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

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

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
How important it is for us to triumph over the challenges
that we face this very day.
How important it is to also win over our own shortcomings.
Our unrelenting and ever progressing advancement
in faith and practice,
based on the spirit of "Faith equals Daily Life,"
is the direct path, the shortest route to achieving victory in life!

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"When we revere Myoho-renge- kyo inherent in our own life as the object of devotion, the Buddha nature within us is summoned forth and manifested by our chanting of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. This is what is meant by 'Buddha.'"

(How Those Initially Aspiring to the Way Can Attain Buddhahood through the Lotus Sutra - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 887)
Selection source: "YWD Gosho Study for May", Seikyo Online, May 2011

Wednesday, June 1st, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Be tenacious. Win through making persistent efforts.

"The Japanese historian and renowned Yale professor Kan'ichi Asakawa (1873-1948), who hailed from Tohoku's Fukushima Prefecture, wrote: 'People are not so weak as to be controlled by their circumstances,' and 'I hope you will rise above sorrow rather than be crushed beneath it.' These words echo my own sentiments.

"Human beings have the strength to rise above all sorrow and suffering. All of us without exception were born in this world to become happy. There is no hardship that we cannot overcome. The greater the difficulty, the more tenaciously we must continue to tackle it. This is how we can bring forth the fundamental strength for achieving ultimate victory. This is a rule seen throughout history, applying both to the lives of individuals and the rise of civilisations. Persistence is the mother of success, the wellspring of happiness, and the light of victory."

SGI Newsletter No. 8239, You Have an Unfathomably Profound Mission. SGI President Ikeda, founder of Soka University, sent the following message to the 37th class of Soka University and the 25th class of Soka Women's College upon their graduation in March 2011. From the March 21st, 2011, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated May 24th, 2011

* Apologies...May 30th's Daily Encouragement was NOT from SGI Newsletter No. 8241 but from the above mentioned SGI Newsletter.

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KYO O KATSU KOTO DA!
JIBUN NI KATSU KOTO DA!
[SHINJIN SOKU SEIKATSU] NO
TAEZARU ZENSHIN KOSO
JINSEI SHORI NO O-DO NARI!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"WAGA KOSHIN NO MYOHORENGEKYO O HONZON TO AGAME TATEMATSURITE WAGA KOSHINSHU NO BUSSHO NAM MYOHO RENGE KYO TO YOBI YOBARETE ARAWARE TAMAU TOKORO O HOTOKE TOWA IUNARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 557)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 30th May To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 30th May - June 5th Words of the Week

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

Monday, May 30th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
At home, work or wherever we might be,
let's the words, "thank you," constantly ring out!
Where there are people who have a heart of appreciation,
joy and good fortune breeds
and everyone's life shines with even more brilliance.

Monday, May 30th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"This life is like a dream. One cannot be sure that one will live until tomorrow. However wretched a beggar you might become, never disgrace the Lotus Sutra."
(A Warning against Begrudging One's Fief - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 824)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, May 30th, 2011

May 30th - June 5th, 2011
---- Words of the Week ----
Hurray for all of our Women's Division members,
whom we all have the utmost respect for
as the noblest women in the world.
Congratulations on the 60th anniversary
of the Women's Division's establishment!
With heartfelt appreciation,
let's all celebrate this significant month together,
by expanding our hope-filled dialogue movement
with as many other people as we possibly can.

*June 10th is Soka Gakkai Women's Division Day

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KATEI DE SHOKUBA DE CHIIKI DE
"ARIGATO" NO KOE O!
KANSHA NO KOKORO ARU TOKORO
YOROKOBI TO FUKUTOKU GA HIROGARI
SEIMEI WA KAGAYAKI O MASU!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"ISSHO WA YUME NO UE ASU O GOSEZU IKANARU KOTSUJIKI NIWA NARUTOMO HOKEKYO NI KIZU O TSUKE TAMAU BEKARAZU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1163)

--- KONSHU NO KOTOBA ---
SEKAI ICHI NO TOTOKI FUJINBU
KESSI 60 SHUNEN, BANZAI!
MINA DE KANSHA O KOMETE
KINEN NO GEKKAN O KAZARO!
KIBO NO TAIWA NO KAKUDAI DE!

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

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

Sunday, May 29th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Facing many challenges is the great privilege of being youthful!
It's time now for us to get up and move.
By having conversations that are brimming with courage
and a strong belief in what we are talking about and doing,
let's sow seeds of hope in our friends' hearts.

Sunday, May 29th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Morning after morning we rise up with the Buddha, evening after evening we lie down with the Buddha."
(Ongi kuden - Gosho Zenshu, page 737, The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, page 83)
Selection source: "Yuki no Izumi", Seikyo Shimbun, May 29th, 2011

Monday, May 30th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Cunning and scheming don't achieve anything of lasting value. Those who strive with earnest dedication and integrity, sparing no effort in their endeavours, will definitely win in the end."
SGI Newsletter No. 8241, LIVING THE GOSHO: WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT FROM SGI PRESIDENT IKEDA, (28) Opening the Great Path to Happiness for Humanity Ten Thousand Years into the Future, translated May 27th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
OINARU CHOSEN KOSO
SEINEN NO TOKKEN DA.
SA SHUPPATSU SHIYO!
YUKI TO SHINNEN NO TAIWA DE
TOMO NO KOKORO NI KIBO NO TANE O!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"CHO CHO HOTOKE TO TOMONI OKI SEKI SEKI HOTOKE TO TOMONI FUSHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 737)

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

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

Saturday, May 28th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
When the weather keeps changing and the temperature drops,
it is important that we live wisely and are careful.
It's good common sense to put on an extra layer of clothing
and to have anything else that might be needed.
By making every possible effort to maintain good health,
first and foremost,
let's lead successful lives each and every day.

Saturday, May 28th, 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, May 28th, 2011

Sunday, May 29th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'Now when Nichiren chants Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, he is enabling all living beings to attain Buddhahood in the ten thousand years of the Latter Day of the Law.'
From The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, p. 41.

"Kosen-rufu is a lofty ideal as well as a practical endeavour with a vision stretching ten thousand years into the future. Therefore, each earnest step we take in the present will contribute to opening wide the path to happiness for all humanity into the eternal future."
SGI Newsletter No. 8241, LIVING THE GOSHO: WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT FROM SGI PRESIDENT IKEDA, (28) Opening the Great Path to Happiness for Humanity Ten Thousand Years into the Future, translated May 27th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KION NO HENKA NI CHUI!
ICHIMAI HAORU NADO
KENMEINA KUFU O.
TAICHO KANRI O BANZEN NI
KENKO DAIICHI DE SUSUMO!

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

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

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

Friday, May 27th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin states,
"In battles soldiers regard the general as their soul."*
It is a leader's initiative that open up the way
for everyone else to make a breakthrough
in overcoming their limitations.
Leaders, it's important you take courageous leadership!

*"The Supremacy of the Law" - WND-I, page 613

Friday, May 27th, 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, May 27th, 2011

Saturday, May 28th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Those who have a readiness and willingness to learn are never overwhelmed by suffering, no matter how painful or difficult the circumstances they may face. For they are able to transform everything into an opportunity for self-improvement, creativity, and victory.

"...I hope you will courageously challenge yourselves in the places of your mission, working hard and eagerly continuing to learn throughout your life."
SGI Newsletter No. 8239, You Have an Unfathomably Profound Mission. SGI President Ikeda, founder of Soka University, sent the following message to the 37th class of Soka University and the 25th class of Soka Women's College upon their graduation in March 2011. From the March 21st, 2011, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated May 24th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
"IKUSA NIWA
DAISHOGUN O TAMASHII TO SU"
TOPPAKO O HIRAKU NOWA
"leader" SOSSEN NO KODO DA.
YUKU DE SHIKI TORE!

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

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

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

Thursday, May 26th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To everyone who is enthusiastically leading the expansion
of our movement through the propagation of the Seikyo newspaper
and all our other publications,
especially those who look after subscriptions
- our heartfelt appreciation and gratitude goes to all of you
for all of your noble efforts.
Let us do our utmost to spread this wonderful philosophy of hope
that the world and the times are so desperately seeking.

Thursday, May 26th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Those who believe in the Lotus Sutra are as if in winter, but winter always turns to spring."
(Winter Always Turns to Spring - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 536)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, May 19th, 2011

Friday, May 27th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'If the Law that one embraces is supreme, then the person who embraces it must accordingly be foremost among all others. And if that is so, then to speak ill of that person is to speak ill of the Law.'
From 'Questions and Answers about Embracing the Lotus Sutra' (WND-1, 61).

"We should ponder the question, 'what is it that makes a person truly great?'A person upholding a philosophy of the highest humanism is supremely noble. Therefore, as practitioners of the Daishonin's Buddhism working tirelessly for kosen-rufu, we have no need to feel intimidated by those in positions of power or authority. Moreover, we can bring forth limitless wisdom and strength to win over our real challenges and struggles."
SGI Newsletter No. 8240, LIVING THE GOSHO: WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT FROM
SGI PRESIDENT IKEDA, (27) People Who Spread the Correct Teaching Are Supremely Noble, translated May 24th, 2011, from the May 20th, 2011, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, the Soka Gakkai daily newspaper.

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
SEIKYO KAKUDAI NI ISAMITATSU
TOTOKI SHINBUNCHO HAJIME
ZENDOSHI NI KOKORO KARA KANSHA!
JIDAI GA SHIN NI MOTOMERU
KIBO NO TETSUGAKU O HASSHIN!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"HOKEKYO O SHINZURU HITO WA FUYU NO GOTOSHI FUYU WA KANARAZU HARU TO NARU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1253

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

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

Wednesday, May 25th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
It's words of encouragement that unleash the inner strength
and potential of both ourselves and others, ten thousand fold.
Let us always try to encourage people with words
that give them courage and conviction.
Let's become leaders of great sincerity
who always chant with and take action with our fellow members.

Wednesday, May 25th, 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."
(The Opening of the Eyes - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 283)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", May 25th, 2011

Thursday, May 26th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Kosen-rufu and Buddhist practice take place on the front lines of the organisation.

"The Soka Gakkai is a place for humanistic education, teaching people how to polish and elevate themselves, live in a genuinely humane way, and work for the good of society.

"Second Soka Gakkai president Josei Toda thought of the Soka Gakkai as a university without a campus, and as such we could consider the front lines of our organisation as the classrooms and study halls of that university."
SGI Newsletter No. 8237, The New Human Revolution--Vol. 24: Chap. 3, Humanistic Education 11, translated May 19th, 2011.

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
HAGEMASHI KOSO MAN NO CHIKARA!
TOMO NO MOTO E ASHI O HAKOBU
YUKI TO KAKUSHIN NO GEKIREI O!
TOMO NI INORI TOMO NI UGOKU
DAISEIJITSU NO "Leader" TARE.

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"WARE NARABINI WAGA DESHI SHONAN ARITOMO UTAGAU KOKORO NAKUBA JINEN NI BUKKAI NI ITARU BESHI TEN NO KAGO NAKI KOTO O UTAGAWAZARE GENSE NO AN-NON NARAZARU KOTO O NAGEKAZARE"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 234)

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

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

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To my dear friends who are battling with financial hardships,
never allow yourselves to be defeated by your circumstances.
Though you may feel your struggles go unnoticed by others,
please rest assured that the Daishonin is always observing
and watching over you.
No matter what, forge ahead with invincible daimoku!

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"When a tree has been transplanted, though fierce winds may blow, it will not topple if it has a firm stake to hold it up"
(Three Tripitaka Masters Pray for Rain - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. 1, page 598)
Selection source: "Myoji no Gen", Seikyo Shimbun, May 20, 2011

Wednesday, May 25th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Nichiren Daishonin writes: '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' (WND-1, 681).

"'Suffer what there is to suffer' doesn't mean ignoring the existence of suffering; rather, it means facing reality head-on, viewing it from a Buddhist perspective. When perceived in that light, sickness and aging are more than meaningless suffering; instead, they become opportunities to rouse and deepen our faith. At the same time, we come to realise that sickness and aging are part of our mission to demonstrate to others the effectiveness of Buddhism.

"'Enjoy what there is to enjoy' means to elevate the joys we experience in life to the level of eternal joy. The way to do that is to assiduously chant to the Gohonzon in a spirit of gratitude, elevate our life-state, and establish a condition of absolute happiness. The great path to indestructible happiness is found in consistent chanting of daimoku, in times of both suffering and joy."
SGI Newsletter No. 8237, The New Human Revolution--Vol. 24: Chap. 3, Humanistic Education 10, translated May 19th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
FUKYO TO TATAKAU TOMO YO
DANJITE MAKERU NA!
HITOSHIRENU KUTO NO SUGATA O
GOHONBUTSU GA GOSHORAN DA.
GOJO NA INORI DE SUSUME!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"SORE KI O UE SORO NIWA OOKAZE FUKI SORAEDOMO TSUYOKI SUKE O KAINUREBA TAUREZU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1468)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 23rd To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 23rd May-29th Words of the Week

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

Monday, May 23rd, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
From our very own district,
let's raise as many excellent individuals as we can,
create a surge of great joyful daimoku,
and develop perfect unity with the spirit of "many in body,
one in mind."
Together let's create a whole new chapter in our history!

Monday, May 23rd, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"My wish is that my disciples will be cubs of the lion king, never to be laughed at by the pack of foxes."
(In the Continent of Jambudvipa - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.2, page 1026)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, May 23rd, 2011

May 23rd-29th, 2011
---- WORDS OF THE WEEK ----
The Daishonin encourages us,
"You must speak with even greater fervour."*
Brimming with the spirit to introduce others to the practice,
let's share this great philosophy of Nichiren Buddhism.
Then the seed of true happiness
will definitely be planted in people's lives.

*"Though you may think that there is no more use in trying to persuade other, to those who would oppose the correct teaching you must speak with even greater fervour. And while life remains in you, you will surely see the results of your efforts." -
"Regarding the Birth of Kyo'o", WND-II, page 457

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
WAGA CHIKU KARA
OGON NO JINZAI O!
DAI KANKI NO DAIMOKU O!
ITAI DOSHIN NO DANKETSU O!
ATARASHIKI REKISHI O HIRAKE.

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"NEGAWAKU WA WAGA DESHIRA WA SHISHIO NO KO TO NARITE GUNKO NI WARAWARURU KOTO NAKARE"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1589)

--- KONSHU NO KOTOBA ---
"IYOIYO
MOSHI KIKASU BESHI"
SHAKUBUKU SEISHIN O HIKARASE
DAIBUPPO O KATARE!
SOKO NI KOFUKU NO BUSSHU GA!

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

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

Sunday, May 22nd, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
If just one person decides to stand up,
then two, three and many more will follow,
When we ourselves take the initiative,
with a strong bold determination,
a great move towards glorious victory starts to unfold for many.

Sunday, May 22nd, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Without wood, a fire will burn out. Without earth, plants will not grow.... Nichiren is like the plant, and my teacher, the earth."
(Flowering and Bearing Grain - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 909)
Selection source: "Myoji no Gen", Seikyo Shimbun, May 22nd, 2011

Monday, May 23rd, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"While the four sufferings of birth, aging, sickness, and death are unavoidable, Buddhism teaches that 'They [who have heard the Law] will enjoy peace and security in their present existence and good circumstances in future existences' (LSOC5, 136).

"'As human beings, we can't escape from the sufferings of aging, sickness, and death, but that doesn't necessarily mean our lives will be unhappy. What we need to do is build an invincible, strong, expansive, rich state of life that doesn't succumb to such sufferings as sickness and aging. Our Buddhist faith and practice are key to achieving that. Through our faith and practice we can open the way to enjoying peace and security in our present existence and good circumstances in future existences.

"Those who polish and train their spirits and dedicate themselves to the mission of kosen-rufu will be fulfilled and brimming with joy day after day, even though they may be old and in poor health."
SGI Newsletter No. 8237, The New Human Revolution--Vol. 24: Chap. 3, Humanistic Education 10, translated May 19th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
HITORI GA TACHI AGAREBA
FUTARI SANNIN TO TSUZUKI
BANNIN NO SHORI GA HIRAKARERU

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"HI WA TAKIGI KAKUREBA TAENU SOMOKU WA DAICHI NAKUSHITE SEICHO SURU KOTO ARU BEKARAZU ... NICHIREN WA SOMOKU NO GOTOKU SHISHO WA DAICHI NO GOTOSHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 900)

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

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

Saturday, May 21st, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's always start everything off with daimoku!
When times are difficult it's important that we chant first.
When times are good it's important that we chant first.
It is faith like running water that ensures us of absolute victory.*

*"Today there are people who have faith in the Lotus Sutra. The belief of some is like fire while that of others is like water. When the former listen to the teachings, their passion flares up like fire, but as time goes on, they tend to discard their faith. To have faith like water means to believe continuously without ever regressing." - "The Two Kinds of Faith", WND-I, page 899

Saturday, May 21st, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"More valuable than treasures in a storehouse are the treasures of the body, and the treasures of the heart are the most valuable of all. From the time you read this letter on, strive to accumulate the treasures of the heart!"
(The Three Kinds of Treasure - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 851)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, May 21st, 2011

Sunday, May 22nd, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Life is an arduous struggle to win over the onslaughts of karma. Do we allow ourselves to be swept away by the winds of fate, or do we courageously stand firm and come through victorious? Faith in the Law of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, the essence of the Lotus Sutra, enables us to triumph over all obstacles."
SGI Newsletter No. 8238, "Strengthen Your Faith Day by Day and Month after Month," from the June 2011 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translated May 20th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
ISSAI WA INORI KARA!
KURUSHII TOKI MO DAIMOKU.
TANOSHII TOKI MO DAIMOKU.
MIZU NO GOTOKI SHINJIN KOSO
SHORI ENO GENSEN!

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

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

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

Friday, May 20th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's take every possible precaution to prevent fires from occurring.
Double checking all fire sources in the kitchen is most important.
We must also strictly avoid storing any flammables around the house
or any other buildings we use.
At the same time,
it is important to remember that
inappropriately overloading electrical outputs
or "octopus wiring" is extremely dangerous.
Let's constantly remind each other about these points
whenever we get the chance!

Friday, May 20th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"If you care anything about your personal security, you should first of all pray for order and tranquillity throughout the four quarters of the land, should you not?"
(On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 24)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, May 20th, 2011

Saturday, May 21st, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'Rather than offering up ten thousand prayers for remedy, it would be better simply to outlaw this one evil,' from On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land, (WND-1, 15).

"This passage tells us that in order to attain prosperity and peace for our society, rather than debating various methods and programs, it's better to first of all put an end to the 'one evil' of erroneous beliefs, the fundamental cause of all unhappiness. This also applies to our own lives as individuals.

"For example, let's say there's a person who gets sick because they don't get enough sleep or otherwise take care of themselves properly. That neglect of their health is the 'one evil' in their life. Unless they remedy that, no amount of proper nourishment will restore them to health. In the same way, there is 'one evil' that obstructs us from carrying out our human revolution and becoming happy.'

"Your 'one evil' may be becoming careless and belittling yourself when things don't go as you'd hoped. Another 'one evil' is blaming one's own failings and unhappiness on others, and being unable to work together in harmony with others for kosen-rufu. The tendency to give up and try to escape every time a difficulty presents itself is another 'one evil.' There are many other sorts of these 'one evils,' depending upon the person.

"The beginning of the challenge of human revolution starts with identifying the 'one evil' in your own life, deciding to eliminate it, earnestly chanting daimoku, and challenging yourself to succeed."
SGI Newsletter No. 8234, The New Human Revolution--Vol. 24: Chap. 3, Humanistic Education 6, translated May 17th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KASAI YOBO NI BANZEN O!
CHUBO NADO HI NO MOTO TENKEN.
TATEMONO SHUHEN NO KANENBUTSU YA
TAKOASHI HAISEN WA KINMOTSU DA!
TAGAI NI KOE O KAKEAE.

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

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

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

Thursday, May 19th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
People who are forever trying to advance
are always full of vibrant youthful energy.
Continuity and persistence in any endeavour is the
key to developing and sharpening our abilities.
Untiring, steady steps, one after another
makes our life shine with golden brilliance.

Thursday, May 19th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Iron, when heated in the flames and pounded, becomes a fine sword. Worthies and sages are tested by abuse."
(Letter from Sado - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 303)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, May 19th, 2011

Friday, May 20th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"I know it can be a lot of hard work. But no matter how diligently you exert yourself, if you're always complaining, you extinguish the benefits and good fortune that you should be receiving. It would be like taking medicine to recover from a cold, but at the same time walking out in the rain without any protection.

"The Japanese word for 'complaint,' guchi, is composed of two Chinese characters that mean misguided (gu) and foolish (chi), or ignorance.

"'I know that sometimes we just complain without really thinking about it, but the frightening thing about complaining is that every time you do, a dark cloud descends over your heart, the sun that should illuminate your spirit is obscured, and your inner hope, appreciation, and joy gradually wane. As Nichiren Daishonin writes:
'Misfortune comes from one's mouth and ruins one' (WND-1, 1137).

"People who are always complaining tend to create a gloomy atmosphere and rob the people around them of their enthusiasm, even if they aren't aware of it. In other words, they diminish the momentum for kosen-rufu and drain away the strength for others to strive their hardest.

"Not only will they not receive benefits, but they won't be able to escape retribution for their negativity. That's why it's important for all of us to remember this point and help each other avoid this pitfall.

"Those who always take the initiative, in contrast, are much more vigorous. They inspire everyone they meet, make them feel like participating, and dispel feelings of stalemate or stagnation.

"As Nichiren Daishonin states, 'It is the heart that is important' (WND-1, 1000).

"Your attitude as you practice your Buddhist faith is crucial. If you're always complaining and don't practise with a sense of motivation and initiative, you're only hindering yourself. Let's all try to joyfully and vibrantly advance."
SGI Newsletter No. 8234, The New Human Revolution--Vol. 24: Chap. 3, Humanistic Education 5, translated May 17th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
ZENSHIN SURU HITO WA
ITSUMO WAKUWAKUSHI.
JIZOKU KOSO CHIKARA NARI!
TAYUMANU IPPO IPPO NI
O-GON NO JINSEI WA KAGAYAKU!

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

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

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

Wednesday, May 18th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The growth and development of capable talented people
begins by creating uplifting and joyful discussion meetings.
Let us always show our appreciation to those families
who offer their homes as meeting places.
It is also important to show ample consideration towards people
in the neighbourhood of our meetings,
(acting wisely and with common sense as we come and go.)
Let's make every effort to advance with a vibrant life force.

Wednesday, May 18th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Therefore, I say to you, my disciples, try practising as the Lotus Sutra teaches, exerting yourselves without begrudging your lives! Test the truth of Buddhism now!"
(The Selection of the Time - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 583)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", May 18th, 2011

Thursday, May 19th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"No matter how unexpectedly our loved ones may pass away, we should be assured that the lives of all who have formed a connection to the Mystic Law--whether through their own practice or their ties with us--will on death be enfolded in the protective embrace of the Buddhas and heavenly deities, and will enter a path leading to Buddhahood without fail.

"In particular, nothing can sever the ties of family members bound together by the Mystic Law. Though you may be temporarily separated by death, eventually you will be born again together in the 'same land of the Mystic Law' (cf. WND-1, 1074), and continue your unending journey of life together pervaded by the four noble virtues of eternity, happiness, true self, and purity. This is the promise of Nichiren Daishonin."
SGI Newsletter No. 8230, OUR BRILLIANT PATH TO VICTORY, Tohoku--An Indestructible Citadel of the People, from the March 29th, 2011, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated May 10th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KANKI NO ZADANKAI KARA
JINZAI NO WA O KAKUDAI!
KAIJO TEIKYO SHA NI KANSHA.
KINRIN E MO HAIRYO O.
HAZUMU INOCHI DE ZENSHIN DA!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"SAREBA WAGA DESHIRA KOKOROMINI HOKEKYO NO GOTOKU SHINMYO MO OSHIMAZU SHUGYO SHITE KONO TABI BUPPO O KOKOROMIYO"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 291)

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

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

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin says:
"My wish is that all my disciples make a great vow."*
Oh youth, we really are counting on you
to live out the great pledge for kosen-rufu!
Awaken great fervour and passion in yourselves
and spur yourselves into action.
* Gosho - The Dragon Gate, WND1, page 1003)

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

Wednesday, May 18th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Happiness, exists near at hand. For instance, it can come from creating good relationships with those in your family, in your neighbourhood, or in your workplace. Being sincerely grateful for everything and everyone in your life, and feeling fortunate--that's the key to happiness."
SGI Newsletter SGI Newsletter No. 8231, The New Human Revolution--Vol. 24: Chap. 3, Humanistic Education 4, translated May 10th, 2011.

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
[NEGAWAKU WA WAGA DESHIRA
DAIGAN O OKOSE]
SEINEN YO KOFU NO
CHIKAI NI IKIYO!
DAIJONETSU DE FURUITATE!

-- 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] 16th May To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 16th May-22nd May 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, May 16th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Today, too,
let's make every effort to visit another member.
It is that sincere and earnest caring attitude, as a leader,
towards another member,
that inspires so many others to joyfully stand up and take action.

Monday, May 16th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"First the teachings on propriety and music were set forth, and later the true way was introduced."
(The Opening of the Eyes - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 221)
Selection source: SGI-Macau leader's encouragement, Seikyo Shimbun, May 16th, 2011

May 16th-22nd, 2011
---- WORDS OF THE WEEK ----
In order for us to fulfil the great vow of achieving kosen-rufu,
it is the time for all of our youth to stand up
and show the great spirit of an "Ever Youthful SGI".
Let's all make the most outstanding growth ever,
let's advance together more cheerfully than ever,
and let's establish the most victorious solidarity that we have ever had!

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
SA KYO MO
HITORI NO TOMO NO MOTO E!
"Leader" NO
SHINKENNA FURUMAI NI
DOSHI MO YOROKOBI FURUI TATSU!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"REIRAKU SAKINI HASETE SHINDO NOCHINI HIRAKU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 187)

--- KONSHU NO KOTOBA ---
KOSEN RUFU NO DAIGAN E
SEINEN GAKKAI NO SO KEKKI DA.
ICHIDAN TO SEICHO SHI
ICHIDAN TO HOGARAKA NI
ICHIDAN TO SHORI NO JINRETSU O!

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

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

Sunday, May 15th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
For the sake of the eternal victory of our movement,
let's constantly be working on an indestructible solidarity
of capable, talented people.
Showing our sincerest respect
for our recently joined and younger members,
let's put our utmost effort into helping them grow and develop
so that they will become even more capable,
even more talented than we are.
That is the very tradition of the SGI.

Sunday, May 15th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Those resolved to seek the way should gather and listen to the contents of this letter."
(Letter from Teradomari - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 206)
Selection source: Buddhist teachings, Seikyo Shimbun, May 15th, 2011

Monday, May 16th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The power of the Gohonzon may not be fully apparent overnight, but if you strive earnestly in your Buddhist faith and practice for 10 or 20 years, you will achieve clear and indisputable results.

"Our daily lives are filled with problems. Even when you participate in Soka Gakkai activities, you may also encounter people who show no understanding and make you want to give up. Some of you are no doubt facing problems with your children, or maybe are at odds with your spouse. Others may have a hard time coming up with enough money to travel to meetings, and still others may be struggling with illness.

"But Mr. Toda often said with great conviction: 'If you are diligent in your morning and evening gongyo and your practice of introducing others to the Daishonin's Buddhism, there's no reason you can't succeed at your human revolution. You're certain to become happy. This I guarantee you.'"
SGI Newsletter No. 8231, The New Human Revolution--Vol. 24: Chap. 3, Humanistic Education 3, translated May 10th, 2011.

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
BANDAI NO SHORI E
JINZAI NO SHIRO O KIZUKE!
KOHAI O KOKORO KARA UYAMAI
JIBUN IJO NI SODATERU.
SORE GA GAKKAI NO DENTO DA.

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KOKOROZASHI ARAN SHONIN WA ISSHO NI ATSUMARITE GOCHOMON ARUBESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 951)

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

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

Saturday, May 14th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin encourages,
"Teach others to the best of your ability,
even if it is only a single sentence or phrase."*
Let's summon up all our courage and put our faith into action!
With the spirit that everything starts from now on,
let's take on every challenge
and make a great history of successive victories.

*"The True Aspect of All Phenomena" - WND, page 386

Saturday, May 14th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"But my life from the beginning has been based upon firm conviction. I have no intention now of reversing my course, nor will I ever reproach [those who persecuted me]. Evil persons too will be good friends to me."
(Why No Protection from the Heavenly Gods? - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.2, page 432)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, May 14th, 2011

Sunday, May 15th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The development of kosen-rufu starts with making our local organisations strong. It's important for us to courageously engage in that effort. We shouldn't wait for others to do it; we should stand up on our own.

"Standing up alone as an individual--that's the start of everything. It's the eternal spirit of Soka. Everyone is the president of the Soka Gakkai...."
SGI Newsletter No. 8231, The New Human Revolution--Vol. 24: Chap. 3, Humanistic Education 1, translated May 10th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
"ICHIMON IKKU NARITOMO
KATARASE TAMAU BESHI"
YUKAN NI UTTE DEYO!
IYOIYO NO KOKORO DE
RENSEN RENSHO NO REKISHI O!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"SHOGAI MOTO YORI OMOIKIRITE SORO IMANI HIRUGAERU KOTO NAKU SONO UE MATA IKON NASHI MOROMORO NO AKUNIN WA MATA ZENCHISHIKI NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 962)

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

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

Friday, May 13th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIEND --
It is the courageous voices of awakened ordinary people who will open up a new era.
Through chanting with a strong unwavering resolve
and by having patient and sincere dialogue with others,
let's all make great advancement as champions of life!

Friday, May 13th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"If one listens to even one character or one phrase of the Lotus Sutra, one cannot fail to attain Buddhahood."
(Letter to Horen - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 513)
Selection source: "Suntetsu", Seikyo Shimbun, May 13th, 2011

Saturday, May 14th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Where does the Soka Gakkai exist? Not in some faraway place. The magnificent citadels of Soka exist in our communities, our districts, and our blocks. It is found in our everyday interactions as we engage in our daily struggles and reach out and encourage others. That's why it's so important to make our local organisations into beautiful and joyous examples of harmonious communities of which we can proudly say: 'Look at our organisation! This is the Soka Gakkai!'

"Our local organisations should blossom with inspiring accounts of benefit. They should be filled with joy and conviction in faith, and brimming with the courage to rise to the challenges brought on by the storms of karma. They should be places of dedication to carrying out Buddhist practice, as well as steadfast and encouraging dialogue. Our local organisations should be pervaded with unity and bonds of trust, and pulsing with the pride of Soka mentors and disciples.

"Nichiren Daishonin writes: 'The place where the person upholds and honours the Lotus Sutra is the 'place of practice' to which the person proceeds. It is not that he leaves his present place and goes to some other place' (OTT, 192).

"The place where we are active now is our 'place of practice,' the place where we practise to attain Buddhahood in this lifetime. That's why it's a mistake to think that the real Soka Gakkai exists somewhere else, separate from our daily lives and practice."
SGI Newsletter No. 8231, The New Human Revolution--Vol. 24: Chap. 3, Humanistic Education 1, translated May 10th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
SHINJIDAI O HIRAKU NOWA
MEZAMETA MINSHU NO
YUKI NO KOE DA!
SHUNEN NO INORI TO TAIWA DE
SA OJA NO DAIKOSHIN O!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"ICHIJI IKKU OMO KORE O KIKISHI HITO HOTOKE NI NARAZARU WA NASHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1046)

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

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

Thursday, May 12th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
People of exceptional strength and ability
are people who are capable of overcoming their own weaknesses.
They are people who unremittingly pursue the paths
they have chosen in life, without ever giving up.
Let's all become valiant champions of faith!

Thursday, May 12th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"How gratifying! You have associated with a friend in the orchid room and have become as straight as mugwort growing among hemp."
(On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 23)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, May 12th, 2011

Friday, May 13th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Buddhism is originally a teaching of inner, personal transformation. Enabling people to discover and reveal their full inherent potential is the essence of the humanistic spirit of Buddhism. This is reflected in the Lotus Sutra, which teaches that each individual possesses the potential for Buddhahood, and that the lives of all people are infinitely respectworthy and precious."
SGI Newsletter No. 8224, LEARNING FROM THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN: THE TEACHINGS FOR VICTORY, [26] 'On the Offering of a Mud Pie', from the March 2011 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translated April 28th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
MOTTOMO TSUYOI HITO WA
JIBUN NI KATSU HITO DA.
MIZUKARA KIMETA MICHI O
SHOGAI TSURANUKI TOSU HITO DA.
SHINNEN NO YUSHA TARE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"YOROKOBASHIKI KANA NANJI RANSHITSU NO TOMO NI MAJIWARITE MAHO NO SHO TO NARU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 31)

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

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

Wednesday, May 11th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Nichiren Daishonin says:
"Regard your service to your lord
as the practice of the Lotus Sutra."*
It's where we're working right now
that is the ideal training ground
for us to grow and challenge ourselves.
It's important to try our absolute best at work
and raise a flag of victory, without fail!

* Reply to a Believer - WND 1, page 905, "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.'"

Wednesday, May 11th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Just as flowers open up and bear fruit, just as the moon appears and invariably grows full, just as a lamp becomes brighter when oil is added, and just as plants and trees flourish with rain, so will human beings never fail to prosper when they make good causes."
(The Third Day of the New Year - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 1013)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", May 11th, 2011

Thursday, May 12th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The Daishonin remarks that even when one cannot do anything concrete for one's parents' benefit, one can at the very least offer them a smile two or three times a day."*

*One . . . is always mindful of providing a parent with all manner of good things, and if this happens to be impossible, in the course of a day one at least smiles twice or thrice in their direction. (WND-2, 636).
SGI Newsletter No. 8224, LEARNING FROM THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN: THE TEACHINGS FOR VICTORY, [26] 'On the Offering of a Mud Pie', from the March 2011 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translated April 28th, 2011

* The Japanese kanji for To My Friends & Daily Gosho is available by clicking on Seikyo Shimbun's web-site address at
http://www.seikyoonline.jp/news/index.html

--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
[ON MIYAZUKAI O
HOKEKYO TO OBOSHIMESE]
IMA IRU SHOKUBA KOSO
SEICHO TO CHOSEN NO DOJO.
DANJITE SHORI NO HATA O!

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

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