[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 28th Feb. To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 28th Feb - 6th March 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, February 28th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
If we have even a small inclination
to hang on to someone else's sleeve,
our capability will be reduced by half.
Rather, it is the determination to stand up by ourselves
that enables us to bring forth boundless strength and ability
from within.
Let's each be the one who cheerfully, and independently,
takes the initiative in all of our activities.

Monday, February 28th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"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: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, Feb. 28th, 2011

February 28th-March 6th, 2011
---- Words of the Week ----
The increase and development of our youth division members
and the dedicated efforts of our men's division members
is what really makes our Soka mothers happy.
To all of our gallant men and young people,
who have the equivalent strength of ten thousand,
let's create a surge of victories one after another!

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
TAYORU KOKORO GA AREBA
CHIKARA WA HANGEN SURU.
HITORI TATSU KESSHIN GA
MUGEN NO CHIKARA O HIKIDASU.
KAIKATSUNA SHUTAISHA TARE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"NANMYOHORENGEKYO WA SHISHIKU NO GOTOSHI IKANARU YAMAI SAWARI O NASU BEKIYA"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1124)

--- WORDS OF THE WEEK ---
SEINENBU NO KAKUDAI TO
SONENBU NO FUNTO KOSO
SOKA NO HAHA NO YOROKOBI DA.
IKKI TOSEN NO MASURAO YO!
SHORI SHORI NO AGESHIO O

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

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

Sunday, February 27th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Today again, happily and cheerfully,
let's help as many people as we possibly can to connect with this Buddhism.
The Daishonin states,
"I entrust you with the propagation of Buddhism in your province."*
Let's be determined to make the happiness of our local community
our responsibility!
*"The Properties of Rice" - WND-I, page 1117

Sunday, February 27th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Even under such circumstances, as a woman you have inherited the life of the Lotus Sutra. In fact, you have inherited the life of the parents of Shakyamuni, Many Treasures, and the Buddhas of the ten directions. Is there anyone else in the entire land of Jambudvipa who possesses such good fortune?"
(An Outline of the "Entrustment" and Other Chapters - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 916) Selection source: SGI President Ikeda's message, Seikyo Shimbun, February 27th, 2011

Monday, February 28th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"All it takes is just one person. If one person rises to action, everyone else will follow suit. Nichiren Daishonin offers this allegory: 'The situation is like the joints in a piece of bamboo: if one joint is ruptured, then all the joints will split' (WND-1, 512).

"It's not about comparing ourselves with others, but how we are challenging ourselves. We need to summon courage from within and break through our limitations. That's how the vast frontiers of kosen-rufu are opened."
SGI Newsletter No. 8166, YOUTH AND THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN, The Honour of Making Unseen Efforts for Kosen-rufu--Part 2 [of 2], from the Dec. 29th, 2010, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Feb. 21st, 2011.

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
SA KYO MO HOGARAKA NI
BUTSUEN O HIROGEYO!
"SONO KUNI NO BUPPO WA KIHEN NI
MAKASE TATEMATSURI SOROZO"
CHIIKI NO KOFUKU SEKININSHA TARE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"NYONIN NO ONMI TO SHITE HOKEKYO NO ON INOCHI O TSUGASE TAMAU WA SHAKA TAHO JUPPO NO SHOBUTSU NO ON FUBO NO ON INOCHI O TSUGASE TAMAU NARI KONO KUDOKU O MOTERU HITO ICHIENBUDAI NI ARU BESHIYA"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1250)

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

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

Saturday, February 26th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To all of our Soka-han, Gajo-kai and Byakuren Group members,*
the driving force of the ever youthful SGI,
always try to give your very best.
All the hard work and struggles you encounter during your youth
will definitely become priceless treasures in your life.
May you all shine brightly as the great hope for kosen-rufu!

*The Japanese version of the youth division groups who help with traffic control, security and guiding at the places of SGI meetings.

Saturday, February 26th, 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, February 26th, 2011

Sunday, February 27th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Great accomplishments are not achieved in a day. Our goal of kosen-rufu, in particular, is a never-ending challenge that we will continue striving to accomplish into the eternal future of the Latter Day of the Law. That is why each day we must have courage, take action, advance, and win. Let's strive unceasingly and patiently to create a wonderful history of value creation together!

"American civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-68) called out: 'Stand up for justice. Stand up for truth.' He also declared: 'We are always on the threshold of a new dawn.'"
SGI Newsletter No. 8167, OUR BRILLIANT PATH TO VICTORY, The Hope-filled Dawn of a New Age--Part 2 [of 2], from the Jan. 21st, 2011, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Feb. 22nd, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
SEINEN GAKKAI NO GENDORYOKU
SOKAHAN, GAJOKAI
BYAKUREN "group" YO GANBARE!
ROKU KOSO SEISHUN NO TAKARA.
KOFU NO KIBO TO KAGAYAKE!

-- 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] 25th Feb. To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 26th Feb. Daily Enc.

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

Friday, February 25th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The basis for fostering capable people
is, first of all, the improvement in our own lives.
That single wave of transformation created by one individual
gives rise to the momentum for ten thousand waves and more.
Let's all perform glorious dramas of human revolution!

Friday, February 25th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"When great evil occurs, great good follows."
(Great Evil and Great Good - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 1119)
Selection source: Soka Gakkai member's experience, Seikyo Shimbun, Feb. 25th, 2011

Saturday, February 26th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"In 'Letter to Gijo-bo,' the Daishonin refers to the verse section of the 'Life Span' (16th) chapter of the Lotus Sutra that we recite each day in gongyo as follows:

"The verse section of the ['Life Span'] chapter states, '...single-mindedly desiring to see the Buddha, not hesitating even if it costs them their lives' [LSOC16, 271]. As a result of this passage, I have revealed the Buddhahood in my own life....

" I, Nichiren, say that 'single' stands for myo, or mystic, 'mind' for ho, or law, 'desiring' for ren, or lotus, 'see' forge, or flower, and 'Buddha' for kyo, or sutra. In propagating these five characters [of Myoho-renge-kyo], practitioners should 'not hesitate even if it costs them their lives.

"'...Single-mindedly desiring to see the Buddha' may be read as follows: single-mindedly observing the Buddha, concentrating one's mind on seeing the Buddha, and when looking at one's own mind, perceiving that it is the Buddha. (WND-1, 389–390),

To seek the Buddha single-mindedly means, in other words, to strive earnestly to spread the Mystic Law. This spirit of selfless dedication is the hallmark of a Buddha.

"...Naturally, to 'not hesitate even if it costs us our lives' does not mean that we should recklessly discard our lives or not care about what happens to us. Rather, it means manifesting our potential to the fullest. Doing so requires that we break out of the shell of our small self that is dominated by ego and cowardice, and throw ourselves into the effort to widely spread the Mystic Law.

"...The renowned Chilean poet Pablo Neruda (1904-73) wrote: 'Present and past humanism has strengthened and proliferated through dispute, when the debate has been dignified and profound.'
SGI Newsletter No. 8167, OUR BRILLIANT PATH TO VICTORY, The Hope-filled Dawn of a New Age--Part 2 [of 2], from the Jan. 21st, 2011, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Feb. 22nd, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
JINZAI IKUSEI NO KONPON WA
JIBUN GA KAWARU KOTO!
SONO HENKAKU NO IPPA GA
BANPA NO IKIOI O UMU.
NINGEN KAKUMEI NO EIKO GEKI O!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"DAIAKU OKOREBA DAIZEN KITARU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1300)

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

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

Thursday, February 24th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
It is precisely in the midst
of the enormous struggles and challenges of daily life
that it is vital to read the Gosho
- even if it is only one or two lines!
Let's cut through all the hurdles in life
and open the way forwards using the "sharp sword" of faith.*
*Source - Ongi kuden - Gosho zenshu, page 725, The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, page 54, "This word 'belief' is a sharp sword that cuts off fundamental darkness or ignorance."

Thursday, February 24th, 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, February 24th, 2011

Friday, February 25th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'The voice does the Buddha's work' from The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings (cf. OTT, 4). In other words, our voices can awaken people's Buddha nature, the supremely noble life-state of Buddhahood within. That is why it is important to chant vigorous daimoku and speak to others unstintingly, our voices ringing with courage, sincerity, truth, and inspiration. It is essential to meet and talk with people, and increase the number of those who have a connection with Buddhism."
SGI Newsletter No. 8167, OUR BRILLIANT PATH TO VICTORY, The Hope-filled Dawn of a New Age--Part 2 [of 2], from the Jan. 21st, 2011, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Feb. 22nd, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
HIBI NO KAKUDO NO NAKA DE
GOSHO O HAISE!
ICHIGYO, NI GYO DE MO II.
SHINJIN NO RIKEN DE
JINSEI O KIRIHIRAKE!

-- 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] 23rd Feb. To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 24th Feb. Daily Enc.

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

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The dawn on a new age
will begin starting with the great islands of Okinawa.*
With voices ringing out loud for kosen-rufu,
may you dance and rejoice, and I will too!
By being absolutely sincere in all that we do,
let us advance victoriously.

* Okinawa is one of Japan's southern prefectures, and consists of hundreds of the Ryukyu Islands in a chain over 1,000 km long, which extends southwest from Kyushu (one of Japan's main four islands) to Taiwan.

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"A hundred years of practice in the Land of Perfect Bliss cannot compare to the benefit gained from one day's practice in the impure world. Two thousand years of propagating Buddhism during the Former and Middle Days of the Law are inferior to an hour of propagation in the Latter Day of the Law. "
(On Repaying Debts of Gratitude - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 736)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, February 23rd, 2011

Thursday, February 24th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"When we chant powerful daimoku, make a firm resolve in faith, and keep pressing forwards in the face of trying situations, the indestructible life-state of Buddhahood will pulse in our lives at each moment. It will rouse the protective forces of the universe, and enable us to transform even evil demons and their minions--the negative functions of life--into allies.

"The Ikegami brothers, along with their wives, united together solidly and strove in their Buddhist practice in exact accord with the solemn instruction of the Daishonin. Eventually, they were able to guide their father, who had been deceived by corrupt, self-serving priests, to the correct teaching. They demonstrated undeniable proof of victory by achieving a happy and harmonious family, and further by putting Buddhism into practice in their endeavours in society."
SGI Newsletter No. 8165, Creating an Enduring Story of Victory, from the March 2011 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translated Feb. 18th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
SHIN JIDAI NO YOAKE WA
IDAI NARU OKINAWA KARA!
KOSEN NO UTAGOE TAKARAKANI
KIMI YO MAE WARE MO MAU!
DAI SEIJITSU DE KACHISUSUME!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"GOKURAKU HYAKUNEN NO SHUGYO WA EDO NO ICHINICHI NO KUDOKU NI OYOBAZU. SHOZO NISEN-NEN NO GUTSU WA MAPPO NO ICHIJI NI OTORUKA"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 329)

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

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

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
A life dedicated wholeheartedly
to the realisation of a pledge is indeed a beautiful one!
Truly victorious heroes are those
who uncompromisingly stick to their youthful beliefs and ideals
and see the pledges they made during their youth,
all the way through to fruition!

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Rather than offering up ten thousand prayers for remedy, it would be better simply to outlaw this one evil."
(On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 15)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, Feb. 22nd, 2011

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Each and every aspect
of your Buddhist practice
is a cause
for your accumulation
of great benefit.

"'He who steps on his misery stands higher' -- I engraved these famous words of the German poet Friedrich Hölderlin (1770-1843) in my heart in my youth.

"The times in which we live are growing ever more troubled and confused. Many people are struggling with work, family finances, and complex human relations. None of us can avoid the fundamental sufferings of the human condition, including sickness, aging, and death. People who have a great mission and responsibility are bound to encounter great challenges and difficulties.

"In a letter to the Ikegami brothers who were facing daunting obstacles, Nichiren Daishonin writes: 'Put into flames, a rock simply turns to ashes, but gold becomes pure gold. This trial [confronting you], more than anything else, will prove your faith genuine, and the ten demon daughters of the Lotus Sutra will surely protect you' (WND-1, 497). Times of difficulty test our faith. Genuine faith in the Daishonin's Buddhism means remaining steadfast and unfaltering, no matter what happens."
SGI Newsletter No. 8165, Creating an Enduring Story of Victory, from the March 2011 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translated Feb. 18th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
[CHIKAI] NI IKINUKU
JINSEI WA UTSUKUSHI!
SEISHUN NO SHINNEN O
TSURANUKI TOSU HITO KOSO
SHINJITSU NO SHOROSHA DA!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"SHIKAZU KA NO BANKI O SHUSEN YORIWA KONO IKKYO O KINZEN NIWA"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 24)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 21st Feb. To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 21st - 27th Feb. Daily Enc.

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

Monday, February 21st, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
It is precisely when we are undergoing an ordeal
that we have the opportunity to grow.
By firmly laying down the roots of faith within our lives,
let's take on life's challenges with the strong determination
to never ever be defeated, to never ever give in!
Then, without fail, our lives will truly blossom with victory.

Monday, February 21st, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The sutra's statement, 'Those persons who had heard the Law dwelled here and there in various Buddha lands, constantly reborn in company with their teachers,' cannot be false in any way."

(The Heritage of the Ultimate Law of Life - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 217)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, Feb. 21st, 2011

February 21st-27th, 2011
---- WORDS OF THE WEEK ----
If we make the firm decision that we will win,
then we most certainly will!
This is the Buddhist practice of absolute victory and success!
No matter how hard our challenges or problems might be,
let's be absolutely determined to win and adorn our lives with glory.

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
SHIREN NO TOKI KOSO
SEICHO NO "chance"!
SHINJIN NO "NE" O HARI
MAKEJI DAMASHII DE SUSUME.
KANARAZU SHORI NO HANA GA SAKU!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"ZAIZAI SHOBUTSUDO JOYO SHI GUSHO YOMO SORAGOTO SORAWAJI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1338)

--- KONSHU NO KOTOBA ---
KATSU TO KIMETA HITO GA
KANARAZU KATSU!
ZETTAI SHORI NO SHINJIN DA.
DANKO TO KACHINUKI
JINSEI O KAZARI YUKE!

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

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

Sunday, February 20th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The only limitations we have are the ones that we ourselves create!
By chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo with the courage of a lion king,
let's break through all the obstacles that exist within ourselves.
Come, let's take one courageous step forwards.

Sunday, February 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. Do not have doubts simply because heaven does not lend you protection. Do not be discouraged because you do not enjoy an easy and secure existence in this life. This is what I have taught my disciples morning and evening, and yet they begin to harbour doubts and abandon their faith. Foolish men are likely to forget the promises they have made when the crucial moment comes."

(The Opening of the Eyes - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 283)
Selection source: Soka Gakkai member's experience, Seikyo Shimbun, February 20th, 2011

Monday, February 21st, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"It is crucial that leaders of kosen-rufu cast aside any sense of self-importance and pretence and give their all on the front lines of our organisation. As leaders, your warmth will warm the hearts of others, your passion will inspire others, and your sincere actions will bring out the sincerity of others.

"Praising the seeking spirit of a female disciple who asked him a question about Buddhism, the Daishonin writes: 'Moved to heartfelt admiration, I thought that I would like to add just one word or one expression of my own rejoicing, endeavouring in this way to enhance your merit' (WND-1, 69). In other words, he wishes to encourage her even a little more in order to increase the 'good roots' of her faith.

"I hope you will continue to sincerely encourage others in the same spirit as the Daishonin. In this way, everyone will be able to summon forth the power of faith and the power of practice and increase the power of the Buddha and the power of the Law towards the dynamic advance and victory of kosen-rufu."
SGI Newsletter No. 8164, OUR BRILLIANT PATH TO VICTORY, The Hope-filled Dawn of a New Age--Part 1 [of 2], from the Jan. 20th, 2011, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Feb. 17th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
GENKAI TOWA JIBUN GA
TSUKURI DASHITA MONO.
SHISHIO NO INORI DE
KOSHIN NO KABE O YABURE!
SA YUKI NO IPPO O!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"WARE NARABINI WAGA DESHI SHONAN ARITOMO UTAGAU KOKORO NAKUBE JINENNI BUKKAI NI ITARU BESHI TEN NO KAGO NAKI KOTO O UTAGAWAZARE GENSE NO ANNON NARAZARU KOTO O NAGEKAZARE WAGA DESHI NI CHOSEKI OSHIE SHIKADOMO UTAGAI O OKOSHITE MINA SUTEKEN TSUTANAKI MONO NO NARAI WA YAKUSOKU SESHI KOTO O MAKOTO NO TOKI WA WASURURU NARUBESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 234)

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

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

Saturday, February 19th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Hurrah for all of our noble Taiyo-kai and Kanto-kai members*,
who are so experienced and brimming with wisdom
in how to inspire and encourage people.
Now is your golden time.
Let's all talk about this Buddhism with others
more enthusiastically than ever!

*Men's Division members in Japan who are available to engage in daytime SGI activities. There are similar SGI groups in some of other countries.

Saturday, February 19th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Suffer what there is to suffer, enjoy what there is to enjoy. Regard both suffering and joy as facts of life, and continue chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo no matter what happens."
(Happiness in This World - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 681)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, Feb. 19th, 2011

Sunday, February 20th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Let us always advance with an indomitable and youthful spirit! No matter what may have happened yesterday, a new day of fresh possibility dawns.

"We are not the same person today as we were yesterday. The Soka Gakkai is not the same organisation as it was yesterday. With that determination, let's usher in a new dawn from today. Let us create a new dawn of value creation once again in our lives.

"Yasuzaemon Matsunaga (1875-1971), a Japanese electrical industry pioneer, was a student of Japanese author Yukichi Fukuzawa (1835-1901) and a dear friend of British historian Arnold J. Toynbee (1889-1975). He once said: 'A person who lives this day well has lived well in the past and will live well in the future.'"
SGI Newsletter No. 8164, OUR BRILLIANT PATH TO VICTORY, The Hope-filled Dawn of a New Age--Part 1 [of 2], translated Feb. 17th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
HAGEMASHI NO TATSUJIN
TAIYOKAI KANTOKAI NO
TOTOKI MINASAMA, BANZAI!
IMA GA OGON NO TOKI DA!
DAIJONETSU DE TOMO TO KATARE.

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KU OBA KU TO SATORI RAKU OBA RAKU TO HIRAKI KURAKU TOMONI OMOI AWASETE NANMYOHORENGEKYO TO UCHITONAE ISASE TAMAE"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1143)

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

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

Friday, February 18th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
In the land of the great Tohoku*,
a stable solidarity of capable people has been established
through the shared struggle of mentor and disciples.
Now is the time for everyone to stand up and take concrete action.
With perfect unity for the sake of truth and justice,
mustering up great courage,
let us overcome our limitations
and achieve record-breaking achievements!

*Tohoku is the north-eastern region of Japan, covering Aomori, Akita, Iwate, Yamagata, Miyagi and Fukushima Prefectures.

Friday, February 18th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Strengthen your faith day by day and month after month. Should you slacken in your resolve even a bit, devils will take advantage."
(On Persecutions Befalling the Sage - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 997)
Selection source: Soka Gakkai member's experience, Seikyo Shimbun, Feb. 18th, 2011

Saturday, February 19th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The fact that we have been born into this world means that we each have our own unique mission that only we can fulfil. Otherwise, we would not have been born. The universe does nothing in vain; everything has meaning. Even plants that we spurn as 'weeds' serve a function. Each living thing has its own unique identity, role, and purpose--the cherry as a cherry, the plum as a plum, the peach as a peach, the damson as a damson."
SGI Newsletter No. 8159, THE POWER OF YOUTH: LEARNING FROM THE GUIDANCE OF SGI PRESIDENT IKEDA, from the February 2011 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translated Feb. 10th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
SHITEI NO DAI-TOHOKU NI
JINZAI NO SHIRO WA BANJAKU NARI.
IMA KOSO UTTE DEYO!
SEIGI NO "scrum" KATAKU
YUKI DE KABE O YABURE!

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

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

* Sorry yesterday there was a slight mistake in regards to President Toda's birthplace. He was actually born in Ishikawa Prefecture, not Hokkaido, but his family moved to Hokkaido when he was very young.

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

Thursday, February 17th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
"For the sake of kosen-rufu!"
As long as our hearts are overflowing with a deep resolve
to direct our energies towards realising such a noble goal,
we will find great life force, quite naturally,
welling up from the depths of our beings.
We will also be able to resolve and overcome
absolutely every single one of our sufferings and challenges!

Thursday, February 17th, 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, February 17th, 2011

Friday, February 18th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Everything starts with raising capable people.

"I am presently engaged in a dialogue with Gao Zhanxiang, chairman of the Chinese Culture Promotion Society (CCPS). In our discussions, one of the topics we are focusing on is fostering youth. Mr. Gao is a past leader of the largest Chinese youth organisation, the All-China Youth Federation (ACYF). With that as his starting point, he is now devoting his energies to the development of youth.

"Mr. Gao has suggested four guidelines for interacting with youth: warmth, respect, trust, and responsibility. First, 'warmth' means engaging young people with a warm, humanistic manner. Young people do not respond to a stiff, cold attitude. "'Respect' means respecting youth as individuals, not treating them in a condescending way or looking down on them. Those who respect young people will have that respect returned. 'Trust' means believing in and trusting young people. Trust nurtures self-confidence and ability. 'Responsibility' means taking on the responsibility to raise youth.

"Mr. Gao emphasises: 'Youth are like seeds growing towards the future. When you nurture them with warmth like a gentle spring breeze, they will come to flower and bear fruit."

"I agree wholeheartedly. More than ever, we need to impart a warm spring breeze of encouragement to the youth."
SGI Newsletter No. 8160, NATIONWIDE EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE--PART 1 [OF 2], Everything Starts with Raising Capable People, from the Dec. 25th, 2010, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Feb. 14th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
[KOFU NO TAME NI!]
KONO SEIGAN NO KOKORO NI
DAISEIMEIRYOKU GA WAKIAGARU!
ISSAI NO NAYAMI MO
DANJITE KAIKETSU DEKIRU!

-- 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] 16th Feb. To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 17th Feb Daily Enc.

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

Wednesday, February 16th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Hokkaido, the "castle" of the struggles of the three presidents,
that has always braved rough winds and snowstorms
with unbending resolve.
Now is the time to usher in the spring of hope!
With blossoms of dialogue flowering everywhere,
may we all shine brilliantly as suns of victory!

* Hokkaido is one the four main islands located in the north of Japan. Hokkaido is the scene of much of the Soka Gakkai's history like the Otaru Debate & Yubari Miners Issue, Mr Makiguchi spent many years working there and Mr Toda was born and raised there.

Wednesday, February 16th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Arouse deep faith, and diligently polish your mirror day and night. How should you polish it? Only by chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo."
(On Attaining Buddhahood in This Lifetime - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 4)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, February 16th, 2011

Thursday, February 17th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"A Greek saying goes: 'To be wise, you must think about things before they occur, not afterwards.' We of the Soka Gakkai have won because we have acted with speed and been proactive.

"The times are changing at a dizzying pace. The sincere dedication of wise people will become even more important. My mentor, second Soka Gakkai president Josei Toda, was always very strict with leaders. His strictness was actually an expression of his compassion.

"He once said: 'The slightest things can determine the course of your life. It can be ruined by behaving even a little bit rashly or arrogantly or being the smallest bit negligent.'

"Buddhism is an ongoing struggle against obstacles and negativity. We need to fortify ourselves against the challenges that confront us and initiate a fresh advance in our efforts for kosen-rufu with energy and enthusiasm."
SGI Newsletter No. 8160, NATIONWIDE EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE--PART 1 [OF 2], Everything Starts with Raising Capable People, from the Dec. 25th, 2010, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Feb. 14th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
FUSETSU NI YURUGANU
SANDAIJO NO HOKKAIDO YO
SA KIBO NO HARU E!
TAIWA NO HANA O RANMAN TO
SHORI NO TAIYO TO KAGAYAKE!

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

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

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

Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
People are always positively inclined to be in a place
where a bright, cheerful and harmonious atmosphere prevails.
With a life force pulsating with vibrant and enthusiastic energy,
let us make every effort to create sweeping waves of victory!

Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Just as all the different kinds of plants and trees come forth from the earth, so all the various teachings of the Buddha are spread by persons."
(Questions and Answers about Embracing the Lotus Sutra - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 61)
Selection source: "Myoji no gen", Seikyo Shimbun, February 15th, 2011

Wednesday, February 16th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"What is defeat in life? Defeat lies not in failing or making mistakes; rather, it lies in giving up on ourselves when we do so. Defeat is when we don't pull ourselves back up onto our feet again to challenge ourselves anew."
SGI Newsletter No. 8158, THE POWER OF YOUTH: LEARNING FROM THE GUIDANCE OF SGI PRESIDENT IKEDA, from the January 2011 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translated Feb. 9th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
AKARUKU HOGARAKANA
WARAKU NO BASHO NI
HITO WA YOROKOBI TSUDOU.
HAZUMU SEIMEIRYOKU DE
SHORI NO NAMI O!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"ISSAI NO SOMOKU WA CHI YORI SHUSSHO SERI KORE O MOTTE OMOUNI ISSAI NO BUPPO MO MATA HITO NI YORITE HIROMARU BESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 465)

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

*Today here in Japan we have had a National Press Holiday so there was no paper today, but we held on to "Words of the Week" published yesterday to cover the gap!... Hope you're having, had or are going to have a very special day! All the best!...

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

February 14th-20th, 2011
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
In this month of the Daishonin's birth,
let's all make every effort to attend our discussion meetings,
in cheerful and high spirits!
By together creating a whirlpool of joyous daimoku,
and by raising wave upon wave of capable Bodhisattvas of the Earth,
our districts continue to advance victoriously.

Monday, February 14th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Now, no matter what, strive in faith and be known as a votary of the Lotus Sutra, and remain my disciple for the rest of your life. If you are of the same mind as Nichiren, you must be a Bodhisattva of the Earth.."
(The True Aspect of All Phenomena - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page
385) Selection source: "Kibo no Izumi", Seikyo Shimbun, February 13th, 2011

Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Even if you have a kind heart, great ideas, or wonderful aspirations, if you don't have the courage to translate them into action, you'll accomplish nothing with them. In fact, you'd be no different from someone who doesn't have such things at all."
SGI Newsletter No. 8159, THE POWER OF YOUTH: LEARNING FROM THE GUIDANCE OF SGI PRESIDENT IKEDA, from the February 2011 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translated Feb. 10th, 2011

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--- KONSHU NO KOTOBA ---
DAISHONIN GOSEITAN NO TSUKI.
KOKORO HAZUMASE ZADANKAI E!
KANKI NO DAIMOKU NO UZU O
JIYU NO JINZAI NO NAMI O
WAGA CHIKU WA KACHI SUSUMU!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"IKANIMO KONDO SHINJIN O ITASHITE HOKEKYO NO GYOJA NITE TORI NICHIREN GA ICHIMON TO NARI TOSHI TAMAU BESHI NICHIREN TO DOI NARABA JIYU NO BOSATSU TARANKA"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1360)

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

* There is a National Press Holiday in Japan tomorrow so we will hold on to "Words of the Week" to cover the gap. Hope that is OK! ...Hope you have a great week!

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

Sunday, February 13th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's chant daimoku with great resonance!
Let's talk with others in a clear and easy to follow manner.
Let's try to offer warm and caring words of encouragement
to everyone we form a connection with.
It's through our voices that we are victorious and successful,
always remember...
"The voice carries out the work of the Buddha."*

*The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, page 4

Sunday, February 13th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The sutra texts tell us that a single person in the course of a single day has eight million four thousand thoughts. And all of these various thoughts produce karma that will lead to rebirth in the three evil paths."
(On the Attainment of Buddhahood by Women - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.2, page 307)
Selection source:Living Buddhism, Seikyo Shimbun, February 13th, 2011

Monday, February 14th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The poet Shelley wrote: 'If Winter comes, can Spring be far behind?' No matter how the cold, bleak days of winter may continue, winter always turns to spring. This is the law of the universe and the law of life. Similarly, even in the most painful winters of adversity in our own lives, we must never abandon hope. As long as we hold on to hope, spring is sure to come."
SGI Newsletter No. 8159, THE POWER OF YOUTH: LEARNING FROM THE GUIDANCE OF SGI PRESIDENT IKEDA, from the February 2011 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translated Feb. 10th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
ROROTARU INORI!
MEIKAINARU TAIWA!
ATATAKANA HAGEMASHI!
WARERA WA "KOE" DE KATSU.
"KOE BUTSUJI O NASU"

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"SAREBA KYOMON NIWA HITORI ICHINICHI NO NAKA NI HACHIOKU YONSEN NEN ARI NENNEN NO NAKA NI NASU TOKORO MINA KORE SANZU NO GONARI TO UNNUN"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 471)

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

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

Saturday, February 12th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To all of our members in the great Chubu Region,
our stronghold of kosen-rufu,
let's advance together, boldly and courageously,
along "this road" of justice & truth that we have vowed to walk.
Let us unceasingly challenge ourselves with a forever youthful spirit!

*Central Japan covering Aichi, Gifu and Mie prefectures

Saturday, February 12th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is the greatest of all joys."
(Ongi kuden - Gosho Zenshu, page 788, The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, page 212)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, Feb. 12th, 2011

Sunday, February 13th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Where there's life, there's hope. The only time there's no hope is when you decide it's hopeless. Only then does hope disappear."
SGI Newsletter No. 8159, THE POWER OF YOUTH: LEARNING FROM THE GUIDANCE OF SGI PRESIDENT IKEDA, from the February 2011 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translated Feb. 10th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KENRUI DAICHUBU YO
SEIGI TO SEIGAN NO
"KONO MICHI" O
YUMO KAKAN NI SUSUME!
SHOGAI SEISHUN DE IDOME!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"WAGA KOKORO HONRAI NO HOTOKE TO SHIRU O SUNAWACHI DAIKANKI TO NAZUKU IWAYURU NANMYOHORENGEKYO WA KANKI NO NAKA NO DAIKANKI NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 788)

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

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

Friday, February 11th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's be very careful when we are out on snow covered frozen roads.
I am praying earnestly that all of our fellow members,
especially our Seikyo Shimbun newspaper deliverers,
stay absolutely safe and that everyone's day
is totally free of accidents.
Don't rush. Take your time.
It is vital that we allow ourselves ample time
when we go out in such weather conditions.

* Japan was blanketed with snow today and Tokyo got its first real snowfall of the year. And it's still snowing now!

Friday, February 11th, 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: "Soul Freedom: Jazz, Life and Buddhism", SGI President Ikeda's dialogue series with jazz legends Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter, Seikyo Shimbun, February 11th, 2011

Saturday, February 12th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"In the organisation, there may be people who have different personalities from our own, and there may be times when there are clashes and misunderstandings as a result. But part of our Buddhist practice is uniting our hearts in a shared purpose with others, even when it may be challenging. That is how we do our human revolution, expand our life-state, and together accumulate benefit.

"The Daishonin writes:

"Bodhisattva Never Disparaging of old said that all people have the Buddha nature and that, if they embrace the Lotus Sutra, they will never fail to attain Buddhahood. He further stated that to slight a person is to slight the Buddha himself. Thus, his practice was to revere all people....

"Take these teachings to heart, and always remember that believers in the Lotus Sutra should absolutely be the last to abuse one another. All those who keep faith in the Lotus Sutra are most certainly Buddhas, and one who slanders a Buddha commits a grave offence. (WND-1, 756)"
SGI Newsletter No. 8157, Harmonious Unity Is the Path for Development. (SGI President Ikeda sent the following message to a general meeting celebrating the 50th anniversary of the kosen-rufu movement in India, held at the Soka Bodhi Tree Garden in Gurgaon, India, on Jan. 16th, 2011. From the January 22, 2011, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Feb. 8th, 2011)

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
YUKIMICHI YA TOKETSURO NI CHUI!
HAITATSUIN HAJIME ZENDOSHI NO
ZETTAI MUJIKO O INORU!
ISOGAZU, ASERAZU
YOYU O MOTTE KODO O!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"FUKYO BOSATSU NO HITO O UYAMAISHI WA IKANARU KOTOZO KYOSHU SHAKUSON NO SHUSSE NO HONKAI WA HITO NO FURUMAI NITE SORAIKERUZO"
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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 10th Feb. To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 11th Feb. Daily Enc.

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

Thursday, February 10th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Both in the home and in the workplace,
the passion and enthusiasm of the men's division
is the driving force for progress and success!
Now is the time to bring forth your very best
and go all out in taking action with the bearing of a king*!

(* Reference source: Poem - The Waterfall by Daisaku Ikeda.
http://www.sgi-usa.org/memberresources/mensdivision/waterfall/docs/Song%20of%20Waterfall.pdf)

Thursday, February 10th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"What can we say, then, of persons who are devoting themselves to Buddhism? Surely they should not forget the debts of gratitude they owe to their parents, their teachers, and their country."
(On Repaying Debts of Gratitude - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 690)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, February 10th, 2011

Friday, February 11th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"In The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, Nichiren Daishonin states: 'Forbearance is the Land of Eternally Tranquil Light. This mind of forbearance is called Shakyamuni Buddha' (OTT, 169). Life is full of challenges. No matter what difficulties we face, however, it is important that we chant daimoku, recalling the Daishonin's words: 'Suffer what there is to suffer, enjoy what there is to enjoy. Regard both suffering and joy as facts of life' (WND-1, 681). It is by chanting daimoku and moving forwards tenaciously and persistently, one step at a time, that the power and wisdom of the Buddha come to shine brilliantly in our lives."
SGI Newsletter No. 8157, Harmonious Unity Is the Path for Development. (SGI President Ikeda sent the following message to a general meeting celebrating the 50th anniversary of the kosen-rufu movement in India, held at the Soka Bodhi Tree Garden in Gurgaon, India, on Jan. 16th, 2011. From the January 22, 2011, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Feb. 8th, 2011)

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
IKKA MO SHOKUBA MO
[SONEN ] NO HAKI GA
HATTEN TO SHORI NO CHIKARA DA!
OJA NO FUKAKU DE
IMA KOSO UTTE DEYO!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"BUKKYO O NARAWAN MONO FUBO SHISHO KOKUON O WASURUBESHIYA"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 293)

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

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

Wednesday, February 9th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
When the great Kyushu region stands up and takes the lead,
the entire country will be roused into action.
Standing on the forefront of activities requires us to be courageous.
By overcoming raging storms of trials and obstacles
let us usher in a spring of victory
where mentor and disciple triumph together!

Wednesday, February 9th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Now, no matter what, strive in faith and be known as a votary of the Lotus Sutra, and remain my disciple for the rest of your life. If you are of the same mind as Nichiren, you must be a Bodhisattva of the Earth."
(The True Aspect of All Phenomena - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 385)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, February 9th, 2011

Thursday, February 10th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'In order to repay my debt to my mother'--what a beautifully succinct yet profound expression of the humanistic spirit of Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism! To repay our debt of gratitude to our mothers who gave birth to us, raised us, and protected us, is an important principle of Buddhism. It could be said, in a sense, that Buddhism seeks to teach us to emulate this spirit of motherly compassion in our interactions with others.

"In an early Buddhist scripture, Shakyamuni Buddha instructs: 'Just as a mother would protect with her life her own son, her only son, so one should cultivate an unbounded mind towards all beings, and loving-kindness [compassion] towards all the world.' It may be no exaggeration to say that 'motherly compassion' is identical to the 'heart of the Buddha,' which all living beings inherently possess. A mother's compassion or love for her only child is directly linked to the concern or loving-kindness of the Buddha for all living beings. To experience a mother's love and compassion is to experience the heart of the Buddha. All of us are beneficiaries of the great spiritual blessings of motherly love and compassion.

"It is an unfortunate reality of our human world, however, that the lot of many mothers is one of suffering and sorrow. This is because people's hearts are ruled by self-interest, calculation, and rivalry--which are the polar opposite of compassion. Consequently, as a youth deeply sensitive to the profound debt he owed his mother, the Daishonin embarked on studying the teachings of Buddhism in order to fundamentally free his mother from suffering. Referring to the basic aspiration that should be cherished by those who would renounce secular life, he writes: 'When a man leaves his parents and home and becomes a monk, he should always have as his goal the salvation of his father and mother' (WND-1, 228).
SGI Newsletter No. 8155, LEARNING FROM THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN: THE TEACHINGS FOR VICTORY, [23] 'The Sutra of True Requital', The Power of Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo Manifests through Sincere Faith, from the December 2010 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translated Feb. 7th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
DAIKYUSHU GA TATEBA
ZENKOKU GA FURITATSU!
SENKU TOWA YUKI NARI.
SHIREN NO ARASHI O KOETE
SHITEI SHORI NO HARU O YOBE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"IKANIMO KONDO SHINJIN O ITASHITE HOKEKYO NO GYOJA NITE TORI NICHIREN GA ICHIMON TO NARITOSHI TAMAU BESHI NICHIREN TO DOI NARABA JIYU NO BOSATSU TARANKA"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1360)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 8th Feb. To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 9th Feb. Daily Enc.

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

Tuesday, February 8th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
"Is there anyone who is unwell?"
"Is everything going alright for them at work and home?"
Let's each become a wise and able leader
who can give every person we are responsible for
the utmost consideration, care and appropriate encouragement.

Tuesday, February 8th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"It is the nature of beasts to threaten the weak and fear the strong."
(Letter from Sado - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 302)
Selection source: "Gosho study for February", Seikyo Shimbun, Feb. 8th, 2011

Wednesday, February 9th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"First stand up yourself, then foster other capable people and move forwards together with them. Truly dependable capable people are bound to appear, one after another, on the stage of kosen-rufu you are helping build and upon which you are enacting your own courageous drama of victory."
SGI Newsletter No. 8149, OUR BRILLIANT PATH TO VICTORY, A Youthful, Dynamically Developing Organisation, from the Jan. 1st, 2011, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Jan. 26th, 2011

* The Japanese kanji for To My Friends is available by clicking on Seikyo Shimbun's web-site address at
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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
TAICHO O KUZUSHITE IRU
HITO WA INAI KA.
SHIGOTO YA KATEI WA DAIJOBU KA.
HITORI HITORI NI HAIRYO DEKIRU
KENMEI NA SHIDOSHA TARE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"CHIKUSHO NO KOKORO WA YOWAKI O ODOSHI TSUYOKI O OSORU TO."
(Gosho Zenshu, page 957)

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