ARU SEIKATSU GA
SHORI NO GENDORYOKU DA.
HAKUBA GA KAKERU YO NA
GONGYO, SHODAI KARA SHUPPATSU!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"FUKYO BOSATSU NO HITO O UYAMAISHI WA IKANARU KOTOZO KYOSHU SHAKUSON NO SHUSSE NO HONKAI WA HITO NO FURUMAI NITE SORAIKERUZO"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1174)

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

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

Wednesday, January 12th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
A "leader" in the true sense of the meaning is
someone who talks sincerely and straight from the heart.
Let's therefore all work on becoming maestros of leadership
who can lift up people's spirits, help them to experience joy
and make everyone feel relaxed and at ease!

Wednesday, January 12th, 2011
--- 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: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, January 12th, 2011

Thursday, January 13th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"...Kosen-rufu is realised through one person reaching out and sharing the correct teaching with another--as indicated by the passage 'two people, three people, ten people, a hundred people will join in chanting [Nam-myoho-renge-kyo]' (WND-1, 672). This is because kosen-rufu is a movement to awaken the lives of one person after another.

"In exact accord with the Daishonin's words, we of the Soka Gakkai have spread the correct teaching by talking with others and telling them about our Buddhist practice. The cornerstones of our movement are one-on-one dialogue and discussion meetings.

"It was Mr. Makiguchi who began this tradition of dialogue and discussion meetings. To a youth who suggested that holding large-scale lectures might be more effective than discussion meetings, Mr. Makiguchi said with keen insight: 'No, it wouldn't. Dialogue is the only way to communicate with another about life's problems. At a lecture, listeners inevitably feel uninvolved. Even Nichiren Daishonin's treatise 'On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land' was written in the form of a dialogue, you know.'

"Mr. Toda often said: 'Kosen-rufu begins with one-on-one, face-to-face dialogue.' With this same conviction, I have made constant efforts to engage in one-on-one dialogue.

"The important thing is encouraging each person one on one with genuine warmth and humanity and inspiring them in faith. As long as this tradition stays alive, the Soka Gakkai's continued development is assured."
SGI Newsletter No. 8139, LEARNING FROM THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN: THE TEACHINGS FOR VICTORY, [22] "The Blessings of the Lotus Sutra." Personal Initiative Is the Soka Gakkai's Founding Spirit,from the November 2010 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translated Jan. 8th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
"leader" WA
MAGOKORO TO SEIJITSU DE
KATATTE IKU KOTO DA.
MINA O HOTTO SASERU
ANSHIN TO YOROKOBI NO MEISHIKI O!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"ONO-ONO SHISHIO NO KOKORO O TORI IDASHITE IKANI HITO ODOSU TOMO OZURU KOTO NAKARE SHISHIO WA HYAKUJI NI OJIZU SHISHI NO KO MATA KAKU NO GOTOSHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1190)

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