A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Friday, August 31st, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Personal problems come in all shapes and sizes.
By taking the time to talk to people, one by one,
and to carefully listen to what they have to say,
let's always try to do our best to give them clear-cut encouragement.
It's those thoughtful acts of genuine care and consideration
that truly inspire our fellow precious members.
Friday, August 31st, 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. I, page 283)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, August 31st, 2012
Saturday, September 1st, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'This principle of the Ten Worlds applies not only to living beings. All things that make up the objective and the subjective worlds, as well as insentient beings such as plants and trees and so on down to the tiniest speck of dust, are every one of them endowed with the Ten Worlds.'
- From "The Differences between Hinayana and Mahayana" (WND-2, 471).
"Viewed from the true essence of Buddhism, we find that not only human beings but all things in the universe possess the supremely noble Buddha nature. The wisdom to establish the dignity of life as a universal principle and to promote our harmonious coexistence with others, the natural world, and the universe is found in the teaching of the Mystic Law.
"Many people around the world are beginning to deeply seek this supreme philosophy. Our grassroots dialogue movement to share the greatness of the Daishonin's Buddhism is a noble endeavour to make the 21st century shine as a century of life."
SGI Newsletter No. 8593, Living the Gosho, (87) The Happiness of Our Families, translated Aug. 24th, 2012, from the July 28th, 2012, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun.
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
HITO NO NAYAMI WA SENSA BANBETSU.
HITORI HITORI NI MIMI O KATAMUKE
GUTAITEKI NA HAGEMASHI O!
KOMAYAKANA KOKORO ZUKAI NI
DOSHI WA FURUI TATSU!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"WARE NARABI NI WAGA DESHI SHONAN ARITOMO UTAGAU KOKORO NAKUBA JINEN NI BUKKAI NI ITARU BESHI."
(Gosho Zenshu, page 234)
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Thursday, August 30, 2012
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 30th Aug. 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 31st Aug. 2012 Daily Enc.
A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Thursday, August 30th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let us wholeheartedly support and protect
our District Men's and Women's Division leaders
who are running at the very forefront of our activities for kosen rufu.
Our districts are praiseworthy castles of victory, peace and harmony!
Thursday, August 30th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The accepting and upholding of this original Law is expressed in the single word "belief" or "faith". The singe word "belief" is the same sharp sword with which one confronts and overcomes fundamental darkness or ignorance. The commentary [Words and Phrases] says, "Belief means to be without doubt." You should think about this."
(The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, page 120)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", August 30th, 2012
Friday, August 31st, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'The seeds of one kind of plant are all the same; they are different from the seeds of other plants. If all of you [in your family] nurture the same seeds of Myoho-renge-kyo in your hearts, then you all will be reborn together in the same land of Myoho-renge-kyo. When . . . you are reunited there face-to-face, how great your joy will be!'
- From "Reply to the Mother of Ueno" (WND-1, 1074).
"Family members united by the Mystic Law will definitely be reborn together again in a land where the Mystic Law is propagated. We can live out our lives forever with our families, our hearts never separated for even a moment.
"The greatest thing that we can do for loved ones who have passed away is to confidently continue our work for kosen-rufu. While wholeheartedly chanting for the deceased, please develop a lofty life-state together as a family, pervaded by the four noble virtues of eternity, happiness, true self, and purity."
SGI Newsletter No. 8594, Living the Gosho, (88) The Happiness of Our Families, translated Aug. 24th, 2012, from the Aug. 9th, 2012, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun.
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
KOFU NO SASIZENSEN O HASHIRU
CHIKU BUCHO, FUJINBUCHO O
MINA DE MAMORISASAEYO!
WAGA CHIKU WA HOMARE NO
SHORI TO WARAKU NO SHIRO NARI!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KONO HONPO O JUJI SURU WA SHINJIN NO ICHIJI NARI, GANPON NO MUMYO O TAIJI SURU RIKEN WA SHINJIN NO ICHIJI NARI MUGI WASSHIN NO SHAKU KORE O OMOU BESHI."
(Gosho Zenshu, page 751)
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Thursday, August 30th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let us wholeheartedly support and protect
our District Men's and Women's Division leaders
who are running at the very forefront of our activities for kosen rufu.
Our districts are praiseworthy castles of victory, peace and harmony!
Thursday, August 30th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The accepting and upholding of this original Law is expressed in the single word "belief" or "faith". The singe word "belief" is the same sharp sword with which one confronts and overcomes fundamental darkness or ignorance. The commentary [Words and Phrases] says, "Belief means to be without doubt." You should think about this."
(The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, page 120)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", August 30th, 2012
Friday, August 31st, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'The seeds of one kind of plant are all the same; they are different from the seeds of other plants. If all of you [in your family] nurture the same seeds of Myoho-renge-kyo in your hearts, then you all will be reborn together in the same land of Myoho-renge-kyo. When . . . you are reunited there face-to-face, how great your joy will be!'
- From "Reply to the Mother of Ueno" (WND-1, 1074).
"Family members united by the Mystic Law will definitely be reborn together again in a land where the Mystic Law is propagated. We can live out our lives forever with our families, our hearts never separated for even a moment.
"The greatest thing that we can do for loved ones who have passed away is to confidently continue our work for kosen-rufu. While wholeheartedly chanting for the deceased, please develop a lofty life-state together as a family, pervaded by the four noble virtues of eternity, happiness, true self, and purity."
SGI Newsletter No. 8594, Living the Gosho, (88) The Happiness of Our Families, translated Aug. 24th, 2012, from the Aug. 9th, 2012, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun.
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
KOFU NO SASIZENSEN O HASHIRU
CHIKU BUCHO, FUJINBUCHO O
MINA DE MAMORISASAEYO!
WAGA CHIKU WA HOMARE NO
SHORI TO WARAKU NO SHIRO NARI!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KONO HONPO O JUJI SURU WA SHINJIN NO ICHIJI NARI, GANPON NO MUMYO O TAIJI SURU RIKEN WA SHINJIN NO ICHIJI NARI MUGI WASSHIN NO SHAKU KORE O OMOU BESHI."
(Gosho Zenshu, page 751)
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 29th Aug. 2012 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 30th Aug. 2012 Daily Enc.
* Hello! We're all back now! Many thanks to Mitsuko, Ritu & Jim for carrying on regardless of ALL the difficulties they encountered!...
A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Wednesday, August 29th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Being proactive in making the first move
is the inviolable rule towards achieving victory.
With our prayers and Daimoku in the very centre
let us take one more step forwards,
spending today as cheerfully and vibrantly as we possibly can!
Wednesday, August 29th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The 'great vow' refers to the propagation of the Lotus Sutra."
(The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, page 82) Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, August 6th, 2012
Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, August 29th, 2012
Thursday, August 30th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The Daishonin writes: 'Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is like the roar of a lion. What sickness can therefore be an obstacle?' (WND-1, 412).
"The Mystic Law is the power source that enables us to vanquish the sufferings of illness. It is the best of all medicines for our life. Mr. Toda often used to say: 'The human body is one big pharmaceutical factory.'
"The important thing is to pray intensely and continuously so that the great life force of the Buddha can manifest itself in your body and vanquish the devil of illness. If you fight against sickness based on faith in the Mystic Law, you can definitely transform all poison into medicine."
SGI Newsletter No. 8588, To My Young Friends—Leaders of a New Age, [5] Be Healthy in Body and Mind—Part 2 [of 3], from the July 26th, 2012, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated 15th Aug. 2012
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
SENTEI O UTSU!
SORE GA SHORI NO TESSOKU.
INORI O KONPON NI
AKARUKU IKIIKI TO
KYO MOICHIPPO ZENSHIN!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"DAIGAN TOWA HOKKE GUTSU NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 736)
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A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Wednesday, August 29th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Being proactive in making the first move
is the inviolable rule towards achieving victory.
With our prayers and Daimoku in the very centre
let us take one more step forwards,
spending today as cheerfully and vibrantly as we possibly can!
Wednesday, August 29th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The 'great vow' refers to the propagation of the Lotus Sutra."
(The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, page 82) Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, August 6th, 2012
Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, August 29th, 2012
Thursday, August 30th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The Daishonin writes: 'Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is like the roar of a lion. What sickness can therefore be an obstacle?' (WND-1, 412).
"The Mystic Law is the power source that enables us to vanquish the sufferings of illness. It is the best of all medicines for our life. Mr. Toda often used to say: 'The human body is one big pharmaceutical factory.'
"The important thing is to pray intensely and continuously so that the great life force of the Buddha can manifest itself in your body and vanquish the devil of illness. If you fight against sickness based on faith in the Mystic Law, you can definitely transform all poison into medicine."
SGI Newsletter No. 8588, To My Young Friends—Leaders of a New Age, [5] Be Healthy in Body and Mind—Part 2 [of 3], from the July 26th, 2012, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated 15th Aug. 2012
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
SENTEI O UTSU!
SORE GA SHORI NO TESSOKU.
INORI O KONPON NI
AKARUKU IKIIKI TO
KYO MOICHIPPO ZENSHIN!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"DAIGAN TOWA HOKKE GUTSU NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 736)
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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] August 28th To My Friends and Daily Gosho + August 29th Daily Enc.
A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo
Shimbun and more.
Tuesday, August 28th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To all of our brilliant Student Division members
taking the upcoming Soka Gakkai Study Department proficiency test:
I would like all of you to engrave the values of
truth and compassion in your lives.
Three cheers to a youth spent
in 'exerting yourself in the two ways of practice and study'*.
**Gosho - The True Aspect of All Phenomena - (WND 1, page 386), "Exert yourself in the two ways of practice and study. Without practice and study, there can be no Buddhism. You must not only persevere yourself; you must also teach others. Both practice and study arise from faith. Teach others to the best of your ability, even if it is only a single sentence or phrase."
Tuesday, August 28th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Thrust aside evil friends and associate with good companions."
(The Real Aspect of the Gohonzon - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 832)
Selection source: New Human Revolution, Atsuta Village - 60, Seikyo Shimbun, August 24th, 2012
Wednesday, August 29th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
The Daishonin writes: "Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is like the roar of a lion. What sickness can therefore be an obstacle?" (WND-1, 412).
The Mystic Law is the power source that enables us to vanquish the sufferings of illness. It is the best of all medicines for our life. Mr. Toda often used to say: "The human body is one big pharmaceutical factory."
The important thing is to pray intensely and continuously so that the great life force of the Buddha can manifest itself in your body and vanquish the devil of illness. If you fight against sickness based on faith in the Mystic Law, you can definitely transform all poison into medicine.
SGI Newsletter No. 8588, SGI President Ikeda's Guidance for Youth, To My Young Friends—Leaders of a New Age, Translated on August 15, 2012
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
KYOGAKU SHIKEN NI IDOMU
GAKUSEIBU NO SHUNEI YO.
SEIGI TO JIHI NO DAITESTUGAKU O
WAGA INOCHI NI KIZAMIYUKE!
GYOGAKU NIDO NO SEISHUN, BANZAI!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"AKUCHISHIKI O SUTETE ZENYU NI SHINGON SEYO TOWA KORENARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1244)
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Monday, August 27, 2012
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] Aug. 27 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + Aug. 27-Sep. 2 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, August 27th, 2012
--- TO MY FRIENDS ---
Come on.
It's time for departure.
In front of our very eyes,
a highway to glory is open wide.
Happily and with an open mind,
let's travel together the path of victory for kosen-rufu!
Monday, August 27th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"That is why the Great Teacher Miaolo stated, 'The stronger one's faith, the greater the protection of the gods.' So long as one maintains firm faith, one is certain to receive the great protection of the gods."
(The Supremacy of the Law - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 614)
Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, August 27th, 2012
August 27th-September 2nd, 2012
--- WORDS OF THE WEEK ---
To make steady efforts to visit fellow members,
to take necessary action carefully but confidently,
and pay close attention even to small details---
these are what will create momentum in our activities.
Come, and let's advance in irresistible strength!
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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
SA SHUPPATSU DA!
WARERA NO GANZEN NIWA
EIKO NO DAIDO GA HIROBIRO TO!
TANOSHIKU KOKORO YUTAKANI
TOMONI SHORI NO KOFU TABI O!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"MYORAKU DAISHI NOTAMAWAKU 'KANARAZU KOKORO NO KATAKI NI YORITE KAMI NO MAMORI SUNAWACHI TSUYOSHI' TO UNNUN HITO NO KOKORO KATAKEREBA KAMI NO MAMORI KANARAZU TSUYOSHI TO KOSO SORAE"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1220)
---KONSHU NO KOTOBA---
"JIMICHI" NI ASHI O HAKOBU.
"CHAKUJITSU" NI TE O UTSU.
"CHIMITSU" NI KOKORO O KUBARU.
SOKOKARA IKIOI GA UMARERU.
IZA HACHIKU NO ZENSHIN O!
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Sunday, August 26, 2012
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] August 26th To My Friends and Daily Gosho + August 27th Daily Enc.
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Sunday, August 26th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Our own local community is
the very arena for us to achieve kosen-rufu.
By chanting daimoku and taking action
together with our proud fellow members,
let's make great strides brimming with joy!
Sunday, August 26th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Whether you chant the Buddha's name, recite the sutra, or merely offer flowers and incense, all your virtuous acts will implant benefits and roots of goodness in your life. With this conviction you should strive in faith."
(On Attaining Buddhahood in This Lifetime - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 4) Selection source: The New Human Revolution, Seikyo Shimbun, August 25th, 2012
Monday, August 27th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"You have triumphed through your own effort, haven't you. The Soka Gakkai values actual achievement and is a realm of faith, so educational background really doesn't matter. At the same time, learning is important. No matter how busy you are, you should read avidly and study as widely as possible.
"It's vital that you educate yourself and demonstrate wisdom to such an extent as to cause first-rate people in society to hold Soka Gakkai leaders in high regard.
"Those who work hard and achieve success even though they aren't able to attend university are really praiseworthy. However, they can also tend to disregard people with advanced educational backgrounds, become overconfident and arrogant, and put on a false front. That brings their personal growth to a halt and may even lead them astray in life. It's important to remain grounded, retain a clear view of oneself and one's original purpose, and preserve a humble spirit of seeking and self-improvement throughout life."
SGI Newsletter No. 8586, The New Human Revolution––Volume 25: Chapter 3, "Gentle Breeze" 57, Translated on August 10, 2012
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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
WAGA CHIIKI KOSO
KOSENRUFU NO HONBUTAI.
HOMARE NO DOSHI TO
TOMONI INORI, UGOKI
KANKI NO DAIKOSHIN O!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"HOTOKE NO NA O TOMAE KYOKAN O YOMI HANA O CHIRASHI KO O HINERU MADEMO MINA WAGA ICHINEN NI OSAMETARU KUDOKU ZENKON NARI TO SHINJIN O TORU BEKI NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 383)
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Saturday, August 25, 2012
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] August 25th To My Friends and Daily Gosho + August 26th Daily Enc.
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Saturday, August 25th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's give our all to help our younger and newer members
so that they will become even more capable leaders than we are.
This is one of the SGI's proud traditions.
In our local community,
where we have our own unique mission,
let's build solidarity for the happiness of ourselves and everyone else.
Saturday, August 25th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"You must simply make up your mind. Look at the world this year as a mirror. The reason that you have survived until now when so many have died was so that you would meet with this affair."
(Reply to Yasaburo - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 829) Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, August 25th, 2012
Sunday, August 26th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The Daishonin writes: 'The sun breaks through the pitch-black dark,' and 'The Lotus Sutra is [like] the sun' (WND-1, 315). As SGI members who chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and lead their lives based on the Mystic Law, a bright sun of hope shines ever in our hearts. We can dispel all darkness and cast off even the heaviest chains of karma."
"Chant daimoku, trusting in the power of the Gohonzon. Strive fearlessly and with perseverance. Refuse to accept defeat. Never retreat a single step. In the end, you are certain to triumph!"
SGI Newsletter No. 8588, SGI President Ikeda's Guidance for Youth, To My Young Friends—Leaders of a New Age, Translated on August 15, 2012
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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KOHAI YA SHIN NYUKAI NO TOMO O
JIBUN IJO NO JINZAI NI!
KORE GA GAKKAI NO DENTO DA.
WAGA SHIMEI NO CHIIKI NI
JITA TOMO NO KOFUKU NO SHIRO O!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"TADA HITOE NI OMOIKIRU BESHI KOTOSHI NO SEKEN O KAGAMI TO SEYO SOKOBAKU NO HITO NO SHINURU NI IMAMADE IKITE ARITSURU WA KONO KOTO NI AWAN TAME NARI KERI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1451)
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Friday, August 24, 2012
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] August 24th To My Friends and Daily Gosho + August 25th Daily Enc.
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Friday, Ausut 24th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To all of those SGI members
who offer their homes for our meetings,
thank you so much as always for your kindness!
It is because we have treasure castles like your places
that we can devote ourselves to achieving kosen-rufu.
Let's always be thoughtful and considerate
to their family members and neighbors
so that everyone can advance pleasantly.
Friday, August 24th, 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, August 24th, 2012
Saturday, August 25th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
Falling ill is not a form of failure or defeat. It doesn't happen because our faith is weak. The hardship of illness that occurs when we are striving for kosen-rufu is simply the action of devilish influences trying to obstruct our attainment of Buddhahood. As such, we mustn't let illness intimidate us. The Daishonin teaches us how to bring forth courage to face illness and attain Buddhahood in this lifetime.
It is vital to rouse even stronger faith when you experience illness. Keep chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo with the determination to make this illness an opportunity to demonstrate the tremendous power of faith and achieve truly amazing growth as a human being.
SGI Newsletter No. 8588, SGI President Ikeda's Guidance for Youth, To My Young Friends—Leaders of a New Age, Translated on August 15, 2012
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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KAIJO TEIKYOSHA NO MINASAMA
ITSUMO ARIGATO!
HOJO ARITE KOFU ARI.
KAZOKU, KINRIN NI HAIRYO SHI
MINA DE SUGASUGASHIKU ZENSHIN!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"ONO ONO SHISHIO NO KOKORO O TORI IDASHITE IKANI HITO ODOSU TOMO OZURU KOTO NAKARE SHISHIO WA HYAKUJU NI OJIZU SHISHI NO KO MATA KAKU NO GOTOSHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1190)
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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] August 23rd To My Friends and Daily Gosho + August 24th Daily Enc.
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Thursday, August 23rd, 2012
--- TO MY FRIENDS ---
Every step forward that we take
with fresh new determination will open a new era.
By singing songs cheerfully,
let's move forever forward.
Let's advance with full of hope!
Thursday, August 23rd, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"A woman who takes this efficacious medicine will be surrounded and protected by these four great bodhisattvas at all times. When she rises to her feet, so too will the bodhisattvas, and when she walks along the road, they will also do the same."
(On Offering Prayers to the Mandala of the Mystic Law - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 415) Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, August 23rd, 2012
Friday, August 24th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
No one can avoid the four sufferings of birth, aging, sickness, and death. In that sense, our entire lives are a battle against illness. That's why we shouldn't fear illness. Nor should we make light of it, however. It's important to take speedy practical steps to combat illness.
To another follower whose husband was sick, the Daishonin writes: "Could not this illness of your husband's be the Buddha's design, because the Vimalakirti and Nirvana sutras both teach that sick people will surely attain Buddhahood? Illness gives rise to the resolve to attain the way" (WND-1, 937).
We can use the hardships of illness as fuel to strengthen our faith and also to develop a deeper and more expansive state of life. In the light of the Mystic Law, the struggle against illness is, from the perspective of eternity, a test to enable us to attain happiness and victory.
SGI Newsletter No. 8588, SGI President Ikeda's Guidance for Youth, To My Young Friends—Leaders of a New Age, Translated on August 15, 2012
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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
ATARASHII KETSUI NO IPPO GA
ATARASHII JIDAI O HIRAKU.
UTAGOE MO KAROYAKA NI
TSUNENI MAE E MAE E!
KIBO NI MOETE SUSUMO.
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KONO RYOYAKU O TAMOTAN NYONIN TO OBA KONO YONIN NO DAIBOSATSU ZENGO SAYU NI TACHI SOITE KONO NYONIN TATASE TAMAEBA KONO DAIBOSATSU MO TATASE TAMAU NAISHI KONO NYONIN MICHI O YUKU TOKI WA KONO BOSATSU MO MICHI O YUKI TAMAU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1306)
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] August 22nd To My Friends and Daily Gosho + August 23rd Daily Enc.
A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
For the expansion of kosen-rufu,
momentum is very important.
With a bright and cheerful spirit,
let's take the initiative and
confidently lead everyone to advance.
By praising and admiring one another,
let's make great progress together!
Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"In that case, though it is thought that Shakyamuni Buddha possesses the three virtues of sovereign, teacher, and parent for the sake of all of us living beings, that is not so. On the contrary, it is common mortals who endow him with the three virtues."
(The True Aspect of All Phenomena - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 384) Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, August 22nd, 2012
Thursday, August 23rd, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"A sword is useless in the hands of a coward. The mighty sword of the Lotus Sutra must be wielded by one courageous in faith. Then one will be as strong as a demon armed with an iron staff." (WND-1, 412)
The essence of faith is courage, is bravery. As Mr. Toda's disciple, I summoned all of my courage to fight back against the devils of sickness and death. At the same time, I also chanted and exerted myself with the resolve to use the "sharp sword" of faith to cut through all obstacles that might beset the Soka Gakkai and my mentor.
I am sure Mr. Toda would be amazed and delighted to see that I am still taking the lead for worldwide kosen-rufu in such good health and high spirits. This is all a result of my selfless dedication to the shared struggle of mentor and disciple to realize kosen-rufu—a struggle through which I have gained the benefit of "prolonging my life through faith."
SGI Newsletter No. 8588, SGI President Ikeda's Guidance for Youth, To My Young Friends—Leaders of a New Age, Translated on August 15, 2012
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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KOFU NO KAKUDAI WA
IKIOI GA DAIJI DA.
AKARUKU HOGARAKA NI
KAKUSHIN AFURERU SHIKI O.
HOME TATAE NAGARA ZENSHIN!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"SHAKABUTSU WA WARERA SHUJO NO TAME NIWA SHUSHISHIN NO SANTOKU O SONAE TAMAU TO OMOISHINI SANITEWA SORAWAZU KAETTE HOTOKE NI SANTOKU O KORASE TATEMATSURU WA BOMPU NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1358)
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Tuesday, August 21, 2012
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] August 21st To My Friends and Daily Gosho + August 22nd Daily Enc.
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Tuesday, August 21st, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
In the continuing intense heat like now,
we need to frequently give our bodies adequate
fluid and salt replacement to prevent heat stroke.
Let's take very good care of our health,
first and foremost,
and make a fresh new start!
Tuesday, August 21st, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"A cub sired by a lion king will become a lion king."
(Letter to the Sage Nichimyo - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 323)
Selection source: Buddhist study, Seikyo Shimbun, August 21st, 2012
Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
President Ikeda: The doctor said I probably wouldn't live to the age of 30. That's why I gave my all each day so that I would have no regrets if it were my last.
Mr. Toda was very concerned about my physical condition. Once he chanted with me before the Gohonzon at the Soka Gakkai Headquarters, having told me sternly: "Your life force is weak. If your life force is weak, you'll be defeated in your struggles." He was a truly caring mentor. I fought with everything I had to respond to his expectations.
SGI Newsletter No. 8588, SGI President Ikeda's Guidance for Youth, To My Young Friends—Leaders of a New Age, Translated on August 15, 2012
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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
MOSHO GA TSUZUKU.
KOMAMENA
SUIBUN ENBUN NO HOKYU DE
NECCHUSHO TAISAKU O!
KENKO DAIICHI DE SHUPPATSU!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"SHISHIO NO KO WA SHISHIO TO NARU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1216)
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Monday, August 20, 2012
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] August 20th To My Friends and Daily Gosho + August 20th-26th Words of the Week
A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Monday, August 20th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
In order to scale the pinnacle of kosen-rufu
we need clear goals, strong prayer and courageous action!
Let's make victorious advancement each and every day!
Monday, August 20th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Suffer what there is to suffer, enjoy what there is to enjoy. Regard both suffering and joy as facts of life, and continue chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. no matter what happens."
(Happiness in This World - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 681)
Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, August 20th, 2012
August 20th-26th, 2012
---- WORDS OF THE WEEK ----
Come, let us embark upon the second half of the year!
Hope is the treasure of life.
Courage is the driving force for victory.
Let us make a dashing start to this part of the year
starting with bright, lively and rejuvenating discussion meetings.
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--- WAGATOMO NI OKURU ---
KOFU NO SAIKOHO E
MEIKAKU NA [MOKUHYO] O!
GOJO NA [INORI] O!
YUKAN NA [KODO] O!
ICHINICHI ICHINICHI KACHISUSME!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KU OBA KU TO SATORI RAKU OBA RAKU TO HIRAKI KURAKU TOMO NI OMOI AWASETE NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO TO UCHI TONAE ISASE TAMAE"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1143)
---KONSHU NO KOTOBA---
SA! KOHANSEN--
KIBO WA JINSEI NO TAKARA NARI.
YUKI WA SHORI NO CHIKARA NARI.
AKARUKU HAZUMU ZADANKAI KARA
"START DASH" DA.
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Sunday, August 19, 2012
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] August 19th To My Friends and Daily Gosho + August 20th Daily Enc.
A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Sunday, August 19th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
"Each of you should summon up the courage of a lion king"*
Faith is all about manifesting one's courage!
Now is the time to let out the lion's roar of truth and justice
that will open up and transform the era!
Gosho - On Persecutions Befalling the Sage - WND1-997, "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."
Sunday, August 19th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"It is the heart that is important. No matter how earnestly Nichiren prays for you, if you lack faith, it will be like trying to set fire to wet tinder. Spur yourself to muster the power of faith."
(The Strategy of the Lotus Sutra - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 1000)
Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, July 28th, 2012
Selection source: "Myoji no Gen", Seikyo Shimbun, August 15th, 2012
Monday, August 20th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
You all have a very important and wonderful mission. I hope you will be filled with hope and live out your lives to the fullest. Become healthy in the truest sense, and encourage as many people suffering from illness as you can.
The sufferings of birth, aging, sickness, and death can be transformed into a victorious life imbued with the four noble virtues of eternity, happiness, true self, and purity. This is the life of Soka, or value creation.
SGI Newsletter No. 8588, SGI President Ikeda's Guidance for Youth, To My Young Friends—Leaders of a New Age, Translated on Wednesday, August 15, 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 ---
[ONO ONO SHISHIO NO
KOKORO O TORIDASHITE]
SHINJIN TOWA YUKI DA!
SA JIDAI O HIRAKU
SEIGI NO SHISHIKU O!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"TADA KOKORO KOSO TAISETSU NARE IKANI NICHIREN INORI MOSU TOMO FUSHIN NARABA NURETARU HOKUCHI NI HI O UCHIKAKURU GA GOTOKU NARUBESHI HAGEMI O NASHITE GOJONI SHINRIKI O IDASHI TAMAU BESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1192)
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