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

 

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

Sunday, July 31st, 2011
--- TO MY FRIENDS ---
We are deeply praying for the safety and health
of all of those who have been struck by the recent torrential downpours.*
Let's all take every possible precaution carefully
against this series of natural disaster!

*"In Japan, on July 29, the rainfall set all-time records, with an hourly precipitation of up to 121.0 millimeters recorded in some locations. ... Hourly rainfalll on July 29 hit 93.5 millimeters in Kamo, Niigata Prefecture, 121.0 millimeters in Tokamachi, Niigata Prefecture, and 69.5 millimeters in Tadami, Fukushima Prefecture, setting record highs at those stations. July 30 brought more record downpours in Niigata Prefecture, with 89.5 millimeters recorded in Minami-Uonuma, 70.0 millimeters in Uonuma, 68.0 millimeters in Nagaoka and 58.0 millimeters in Joetsu. (More details at http://www.asahi.com/english/TKY201107300227.html)

Sunday, July 31st, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Treating one's friends with courtesy means that, although one may encounter them ten or twenty times in the course of a single day, one greets them courteously as though they had traveled a thousand or two thousand miles to see one, never showing them indifference."
(The Four Virtues and the Four Debts of Gratitude - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. 2, page 636)
Selection source: SGI President Ikeda's guidance, Seikyo Shimbun, July 31st , 2011

Monday, August 1st, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Cosmos flowers, when blown down in a storm or gale, can put forth new roots from their fallen stems and grow vigorously again. They are surely the perfect emblem for our courageous Tohoku women's division members, who are battling bravely to overcome all adversity with the motto, 'We will never be defeated!' They are truly a fitting symbol of all the mothers of kosen-rufu, who have transformed their pain and sorrow into brilliant smiles of human victory."
SGI Newsletter No. 8285, SGI President Ikeda's Essay: OUR BRILLIANT PATH TO VICTORY, "Women Paving the Way to a Century of Humanity"—Part 2 [of 2]. Translated from the June 25, 2011, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun.

--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
SHUCHU GOU NI
MIMAWARETA KATAGATA NO
BUJI ANZEN O FUKAKU KINEN.
AITSUGU SHISEN SAIGAI E
BANZEN NO KEIKAI DE NOZOME!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"TOMODACHI NO ICHINICHI NI JUDO NIJUDO KITARERU HITO NARITOMO SENRI NISENRI KITARERU HITO NO GOTOKU OMOUTE REIGI ISASAKA OROKANI OMOU BEKARAZU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1527)

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

 

Saturday, July 30th, 2011
--- TO MY FRIENDS ---
In summer,
we have many opportunities to train and improve ourselves.
Especially to the students who are preparing for school entrance exams,
give it your all!
Everything starts from now on!
What is most important is to win today's challenge first.
Put forth your best effort with no regrets.

Saturday, July 30th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Although I and my disciples may encounter various difficulties, if we do not harbor 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, page 283)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, July 30th , 2011

Sunday, July 31st, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Mothers' love for their children is incredibly profound. We must adamantly oppose war and any other form of violence that causes pain and sorrow to mothers and robs children of their futures. World peace and the happiness for humanity all begin with treasuring and appreciating mothers—this is an unwavering conviction that I feel driven to stress and loudly proclaim for all to hear."
SGI Newsletter No. 8285, SGI President Ikeda's Essay: OUR BRILLIANT PATH TO VICTORY, "Women Paving the Way to a Century of Humanity"—Part 2 [of 2]. Translated from the June 25, 2011, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun.

--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KITAE TO SEICHO NO NATSU.
JUKENSEI, GANBARE!
SUBETE WA "IMA" KARADA.
KYO O KATSU KOTO DA.
KUI NAKU "best" O!

-- 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 ANNON NARAZARU KOTO O NAGEKAZARE"
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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] July 29th To My Friends & Daily Gosho + July 30th Daily Encouragement

 

Friday, July 29th, 2011
--- TO MY FRIENDS ---
The Daishonin encourages us to exert ourselves
in the two ways of practice and study.*
It is vital that we study the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
through exerting ourselves in the activities for kosen-rufu.
Let's polish the jeweled swords of justice and truth!

*"Exert yourself in the two ways of practice and study. Without practice and study, there can be no Buddhism." - "The True Aspect of All Phenomena", The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 386

Friday, July 29th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"A hundred years of practice in the Land of Perfect Bliss cannot compare to the benefit gained from one day's practice in the impure world. Two thousand years of propagating Buddhism during the Former and Middle Days of the Law are inferior to an hour of propagation in the Latter Day of the Law."
(On Repaying Debts of Gratitude - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 736)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, July 29th , 2011

Saturday, July 30th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Sincerity is the foremost requirement for leaders of the SGI. Victory will be determined by prayer based on a powerful vow for kosen-rufu, thorough discussion, and initiative taken by our leaders."

SGI Newsletter No. 8288, LIVING THE GOSHO: WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT FROM SGI PRESIDENT IKEDA. Translated from the July 22, 2011, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun.

--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
"GYOGAKU NO NIDO O
HAGEMI SORO BESHI"
KOFU NO TOSO NO NAKA DE
GOSHO O MANABU KOTO DA.
SEIGI NO HOKEN O MIGAKE!

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

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] July 28th To My Friends & July 29th Daily Enc

 

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

Thursday, July 28th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Our deepest appreciation to our friends
who are leading the efforts in communities and apartment complexes
to construct close knit citadels of harmonious relations between human beings!
Let us take full responsibility to
completely carry out our unique missions
to spread happiness in the communities and lands we are in!

Thursday, July 28th, 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, July 28th, 2011

Friday, July 29th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The Soka Gakkai is an organization that unceasingly fosters capable people. The sincere and tireless efforts that all of you are making in the forefront of this endeavor—especially today, in a society where the birthrate is declining and the population is graying rapidly—are truly to be commended. . . . I thank you from the bottom of my heart. . . .

Nichiren Daishonin cites the proverb: "One is the mother of ten thousand" (WND-1, 131). No matter how challenging the situation in society may be, your work as those responsible for raising the future division starts with encouraging each young person in front of you. If you encourage just one person a day, in 30 years from now you will have encouraged 10,000 people. With this spirit and resolve, I have striven to personally foster and raise one person after another, while struggling with an endless succession of obstacles on the road to kosen-rufu."

SGI Newsletter No. 8287, Messages of Encouragement from SGI President Ikeda <New Series>, Translated on July 25, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
NINGEN KYOWA NO MIYAKO O KIZUKU
DANCHIBU, CHIIKI BU NO TOMO NI
KOKORO KARA KANSHA!
TOTOKI SHIMEI NO TENCHI DE
KOFUKU SEKININSHA TARE!

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

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

 

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Wednesday, July 27th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Respecting our juniors in faith or in life,
nurturing them to surpass even our own abilities and talents --
this has always been the spirit and tradition of the Soka Gakkai.
Let us put in every ounce of our energy into encouraging our juniors
for the sake of our eternal victory!

Wednesday, July 27th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"A sword is useless in the hands of a coward. The mighty sword of the Lotus Sutra must be wielded by one courageous in faith. Then one will be as strong as a demon armed with an iron staff.."

(Reply to Kyo'o - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 412)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, July 27th, 2011 

Thursday, July 28th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"No matter how dark and troubled the times, we of the SGI who are dedicated to the Mystic Law and united in the beautiful and lofty spirit of mentor and disciple can continue to illuminate our families, communities, and society at large with the inspiring light of hope."

SGI Newsletter No.8285, SGI President Ikeda's Essay - Our Brilliant Path to Victory, translated July 21st, 2011.

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KOHAI O SONKEI SHI
JIBUN IJO NO JINZAI NI!
SORE GA GAKKAI NO DENTO DA.
EIEN NO SHORI NO TAME NI
KONSHIN NO HAGEMASHI O!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"TSURUGI NANDOMO SUSUMAZARU HITO NO TAME NIWA MOCHIIRU KOTO NASHI HOKEKYO NO TSURUGI WA SHINJIN NO KENAGE NARU HITO KOSO MOCHIIRU KOTO NARE ONI NI KANABO TARUBESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1124)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] July 26th To My Friends & July 27th Daily Encouragement

 

Tuesday, July 26th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Our heartfelt appreciation and gratitude goes out to the
deliverers of our Seikyo newspaper,
who undefeated even on hot summer mornings
relentlessly carry out their noble work!
You are, in fact, the "top runners" of kosen rufu
contributing to spreading an awareness of our movement through the written word!
I sincerely hope that you will take utmost care of your health
and lead accident free lives!

Tuesday, July 26th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Or again we may say that our head corresponds to myo, our throat to ho, our
chest to ren, our stomach to ge, and our legs to kyo. Hence this five-foot
body of ours constitutes the five characters of Myoho-renge-kyo."

(Ongi kuden - Gosho Zenshu, 716, The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, page 28)
Selection source: Together with the Gosho - Encouragement by President Ikeda, Seikyo Shimbun, July 18th, 2011

Wednesday, July 27th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
Let us speak with voices brimming with hope and conviction! Let us take action with sincerity and consideration! In a cold and impersonal society where human connections are growing ever more tenuous, let us send forth the warm, uplifting sunlight of trust and respect. That is truly the noble work of the Buddha, enabling others to form a connection with the Daishonin's teaching and sowing the seeds for attaining enlightenment in their hearts.

SGI Newsletter No.8285, SGI President Ikeda's Essay - Our Brilliant Path to Victory, translated July 21st.

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
ATSUI NATSU NO ASA O HASHIRU
HAITATSUIN NO MINASAMA NI KANSHA!
KOSEN RUFU NO GENRONSEN NO
"Top runner" YO!
DO KA KENKO, MUJIKO DE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"WARERAGA KOBE WA MYO NARI NODO WA HO NARI KYO WA REN NARI HARA WA GE NARI ASHI WA KYO NARI KONO GOSHAKU NO MI MYOHORENGEKYO NO GOJI NARI"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 716)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] July 25th To My Friends & Daily Gosho & July 25-31st Words of the Week

 

Monday, July 25th, 2011
--- TO MY FRIENDS ---
Let's set clear goals and targets.
Let's make every possible effort to improve ourselves
and become new better persons than yesterday.
Let's all live out our lives,
without leaving any kind of regrets,
by being victorious each and every day
that is so precious and valuable!

Monday, July 25th, 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, page 345)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, July 25th , 2011

July 25th-31st, 2011
---- WORDS OF THE WEEK ----
Summer is the best opportunity for us to teach and pass on our faith and practice to our children and/or younger generation.
It is the best season for making new friends and at the same time cultivate old friendships.
By chanting vibrant daimoku,
brimming with a high and cheerful spirit,
let's challenge ourselves to achieve human revolution each and every day!

-- WAGATOMO NI OKURU --
MOKUHYO O MEIKAKU NI!
KINO NO JIBUN TOWA CHIGAU
ATARASHII JIBUN DE ARE!
TAKARA NO ICHINICHI ICHINICHI O
KUI NAKU KACHI KAZARE!

--- 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)

---- KONSHU NO KOTOBA ----
SHINJIN KEISHO NO NATSU!
YUKO KAKUDAI NO NATSU!
IKIIKITO INORI
HAZUMU INOCHI DE
NINGEN KAKUMEI NO HIBI O!

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] July 24th Daily Gosho & July 25th Daily Encouragement

 

Sunday, July 17th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The mighty sword of the Lotus Sutra must be wielded by one courageous in faith. Then one will be as strong as a demon armed with an iron staff."
(Reply to Kyo'o - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 412)
Selection source: SGI President Ikeda's message, Seikyo Shimbun, July 24th, 2011

Monday, July 25th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"In contrast to the recitation or chanting practices found in some other Buddhist schools, Myoho-renge-kyo is not the name of one particular Buddha, bodhisattva, sage, or protective deity. It is the name of the seed of Buddhahood by which all Buddhas have attained enlightenment, the name of the fundamental Law that has been sought by all bodhisattvas in their practice, and the name of the supremely noble potential, or Buddha nature, inherent in all living beings. Chanting that name, Myoho-renge-kyo, summons forth not only one's own Buddha nature but the Buddha nature of all living beings.

"What this means is that each of us, here and now, irrespective of our present state of life in terms of the Ten Worlds, can manifest our inner Buddha nature. Moreover, we can also call forth the Buddha nature of all living beings throughout the entire universe, and make our environment, the world in which we live, shine with the brilliant light of the world of Buddhahood.

"Because the great benefit of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo extends to both our lives and our environments, the Daishonin writes: 'With just that single sound we summon forth and manifest the Buddha nature of all Buddhas. . . . This blessing is immeasurable and boundless' (WND-1, 887). ."
SGI Newsletter No. 8272, SGI President Ikeda's Study Lecture Series-LEARNING FROM THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN: THE TEACHINGS FOR VICTORY[28] "How Those Initially Aspiring to the Way Can Attain Buddhahood Through the Lotus Sutra" Translated from the May 2011 issue of the Daibyakurenge

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"HOKEKYO NO TSURUGI WA SHINJIN NO KENAGE NARU HITO KOSO MOCHIIRU KOTO NARE ONI NI KANABO TARUBESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1124)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] July 23rd Daily Gosho & July 24th Daily Encouragement

 

Saturday, July 23rd, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Rather than offering up ten thousand prayers for remedy, it would be better simply to outlaw this one evil."
(On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 15)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, July 23rd , 2011

Sunday, July 24th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Because of the inner darkness or ignorance of living beings in the nine worlds (from hell through the world of bodhisattvas), the beneficial workings of the Mystic Law for attaining enlightenment remain latent or inactive in their lives, existing only as a potential. This is why we refer to it as the Buddha nature. Myoho-renge-kyo is the name of the Buddha nature universally inherent in all life.

"This complete and perfect name was assigned to it based on the Buddha's enlightened wisdom. Therefore, when we chant Myoho-renge-kyo, we can summon forth the Buddha nature in all living beings. Myoho-renge-kyo is the universal name, complete and perfect, of the Buddha nature of all livings beings. As such, the single sound of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, the daimoku of the Mystic Law, has the power to call forth the Buddha nature of living beings in any state of life."

SGI Newsletter No. 8272, SGI President Ikeda's Study Lecture Series-LEARNING FROM THE WRITINGS OF NICHIREN DAISHONIN: THE TEACHINGS FOR VICTORY[28] "How Those Initially Aspiring to the Way Can Attain Buddhahood Through the Lotus Sutra". Translated from the May 2011 issue of the Daibyakurenge

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

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] July 22nd Daily Gosho & July 23rd Daily Encouragement

 

Friday, July 22nd, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"When one comes to realize and see that each thing--the cherry, the plum, the peach, the damson--in its own entity, without undergoing any change, possesses the eternally endowed three bodies, then this is what is meant by the word ryo, 'to include' or all-inclusive."
(Ongi kuden - Gosho Zenshu, page 784, The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, page 200)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, July 22nd , 2011

Saturday, July 23rd, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Nothing is ever wasted in our efforts for kosen-rufu. Those who are steadfast in their sincerity will triumph and prosper. Such is the realm of Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism."
SGI Newsletter No. 8273, LIVING THE GOSHO: WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT FROM SGI PRESIDENT IKEDA. Translated from the July 2, 2011, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"OBAI TORI NO KOKO NO TOTAI O ARATAMEZU SHITE MUSA SANJIN TO KAIKEN SUREBA KORE SUNAWACHI RYO NO GI NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 784)

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

 

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

Thursday, July 21st, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The strength of the SGI organization
lies in the bonds that unite people to one another.
Let us open up the path of hope for our friends and family
through our strong prayer for the establishment of the correct teaching for the peace of the land,*
and through our solid and indestructible golden unity!

* Rissho Ankoku Ron: On July 16, 1260, Nichiren presented his treatise entitled Rissho Ankoku Ron, literally "On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land," to the most politically powerful figure in Japan, the retired regent Hojo Tokiyori. He had perceived the corruption of self-promoting priests who were currying favor with political authorities, and his treatise was a passionate cry for a return to the original purpose of Buddhism--securing the peace and happiness of the people.

Thursday, July 21st, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Now, no matter what, strive in faith and be known as a votary of the Lotus Sutra, and remain my disciple for the rest of your life. If you are of the same mind as Nichiren, you must be a Bodhisattva of the Earth."
(The True Aspect of All Phenomena - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 385)
Selection source: "Gosho for July", Seikyo Online, July, 2011

Friday, July 22nd, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Positive and determined actions based on prayer will open the way to a better future."

SGI Newsletter No. 8276, The New Human Revolution––Volume 24: Chapter 3 "Humanistic Education" 42, Translated Monday, July 12th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
GAKKAI NO TSUYOSA WA
NINGEN TO NINGEN NO KIZUNA.
[RISSHO ANKOKU NO INORI] TO
[KONGO FUE NO DANKETSU] DE
TOMO NI KIBO NO MICHI O!

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

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

 

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Wednesday, July 20th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let us be extra vigilant during bad weather conditions!
Preparing ourselves fully with prudence and courage,*
let us take all necessary steps and precautions!
Let us also remember to call out to our friends and family too,
making sure that together we are safe and absolutely free of accidents!

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

Wednesday, July 20th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"At such a time, the three obstacles and four devils will invariably appear, and the wise will rejoice while the foolish will retreat."

(The Three Obstacles and Four Devils - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. 1, page 637)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", July 20th, 2011 

Thursday, July 21st, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"A fresh force is needed to establish an innovative paradigm for a new age. Nothing is more challenging than fostering the abilities of youth to open an age of the triumph of humanity; sometimes it can seem as impossible as trying to touch a star with a pole. But, that is precisely why I entrust you to undertake this task."

SGI Newsletter No. 8276, The New Human Revolution––Volume 24: Chapter 3 "Humanistic Education" 42, Translated Monday, July 12th, 2011.

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
AKUTENKO NI KEIKAI!
[SAKI ZAKI NI YOUSHIN] DE
BANZEN NO SONAE O!
KOE O KAKEAI
MUJIKO O KACHITORE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KANARAZU SANSHO SHIMA TO MOSU SAWARI IDEKITAREBA KENJA WA YOROKOBI GUSHA WA SHIRIZOKU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1091)

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