[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 6th July 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 7th July 2012 Daily Enc.

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

Friday, July 6th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The very basis of SGI activities is having encouraging dialogue.
Let's inspire our precious fellow members to have courage.
Let's encourage those friends who are facing challenges to have hope.
Let's show how much we really do care about others
and develop our bonds of friendship with as many people as we possibly can!

Friday, July 6th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"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 - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 1117)
Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, July 6th, 2012

Saturday, July 7th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Shijo Kingo was extremely human. He had great courage and ability, but he also had his shortcomings. Why was he able to win in his job? Because he based himself on faith in the Mystic Law and unerringly followed the Daishonin's guidance. In particular, he always applied himself to his work duties with utmost sincerity.

"In response to the news that Shijo Kingo's estates had been increased, the Daishonin writes: 'Where there is unseen virtue, there will be visible reward' (WND-1, 907). And he praises his disciple, saying: 'Because you have for some years now honestly maintained a strong desire for your lord's welfare in his next life, you received a blessing like this' (WND-1, 907).

"Everyone has shortcomings, and everyone runs up against obstacles at work. Some of you may even encounter bullying or harassment. But if you remain true to yourself and strive with sincerity based on faith in the Mystic Law, you will be able to move things into a positive direction, turning every experience into a lesson or opportunity for growth. You will be able to win at work and gain even greater trust from those around you. This is the power of the Mystic Law.

"I have three treasures. The first is the great teaching of the Mystic Law. The second is the mentor-disciple relationship—or more specifically, my mentor, Mr. Toda, and you, my beloved disciples. And the third is sincerity.

"Let's strive with sincerity in every endeavour. With confidence and joy, let's win in both work and life. I know you'll be victorious in the end, for you are my disciples."

SGI Newsletter No. 8553, To My Young Friends—Leaders of a New Age, [4] To Youth Entering the Workforce—Part 3 [of 3], from the 24th May, 2012, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated 29th June 2012.

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

--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
GAKKAI KATSUDO NO KONPON WA
"HAGEMASHI NO TAIWA" DA.
TOTOKI DOSHI NI YUKI O!
NAYANERU TOMO NI KIBO O!
DAISEIJITSU DE KIZUNA O HIROGEYO.

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"SONO KUNI NO BUPPO WA KIHEN NI MAKASE TATEMATSURI SORO ZO BUSSHU WA EN NI YOTTE OKORU KONO YUE NI ICHIJO O TOKU NARU BESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1467)


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