A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Thursday, May 31st, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's progress in realising those goals that we have set ourselves
with courage and focussed resolve.
Let's be able to live out each day without any regrets
so that we can boldly declare at the end of each day,
"I gave this day my very best!"
Thursday, May 31st, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"And yet, though one might point at the earth and miss it, though one might bind up the sky, though the tides might cease to ebb and flow and the sun rise in the west, it could never come about that the prayers of the practitioner of the Lotus Sutra would go unanswered."
(On Prayer - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. 1, page 345) Selection
Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, May 31st, 2012
Friday, June 1st, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The Daishonin writes: 'Words echo the thoughts of the mind and find expression through the voice' (WND-2, 843). Our voices express our thoughts and feelings. The important thing is to speak out courageously, using our voices to the fullest.
"Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (1900–44), author of The Little Prince, left these deeply insightful words:'"There is only one true form of wealth, that of human contact.'[1] He also wrote: 'We travel side by side for years, each [person] enclosed in [their] own silence or exchanging words that convey nothing. But when the hour of danger comes we stand shoulder to shoulder. We discover that we are of the same fellowship. Our consciousness grows in the recognition of other consciousnesses. We look at one another and smile broadly. We are like the prisoner given his freedom, marvelling at the vastness of the sea.'[2]
"It may seem easier to remain closed off in our own private world, but we will not grow as a person. Alone and isolated, our true personality cannot shine. Interaction with others enriches our lives. It is important that we open our hearts and minds, and form ties with others."
SGI Newsletter No. 8523, To My Young Friends—Leaders of a New Age, [3] Bringing People Together—The Power of Human Ties—Part 3 [of 3], from the 29th March, 2012, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated 23rd May 2012
[1] Antoine de Saint-Exupery, Wind, Sand and Stars, translated by William Rees (London: Penguin Books, 1995), p. 21.
[2] Ibid., p. 22.
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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
WAGA MOKUHYO NO TASSEI E
YUKI TO SHUNEN DE SUSUME.
[WATASHI WA YARIKIKITTA!]
SO KOKORO KARA IERU
KUI NAKI ICHINICHI O!
Thursday, May 31st, 2012
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"DAICHI WA SASABA HAZURURUTOMO OZORA O TSUNAGU MONOWA ARITOMO SHIO NO MICHIINU KOTO WA ARITOMO HI WA NISHI YORI IZURUTOMO HOKEKYO NO GYOJA NO INORI NO KANAWANU KOTO WA ARU BEKARAZU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1351)
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 30th May 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 31st May 2012 Daily Enc.
* We have reached a major milestone in SGI To My Friends Mailing List today, all thanks to you our wonderful readers/supporters' efforts!... We have reached 8,000 people who are now receiving this mail and who are in many many cases passing them on to fellow readers throughout the whole world! Thank you all SO much.
A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Wednesday, May 30th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Our precious Tahokai* members who are living bright and cheerful lives
are exemplary role models of "lifelong youthfulness,"
showing the way for all senior citizens living in an aging society.
We are all sincerely praying for your good health and longevity!
* The Many Treasures group comprises of pioneer members of the Soka Gakkai as well as other senior citizens over the age of 70.
Wednesday, May 30th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Each of you should summon up the courage of a lion king and never succumb to threats from anyone. The lion king fears no other beast, nor do its cubs."
(On Persecutions Befalling the Sage - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 997)
Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, May 30th, 2012
Thursday, May 31st, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Nichiren Daishonin writes: "I, Nichiren, have occasion to meet with a great many persons. But there are fewer than one in a thousand who impress me as truly admirable" (WND-2, 778). Even the Daishonin, who had achieved a vast and expansive life-state, found that there were few people of outstanding character whom he could admire and trust. How difficult it is, then, for us ordinary people to engage in dialogue with others. Each attempt to do so is part of our Buddhist practice, which is infinitely noble.
"We chant, take action, reach out to others in dialogue. Through this unceasing rhythm, we grow stronger, wiser, and more compassionate. Eventually, we acquire the ability to embrace all kinds of people and guide them in an appropriate and fitting manner."
SGI Newsletter No. 8523, To My Young Friends—Leaders of a New Age, [3] Bringing People Together—The Power of Human Ties—Part 3 [of 3], from the 29th March, 2012, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated 23rd May 2012
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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KOREI SHAKAI O
HATSURATSU TO IKIRU
TAHO NO TOMO KOSO
SHOGAI SEINEN NO MOHAN!
KENKO, CHOJU O INORU!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"ONOONO SHISHIO NO KOKORO O TORIIDASHITE IKANI HITO ODOSUTOMO OZURU KOTO NAKARE SHISHIO WA HYAKUJU NI OJIZU SHISHI NO KO MATA KAKUNO GOTOSHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1190)
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A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Wednesday, May 30th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Our precious Tahokai* members who are living bright and cheerful lives
are exemplary role models of "lifelong youthfulness,"
showing the way for all senior citizens living in an aging society.
We are all sincerely praying for your good health and longevity!
* The Many Treasures group comprises of pioneer members of the Soka Gakkai as well as other senior citizens over the age of 70.
Wednesday, May 30th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Each of you should summon up the courage of a lion king and never succumb to threats from anyone. The lion king fears no other beast, nor do its cubs."
(On Persecutions Befalling the Sage - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 997)
Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, May 30th, 2012
Thursday, May 31st, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Nichiren Daishonin writes: "I, Nichiren, have occasion to meet with a great many persons. But there are fewer than one in a thousand who impress me as truly admirable" (WND-2, 778). Even the Daishonin, who had achieved a vast and expansive life-state, found that there were few people of outstanding character whom he could admire and trust. How difficult it is, then, for us ordinary people to engage in dialogue with others. Each attempt to do so is part of our Buddhist practice, which is infinitely noble.
"We chant, take action, reach out to others in dialogue. Through this unceasing rhythm, we grow stronger, wiser, and more compassionate. Eventually, we acquire the ability to embrace all kinds of people and guide them in an appropriate and fitting manner."
SGI Newsletter No. 8523, To My Young Friends—Leaders of a New Age, [3] Bringing People Together—The Power of Human Ties—Part 3 [of 3], from the 29th March, 2012, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated 23rd May 2012
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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KOREI SHAKAI O
HATSURATSU TO IKIRU
TAHO NO TOMO KOSO
SHOGAI SEINEN NO MOHAN!
KENKO, CHOJU O INORU!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"ONOONO SHISHIO NO KOKORO O TORIIDASHITE IKANI HITO ODOSUTOMO OZURU KOTO NAKARE SHISHIO WA HYAKUJU NI OJIZU SHISHI NO KO MATA KAKUNO GOTOSHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1190)
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Tuesday, May 29, 2012
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 29th May 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 30th May 2012 Daily Enc.
A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Tuesday, May 29th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Even though there are lots of things that can be said at large meetings
there are always some things that cannot be said at such get-togethers.
I hope that leaders will find the time
to talk with people on a one to one basis.
It's when everyone has a good understanding of what is going on
and is behind such activities
that we can truly gear ourselves up to take those big strides forwards!
Tuesday, May 29th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"What is most important is that, by chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo alone, you can attain Buddhahood. It will no doubt depend on the strength of your faith. To have faith is the basis of Buddhism."
(The Real Aspect of the Gohonzon - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 832)
Selection source: President Ikeda's Encouragement - Together with the Gosho, Seikyo Shimbun, May 18th, 2012
Wednesday, May 30th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'What is most important is that, by chanting only Nam- myoho-renge-kyo, you can attain Buddhahood. It will no doubt depend on the strength of your faith. To have faith is the basis of Buddhism.'
- From "The Real Aspect of the Gohonzon" (cf. WND-1, 832).
"Faith in the Mystic Law is the basis for victory. Those who continue to chant daimoku through all are admirable and strong without compare. When we resolutely bring forth the power of faith and practice, we can manifest the boundless power of the Buddha and the Law in our lives.
"No matter what the situation, first chant. Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is the ultimate driving force that enables us to break through all obstacles, undefeated by any problem or suffering."
SGI Newsletter No. 8525, Living the Gosho: Words of Encouragement from SGI President Ikeda. (78) Faith Is the Basis for Everything, from the 18th May, 2012, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated 25th May 2012.
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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
OOZE NO KAIGO DAKE DEWA
TSUTAWARANAI KOTO MO ARU.
"LEADER" WA JIKAN O MITSUKE
ITTAI ICHI NO KATARAI O.
NATTOKU KOSO ZENSHIN NO CHIKARA DA!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"NAM MYOHO RENGE KYO TO BAKARI TONAETE HOTOKE NI NARUBEKI KOTO MOTTOMO TAISETSU NARI SHINJIN NO KOHAKU NI YORUBEKI NARI BUPPO NO KONPON WA SHIN O MOTTE MINAMOTO TO SU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1244)
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Tuesday, May 29th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Even though there are lots of things that can be said at large meetings
there are always some things that cannot be said at such get-togethers.
I hope that leaders will find the time
to talk with people on a one to one basis.
It's when everyone has a good understanding of what is going on
and is behind such activities
that we can truly gear ourselves up to take those big strides forwards!
Tuesday, May 29th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"What is most important is that, by chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo alone, you can attain Buddhahood. It will no doubt depend on the strength of your faith. To have faith is the basis of Buddhism."
(The Real Aspect of the Gohonzon - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 832)
Selection source: President Ikeda's Encouragement - Together with the Gosho, Seikyo Shimbun, May 18th, 2012
Wednesday, May 30th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'What is most important is that, by chanting only Nam- myoho-renge-kyo, you can attain Buddhahood. It will no doubt depend on the strength of your faith. To have faith is the basis of Buddhism.'
- From "The Real Aspect of the Gohonzon" (cf. WND-1, 832).
"Faith in the Mystic Law is the basis for victory. Those who continue to chant daimoku through all are admirable and strong without compare. When we resolutely bring forth the power of faith and practice, we can manifest the boundless power of the Buddha and the Law in our lives.
"No matter what the situation, first chant. Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is the ultimate driving force that enables us to break through all obstacles, undefeated by any problem or suffering."
SGI Newsletter No. 8525, Living the Gosho: Words of Encouragement from SGI President Ikeda. (78) Faith Is the Basis for Everything, from the 18th May, 2012, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated 25th May 2012.
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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
OOZE NO KAIGO DAKE DEWA
TSUTAWARANAI KOTO MO ARU.
"LEADER" WA JIKAN O MITSUKE
ITTAI ICHI NO KATARAI O.
NATTOKU KOSO ZENSHIN NO CHIKARA DA!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"NAM MYOHO RENGE KYO TO BAKARI TONAETE HOTOKE NI NARUBEKI KOTO MOTTOMO TAISETSU NARI SHINJIN NO KOHAKU NI YORUBEKI NARI BUPPO NO KONPON WA SHIN O MOTTE MINAMOTO TO SU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1244)
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Monday, May 28, 2012
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 28th May 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 28th May-June 3rd 2012
* Anybody new to the district/area? recently Do you think they might like to be added to the mailing list? Let us know their address(es) once you've asked them and we'll add them on!...Immediately! Hope you have a great week...
Translations of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" and "Words of the Week" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Monday, May 28th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Every morning is very important.
Each and every day,
let's start off with a resonant gongyo and daimoku.
Our gongyo and daimoku is the breath of a positive optimistic spirit
that opens the door to victory.
Monday, May 28th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"... if a teacher has a good disciple, both will gain the fruit of Buddhahood"
(Flowering and Bearing Grain - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 909) Selection source: Soka Gakkai President Harada's encouragement, Seikyo Shimbun, May 28th, 2012
May 28th - June 3rd, 2012
---- WORDS OF THE WEEK ----
As the saying goes,
"A clear spring flows beneath our feet."
The kosen-rufu movement is spread far and wide
right from where our district, block, group, etc. is.
By praising and encouraging each and every one of our fellow members,
let's generate a refreshing balmy breeze of hope!
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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
ASA GA DAIJI DA!
ROROTARU GONGYO SHODAI DE
ICHINICHI O SHUPPATSU SHIYO!
MAEMUKINA SEIMEI NO IBUKI GA
SHORI NO TOBIRA O HIRAKU!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"YOKI DESHI O MOTSU TOKINBA SHITEI BUKKA NI ITARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 900)
--- KONSHU NO KOTOBA ---
"SOKKA NI IZUMI ARI"
KOSENRUFU NO KAKUDAI WA
CHIKU, "block" KARA!
HITORI HITORI O TATAE HAGEMASHI
KIBO NO KUMPU O!
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Sunday, May 27, 2012
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 27th May 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 28th May 2012 Daily Enc.
A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Sunday, May 27th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
A leader's itiniative in taking on challenges
is the key to the advancement of kosen-rufu.
Let's all take bold action.
Let's be clear and precise about what we want to say and do.
And let's together create the opportunities for everyone to grow and develop.
Sunday, May 27th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Words echo the thoughts of the mind and find expression through the voice."
(The Unanimous Declaration by the Buddhas of the Three Existences regarding the Classification of the Teachings and Which Are to Be Abandoned and Which Upheld - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.2, page 843)
Selection source: Myoji no Gen, Seikyo Shimbun, May 27th, 2012
Monday, May 28th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Even people who are regarded as expert communicators didn't necessarily start out that way, so you shouldn't worry. The important thing is not to dwell on your failures. Look at them as opportunities to learn. Stay bright and positive, and just keep trying to initiate conversations.
"Whenever you try to do something, whether it's engage in dialogue or something else, there are bound to be setbacks now and then. Setbacks are badges of honour for those who try to achieve something worthwhile. Never be ashamed of them.... The key to victory is continually striving to grow and to improve."
SGI Newsletter No. 8523, To My Young Friends—Leaders of a New Age, [3] Bringing People Together—The Power of Human Ties—Part 3 [of 3], from the 29th March, 2012, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated 23rd May 2012
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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
"Leader" SOSSEN GA
KOFU ZENSHIN NO KANAME DA.
KAKAN NI UGOKO!
MEIKAINI KATARO!
KAKUDAI NO TOPPAKO O!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KOTOBA TO IU WA KOKORO NO OMOI O HIBIKASHITE KOE O ARAWASU O IU NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 563)
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Sunday, May 27th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
A leader's itiniative in taking on challenges
is the key to the advancement of kosen-rufu.
Let's all take bold action.
Let's be clear and precise about what we want to say and do.
And let's together create the opportunities for everyone to grow and develop.
Sunday, May 27th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Words echo the thoughts of the mind and find expression through the voice."
(The Unanimous Declaration by the Buddhas of the Three Existences regarding the Classification of the Teachings and Which Are to Be Abandoned and Which Upheld - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.2, page 843)
Selection source: Myoji no Gen, Seikyo Shimbun, May 27th, 2012
Monday, May 28th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Even people who are regarded as expert communicators didn't necessarily start out that way, so you shouldn't worry. The important thing is not to dwell on your failures. Look at them as opportunities to learn. Stay bright and positive, and just keep trying to initiate conversations.
"Whenever you try to do something, whether it's engage in dialogue or something else, there are bound to be setbacks now and then. Setbacks are badges of honour for those who try to achieve something worthwhile. Never be ashamed of them.... The key to victory is continually striving to grow and to improve."
SGI Newsletter No. 8523, To My Young Friends—Leaders of a New Age, [3] Bringing People Together—The Power of Human Ties—Part 3 [of 3], from the 29th March, 2012, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated 23rd May 2012
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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
"Leader" SOSSEN GA
KOFU ZENSHIN NO KANAME DA.
KAKAN NI UGOKO!
MEIKAINI KATARO!
KAKUDAI NO TOPPAKO O!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KOTOBA TO IU WA KOKORO NO OMOI O HIBIKASHITE KOE O ARAWASU O IU NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 563)
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Saturday, May 26, 2012
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 26th May 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 27th May 2012 Daily Enc.
A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Saturday, May 26th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To our youthful Men's Division members
whose active efforts stand out throughout the world.
Let's show actual proof of our practice in society.
Let's gain that deep strong trust of the people in our local community.
Let's all become champions of faith and practice!
Saturday, May 26th, 2012
--- 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."
(The Opening of the Eyes - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 283)
Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, May 26th, 2012
Sunday, May 27th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Another point I would like to make is that when we notice someone doing something that we find admirable or good, we shouldn't hesitate to let them know. That, too, can be an opening for a more meaningful conversation. By honestly praising people's good points and actions, we can communicate heart to heart.
"Another way to get a conversation going is to show our respect for the other person and ask them questions with a seeking spirit to learn from them. By being a good listener and asking perceptive questions, we can even bring to light strong points and qualities that the other person themselves didn't know they possessed."
SGI Newsletter No. 8523, To My Young Friends—Leaders of a New Age, [3] Bringing People Together—The Power of Human Ties—Part 3 [of 3], from the 29th March, 2012, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated 23rd May 2012
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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KAKUCHI DE KATSUYAKU HIKARU
"young" SONENBU NO TOMO.
SHAKAI DE KAGAYAKU JISSHO O!
CHIIKI NI FUKAKI SHINRAI O!
SHINJIN NO OJA TARE!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"WARE NARABINI WAGA DESHI SHONAN ARITOMO UTAGAU KOKORO NAKUBA JINEN NI BUKKAI NI ITARU BESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 234)
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Saturday, May 26th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To our youthful Men's Division members
whose active efforts stand out throughout the world.
Let's show actual proof of our practice in society.
Let's gain that deep strong trust of the people in our local community.
Let's all become champions of faith and practice!
Saturday, May 26th, 2012
--- 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."
(The Opening of the Eyes - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 283)
Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, May 26th, 2012
Sunday, May 27th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Another point I would like to make is that when we notice someone doing something that we find admirable or good, we shouldn't hesitate to let them know. That, too, can be an opening for a more meaningful conversation. By honestly praising people's good points and actions, we can communicate heart to heart.
"Another way to get a conversation going is to show our respect for the other person and ask them questions with a seeking spirit to learn from them. By being a good listener and asking perceptive questions, we can even bring to light strong points and qualities that the other person themselves didn't know they possessed."
SGI Newsletter No. 8523, To My Young Friends—Leaders of a New Age, [3] Bringing People Together—The Power of Human Ties—Part 3 [of 3], from the 29th March, 2012, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated 23rd May 2012
* The Japanese kanji for To My Friends is available by clicking on
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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KAKUCHI DE KATSUYAKU HIKARU
"young" SONENBU NO TOMO.
SHAKAI DE KAGAYAKU JISSHO O!
CHIIKI NI FUKAKI SHINRAI O!
SHINJIN NO OJA TARE!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"WARE NARABINI WAGA DESHI SHONAN ARITOMO UTAGAU KOKORO NAKUBA JINEN NI BUKKAI NI ITARU BESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 234)
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Friday, May 25, 2012
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 25th May 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 26th May 2012 Daily Enc.
A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Friday, May 25th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
When a woman stands out,
her family and local community shine, too.
Our noble mothers,
and bright clear-headed young ladies,
let's again, today, advance cheerfully.
Friday, May 25th, 2012
--- 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 25th, 2012
Saturday, May 26th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Even a simple greeting can be a wonderful form of dialogue. Shakyamuni was said to have been a person who initiated conversations. The best way to start is to greet people cheerfully, without anxiety or fear. Just say 'Good morning!' or 'Hello!' in a friendly voice. Reach out to others in a positive, pleasant manner. That's enough to make everyone you speak to happy. It will also lay the foundations for building ties of trust.
"I have always made a point of greeting people pleasantly—whether it be in my local neighborhood, at work, or while attending Soka Gakkai activities.
"When my wife and I moved into the Shuzanso Apartments in the Sanno area of Tokyo's Ota Ward (in August 1952), I visited our new neighbours and introduced myself, handing them my business card [as is the custom in Japan] and saying, 'My name is Ikeda, and I just moved into the neighbourhood. I'm very happy to meet you.' I knew I would have many people visiting me in my apartment, so I was very careful to avoid causing any trouble or bother for my neighbours. My wife also did her utmost to maintain good relations with our neighbours. The friendly ties we formed with our neighbours are some of the most precious treasures of our lives.
"Expanding our circle of friendship and promoting our movement for kosen-rufu start with our daily interactions in our immediate environment. Friendly exchanges with our neighbours enrich our hearts. They add warmth to our lives and give us an irreplaceable sense of peace and security."
SGI Newsletter No. 8523, To My Young Friends—Leaders of a New Age, [3] Bringing People Together—The Power of Human Ties—Part 3 [of 3], from the 29th March, 2012, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated 23rd May 2012
* The Japanese kanji for To My Friends is available by clicking on
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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
JOSEI GA HIKARI KAGAYAKEBA
IKKA MO CHIIKI MO KAGAYAKU.
KEDAKAKI HAHA TACHI YO
SOMEINA OTOME TACHI YO
SA KYO MO GENKI DE!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"ISSHO WA YUME NO UE ASU O GOSEZU IKANARU KOTSUJIKI NIWA NARUTOMO HOKEKYO NI KIZU O TSUKE TAMTAU BEKARAZU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1163)
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Friday, May 25th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
When a woman stands out,
her family and local community shine, too.
Our noble mothers,
and bright clear-headed young ladies,
let's again, today, advance cheerfully.
Friday, May 25th, 2012
--- 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 25th, 2012
Saturday, May 26th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Even a simple greeting can be a wonderful form of dialogue. Shakyamuni was said to have been a person who initiated conversations. The best way to start is to greet people cheerfully, without anxiety or fear. Just say 'Good morning!' or 'Hello!' in a friendly voice. Reach out to others in a positive, pleasant manner. That's enough to make everyone you speak to happy. It will also lay the foundations for building ties of trust.
"I have always made a point of greeting people pleasantly—whether it be in my local neighborhood, at work, or while attending Soka Gakkai activities.
"When my wife and I moved into the Shuzanso Apartments in the Sanno area of Tokyo's Ota Ward (in August 1952), I visited our new neighbours and introduced myself, handing them my business card [as is the custom in Japan] and saying, 'My name is Ikeda, and I just moved into the neighbourhood. I'm very happy to meet you.' I knew I would have many people visiting me in my apartment, so I was very careful to avoid causing any trouble or bother for my neighbours. My wife also did her utmost to maintain good relations with our neighbours. The friendly ties we formed with our neighbours are some of the most precious treasures of our lives.
"Expanding our circle of friendship and promoting our movement for kosen-rufu start with our daily interactions in our immediate environment. Friendly exchanges with our neighbours enrich our hearts. They add warmth to our lives and give us an irreplaceable sense of peace and security."
SGI Newsletter No. 8523, To My Young Friends—Leaders of a New Age, [3] Bringing People Together—The Power of Human Ties—Part 3 [of 3], from the 29th March, 2012, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated 23rd May 2012
* The Japanese kanji for To My Friends is available by clicking on
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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
JOSEI GA HIKARI KAGAYAKEBA
IKKA MO CHIIKI MO KAGAYAKU.
KEDAKAKI HAHA TACHI YO
SOMEINA OTOME TACHI YO
SA KYO MO GENKI DE!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"ISSHO WA YUME NO UE ASU O GOSEZU IKANARU KOTSUJIKI NIWA NARUTOMO HOKEKYO NI KIZU O TSUKE TAMTAU BEKARAZU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1163)
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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 24th May 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 25th May 2012 Daily Enc.
*Thank you for waiting so long! ...
A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Thursday, May 24th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Instead of comparing ourselves with others
it's far better to focus on winning over ourselves!
Today, more than yesterday,
tomorrow, more than today,
it's important that each day of our lives is spent
polishing and developing ourselves.
Friday, May 25th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Strengthen your faith day by day and month after month."*
("On Persecutions Befalling the Sage", The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 997
Selection source: Myoji no Gen, Seikyo Shimbun, May 23rd, 2012
Thursday, May 24th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Leo Tolstoy (1828–1910) grappled with the question of human selfishness, including his own, pondering the cause of people's self-centeredness and estrangement from others. He later reached the conclusion: "They and I are one. Everyone alive now, or in the past or the future, are all one; they are all one with me. My life is dependent on theirs, and their lives dependent on mine."[1] This became his guiding philosophy. His view of human life has much in common with Buddhism, which teaches that we remain linked to those in our lives throughout the three existences of past, present, and future, and that self and other are inseparable. It is important, therefore, for us to encourage each other and lead lives of great meaning and value by allowing the unsurpassed jewel of Buddhahood to shine forth brightly within us.
"When we help others shine, our lives shine, too. Dialogue enables us to appreciate our connection with others. The path of dialogue is the path of joy for both ourselves and others; it is the path of happiness."
SGI Newsletter No. 8523, To My Young Friends—Leaders of a New Age, [3] Bringing People Together—The Power of Human Ties—Part 3 [of 3], from the 29th March, 2012, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated 23rd May 2012
[1] Translated from Japanese. Leo Tolstoy, Torusutoi Nikkisho (Abridged Diary of Tolstoy), translated by Yoshitaro Yokemura (Tokyo: Iwanami Shoten, 1954), p. 111.
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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
HITO TO KURABERU YORI
JIBUN NI KATSU KOTO DA!
KINO YORI MO KYO
KYO YORI MO ASU E
SEICHO NO HIBI DE ARE!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"TSUKI ZUKI HIBI NI TSUYORI TAMAE"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1190)
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A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Thursday, May 24th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Instead of comparing ourselves with others
it's far better to focus on winning over ourselves!
Today, more than yesterday,
tomorrow, more than today,
it's important that each day of our lives is spent
polishing and developing ourselves.
Friday, May 25th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Strengthen your faith day by day and month after month."*
("On Persecutions Befalling the Sage", The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 997
Selection source: Myoji no Gen, Seikyo Shimbun, May 23rd, 2012
Thursday, May 24th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Leo Tolstoy (1828–1910) grappled with the question of human selfishness, including his own, pondering the cause of people's self-centeredness and estrangement from others. He later reached the conclusion: "They and I are one. Everyone alive now, or in the past or the future, are all one; they are all one with me. My life is dependent on theirs, and their lives dependent on mine."[1] This became his guiding philosophy. His view of human life has much in common with Buddhism, which teaches that we remain linked to those in our lives throughout the three existences of past, present, and future, and that self and other are inseparable. It is important, therefore, for us to encourage each other and lead lives of great meaning and value by allowing the unsurpassed jewel of Buddhahood to shine forth brightly within us.
"When we help others shine, our lives shine, too. Dialogue enables us to appreciate our connection with others. The path of dialogue is the path of joy for both ourselves and others; it is the path of happiness."
SGI Newsletter No. 8523, To My Young Friends—Leaders of a New Age, [3] Bringing People Together—The Power of Human Ties—Part 3 [of 3], from the 29th March, 2012, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated 23rd May 2012
[1] Translated from Japanese. Leo Tolstoy, Torusutoi Nikkisho (Abridged Diary of Tolstoy), translated by Yoshitaro Yokemura (Tokyo: Iwanami Shoten, 1954), p. 111.
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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
HITO TO KURABERU YORI
JIBUN NI KATSU KOTO DA!
KINO YORI MO KYO
KYO YORI MO ASU E
SEICHO NO HIBI DE ARE!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"TSUKI ZUKI HIBI NI TSUYORI TAMAE"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1190)
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Thursday, May 24, 2012
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] Today's To My Friends - delay
Sorry today's TMF will come at the end of today as I am away on business for Tokyo International Group. My apologies!
Scobie-John
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Wednesday, May 23, 2012
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 23rd May 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 24th May 2012 Daily Enc.
A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
We are in the season again of sudden and dramatic fluctuations in the weather.
Let's keep a close tab on our health and remind our friends as well
to take the necessary steps to avoid catching a cold or any other sickness.
Together, let's advance, keeping "our good health" as our top priority!
Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012
--- 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 23rd, 2012
Thursday, May 24th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"In the words of the Armenian poet Avetik Isahakyan (1875–1957): 'Maintain your dignity and pride, whatever happens.'[1]
"Self-confidence is the backbone of the human spirit. People with self-confidence are strong. As long as one has confidence, one won't be defeated by the harshest adversity."
SGI Newsletter No. 8519, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 25: Chap. 2, Shared Struggle 59, translated 17th May, 2012
[1] Translated from Russian. Avetik Isahakyan, Stikhotvoreniya i poemyi (Verses and Poems) (Leningrad: Sovetskii Pisatelj, 1975), p. 119.
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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KIKO NO HENKA GA
OKI KISETSU.
KAZE NADO HIKANAI YO
TAICHO KANRI NO YOBIKAKE O!
MINA, KENKO DAIICHI DE!
-- 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 pg 1173)
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Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
We are in the season again of sudden and dramatic fluctuations in the weather.
Let's keep a close tab on our health and remind our friends as well
to take the necessary steps to avoid catching a cold or any other sickness.
Together, let's advance, keeping "our good health" as our top priority!
Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012
--- 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 23rd, 2012
Thursday, May 24th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"In the words of the Armenian poet Avetik Isahakyan (1875–1957): 'Maintain your dignity and pride, whatever happens.'[1]
"Self-confidence is the backbone of the human spirit. People with self-confidence are strong. As long as one has confidence, one won't be defeated by the harshest adversity."
SGI Newsletter No. 8519, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 25: Chap. 2, Shared Struggle 59, translated 17th May, 2012
[1] Translated from Russian. Avetik Isahakyan, Stikhotvoreniya i poemyi (Verses and Poems) (Leningrad: Sovetskii Pisatelj, 1975), p. 119.
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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KIKO NO HENKA GA
OKI KISETSU.
KAZE NADO HIKANAI YO
TAICHO KANRI NO YOBIKAKE O!
MINA, KENKO DAIICHI DE!
-- 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 pg 1173)
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Tuesday, May 22, 2012
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 22nd May 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 23rd May 2012 Daily Enc.
A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Every single moment of our lives
is a struggle against our own weaknesses.
Buddhism is about victory and success.
The lives of those who make up their minds to win
are adorned with the magnificent laurels of victory!
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012
--- 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 travelled 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: President Ikeda's Essay - Noble Pledge of May 3rd, Seikyo Shimbun, May 4th, 2012
Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Mr. Toda encouraged me:'Wisdom wells forth without limit in a life dedicated to the great vow of kosen-rufu. Learn! Learn everything you can!'
"Nothing is wasted in Buddhism. Though you may be busier than others, you will definitely experience greater fulfillment. All your efforts for kosen-rufu will lead to ultimate triumph in life. In the struggle to establish the correct teaching for the peace of the land, your lives will shine with indestructible brilliance."
SGI Newsletter No. 8520, Student Division Members, Achieve Brilliant Victories![1], from the June 2012 issue of Daibyakurenge, translated 18th May 2012.
[1] June 30th marks the 55th anniversary of the establishment of the student division in 1957.
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-- WAGATOMO NI OKURU --
ISSHUN ISSHUN GA
JIBUN NO YOWASA TO NO TATAKAI.
BUPPO WA SHOBU DA.
KATSU TO KIMETA MONO NI
SHORI NO EIKAN WA KAGAYAKU!
--- 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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Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Every single moment of our lives
is a struggle against our own weaknesses.
Buddhism is about victory and success.
The lives of those who make up their minds to win
are adorned with the magnificent laurels of victory!
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012
--- 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 travelled 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: President Ikeda's Essay - Noble Pledge of May 3rd, Seikyo Shimbun, May 4th, 2012
Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Mr. Toda encouraged me:'Wisdom wells forth without limit in a life dedicated to the great vow of kosen-rufu. Learn! Learn everything you can!'
"Nothing is wasted in Buddhism. Though you may be busier than others, you will definitely experience greater fulfillment. All your efforts for kosen-rufu will lead to ultimate triumph in life. In the struggle to establish the correct teaching for the peace of the land, your lives will shine with indestructible brilliance."
SGI Newsletter No. 8520, Student Division Members, Achieve Brilliant Victories![1], from the June 2012 issue of Daibyakurenge, translated 18th May 2012.
[1] June 30th marks the 55th anniversary of the establishment of the student division in 1957.
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-- WAGATOMO NI OKURU --
ISSHUN ISSHUN GA
JIBUN NO YOWASA TO NO TATAKAI.
BUPPO WA SHOBU DA.
KATSU TO KIMETA MONO NI
SHORI NO EIKAN WA KAGAYAKU!
--- 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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Monday, May 21, 2012
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 21st May 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 21st - 27th May 2012 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 21st, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
When someone makes a great change in their life,
for sure there is always someone behind them who has encouraged them.
Brimming with life force,
let's imbue our friends with courage and confidence
and practice "relieving suffering and providing comfort and ease"
(- the ultimate expression of the spirit of a Buddha).
Monday, May 21st, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"For though one's trustworthiness may at first go unnoticed, in time it will be openly rewarded."
(The Four Virtues and the Four Debts of Gratitude - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.2, page 636) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, May 21, 2012
May 21st-27th, 2012
---- WORDS OF THE WEEK ----
"What sickness can therefore be an obstacle?"*
Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo with the power of a roaring lion,
let's be strong, use our wisdom and advance in the very best of good spirits,
making sure that our good health is our number one priority!
*"Reply to Kyo'o", WND-I, page 412
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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
JINSEI NO TENKI NIWA
KANARAZU HAGEMASHI NO "drama" GA!
MANMANTARU SEIMEIRYOKU DE
TOMO NI YUKI TO KAKUSHIN O OKURU
"BAKKU YORAKU" NO JISSEN O!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KAKURETE NO SHIN AREBA ARAWARETE NO TOKU ARU NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1527)
--- KONSHU NO KOTOBA ---
"IKANARU YAMAI
SAWARI O NASU BEKIYA"
DAIMOKU NO SHISHIKU DE
TSUYOKU KASHIKOKU HOGARAKANI
"KENKO DAIICHI" NO ZENSHIN O!
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Sunday, May 20, 2012
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 20th May 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 21st May 2012 Daily Enc.
A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Sunday, May 20th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Kosen-rufu is achieved by meeting other people.
The more people we help form a connection with Buddhism,
the more brilliantly the treasure of our own hearts will shine.
Let's make the blossoms of conversation bloom in all their glory!
Sunday, May 20th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Therefore, when once we chant Myoho-renge-kyo, with just that single sound we summon forth and manifest the Buddha nature of all Buddhas; all existences; all bodhisattvas; all voice-hearers; all the deities such as Brahma, Shakra, and King Yama; the sun and moon, and the myriad stars; the heavenly gods and earthly deities, on down to hell-dwellers, hungry spirits, animals, asuras, human and heavenly beings, and all other living beings. This blessing is immeasurable and boundless."
(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: Myoji no Gen, Seikyo Shimbun, May 20th, 2012
Monday, May 21st, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"No matter how wonderful the Gohonzon is, if the person's faith is weak, they will not attain benefit."
"'The stronger one's faith, the greater the protection of the [Buddhist] gods.' This means that the protection of the gods depends on the strength of one's faith. The Lotus Sutra is a fine sword, but its might depends on the one who wields it' (WND-1, 953).
"This is an important teaching, emphasising that the strength of our Buddhist practice is what activates and draws out the powers of the protective deities. The heavenly deities won't protect us if we waver in our practice when a challenge arises, even if we've accepted the Gohonzon."
SGI Newsletter No. 8516, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 25: Chap. 2, Shared Struggle 55, translated May 15th, 2012
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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KOSEN RUFU TOWA
HITO TO AU KOTO DA!
BUTSUEN O HIROGETA BUN DAKE
WAGA KOKORO NO TAKARA WA KAGAYAKU.
TAIWA NO HANA O RANMAN TO!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"YUENI HITOTABI MYOHORENGEKYO TO TONAUREBA ISSAI NO HOTOKE ISSAI NO HO ISSAI NO BOSATSU ISSAI NO SHOMON ISSAI NO BONNO TAISHAKU ENMA HO-O NICHIGATSU SHUSEI TENJIN CHIJIN NAISHI JIGOKU GAKI CHIKUSHO SHURA NIN TEN ISSAI NO SHUJO NO SHINCHU NO BUSSHO O TADA ICHION NI YOBI ARAWASHI TATEMATSURU KUDOKU MURYO MUHEN NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 557)
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Sunday, May 20th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Kosen-rufu is achieved by meeting other people.
The more people we help form a connection with Buddhism,
the more brilliantly the treasure of our own hearts will shine.
Let's make the blossoms of conversation bloom in all their glory!
Sunday, May 20th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Therefore, when once we chant Myoho-renge-kyo, with just that single sound we summon forth and manifest the Buddha nature of all Buddhas; all existences; all bodhisattvas; all voice-hearers; all the deities such as Brahma, Shakra, and King Yama; the sun and moon, and the myriad stars; the heavenly gods and earthly deities, on down to hell-dwellers, hungry spirits, animals, asuras, human and heavenly beings, and all other living beings. This blessing is immeasurable and boundless."
(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: Myoji no Gen, Seikyo Shimbun, May 20th, 2012
Monday, May 21st, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"No matter how wonderful the Gohonzon is, if the person's faith is weak, they will not attain benefit."
"'The stronger one's faith, the greater the protection of the [Buddhist] gods.' This means that the protection of the gods depends on the strength of one's faith. The Lotus Sutra is a fine sword, but its might depends on the one who wields it' (WND-1, 953).
"This is an important teaching, emphasising that the strength of our Buddhist practice is what activates and draws out the powers of the protective deities. The heavenly deities won't protect us if we waver in our practice when a challenge arises, even if we've accepted the Gohonzon."
SGI Newsletter No. 8516, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 25: Chap. 2, Shared Struggle 55, translated May 15th, 2012
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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KOSEN RUFU TOWA
HITO TO AU KOTO DA!
BUTSUEN O HIROGETA BUN DAKE
WAGA KOKORO NO TAKARA WA KAGAYAKU.
TAIWA NO HANA O RANMAN TO!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"YUENI HITOTABI MYOHORENGEKYO TO TONAUREBA ISSAI NO HOTOKE ISSAI NO HO ISSAI NO BOSATSU ISSAI NO SHOMON ISSAI NO BONNO TAISHAKU ENMA HO-O NICHIGATSU SHUSEI TENJIN CHIJIN NAISHI JIGOKU GAKI CHIKUSHO SHURA NIN TEN ISSAI NO SHUJO NO SHINCHU NO BUSSHO O TADA ICHION NI YOBI ARAWASHI TATEMATSURU KUDOKU MURYO MUHEN NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 557)
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Saturday, May 19, 2012
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 19th May 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 20th May 2012 Daily Enc.
A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Saturday, May 19th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To all of our SGI young people,
challenge yourself to make time to study
especially when you are busy!
I sincerely hope that each and every one of you
will become a first-class individual
brimming with culture and noble character.
Saturday, May 19th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The old fox never forgets the hillock where he was born; the white turtle repaid the kindness he had received from Mao Pao. If even lowly creatures know enough to do this, then how much more should human beings!"
(On Repaying Debts of Gratitude - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 690)
Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, May 19th, 2012
Sunday, May 20th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The Soka Gakkai brings together mentor and disciple, fellow members, and people's hearts in the effort to attain kosen-rufu. The Soka Gakkai is a humanistic organszation that must always put people ahead of bureaucracy. That's what makes the Soka Gakkai strong."
SGI Newsletter No. 8517, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 25: Chap. 2, Shared Struggle 58, translated May 16th, 2012
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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
SOKA NO SEINEN YO
ISOGASHII TOKI HODO
MANABI NO JIKAN O TSUKURE!
KYOYO TO JINKAKU HIKARU
ICHIRYU NO JINZAI NI SODATE!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"SORE ROKO WA TSUKA O ATONI SEZU HAKUKI WA MOHO GA ON O HOZU CHIKUSHO SURA KAKUNO GOTOSHI IOYA JINRIN OYA"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 293)
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Saturday, May 19th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To all of our SGI young people,
challenge yourself to make time to study
especially when you are busy!
I sincerely hope that each and every one of you
will become a first-class individual
brimming with culture and noble character.
Saturday, May 19th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The old fox never forgets the hillock where he was born; the white turtle repaid the kindness he had received from Mao Pao. If even lowly creatures know enough to do this, then how much more should human beings!"
(On Repaying Debts of Gratitude - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 690)
Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, May 19th, 2012
Sunday, May 20th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The Soka Gakkai brings together mentor and disciple, fellow members, and people's hearts in the effort to attain kosen-rufu. The Soka Gakkai is a humanistic organszation that must always put people ahead of bureaucracy. That's what makes the Soka Gakkai strong."
SGI Newsletter No. 8517, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 25: Chap. 2, Shared Struggle 58, translated May 16th, 2012
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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
SOKA NO SEINEN YO
ISOGASHII TOKI HODO
MANABI NO JIKAN O TSUKURE!
KYOYO TO JINKAKU HIKARU
ICHIRYU NO JINZAI NI SODATE!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"SORE ROKO WA TSUKA O ATONI SEZU HAKUKI WA MOHO GA ON O HOZU CHIKUSHO SURA KAKUNO GOTOSHI IOYA JINRIN OYA"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 293)
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Friday, May 18, 2012
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 18th May 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 19th May 2012 Daily Enc.
A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Friday, May 18th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
All of those members' houses and other private facilities
that we use for our kosen-rufu activities are the plazas
where we develop great harmony and friendship with other people.
They are like great treasure castles
where we strive to achieve our human revolution.
By always making sure to express our utmost appreciation
to them and their families,
let's all advance together with a bright refreshed spirit!
Friday, May 18th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"... those with the heart of a lion king are sure to attain Buddhahood."
(Letter from Sado - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 302)
Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, May 18th, 2012
Saturday, May 19th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Factions must never be allowed to form within the Soka Gakkai.
"When carefully examined, those organisations that are experiencing difficulty growing or seem to have lost the clear purpose of faith that once motivated them are often times afflicted with this problem.
"...Never forget that irresponsible or poor personnel decisions can lead to the destruction of the Soka Gakkai."
SGI Newsletter No. 8517, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 25: Chap. 2, Shared Struggle 57, translated May 16th, 2012
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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KOFU NO KOJIN KAIJO WA
WARAKU TO YUJO NO HIROBA DA.
NINGEN KAKUMEI NO HOJO DA.
TEIKYOSHA NI FUKAKU KANSHA SHI
MINA DE SUGASUGASHIKU ZENSHIN!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"SHISHIO NO GOTOKU NARU KOKORO O MOTERU MONO KANARAZU HOTOKE NI NARU BESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 957)
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Friday, May 18th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
All of those members' houses and other private facilities
that we use for our kosen-rufu activities are the plazas
where we develop great harmony and friendship with other people.
They are like great treasure castles
where we strive to achieve our human revolution.
By always making sure to express our utmost appreciation
to them and their families,
let's all advance together with a bright refreshed spirit!
Friday, May 18th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"... those with the heart of a lion king are sure to attain Buddhahood."
(Letter from Sado - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 302)
Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, May 18th, 2012
Saturday, May 19th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Factions must never be allowed to form within the Soka Gakkai.
"When carefully examined, those organisations that are experiencing difficulty growing or seem to have lost the clear purpose of faith that once motivated them are often times afflicted with this problem.
"...Never forget that irresponsible or poor personnel decisions can lead to the destruction of the Soka Gakkai."
SGI Newsletter No. 8517, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 25: Chap. 2, Shared Struggle 57, translated May 16th, 2012
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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KOFU NO KOJIN KAIJO WA
WARAKU TO YUJO NO HIROBA DA.
NINGEN KAKUMEI NO HOJO DA.
TEIKYOSHA NI FUKAKU KANSHA SHI
MINA DE SUGASUGASHIKU ZENSHIN!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"SHISHIO NO GOTOKU NARU KOKORO O MOTERU MONO KANARAZU HOTOKE NI NARU BESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 957)
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Thursday, May 17, 2012
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 17th May 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 18th May 2012 Daily Enc.
A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Thursday, May 17th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
There is absolutely nothing more powerful than daimoku!
Every single day,
let's earnestly and wholeheartedly
strive in our practice of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo!
Nichiren Daishonin assures us: "No prayer will go unanswered."*
*"If you have faith in this Gohonzon and chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo even for a short while, no prayer will go unanswered, no offence unexpiated, no good fortune unbestowed, and all righteousness proven."
(Commentary on "The True Object of Worship" by Nichikan Shonin)
Thursday, May 17th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Kyo'o's misfortune will change into fortune. Muster your faith, and pray to this Gohonzon. Then what is there that cannot be achieved?"
(Reply to Kyo'o - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 748)
Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, May 17th, 2012
Friday, May 18th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"It is important that we stay in rhythm with the Soka Gakkai Headquarters and strive in accord with the guidance of our mentor. When we follow the correct path that is the path of the Soka Gakkai, we are able to polish and train ourselves, and grow into outstanding individuals.
"If you selfishly try to lead the organisation in a direction that is merely convenient for you, both you and the organisation will stray from the correct path of kosen-rufu and end up getting nowhere."
SGI Newsletter No. 8517, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 25: Chap. 2, Shared Struggle 57, translated May 16th, 2012
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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
DAIMOKU NI MASARU CHIKARA WA NAI!
HIBI, SHINKEN NI
SHODAIGYO NI TESSHI NUKE!
[INORI TOSHITE
KANAWAZARU NASHI] DA.
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"WAZAWAI MO TENJITE SAIWAI TO NARUBESHI AIKAMAETE GOSHINJIN O IDASHI KONO GOHONZON NI KINEN SESHIME TAMAE NANIGOTOKA JOJU SEZARU BEKI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1124)
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Thursday, May 17th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
There is absolutely nothing more powerful than daimoku!
Every single day,
let's earnestly and wholeheartedly
strive in our practice of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo!
Nichiren Daishonin assures us: "No prayer will go unanswered."*
*"If you have faith in this Gohonzon and chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo even for a short while, no prayer will go unanswered, no offence unexpiated, no good fortune unbestowed, and all righteousness proven."
(Commentary on "The True Object of Worship" by Nichikan Shonin)
Thursday, May 17th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Kyo'o's misfortune will change into fortune. Muster your faith, and pray to this Gohonzon. Then what is there that cannot be achieved?"
(Reply to Kyo'o - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 748)
Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, May 17th, 2012
Friday, May 18th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"It is important that we stay in rhythm with the Soka Gakkai Headquarters and strive in accord with the guidance of our mentor. When we follow the correct path that is the path of the Soka Gakkai, we are able to polish and train ourselves, and grow into outstanding individuals.
"If you selfishly try to lead the organisation in a direction that is merely convenient for you, both you and the organisation will stray from the correct path of kosen-rufu and end up getting nowhere."
SGI Newsletter No. 8517, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 25: Chap. 2, Shared Struggle 57, translated May 16th, 2012
* The Japanese kanji for To My Friends is available by clicking on
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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
DAIMOKU NI MASARU CHIKARA WA NAI!
HIBI, SHINKEN NI
SHODAIGYO NI TESSHI NUKE!
[INORI TOSHITE
KANAWAZARU NASHI] DA.
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"WAZAWAI MO TENJITE SAIWAI TO NARUBESHI AIKAMAETE GOSHINJIN O IDASHI KONO GOHONZON NI KINEN SESHIME TAMAE NANIGOTOKA JOJU SEZARU BEKI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1124)
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 16th May 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 17th May 2012 Daily Enc.
A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
(Let's be sure to make our discussion meetings places where)
we are able to joyfully express our thoughts
and can also freely listen and participate.
Cheerful and lively discussions
create a rhythm for progress and development.
Let's help cultivate flowers of discussion!
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"In the light of the above points, this shows, my followers, that you had better cut short your sleep by night and curtail your leisure by day, and ponder this! You must not spend your lives in vain and regret it for ten thousand years to come."
(The Problem to Be Pondered Night and Day - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 622)
Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, May 16th, 2012
Thursday, May 17th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Epic dramas always have hardships and tears, but the heroes and heroines are undefeated. The more intense the sadness and suffering, the greater the thrill of victory. Each person is the protagonist of their life; all are champions with a profound mission. I look forward to the life stories they create for themselves."
SGI Newsletter No. 8509, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 25: Chap. 2, Shared Struggle 41, translated 8th May 2012.
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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
TANOSHIKU HANASERU.
ANSHIN SHITE KIKERU.
HOGARAKA NA KATARAI NI WA
HATTEN NO "RHYTHM" GA ARU.
ZADAN NO HANA O SAKASEYO!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"WAGA MONKE WA YORU WA NEMURI O TACHI HIRU WA ITOMA O TODOMETE KORE O ANZEYO ISSHO MUNASHIKU SUGOSHITE BANZAI KUYURU KOTO NAKARE"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 970)
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Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
(Let's be sure to make our discussion meetings places where)
we are able to joyfully express our thoughts
and can also freely listen and participate.
Cheerful and lively discussions
create a rhythm for progress and development.
Let's help cultivate flowers of discussion!
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"In the light of the above points, this shows, my followers, that you had better cut short your sleep by night and curtail your leisure by day, and ponder this! You must not spend your lives in vain and regret it for ten thousand years to come."
(The Problem to Be Pondered Night and Day - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 622)
Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, May 16th, 2012
Thursday, May 17th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Epic dramas always have hardships and tears, but the heroes and heroines are undefeated. The more intense the sadness and suffering, the greater the thrill of victory. Each person is the protagonist of their life; all are champions with a profound mission. I look forward to the life stories they create for themselves."
SGI Newsletter No. 8509, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 25: Chap. 2, Shared Struggle 41, translated 8th May 2012.
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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
TANOSHIKU HANASERU.
ANSHIN SHITE KIKERU.
HOGARAKA NA KATARAI NI WA
HATTEN NO "RHYTHM" GA ARU.
ZADAN NO HANA O SAKASEYO!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"WAGA MONKE WA YORU WA NEMURI O TACHI HIRU WA ITOMA O TODOMETE KORE O ANZEYO ISSHO MUNASHIKU SUGOSHITE BANZAI KUYURU KOTO NAKARE"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 970)
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Tuesday, May 15, 2012
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 15th May 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 16th May 2012 Daily Enc.
A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's welcome the people who have made it to a meeting
just like we would a Buddha.
A leader's warm heart of appreciation
is the wellspring of joy and advancement for one and all.
Hurrah for our warm and friendly Soka family!
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Therefore, wherever we dwell and practise the single vehicle, that place will be the Capital of Eternally Tranquil Light."
(Reply to Sairen-bo - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 313)
Selection source: New Human Revolution - Castle of Capable People - 29, Seikyo Shimbun, May 14th, 2012
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"With the spirit of 'the first sunrise,' let's create a new record of accomplishment in kosen-rufu! It is my hope that everyone will courageously begin a new effort, each day engraving in their hearts a proud record of their lives."
SGI Newsletter No. 8509, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 25: Chap. 2, Shared Struggle 41, translated 8th May 2012.
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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KAIGO NI TSUDOI KITA TOMO O
HOTOKE NO GOTOKU MUKAEYO!
"LEADER" NO KANSHA NO KOKORO GA
KANKI TO ZENSHIN NO MINAMOTO DA.
NAKAYOKI SOKA KAZOKU, BANZAI!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"WARERA GA KYOJU SHITE ICHIJO O SHUGYO SEN NO TOKORO WA IZURE NO TOKORO NITEMO SORAE JOJAKKODO NO MIYAKO NARU BESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu - 1343)
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Tuesday, May 15th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's welcome the people who have made it to a meeting
just like we would a Buddha.
A leader's warm heart of appreciation
is the wellspring of joy and advancement for one and all.
Hurrah for our warm and friendly Soka family!
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Therefore, wherever we dwell and practise the single vehicle, that place will be the Capital of Eternally Tranquil Light."
(Reply to Sairen-bo - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 313)
Selection source: New Human Revolution - Castle of Capable People - 29, Seikyo Shimbun, May 14th, 2012
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"With the spirit of 'the first sunrise,' let's create a new record of accomplishment in kosen-rufu! It is my hope that everyone will courageously begin a new effort, each day engraving in their hearts a proud record of their lives."
SGI Newsletter No. 8509, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 25: Chap. 2, Shared Struggle 41, translated 8th May 2012.
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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KAIGO NI TSUDOI KITA TOMO O
HOTOKE NO GOTOKU MUKAEYO!
"LEADER" NO KANSHA NO KOKORO GA
KANKI TO ZENSHIN NO MINAMOTO DA.
NAKAYOKI SOKA KAZOKU, BANZAI!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"WARERA GA KYOJU SHITE ICHIJO O SHUGYO SEN NO TOKORO WA IZURE NO TOKORO NITEMO SORAE JOJAKKODO NO MIYAKO NARU BESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu - 1343)
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Monday, May 14, 2012
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 14th May 2012 To My friends and Daily Gosho + 14th May- 20th May 2012 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 14th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Our local SGI district is the very place
where we can feel safe and at ease
and at the same develop.
With joy and enthusiasm,
let's make great strides forwards
and open up the way to a future that is full of hope.
Let's do all we can to expand our circle of friends.
Monday, May 14th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Carry through with your faith in the Lotus Sutra. You cannot strike fire from flint if you stop halfway."
(Earthly Desires Are Enlightenment - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.2, page 319) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, May 14, 2012
May 14th-20th, 2012
---- WORDS OF THE WEEK ----
From the conversations we have with others new and exciting events can evolve.
From thoughtful and encouraging words, we can inspire confidence and courage.
"The voice carries out the work of the Buddha."*
From our discussion meetings where our Soka family gathers,
let's create a great surge of kosen-rufu!
*The Record of the OrallyTransmitted Teachings, page 4
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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
CHIKU KOSO
ANSHIN TO SEICHO NO FURUSATO.
KIBO NO MIRAI O HIRAKU
KANKI NO DAIZENSHIN O!
YUKO NO DAIKAKUDAI O!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"HOKEKYO NO SHINJIN O TOSHI TAMAE HI O KIRUNI YASUMI NUREBA HI O EZU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1117)
--- KONSHU NO KOTOBA ---
TAIWA WA "drama" O UMU.
HAGEMASHI WA YUKI O HIROGERU.
"KOE BUTSUJI O NASU"
SOKA KAZOKU NO ZADANKAI KARA
KOFU NO HADO O OKOSE!
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