[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 31st March To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 1st April Daily Enc.

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

Thursday, March 31st, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Illuminating the hearts of those you meet with words of encouragement
that uplifts people's spirits like the sunshine of spring --
our dear members of the Young Women's Division,
the benefits you are accruing through all your efforts
will certainly stay with you throughout eternity.
I press my palms together in deep gratitude to
all of our sisters of the Kayo-Kai family*
who are making tireless noble efforts for the sake of others.
*(Young Women's division)

Thursday, March 31st, 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: "Towards the 60th Anniversary of the Women's division", Seikyo Shimbun, March 31st, 2011

Friday, April 1st, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Nichiren Daishonin writes: 'Ultimately, all phenomena are contained within one's life, down to the last particle of dust. The nine mountains and the eight seas are encompassed in one's body, and the sun, moon, and myriad stars are found in one's life' (WND-1, 629). The Daishonin is saying that everything in the universe--the mountains, seas, sun, moon, and stars--is found within our own lives, not somewhere outside us. Indeed, our lives encompass wisdom and power as vast as the universe itself.

"While tapping this supreme power within you and making allies of heaven and earth, you are striving wholeheartedly to fulfil your admirable mission for the happiness of others, the welfare of your communities, and a better future. I applaud you for living truly noble lives in which hard work leads to victory and perseverance leads to glory."
SGI Newsletter No. 8194, Strive to Build Wonderful Realms of Peace and Happiness, from the February 17th, 2011, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated March 29th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
HITOBITO NO MUNE NI
HAGEMASHI NO SHUNKO O OKURU
JOSHIBU NO FUKUTOKU WA EIEN!
KAYOSHIMAI NO TOTOKI JINRYOKU NI
KOKORO KARA KANSHA GASSHO.

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

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

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

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The passionate vigour of our Men's Division members
serves as the golden pillars
that sturdily holds together our communities and homes!
I bow in deep respect to the great mission that you all carry
to support and protect all of our fellow members!

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"It must be ties of karma from the distant past that have destined you to become my disciple at a time like this. Shakyamuni and Many Treasures certainly realised this truth. The sutra's statement, 'Those persons who had heard the Law dwelled here and there in various Buddha lands, constantly reborn in company with their teachers,'cannot be false in any way."
(The Heritage of the Ultimate Law of Life - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 217)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, March 29th, 2011

Thursday, March 31st, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"[With regard to the term, the 'lion's roar' (shishi ku):] The first shi [which means 'teacher'] of the word shishi, or 'lion,' is the Wonderful Law that is passed on by the teacher. The second shi [which means 'child'] is the Wonderful Law as it is received by the disciples. The 'roar' (ku) is the sound of the teacher and the disciples chanting in unison.
From The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings (cf. OTT, 111).

"As disciples, it's important that we make our mentor's heart our own and let our voices ring out powerfully with our shared commitment to realise the highest good.

"The lion's roar of mentor and disciple chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo has the unrivalled power to knock back all adversity and transform troubled times."
SGI Newsletter No. 8192, LIVING THE GOSHO: WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT FROM
SGI PRESIDENT IKEDA, (5) The Lion's Roar of the Shared Commitment of Mentor and Disciple, translated March 28th, 2011, from the March 28th, 2011, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun.

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
FUNTO SURU SONENBU KOSO
CHIIKI TO KATEI NO
IDAI NA OGON BASHIRA NARE!
DOSHI O MAMORI SASERU
TOTOKI SHIMEI NI SAIKEIREI!

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

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

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

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To all leaders who are making tireless efforts
for the sake of all our friends,
racing along on the very front lines of kosen-rufu -
your sincere efforts have gone and are going a long, long way
in encouraging and rousing the spirits of all those around you!

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"What is the poison? It is the three paths of earthly desires, karma, and suffering that are our lot. What is the medicine? It is the Dharma body, wisdom, and emancipation. And what does it mean to change poison into medicine? It means to transform the three paths into the three virtues: the Dharma body, wisdom, and emancipation.... This is what the attainment of Buddhahood in one's present form means."
(What It Means to Hear the Buddha Vehicle for the First Time - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.2, page 743)
Selection source: "Chie no hikari", Seikyo Shimbun, March 29th, 2011

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'Never seek this Gohonzon outside yourself. The Gohonzon exists only within the mortal flesh of us ordinary people who embrace the Lotus Sutra and chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. From 'The Real Aspect of the Gohonzon' (WND-1, 832).

"The Gohonzon exists within us. The supremely noble life-state of Buddhahood shines nowhere but in our own lives as people dedicated to the cause of kosen-rufu. Consequently, no matter what happens, as long as we maintain strong faith, we will be fine. There is nothing to worry about. Nothing is more precious than the individual human beings who uphold and practice the Mystic Law."
SGI Newsletter No. 8191, LIVING THE GOSHO: WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT FROM SGI PRESIDENT IKEDA, (4) The Gohonzon Exists within Us, translated March 28th, 2011, from the March 26th, 2011, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, the Soka Gakkai daily newspaper.

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
SAIZENSEN DE SHIKITORU
KOFU NO "Leader" YO
TOMO NO TAME NI HASHIRU!
SONO KENMEI NA SUGATA NI
MINA GA FURUITATSU!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"DOKU TO IUWA NANIMONO ZO WARERA GA BONNO GO KU NO SANDO NARI KUSURI TOWA NANIMONO ZO HOSSHIN HANNYA GEDATSU NARI YOKU DOKU O MOTTE KUSURI TO NASU TOWA NANIMONO ZO SANDO O HENJITE SANTOKU TO NASU NOMI ... SOKUSHIN JOBUTSU TO MOSUWA KORE KORE NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 984)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 28th March To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 28th March - 3rd April Words of the Week

* Here in Tokyo...every effort now is being made to conserve our energy sources, the Eastern Section of The Japanese National Railways, inclusive of Tokyo, has been able to cut its required electricty by 30%, up north more and more people are being long-term housed while others face the reality that it would be best to move out of the area into public housing in other areas of the country. Government measures are also hastily being implemented to give financial relief and to help people stand up again.

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Monday, March 28th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To help everyone lead happy lives.
To make our local communities into places of peace and happiness
--that is what kosen-rufu is all about!
Now, courageously,
let's put forth our very best, exactly where we are, right now,
and fulfil our very own unique and special missions in this world!

Monday, March 28th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"There is no true happiness for human beings other than chanting
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo."
(Happiness in This World - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 681)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, March 28th, 2011

March 28th-April 3rd, 2011
---- WORDS OF THE WEEK ----
The solid unity of the SGI,
constantly inspiring others with words of encouragement,
stands as the pillar of society.
Through our on going heart-to-heart dialogues with others,
let's spread hope throughout our local communities!

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
ZEN MINSHU O KOFUKU NI!
WAGA CHIIKI O RAKUDO NI!
SORE GA KOSEN RUFU DA.
SA, NANJI NO SHIMEI O
YUKAN NI HATASHI YUKE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"ISSAI SHUJO NANMYOHORENGEKYO TO TONAURU YORI HOKANO YURAKU NAKI NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1143)

--- KONSHU NO KOTOBA ---
"YUKI" TO "HAGEMASHI" NO
SOKA NO "scrum" KOSO
SHAKAI NO HASHIRA DA!
KOKORO KAYOU TAIWA DE
CHIIKI NI KIBO NO KAKUDAI O!

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

* Here in Tokyo and elsewhere in Japan, we move to the next stage of rebuilding - the rebuilding of people's mental health and well-being. TV programmes have returned to normal, non-stop news coverage has been reduced to scheduled programming, commercials have restarted and comedy programmes are now being aired....With this we will reduce the number of "Here in Tokyo..." postings unless something happens...hopefully not!

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

Sunday, March 27th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Our youth,
who are making every effort to challenge this severe trial,
we are all so proud and thankful for everything that you have done.
The Soka spirit definitely shines in your selfless and dedicated work
that might even be unknown or unseen by others.
We are sincerely chanting daimoku for your good health and victory.

Sunday, March 27th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Winter always turns to spring."
(Winter Always Turns to Spring - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 536)
Selection source: SGI President Ikeda's poem, Seikyo Shimbun, March 27th, 2011

Monday, March 28th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"In a letter to the lay nun Ueno, mother of the young Nanjo Tokimitsu, Nichiren Daishonin writes: 'Neither the pure land nor hell exists outside oneself, both lie only within one's own heart....One who embraces the Lotus Sutra will realise that hell is itself the Land of Tranquil Light' (WND-1, 456).

"When we are consumed by the sufferings of our small lesser self, our heart is trapped in the restrictive, confining state of hell. But deep within each of our lives, we possess the free and untrammelled world of Buddhahood, which is vaster than the ocean and wider than the sky. Courage derived from faith in the Daishonin's Buddhism enables us to manifest this expansive state of Buddhahood and build a 'Land of Tranquil Light' right here, in the world in which we live.

"My mentor, second Soka Gakkai president Josei Toda, said: 'The courage of the Buddha can withstand all misfortune. It can prompt even the most negative and devilish forces to support the cause of Buddhism. If we intrepidly take action, a strength we never knew we had will emerge from within, allowing us to overcome every obstacle.'"
SGI Newsletter No. 8184, Editorial from the April 2011 issue of Daibyakurenge, The Invincible Courage of Soka, translated March 18th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KIBISHIKI SHIREN NI IDOMU
HOMARE NO SEINEN TACHI YO
HITO SHIRENU ROKU NO NAKA DE
SOKA NO TAMASHII WA KAGAYAKU!
KENKO SHORI O INORU.

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"FUYU WA KANARAZU HARU TO NARU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1253)

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

* Here in Tokyo at the weekend the roads would normally be crowded with shoppers and people driving here and there but instead there are so few, maybe because they are trying to conserve gas/petrol, cutting back out of concern and respect for those people in the badly hit areas who now have next to nothing or worried about the rumoured nuclear fall-out from the reactors. Further north supplies are now finally getting through and requests for certain things have changed from food and water to such things as shampoo and sanitary goods.

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

Saturday, March 26th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Through sincere and caring dialogue with others,
let's expand our circles of friendship and trust
in our precious local communities!
It is the strength that we gain by supporting one another
that creates great hope for tomorrow.

Saturday, March 26th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Never seek this Gohonzon outside yourself. The Gohonzon exists only within the mortal flesh of us ordinary people who embrace the Lotus Sutra and chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo."
(The Real Aspect of the Gohonzon - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 832)
Selection source: SGI President Ikeda's guidance, Seikyo Shimbun, March 26th, 2011

Sunday, March 21st, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The concept that the attitudes and actions of all living beings are clearly perceived by the Buddhas and bodhisattvas throughout the universe is another way of saying that the impartial law of the causality of life applies to all."
SGI Newsletter No. 8187, The New Human Revolution--Vol. 24: Chap. 2, Vigilant Safeguarding 16, translated March 23rd, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
WARERA NO TAIWA DE
AISURU CHIIKI NI
SHINRAI TO YUJO NO WA O!
SASAE AU CHIKARA GA
KIBO NO ASU O HIRAKU!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KONO GOHONZON MATTAKU YOSO NI MOTOMURU KOTO NAKARE TADA WARERA SHUJO NO HOKEKYO O TAMOCHITE NANMYOHORENGEKYO TO TONAURU KYOCHU NO NIKUDAN NI OWASHIMASU NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1244)

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

* Two weeks have now gone by since the great earthquake in the Tohoku region. Hours and hours of news programmes today have been covering a lot of the suffering and heroic efforts of many, it is quite an emotional handful to watch! In Tokyo more and more people are arriving to be looked after. Further south other parts of the country are having power outages to save energy and keep the country going. In the north the death toll is now over the 10,000 mark and there are now nearly double that number still missing - many unaccounted for anywhere and others in places where their families have not been able to connect with them yet. For the survivors in a survey done by NHK - Japan National TV - many expressed little hope about what they will do, how they will survive or where they will live and others, as worried as they are, are determined to have hope and fight on. A 29 year-old-woman gave birth the day after it all happened with her contractions coming constantly during the after-shocks, she named her new born "Hikari" meaning Ray of Light, her husband caught up with relief work didn't find out until three days later that he was a father but it certainly encouraged him and the other evacuees! Long-term temporary housing for just over a thousand people will be completed next week and other areas are close behind.

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Friday, March 25th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Hope is found precisely within our own hearts.
The lives of those who chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo
are treasure towers themselves.*
Let's therefore, encourage each other and advance together!

*In essence, the appearance of the treasure tower indicates that on hearing the Lotus Sutra the three groups of voice-hearers perceived for the first time the treasure tower within their own lives. Now Nichiren's disciples and lay supporters are also doing this. In the Latter Day of the Law, no treasure tower exists other than the figures of the men and women who embrace the Lotus Sutra. It follows, therefore, that whether eminent or humble, high or low, those who chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo are themselves the treasure tower, and, likewise, are themselves the Thus Come One Many Treasures. No treasure tower exists other than Myoho-renge-kyo. The daimoku of the
Lotus Sutra is the treasure tower, and the treasure tower is Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. (On the Treasure Tower, WND-I, page 299)

Friday, March 25th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
" I am praying that, no matter how troubled the times may become, the Lotus Sutra and the ten demon daughters will protect all of you, praying as earnestly as though to produce fire from damp wood, or to obtain water from parched ground."
(On Rebuking Slander of the Law and Eradicating Sins - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 444)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, March 25th, 2011

Saturday, March 26th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'When one becomes aware of the Buddha vehicle [the Mystic Law] within oneself, one can enter the palace of oneself [i.e., one's Buddhahood]. Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is what is meant by entering the palace of oneself.' (cf. OTT, 209) From The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings.

"We who chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo are ourselves Buddhas. A magnificent palace exists in the depths of our being--a palace that no one can destroy and nothing can desecrate.

"Bringing our lives to shine and working to create beautiful realms of peace and happiness in our beloved communities--this is the invincible spirit of establishing the correct teaching for the peace of the land."

SGI Newsletter No. 8188, LIVING THE GOSHO: WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT FROM SGI PRESIDENT IKEDA, (3) The Palace of Our Life Is Indestructible, translated March 24th from the March 24th, 2011, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, the Soka Gakkai daily newspaper.

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KIBO TOWA
WAGA KYOCHU NI!
MYOHO O TONAERU SEIMEI
SORE JITAI GA HOTO NARI.
TOMONI HAGEMASHI SUSUMO.

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

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

* Today here in Tokyo and in various places not only up north but along the eastern coast line of Japan from Tokyo up, we are still experiencing lots of earthquakes some you can clearly feel, often waking you if they are at night and others you have to look carefully to see if something is moving but it is making many people feel physically sick and of course is understandably making people very anxious. Scamsters are beginning to surface now, pretending to be relief donation collectors not only in person but also on the Internet - please be careful to double check bank account numbers & web-sites before sending anything. Also yesterday's government volunteer web-site address was slightly wrong, sorry! It should be www.tasukeaijapan.jp.... Here's today's To My Friends...

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

Thursday, March 24th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Each and every day is a page
in the history of our human revolution.
Let us always remember that our practice
is the source of boundless hope.
Starting from here, from right now,
let us advance in perfect unity with each other!

Thursday, March 24th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Life is the most precious of all treasures. Even one extra day of life is worth more than ten million of ryo of gold."
(On Prolonging One's Life Span - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 955)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, March 24th, 2011

Friday, March 25th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'Myo means to revive, that is, to return to life.' (WND-1, 149)
From 'The Daimoku of the Lotus Sutra.'

"When we live our lives based on faith in the Daishonin's Buddhism, then no matter what our situation or where we may find ourselves, it is possible for us to make a fresh beginning from there, to open the way to a future of limitless hope from that moment.

"Buddhism enables us to revive our spirits and revitalise our communities, allowing us to create happy lives without fail and help others do the same. That is the purpose of Buddhism."
SGI Newsletter No. 8185, LIVING THE GOSHO: (1) Faith in the Daishonin's Buddhism Is a Source of Limitless Hope.
Translated March 22nd 2011, from the March 19th, 2011, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
ICHINICHI ICHINICHI GA
NINGEN KAKUMEI NO REKISHI DA.
SHINJIN TO WA MUGEN NO KIBO!
IMA KARA KOKO KARA
"Scrum" KATAKU ZENSHIN!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"INOCHI TO MOSU MONOWA ISSHIN DAIICHI NO CHINPO NARI ICHINICHI NARITOMO KOREO
NOBURUNARABA SENMANRYO NO KOGANE NIMO SUGITARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 986)

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

* Here in Tokyo the panic buying is finally easing up but not fast enough as traces of radioactivity is discovered in the drinking water in Tokyo and, as a precautionary measure, bottles of water are being issued by the government to parents with children less than one year old as stocks have run out in the shops. Soka University has joined the list of universities that will now open one month later in May...but we at Soka High will carry on and start in April! Up north in Tohoku businesses that are still functioning are beginning to fold as vital elements of their industries cannot get through and others refuse to leave the area as they want to be a part of the rebuilding of their towns and villages. The volunteer service has now finally been set up...look out for www.tasukeiajapan.jp for further information, but at the moment it is for people living in Japan who have an ample level of Japanese language ability if nothing else because the web-site is only in Japanese. That may change but if you
are in an area anywhere in Japan where there are foreigners please ask if they are OK! Here is today's To My Friends...

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

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Now is exactly the time when we really must touch a friend's heart,
speaking in reassuring words, that puts them at ease,
and equips them with great courage!
As we embrace and support each other now in times of such suffering,
let us speak in the type of way that uplifts each others' spirits.
As the Gosho says - "The voice carries out the work of the Buddha."*

*Gosho - Ongi kuden - Gosho Zenshu, page 708, The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, page 4)

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"And yet, though one might point at the earth and miss it, though one might bind up the sky, though the tides might cease to ebb and flow and the sun rise in the west, 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, March 23rd, 2011

Thursday, March 24th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Misfortune will change into fortune. Muster your faith, and pray to this Gohonzon. Then what is there that cannot be achieved? (WND-1, 412) From "Reply to Kyo'o."

"The Buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin allows us to change poison into medicine and to transform our negative karma. There is no hardship or suffering that we cannot overcome, no darkness that we cannot break through. Now is the time to bring forth the vast and immeasurable power of the Buddha and the Law.

"The more challenging the times, the more important it is that we take a step forwards based on powerful prayer. Courageous faith is the very heart of Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism.
SGI Newsletter No. 8186, LIVING THE GOSHO: WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT FROM SGI PRESIDENT IKEDA, (2) Changing Poison into Medicine through Powerful Prayer, from the March 22nd, 2011, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated March 22nd, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
IMA KOSO TOMO NO MUNE NI
ANSHIN TO YUKI NO KOE O!
KURUSHIMI NI YORISO
HAGEMASHI NO KOE O!
[KOE BUTSUJI O NASU]

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"DAICHI WA SASABA HAZURURU TOMO OZORA O TSUNAGU MONO WA ARITOMO SHIO NO MICHIINU KOTO WA ARITOMO HI WA NISHI YORI IZURU TOMO HOKEKYO NO GYOJA NO INORI NO KANAWANU KOTO WA ARU BEKARAZU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1351)

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

* Here in Tokyo today we are feeling more of the 'after-effects' of what has happened, several universities have announced that the new school year (Japan starts in April) will be postponed by one month to enable everyone to get used to the new circumstances we face, this includes young people that would be attending such institutions who would be coming from the most badly hit areas, some private schools might also follow suit. Up north in Tohoku, one positive breaking news in the last hour or so is that electricity has been restored to one of the more seriously effected nuclear reactors so cooling might be possible. Elsewhere in Tohoku they are discussing long term rebuilding using materials and construction methods, learning from what has just happened and more reliance on solar power energy.

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

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
No matter what kind of obstacles might assail us,
we will never ever give in, never retreat, not one single bit!
This is the spirit of the Gakkai!
With the indomitable spirit that we will never give up,
let us now take one huge step forwards!

Tuesday, March 22nd, 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, March 22nd, 2011

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Since Buddhism
is about winning,
triumph completely.
With courage and with prayer,
leave behind a brilliant history.

"The Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard (1813-55) once wrote: 'Courage is the only thing that can rescue life and humankind.'

"Without courage, we cannot realise the full potential of our life. Without courage, we cannot help others."
SGI Newsletter No. 8184, Editorial from the April 2011 issue of Daibyakurenge, The Invincible Courage of Soka, translated March 18th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
IKANARU KONNAN NI MO
KESHITE SHIRIZOKANAI!
KORE GA GAKKAI SEISHIN DA.
WARERA WA [MAKEJI DAMASHI] DE
TSUYOKI IPPO O FUMIDASO!

-- 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] 21st March To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 21st March - 27th March Words of the Week

* Here in Tokyo and neighbouring prefectures we prepare for many of the refugees to arrive, opening up facilities that had been closed down or had not been used due to a decrease in the Japanese population. Up north many people are very reluctant to leave what they call "home" though, especially those who have lost loved ones and still cannot find them. People are spread out all over the place and in many cases they cannot find each other as they have no internet connections or phones and don't know where to look. Rescue operations are still being hampered by the tremendous distances they have to cover (500 kilometres and more) and many many roads are still blocked.

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

Monday, March 21st, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
All of our fellow members around the world
are earnestly chanting daimoku for us,
watching over us, seeing how we stand back up.
With the indestructible unity of the SGI,
let's open up the way to a hopeful future.
Right now is that very time!

Monday, March 21st, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"I have been ceaselessly praying for your sake to the Lotus Sutra, Shakyamuni Buddha, and the god of the sun, for I am convinced that you are a person who can inherit the soul of the Lotus Sutra."
(The Hero of the World - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 839)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, March 21st, 2011

March 21st - 27th, 2011
---- WORDS OF THE WEEK ----
"Regard both suffering and joy as facts of life,"*
let's constantly chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, now more than ever
Through practicing this faith that enables us
to overcome all obstacles and hardships,
let's show great actual proof
that we can definitely change poison into medicine.
Let's advance together towards establishing the correct teaching for the peace of the land!

*"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. How could this be anything other than the boundless joy of the Law?
Strengthen your power of faith more than ever." - "Happiness in This World", WND-I, page 681

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
ZENSEKAI NO DOSHI GA
INORI MITSUMETE IRU.
SOKA NO FUMETSU NO DENKETSU DE
KIBO NO MIRAI O HIRAKE!
IMA GA SONO TOKI DA!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"TONO NO ONKOTO OBA HIMANAKU HOKEKYO SHAKABUTSU NITTEN NI MOSU NARI SONO YUE WA HOKEKYO NO INOCHI O TSUGU HITO NAREBA TO OMOU NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1169)

--- KONSHU NO KOTOBA ---
KURAKU TOMONI OMOI AWASETE
DAIMOKU MATA DAIMOKU DA.
NAN O NORIKOERU SHINJIN DE
HENDOKU IYAKU NO JISSHO O!
RISSHO ANKOKU NO ZENSHIN O!

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

* Here in Tokyo life gradually is getting back to "normal" but we have many challenges ahead and a new life style we are going to have to accept for a long time. Up north, in Tohoku, things are creeping forwards but the second "Tsunami" is now beginning to kick in, the insufficient rescue of those who have survived, the number of homeless is virtually beyond anyone's ability to look after, people, especially the elderly are in great need of medical and physical help, many are now dieing in the evacuation centres. Helpers & volunteers are working way beyond what they can cope with. Food also is just not around, many are living off one rice ball or piece of pastry for the day, if that. Donations are really needed which hopefully your local SGI organisation can you let you know about and will of course be gratefully appreciated.

NHK - national government TV - has now put up a click on its main web-site where you can find where people have moved to in especially the most devastated areas. It is constantly being updated so if you need to find anyone and cannot find them today, come back later and you may find they are there. You'll need Japanese software to read and input. Here is today's To My Friends...

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

Sunday, March 20th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
We are all eternal comrades advancing together
throughout the three existences towards kosen-rufu.*
We are indeed the SGI family that transcends birth and death.
Let's always take the time out to encourage one another,
and to advance together brimming with great strength!

* The SGI is truly a sublime gathering of the Buddha's children. It is itself "the assembly on the Holy Peak that continues in solemn state and has not yet disbanded."
The SGI is a gathering of Bodhisattvas of the Earth who, just as in the ceremony on Eagle Peak, have appeared in order to lead all people of the Latter Day to enlightenment and so fulfil their eternal vow. We are eternal comrades advancing together over the three existences toward kosen-rufu. (Lectures on the "Expedient Means" and "Life Span" Chapters of the Lotus Sutra by Daisaku Ikeda, Vol. 3, page 129)

Sunday, March 20th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Since great slander already exists in our land, the great correct Law will spread without fail. What could any of you have to lament?."
(Great Evil and Great Good - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 1119)
Selection source: "Yuki no Izumi", Seikyo Shimbun, March 20th, 2011

Monday, March 21st, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"' Jiro Abe, a well-known Japanese philosopher who was a native of the Tohoku region, asserted, "The greatest source of strength in any situation is philosophy."

"The unsurpassed humanistic philosophy of Nichiren Buddhism enables us to take the most noble and humanistic action."
- SGI President Ikeda's Message to the Members of Tohoku, March 18th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
WARERA WA MINA
SANZE EIEN NO DOSHI
SHOJI FUNI NO KAZOKU NARI!
TOMODOMONI HAGEMASHI
CHIKARA ZUYOKU ZENSHIN O!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"SUDENI DAIHOBO KUNI NI ARI DAISHOHO KANARAZU HIROMARU BESHI ONO ONO NANIOKA NAGEKASE TAMAU BEKI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1300)

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

* Apologies for the delay. PC problems!
Here in Tokyo...things are day by day looking better. The non-stop news programmes have stopped. Found a loaf of bread yesterday. The kerosene trucks were driving around although the petrol/gas stands were closed for the most part. Convenience stores' charity boxes are absolutely full to the brim with not coins but big denomination notes. Up north they have started to build long-term temporary housing and many people are being moved out to better accommodation. Sadly though the number of dead is increasing to a very big number and a similar number is still unaccounted for. BUT people are still being found alive!

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

Saturday, March 19th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Mothers,
who light up their surroundings,
under any kind of circumstances,
you are our hope!
You are, without a doubt, our sunshine!
Everyone is so thankful for
and is so encouraged by your warm beautiful smile.

Saturday, March 19th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Myo means to revive, that is, to return to life."
(The Daimoku of the Lotus Sutra - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 149)
Selection source: SGI President Ikeda's guidance, Seikyo Shimbun, March 19th, 2011

Sunday, March 20th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"In a letter to a female follower who had lost a beloved family member, Nichiren Daishonin writes, 'One who embraces the Lotus Sutra will realise that hell is itself the Land of Tranquil Light' (The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. 1, p. 456).
Those who chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and live in accord with the Mystic Law can remain undefeated, even when faced with the most painful grief and sorrow, since they possess within them the indestructible life-state of Buddhahood."
- SGI President Ikeda's Message to the Members of Tohoku, March 18th, 2010

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
DONNA TOKI MO
SHUI O AKARUKU TERASU
HAHA WA KIBO NO TAIYO!
TOTOI EGAO NO ANATA NI
MINA GA KOKORO KARA KANSHA!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"MYO TOWA SOSEI NO GI NARI SOSEI TO MOSUWA YOMIGAERU GI NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 947)

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

Here is a URL that tells of President Harada's visit to meet the people of Sendai where some of the evacuees are
http://www.sgi.org/news/h-relief/relif2011/soka-gakkai-president-visits-evacuees-in-sendai-relief-efforts-continue.html

Here in Tokyo today we have had less detectable earthquakes. Local communities have been praised by the local governments for using even less electricity! Trains have been reduced on every line to reduce energy consumption. Slightly fewer people are panic buying. We still have great worries about the nuclear power plant in Fukushima although there has been some positive change. Up north, sadly, the second phase of such a great disaster is beginning to kick in, disease, mental stress and the end of emergency fuel supplies. We battle on though!...

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

Friday, March 18th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Within our lives,
we each possess the tremendous boundless power
to change whatever might be our destiny into our mission.
Let's all, together, chant daimoku with the strong conviction that
"winter always turns to spring."*

(*)"Winter Always Turns to Spring," WND I, p. 536

Friday, March 18th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Though your body must face the perils of the present crisis, your mind is one with the mind of the Buddha."
(The Refutation of the Three Great Teachers - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.2, page 958)
Selection source: SGI President Ikeda's message, Seikyo Shimbun, March 18th, 2011

Saturday, March 19th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"During the Daishonin's lifetime as well, what was known as the great earthquake of the Shoka era (August 1257) caused unprecedented damage. Grieved by the pain and suffering of the people and amid great persecutions, the Daishonin embarked on writing his treatise, 'On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land,' thereby raising the banner of peace and justice for all humankind. He assures us: 'When great evil occurs, great good follows' (WND-1, 1119)."
SGI Newsletter No. 8182, SGI President Ikeda's Message, Never Be Defeated! Have Courage! Have Hope!, from the March 16th, 2011, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated March 16th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
WARERA NO SEIMEI NIWA
SHUKUMEI O SHIMEI NI KAEYUKU
MUGEN NO CHIKARA GA ARU!
MINA DE GOJO NARU INORI O!
"FUYU WA KANARAZU HARU TO NARU"

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"TATOI MI WA KONO NAN NI AUTOMO KOKORO WA BUSSHIN NI ONAJI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1069)

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

Here are two URLs to click on, the first is the full message from Pres. Ikeda which we used for "Daily Encouragement" yesterday and today and the other is a moving report on the latest activities of the Soka Gakkai...
http://www.daisakuikeda.org/sub/news/2011/mar/news-2011mar16-ikeda-msg-quake-victims.html
and
http://www.sgi.org/news/h-relief/relif2011/japan-earthquake-soka-gakkai-centers-contact-re-established.html
Here in Tokyo we have had a very cold day, not so bad as further north where energy supplies are running out, and this has caused a power surge which means that tomorrow we may have to experience two long power outages. Tokyo battles on though like elsewhere in Japan to keep the economy going.... No matter what we will come through!
Absolutely!...here's today's To My Friends...

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

Thursday, March 17th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Even if we should meet with disasters and calamities,
they cannot destroy our hearts!*
The good fortune that we have accumulated thus far
is an integral part of our lives across the three existences
and across eternity.
(Firmly believing in this,) with strong and courageous hearts
let us advance on!

* From President Ikeda's message on March 16th, 2011 - Nichiren Daishonin writes that even if we should meet with disasters and calamities, they cannot destroy our hearts (cf. WND-2, 135). Nothing can destroy the treasures of the heart. Every adversity is but a trial for us to overcome so that we can attain eternal happiness. The Daishonin 's Buddhism, our practice of faith in the Mystic Law, enables us to transform all poison into medicine without fail.

Thursday, March 17th, 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: "Members Messages from Across the Country", Seikyo Shimbun, March 17th, 2011

Friday, March 18th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"I am fervently praying and calling out to each of you: 'Never be defeated! Have courage! Have hope!'"
SGI Newsletter No. 8182, SGI President Ikeda's Message, Never Be Defeated! Have Courage! Have Hope!, from the March 16th, 2011, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated March 16th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
IKANARU WAZAWAI MO
[KOKORO NO TAKARA] WA KUZUSENAI!
SEIMEI NI TSUNDA
FUKUUN WA SANZE EIEN!
TSUYOKI KOKORO DE SUSUMO.

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

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

* Here in Tokyo today we had our graduation ceremony and President Ikeda sent us a very long and in-depth message, most encouraging. Only those graduating, their parents and students living nearby came. We started the ceremony off with a minute's silence and then the whole building shook... as we continue to experience many earthquakes although less and less. Power outages are going on very irregularly in the suburbs to keep things going in central Tokyo.

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

Wednesday, March 16th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To the great youth of Soka.
In the very midst of the tempest
be the lighthouse of hope for those around.
I am entrusting the baton of succession to you.

Wednesday, March 16th, 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, March 16th, 2011

Thursday, March 17th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"I offer my sincerest condolences to those of you who have been affected by the devastating earthquake and tsunamis that struck north-eastern Japan five days ago (March 11th, 2011) and have left many people still missing and unaccounted for. I can only imagine the fatigue and exhaustion you must be suffering. My wife and I, along with the members throughout Japan and the world, are sending daimoku to you with all our hearts, earnestly praying for your health and well-being and that all Buddhas and bodhisattvas--the positive forces of the universe--will rigorously protect you.

"I wish to deeply thank those of you who are selflessly devoting yourselves to the rescue and relief efforts in the stricken areas. I also truly appreciate those of you who are supporting your communities as solid and reliable pillars during this difficult time. Takuboku Ishikawa (1886-1912), a renowned, youthful poet who hailed from Tohoku, the north-eastern region of Japan, declared: 'Helping one person is a far greater achievement than becoming the ruler of a country.' I, therefore, express my deepest respect and gratitude to all of you.

"Nichiren Daishonin writes that even if we should meet with disasters and calamities, they cannot destroy our hearts (cf. WND-2, 135). Nothing can destroy the treasures of the heart. Every adversity is but a trial for us to overcome so that we can attain eternal happiness. The Daishonin's Buddhism, our practice of faith in the Mystic Law, enables us to transform all poison into medicine without fail.
SGI Newsletter No. 8182, SGI President Ikeda's Message, Never Be Defeated! Have Courage! Have Hope!, from the March 16th, 2011, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated March 16th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
IDAI NARU
SOKA NO SEINEN TACHI YO!
ARASHI NO NAKA NI ATTE
KIBO NO KOGEN TARE!
KOKEI NO "baton" O KIMI NI.

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

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

* The latest on Soka Gakkai activities is available in English on
http://www.sgi.org/news/h-relief/relif2011/soka-gakkai-relief-activities-continue-in-northeastern-japan.html
Here in Tokyo the power outages have begun, shorter than announced although rather sudden. It is getting cold again and bad weather - snow and rain is expected in Tohoku. Mobile electric power stations have arrived in Tohoku so people are now able to recharge their mobile phones and use them! So if you have not been able to get through you might be able now but remember it will be crowded so if you know their mobile E-mail address you might be more successful. Fall-out levels from the nuclear power stations have dropped this evening. Earthquakes are still happening and this evening a strong one was felt that originated west of Tokyo in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka...no serious damage reports in yet. We are still getting a lot of mis-information from overseas sources in particular about the nuclear reactor situation and this is causing a lot of panic especially amongst the international community in Japan. If people wish to find out the latest, up-to-date information NHK - the Japanese government TV channel is operating "NHK World" on cable and satellite in English and there are other services in other languages on the radio also operated by NHK.

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Tuesday, March 15th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
With the indomitable power of strong faith and solid action
let us make the great power of the Buddha and the Law
gush forth from our very beings!
"Myo means to revive, that is, to return to life."*
Let us all offer sincere and focused prayer.
* Gosho, The Daimoku of the Lotus Sutra, WND1, page 149

Tuesday, March 15th, 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: "Contributions made by our fellow members towards society", Seikyo Shimbun, March 15th, 2011

Wednesday, March 16th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"One individual who serves as an example can stir the hearts of countless others. Don't wait for someone else to set an example. The Soka Gakkai is a gathering of champions precisely because each member strives to become such a model."
SGI Newsletter No. 8180, The New Human Revolution--Vol. 24: Chap. 2, Vigilant Safeguarding 10, translated March 11th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
FUKUTSU NO SHINRIKI, GYORIKI DE
IDAI NA BUTSURIKI, HORIKI O
DANJITE WAKI IDASE!
[MYO TO WA SOSEI NO GI]
ZENDOSHI DE SHINKEN NI KINEN.

-- 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)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 14th March To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 14th - 20th March Words of the Week

 

* Here in Tokyo power outages are beginning to occur although "scheduled" ones are fortunately not occurring as people try to make an effort to conserve energy. Communication systems are improving. The number of strong aftershocks has also greatly decreased. But there is still a battle to re-establish some kind of "normal" life-style. Up north the battle goes on to find loved ones and to survive. The government though is doing a much better job than when the Kobe earthquake hit but it is being absolutely stretched to its limits with many many challenges.

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

Monday, March 14th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Ours is the practice of the greatest Law
that enables us to "change poison into medicine."
We will never give up!
Everyone of our fellow members (around the world) is one in mind
chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo most earnestly for our safety.

Monday, March 14th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"It is said that, if a teacher has a good disciple, both will gain the fruit of Buddhahood, but if a teacher fosters a bad disciple, both will fall into hell. If teacher and disciple are of different minds, they will never accomplish anything."
(Flowering and Bearing Grain - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 909)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, March 14th, 2011

March 14th-20th, 2011
---- WORDS OF THE WEEK ----
Everyone is so encouraged by and so grateful for
the selfless dedication and actions
of our gallant youth members in Tohoku*
and all of our other Soka Gakkai young people,
helping in many ways those who are suffering from this great disaster.
Now is the time for you to uphold the spirit of "March 16th",*
and use your courageous voices as the young successors of kosen-rufu!

* Tohoku is basically the north eastern side of Japan where the earthquakes were strongest and where the tsunami hit.
*On March 16th, 1958, more than 6,000 youth attend a ceremony at the head temple where President Josei Toda passes responsibility for the spread of the Daishonin's Buddhism to all youth division members. (More details are in the "Successors" chapter of the Human Revolution, Vol. 12.)

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
WARERA NO SHINJIN WA
"HENDOKU IYAKU" NO DAIHO.
DANJITE MAKERUNA!
ZEN DOSHI GA KOKORO HITOTSU NI
BUJI O INOTTE IRU.

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

--- KONSHU NO KOTOBA ---
TOHOKU KENJI O HAJIME
SOKA NO SEINEN NO KENSHIN NI
MINA GA ATSUKU KANSHA.
"San-ten Ichi-roku" NO TAMASHII DE
IMAKOSO YUKI NO KOE O!

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