[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 31st Dec. Daily Gosho and 1st January Daily Enc.

* There was a press holiday on the 31st so there is no To My Friends.

Saturday, December 31st, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"In view of the accuracy of his prediction, can there be any doubt that, after this period described in the Great Collection Sutra when 'the pure Law will become obscured and lost,' the great pure Law of the Lotus Sutra will be spread far and wide throughout Japan and all the other countries of Jambudvipa?"

(The Selection of the Time - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 550)
Selection source: The New Human Revolution, Seikyo Shimbun, December 29th, 2011

Sunday, January 1st, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"If you have no hope,
create some.
If the world around you is dark,
be the sun that illuminates all.

"Happiness
is not something we attain
by chasing after it.
Happiness
comes to those who live with
courage and tenacity.
Similarly, peace
will come to human beings
when they lead lives
of wisdom and principle."

SGI Newsletter No. 8416, Symphony of Life: SGI President Ikeda's Photographs and Poems, from the June 12th, 2011, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Dec. 27th, 2011

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-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KORE O MOTTE ANZURU NI DAISHITSUKYO NO BYAKUHO ONMOTSU NO TOKI NI TSUIDE HOKEKYO NO DAIBYAKUHO NO NIHONKOKU NARABI NI ICHIEN BUDAI NI KOSENRUFU SEN KOTO MO UTAGAU BEKARAZARUKA"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 265)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 30th Dec. Daily Gosho and 31st Dec. Daily Enc.

* Seikyo Shinbun's staff have a holiday for a few days so while they are taking a rest we will continue on, minus "To My Friends." The Daily Encouragement stays the same sending to you the very latest encouragement from the very latest SGI Newsletters!

In this holiday season we hope there might be a chance that you could let others know about this service so we can reach even more people in 2012! Don't forget those people who have just recently joined or moved into the area! All the very best and happy holidays!

Friday, December 30th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"... where there is unseen virtue, there will be visible reward"

(Unseen Virtue and Visible Reward - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 907)
Selection source: Editorial, Seikyo Shimbun, December 29th, 2011
* Yesterday's gosho details were a little wrong they should have read...The Difficulty of Sustaining Faith - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 471. Our apologies!

Saturday, December 31st, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"There is a path that birds follow
as they fly through the sky.
There is a path that fish follow
as they swim through the sea.
There is a path that the stars follow
as they travel the heavens.
And there is a path of principle
that human beings should follow.
This is none other
than the path of peace.

"Let's begin with
what we can do.
Let's move forwards,
even if just an inch. "

SGI Newsletter No. 8416, Symphony of Life: SGI President Ikeda's Photographs and Poems, from the June 12th, 2011, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Dec. 27th, 2011

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-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"INTOKU AREBA YOHO ARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1178)

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

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

Thursday, December 29th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
This was indeed a year when the deep bonds of Soka radiated brilliantly.
Heartfelt appreciation to all who have supported our publications
beginning with our readers,
and those who deliver and support their expansion.
Let's together set sail on a voyage of great hope!

Thursday, December 29th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Many hear about and accept this sutra, but when great obstacles arise, just as they were told would happen, few remember it and bear it firmly in mind. To accept is easy; to continue is difficult. But Buddhahood lies in continuing faith."

(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, December 29th, 2011

Friday, December 30th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Genuine leaders launch into action by taking the first step forwards themselves. Their example serves as a source of courage and inspiration for others to follow suit.

"If we don't move forwards ourselves, our words, no matter how fine, will be meaningless. People won't follow our lead if we are only going through the motions.

"It all comes down to how many people we actually meet with, talk to, and encourage each day, to how earnestly we make efforts to chant and draw forth our wisdom to open fresh avenues for promoting kosen-rufu.

"It's results that matter, not how much time we spend or what grand things we may say.

"In any struggle or battle, one must take concrete steps for victory."

SGI Newsletter No. 8417, (17) Fulfilling Our Leadership Responsibilities for Kosen-rufu. To successors taking the lead for kosen-rufu: from the Dec. 24th, 2011, issue of Seikyo Shimbun, translated Dec. 28th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
SOKA NO KIZUNA GA HIKATTA ICHINEN.
HONSHI O SASAETE KUDASATTA
ZENDOKUSHA, HAITATSUIN HAJIME
MINASAMA NI KOKORO KARA KANSHA!
KIBO NO FUNADE O TOMO NI!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KONO KYO O KIKIUKURU HITO WA OOSHI MAKOTONI KIKIUKURU GOTOKUNI DAINAN KITAREDOMO OKUJIFUBO NO HITOWA MARE NARUNARI UKURU WA YASUKU TAMOTSU WA KATASHI SARU AIDA JOBUTSU WA TAMOTSU NI ARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1136)

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

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

Wednesday, December 28th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Hurrah to all of you who have worked so hard for kosen-rufu!
It is thanks to your strenuous efforts and struggles
that the SGI has been able to achieve remarkable victories
and make such great advancement.
The great benefits and good fortune that accumulates from all your efforts
will radiate brilliantly, without fail, in the lives of all your family, friends
and loved ones.

Wednesday, December 28th, 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, December 28th, 2011

Thursday, December 29th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
" The lion king is said to advance three steps, then gather himself to spring, unleashing the same power whether he traps a tiny ant or attacks a fierce animal. In inscribing this Gohonzon for her [Kyo'o, Shijo Kingo's daughter] protection, Nichiren was like the lion king. This is what the sutra means by 'the power [of the Buddhas] that has the lion's ferocity' [LSOC15, 258] (WND-1, 412).
- From 'Reply to Kyo'o' (WND-1, 412).

"To give one's wholehearted attention to even the smallest task or matter, to not grow careless or negligent, to approach challenges with the determination to succeed, and to win out through all—this is the essential spirit of the lion king.

"The SGI is a gathering of such lionhearted champions in faith. The sound of our daimoku—our chanting of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo—is a powerful lion's roar that can vanquish all obstacles and devilish functions. Enabling us to summon forth wisdom and courage from within, our practice of chanting daimoku is the fundamental means for achieving absolute victory."

SGI Newsletter No. 8418, Living the Gosho: Words of Encouragement from SGI President Ikeda (63) A Gathering of Lionhearted Champions in Faith, from the Dec. 25th, 2011, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Dec. 28th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
TATAKAU DOSHI, BANZAI!
MINASAMA NO FUNTO ARITE
GAKKAI WA DAISHORI, DAIZENSHIN!
SONO DAI KUDOKU WA
KANARAZU IKKA KENZOKU NI KAGAYAKU!

-- 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)

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

SGI President Ikeda's essay "Learning about Dignity" was published in "The Japan Times" on Dec. 23rd, 2011. Click on the following address to see the article

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

Tuesday, December 27th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The phenomenal advancement of kosen-rufu
is due to our radiant, sun-like Women's division
and brilliant, flower-like Young Women's division.
Thank you all so much.
Hurrah for the women and young women
and their great solidarity of hope!

Tuesday, December 27th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Strengthen your faith day by day and month after month. Should you slacken in your resolve even a bit, devils will take advantage."
(On Persecutions Befalling the Sage - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 997)
Selection source: Teachings of Buddhism - Striding Together - 32, Seikyo Shimbun, December 20th, 2011

Wednesday, December 28th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The English poet Shelley wrote: 'A [person], to be greatly good, must imagine intensely and comprehensively; he must put himself in the place of another and of many others; the pains and pleasures of his species must become his own.'[1]

SGI Newsletter No. 8414, Be Youthful Victors Who Brim with Wisdom and Good Cheer, from the Nov. 7th, 2011, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Dec. 26th, 2011

[1] Percy Bysshe Shelley, "A Defence of Poetry," in Essays, Letters from Abroad, Translations and Fragments (London: E. Moxon, 1840), vol. 1, p. 17.

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
TAIYO NO FUJINBU TO
KAYO NO JOSHIBU ARITE
KOSENRUFU WA DAIZENSHIN.
HONTO NI ARIGATO!
KIBO NO "scrum", BANZAI!

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

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 26th Dec. To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 27th Dec. - Jan. 1st 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, December 26th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
We are earnestly praying for the good health and happiness of all of you
who are struggling against grave adversity and hardship
in disaster stricken areas.
For the sake of your recovery and to kindle a light of happiness for everyone,
please strive to move forwards one step at a time
with a strong indomitable spirit!

Monday, December 26th, 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, December 26th, 2011

December 26th, 2011 - January 1st, 2012
---- WORDS OF THE WEEK ----
Thank you all so very much for all your dedicated efforts
that made this year so outstanding with victory after victory.
The good fortune and benefits that you have accumulated
are boundless and immeasurable.
By having indestructible iron-tight unity,
let's make next year the greatest and most victorious!

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
SHIREN TO TATAKAU
HISAICHI NO MINASAMA NO
KENKO TO KOFUKU O INORU.
FUKKO E IPPO IPPO
FUKUTSU NO KOKORO DE!

-- 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 ---
SHORI SHORI NO ICHINEN
HONTONI GOKUROSAMA DESHITA.
MINASAMA NO KUDOKU WA MURYO NARI.
RAINEN MO TETSU NO DANKETSU DE
DAISHORI NO JINSEI O!

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

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

Sunday, December 25th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Now especially is the season to cherish our friendships.
Let's put our thoughts into action.
Even if it's by just a simple written note or phone call,
our sincere concern for their happiness will definitely reach their hearts.

Sunday, December 25th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The lion king is said to advance three steps, then gather himself to spring, unleashing the same power whether he traps a tiny ant or attacks a fierce animal. In inscribing this Gohonzon for her protection, Nichiren was like the lion king. This is what the sutra means by 'the power [of the Buddhas] that has the lion's ferocity.'"
(Reply to Kyo'o - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 412)
Selection source: SGI President Ikeda's guidance, Seikyo Shimbun, December 25th, 2011

Monday, December 26th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"As the Lotus Sutra clearly states, the benefits gained by those who attend a Buddhist gathering and rejoice on hearing the teaching of the Mystic Law for the first time or by those who rejoice at even a single verse of the Lotus Sutra and share it with others are boundless and immeasurable (cf. LSOC18, 288–90). Similarly, the benefits accruing to those who offer their homes for SGI meetings are also incalculable."
SGI Newsletter No. 8411, Meeting Together and Winning Together, from the January 2012 issue of Daibyakurenge, translated Dec. 20th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
YUKO O FUKAMERU TOKI.
SA KODO DA!
ITTSU NO TEGAMI DEMO
IPPON NO DENWA DEMO
SHIAWASE O NEGAU "KOKORO" WA TODOKU.

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"SHISHIO WA ZENSAN GOICHI TO MOSHITE ARI NO KO O TORAN TO SURU NIMO MATA TAKEKI MONO O TORAN TO SURU TOKIMO IKIOI O IDASU KOTO WA TADA ONAJIKI KOTO NARI NICHIREN SHUGO TARU TOKORO NO GOHONZON O SHITATAME MAIRASE SORO KOTO MO SHISHIO NI OTORU BEKARAZU KYO NI IWAKU SHISHI FUNJIN SHIRIKI TOWA KORENARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1124)

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

 

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

Saturday, December 24th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
By keeping a good daily rhythm and routine,
let's spend the winter break with purpose and meaning.
By parents and children setting concrete goals together
and also chanting daimoku together with this in mind,
let's make good use of the holidays.

Saturday, December 24th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"It is rare to be born a human being. The number of those endowed with human life is as small as the amount of earth one can place on a fingernail. Life as a human being is hard to sustain-- as hard as it is for the dew to remain on the grass. But it is better to live a single day with honour than to live to 120 and die in disgrace.."
(The Three Kinds of Treasure - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 851)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, December 24th, 2011

Sunday, December 25th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"From his place of exile on Sado Island, facing terrible privation and lacking even sufficient paper to correspond freely with his followers, the Daishonin writes: 'Those with the heart of a lion king are sure to attain Buddhahood' (WND-1, 302). And in the postscript to this letter, he says: 'I want people with seeking minds to meet and read this letter together' (WND-1, 306). In other words, he calls on his disciples to gather together to study his teachings--rather than only studying them on their own--and to solidly unite together with the 'heart of a lion king.' For that way, the boundless power of the Buddha, capable of breaking through any and all obstacles, would come to flow strongly in their lives.

"For instance, even if we may feel reluctant to attend a meeting beforehand, once we're actually there our spirits are invariably refreshed and invigorated. I'm sure this is something all of you can attest to. I am reminded of the words of my mentor, second Soka Gakkai president Josei Toda: 'Our meetings are the most cheerful and sublime spiritual havens. Every single person who attends them unfailingly enters the path to eternal happiness.'"

SGI Newsletter No. 8411, Meeting Together and Winning Together, from the January 2012 issue of Daibyakurenge, translated Dec. 20th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KISOKU TADASHII SEIKATSU DE
YUIGINA FUYUYASUMI O!
OYAKO TOMODOMO
GUTAITEKI NI MOKUHYO O SADAME
INOTTE SUSUMO!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"JINSHIN WA UKEGATASHI TSUME NO UE NO TSUCHI JINSHIN WA TA TAMOCHIGATASHI KUSA NO UE NO TSUYU HYAKUNIJU MADE TAMOCHITE NA O KUTASHITE SHISEN YORI WA ICHINICHI NARITOMO NA O AGEN KOTO KOSO TAISETSU NARE"
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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 23rd Dec. To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 24th Dec. Daily Enc.

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Friday, December 23rd, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To all of those who are presently having a hard time finding a job,
I sincerely hope you will never give up in your search
and that you will continue to challenge yourself until you win,
no matter how difficult the situation might be.
Brimming with the never-give-up spirit,
keep moving forwards and clear open a path towards victory
so that you can fulfill your unique and important mission.

Friday, December 23rd, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"However great the good causes one may make, or even if one reads and copies the entirety of the Lotus Sutra a thousand or ten thousand times, or attains the way of perceiving three thousand realms in a single moment of life, if one fails to denounce the enemies of the Lotus Sutra, it will be impossible to attain the way."
(Encouragement to a Sick Person - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 78)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, December 23rd, 2011

Saturday, December 24th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Referring to the Lotus Sutra's Ceremony in the Air, which saw the Buddhas and bodhisattvas of the ten directions assemble around Shakyamuni Buddha and Many Treasures Buddha, Nichiren Daishonin states: 'Their ultimate purpose in meeting was to provide a way for all of us living beings to attain Buddhahood' (WND-1, 385).

"SGI meetings, centering on the discussion meeting, are magnificent assemblies devoted to the propagation of the Mystic Law, in perfect accord with the Buddha's intent to guide all people to the direct path to attaining Buddhahood in this lifetime and enable everyone without exception to lead a happy and victorious life. That is why our meetings have the power to inspire participants to challenge their own human revolution, drawing forth each person's Buddha nature.

SGI Newsletter No. 8411, Meeting Together and Winning Together, from the January 2012 issue of Daibyakurenge, translated Dec. 20th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KIBISHII SHUSHOKU SENSEN NI
TACHIMUKAU KIMI YO
DANJITE KACHIKOEYO!
MOEAGARU MAKEJI DAMASHII DE
SHIMEI NO MICHI O KIRIHIRAKE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"IKANARU DAIZEN O TSUKURI HOKEKYO O SENMANBU YOMI SHOSHA SHI ICHINEN SANZEN NO KANDO O ETARU HITO NARITOMO HOKEKYO NO TEKI O DANIMO SEMEZAREBA TOKUDO ARIGATASHI"
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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 22nd Dec. To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 23rd Dec. Daily Enc.

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Thursday, December 22nd, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let us not forget to express our heartfelt appreciation to the families
who offer their homes as meeting places.
Let us also remember to be deeply appreciative
of the support the neighbours give us.
It's only because of the presence of these noble treasure castles
that we can make such great advancements
for kosen rufu in our local communities!

Thursday, December 22nd, 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, December 22nd, 2011

Friday, December 23rd, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"In your heart
and in mine,
a golden morning sun shines—
how enjoyable
our shared struggle!

"'Life becomes perpetually renewed every day. This knowledge should be helpful in uplifting us,'1] wrote Mahatma Gandhi (1869–1948), the great champion of nonviolence.

"We who resonantly chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, the eternal rhythm of renewal, are able to vibrantly bring forth the sun of time without beginning in our hearts morning after morning, year after year. Let's set forth high-spiritedly, moving forward with bright, dynamic momentum, encouraging and encouraged by our fellow members throughout the world, comrades from the remote past."

SGI Newsletter No. 8411, Meeting Together and Winning Together, from the January 2012 issue of Daibyakurenge, translated Dec. 20th, 2011

[1] Mahatma Gandhi, The Collected Works of Mahatma Gandhi (New Delhi: Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, 1995), vol. 81 (July 17th–Oct. 31st, 1945), p. 459.

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KAIJO TEIKYO NO GOKATEI NI
KOKORO KARA ONREI NO KOTOBA O!
KINRIN NO KATAGATA NI MO SHINSHA.
TOTOKI HOJO ARITE
CHIIKI KOFU WA DAIZENSHIN!

-- 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"
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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 21st Dec. To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 22nd Dec. Daily Enc.

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

Wednesday, December 21st, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's remind each other to take ample measures to
prevent against fires or become the target of crimes
(especially at this time of the year)!
The bonds of friendship that we share with our neighbours
are the very foundation of establishing safety and security in our communities.
Let's be sure to protect our neighbourhoods and keep them safe.

Wednesday, December 21st, 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, December 21st, 2011

Thursday, December 22nd, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'Now for the past twenty-eight years, since the fifth year of the Kencho era [1253], cyclical sign mizunoto-ushi, the twenty-eighth day of the fourth month [April 28],[1] until the present, the twelfth month of the third year of the Koan era [December 1280], cyclical sign kanoe-tatsu, I, Nichiren, have done nothing else, but have laboured solely to put the five or seven characters of Myoho-renge-kyo[2] into the mouths of all the living beings of the country of Japan.'
From "On Reprimanding Hachiman" (WND-2, 931).

"Nichiren Daishonin persevered in his selfless struggle to spread the Mystic Law, driven solely by his wish for people's happiness. We, who have inherited this noble mission, are all respectworthy Bodhisattvas of the Earth and emissaries of the Buddha of the Latter Day of the Law endowed with 'great good fortune from past existences' (LSOC27, 356).

"Today, countless valiant young Bodhisattvas of the Earth are emerging one after another. As we continue to spread the Mystic Law by reaching out in dialogue to as many people as possible, let's scale fresh summits of kosen-rufu."

SGI Newsletter No. 8412, Living the Gosho: Words of Encouragement from SGI President Ikeda, (62) With the Wish for the Happiness of All Humanity, translated Dec. 20th, 2011, from the Dec. 9th, 2011, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, the Soka Gakkai daily newspaper.

[1] This refers to the time when the Daishonin first proclaimed the teaching of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo.
[2] Myoho-renge-kyo is written with five Chinese characters, while Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is written with seven (nam, or namu, being comprised of two characters). The Daishonin often uses Myoho-renge-kyo synonymously with Nam-myoho-renge-kyo in his writings.

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
BOHAN, BOSAI NO TAME NI
MINNA DE KOEKAKE O!
KINRIN DOSHI YUKO KOSO
ANZEN, ANSHIN NO DODAI.
TAISETSU NA CHIIKI O MAMORE!

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

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

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Tuesday, December 20th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The essence of heart to heart dialogue is
to have the "courage" to sincerely listen,
with an open heart, to the other person.
To be able to speak out the "truth" and share your own convictions.
To create an environment of "trust' where both people can empathise with
and understand each other's perspectives.
New friendships are indeed treasures!

Tuesday, December 20th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"You will grow younger, and your good fortune will accumulate."

(The Unity of Husband and Wife - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 464)
Selection source: New Human Revolution - Striding Together - 32, Seikyo Shimbun, December 20th, 2011

Wednesday, December 21st, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Without strenuous effort, no progress is possible. Kosen-rufu is only achieved through consistent effort based on a determination to make a breakthrough."
SGI Newsletter No. 8410, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 25: Chap. 1, Light of Happiness 43, translated Dec. 16th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
TAIWA NO SHINZUI WA
SOCCHOKU NI HANASHI O KIKU [YUKI]
SHINNEN O KATARI NUKU [SEIJITSU]
TSUJI AERU TO NO [SHINRAI]
ARATANA YUJO KOSO TAKARA!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"TOSHI WA WAKO NARI FUKU WA KASANRI SORO BESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1135)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 19th Dec. To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 19th - 25th Dec. Words of the Week

 

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Monday, December 19th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Never ever be defeated by illness.
"Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is like the roar of a lion."*
By bringing forth our strong life force,
let's play out a great drama of changing our karma
(and prove the great power of daimoku).

*"Reply to Kyo'o", WND-I, page 412

Monday, December 19th, 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, December 19th, 2011

December 19th-25th, 2011
---- WORDS OF THE WEEK ----
Let's use this holiday season as a wonderful opportunity to
have heart-to-heart conversations with as many people as we possibly can.
It is stated that "the seeds of Buddhahood sprout as a result of conditions."*
By sharing sincere words of greetings in holiday cards, etc.,
let's take every possible opportunity at this time of the year
to enlarge our circle of friendships and help as many people as possible to form a connection to Buddhism.

*"I entrust you with the propagation of Buddhism in your province. It is stated that 'the seeds of Buddhahood sprout as a result of conditions, and for this reason they preach the single vehicle.'" - "The Properties of Rice", WND-I, page 1117

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
DANJITE YAMAI NI MAKERUNA!
"NANMYOHORENGEKYO WA
SHISHIKU NO GOTOSHI"
TSUYOKI SEIMEIRYOKU DE
SHUKUMEI TENKAN NO GEKI O!

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

--- KONSHU NO KOTOBA ---
NENMATSU NENSHI O
KOKORO O MUSUBU TAIWA DE KAZARO!
"BUSSHU WA EN NI YOTTE OKORU"
SEIJITSUNA AISATSU YA NENGAJO DE
YUJO TO BUTSUEN NO KAKUDAI O!

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

* Hope there is a chance to share some of these guidances with everyone this weekend! Remember we will add anyone and everyone to the mailing list just as long as they say OK! And you let us know their addresses! All the very best and hope you have a great week!

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

Sunday, December 18th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin encourages us to repay the debt of gratitude
that we owe to our father and mother.*
Buddhism is the teaching of being respectful and faithful to our parents.
Let's alway express that sincere appreciation we have for them
with a really good smile.
Let's always make sure to convey our heart with a bright cheerful voice.
To be kind and thoughtful to our parents is the very best gift we can give them.

*"The four debts of gratitude of Buddhism are (1) the debt of gratitude to be paid to one's father and mother..." - "The Four Virtues and the Four Debts of Gratitude"

Sunday, December 18th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The doctrine of three thousand realms in a single moment of life is found in only one place, hidden in the depths of the 'Life Span' chapter of the essential teaching of the Lotus Sutra. Nagarjuna and Vasubandhu were aware of it but did not bring it forth into the light. T'ient'ai Chih-che alone embraced it and kept it ever in mind."
(The Opening of the Eyes - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 224)
Selection source: Buddhist study, Seikyo Shimbun, December 18th, 2011

Monday, December 19th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'When one who is able to show clearly visible proof in the present expounds the Lotus Sutra, there also will be persons who will [come to] believe [in the sutra].'
From 'Letter to Horen' (WND-1, 512).

"Nothing is more eloquent than actual proof. That's why it is important that we strive to steadily demonstrate actual proof of our victory in society.

"Relating such experiences to others is one of the most powerful ways to advance kosen-rufu."
SGI Newsletter No. 8406, Living the Gosho: Words of Encouragement from SGI President (60) Nothing Speaks Louder Than Actual Proof, from the Nov. 16th, 2011, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Dec. 15th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
"FUBO NO ON O HOZEYO"
BUPPO WA OYA KOKO NO HO.
EGAO DE KANSHA O!
GENKI NA KOE O TSUTAEYO!
MAGOKORO GA SAIKO NO OKURIMONO DA.

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"ICHINEN SANZEN NO HOMON WA TADA HOKEKYO NO HONMON JURYOHON NO MON NO SOKO NI SHIZUMETARI RYUJU TENSHIN SHITTE SHIKAMO IMADA HIROI IDASAZU TADA WAGA TENDAI CHISHA NOMI KORE O IDAKERI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 189)

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

 

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

Saturday, December 17th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's be sure to take the necessary steps
to protect ourselves against the cold weather
and do all that we need to do to make sure
that we stay warm throughout this period.
Before we go outside,
it is important to remind ourselves
"we're going out into the cold!"
At the same time,
let's be very careful on snowy and icy paths and roads.

Saturday, December 17th, 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, December 17th, 2011

Sunday, December 18th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The bitterness we experience for the sake of Buddhism eventually adorns our lives as honour and praise.

SGI Newsletter No. 8407, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 25: Chap. 1, Light of Happiness 42, translated Dec. 15th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
BOKAN TAISAKU O BANZEN NI!
GAISHUTSU NO TOKI NADO WA
"SAMUI TOKORO NI DERU" TO
ISHIKI SHITE KODO SEYO.
YUKIMICHI・TOKETSURO NIMO CHUI!　

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

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

Friday, December 16th, 2011
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin states,
"The more one praises the blessings of the Lotus Sutra,
the more one's own blessings will increase."*
Let's praise each other for all the great efforts and dedication
that we have made throughout this year.
Hurrah for all of the SGI heroes and heroines!

*"The Blessings of the Lotus Sutra" - WND-I, page 673

Friday, December 16th, 2011
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The truth of three thousand realms in a single moment of life too has its origins in this single world 'belief' or 'faith,' and it is through this single word 'belief' that the Buddhas of the three existences of past, present, and future attained their enlightenment.

"This word 'belief' is a sharp sword that cuts off fundamental darkness or ignorance."
(Ongi kuden - Gosho Zenshu, page 725, The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, page 54)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, December 16th, 2011

Saturday, December 17th, 2011
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"There are times when you will be attacked or experience slander and abuse when you try to share this Buddhism with others. You may have many kinds of bitter experiences. But that's all exactly as the Lotus Sutra and the Daishonin's writings predict. Just grit your teeth, resolve not to be defeated, and keep trying. It's an opportunity to expiate past offences. That and transforming your karma are the points of Buddhist practice. Once you're certain of that, all your sufferings will be transformed into great joy."
SGI Newsletter No. 8407, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 25: Chap. 1, Light of Happiness 41, translated Dec. 15th, 2011

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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
"HOMUREBA IYOIYO
KUDOKU MASARU"
KONO ICHINEN NO DAIFUNTO O
MINA DE TATAE AO!
SOKA NO EIYU, BANZAI!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"ICHINEN SANZEN MO SHIN NO ICHIJI YORI OKORI SANZE NO SHOBUTSU NO JODO MO SHIN NO ICHIJI YORI OKORU NARI KONO SHIN NO JI GANPON NO MUMYO O KIRU RIKEN NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 725)

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