[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 7th July 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 8th July 2012 Daily Enc.

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

Saturday, July 7th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
While there has been unsettled weather going on (in Japan),
let's all be cautious when heavy rain, strong winds or thunder occurs.
It's important to remind each other, especially our senior citizens,
to pay close attention to the weather.
Always, let's try to be prepared for the worst
and take every possible safety precaution
to minimise damage, injuries or any other potential concerns.

Saturday, July 7th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Wherever your daughter may frolic or play, no harm will come to her; she will move about without fear like the lion king."
(Reply to Kyo'o - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 412)
Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, July 7th, 2012

Sunday, July 8th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"A pleasant greeting can instantly forge positive connections. It can create goodwill, even if it is your first encounter or the other person is someone you have trouble communicating with.

"When greeting others, it doesn't matter if your greeting isn't returned. Taking the lead in greeting others is important. Those who can respect others will be respected in turn. Those who can greet others cheerfully, sincerely, and warmly are truly admirable. Greeting others is an art that reflects one's life-state.

"If you're going to say 'Hello' 'Good morning,' 'Thank you,' or some such thing, please do so brightly. That way, you'll lift not only the other person's spirits but your own. Your positive energy will also set the tone for a great day ahead.

"Don't hesitate to greet people and make new friends. By activating people's Buddha nature, we call forth the positive functions of the universe, which will manifest as support and assistance from those around us."

SGI Newsletter No. 8552, To My Young Friends—Leaders of a New Age, [4] To Youth Entering the Workforce—Part 2 [of 3], from the May 23rd, 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 ---
FUANTEI NA TENKO GA TSUZUKU.
AME, KAZE, KAMINARI NI CHUI O!
KOREI NO KATAGATA O HAJIME
MINA ENO KOEKAKE GA DAIJI DA.
"SAKIZAKI NO YOJIN" O OKOTARUNA!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"IKANARU TOKORO NITE ASOBI TAWAURU TOMO TSUTSUGA ARU BEKARAZU YUGYO SHITE OSORE NAKI KOTO SHISHIO NO GOTOKU NARUBESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1124)


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