[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 31st Oct. 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 1st Nov. 2012 Daily Enc.

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

Wednesday, October 31st, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's try to read the Gosho daily, even if only a single passage!
The wisdom of Buddhism is like the sun of hope
that nourishes our lives.
Having a seeking mind is what leads to victory.

Wednesday, October 31st, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Believe in this mandala with all your heart. Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is like the roar of a lion. What sickness can therefore be an obstacle?"

(Reply to Kyo'o - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 412)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, October 31st, 2012

Thursday, November 1st, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The unity of 'many in body, one in mind' doesn't impose restrictions on the individuality of each person. Everyone is free to be who they are, demonstrating their own unique personality, joining with others in a dance of mission for the sake of kosen-rufu. That's the unity of 'many in body, one in mind.'

"In contrast, 'many in body, many in mind' produces chaos, while 'one in body, one in mind' produces totalitarianism. 'Many in body, one in mind,' however, is different from either of these two. Each person strives freely for kosen-rufu in their own unique way—just as the cherry, plum, peach, and damson all bloom beautifully in the way that is true to themselves.

"It's like the stones in an old Japanese castle wall. Each has its own unique shape, and by combining those different shapes so that they all complement each other, an unshakable structure is built. That's what makes the wall strong and beautiful.

"Mr. Toda said that we must build a citadel of capable people. In the citadel of kosen-rufu, no one is unimportant or unnecessary. Everyone is a precious, talented individual. Every single person is indispensable. A great, indestructible citadel of kosen-rufu is built by sincerely valuing and combining the talents and gifts of each person."

SGI Newsletter No. 8656, To My Young Friends—Leaders of a New Age, [6] Working Together in Harmonious Unity—Part 3 [of 3], translated 26th Oct. 2012

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
HIBI, ISSETSU DEMO
GOSHO O HAISO!
BUPPO NO EICHI WA
SEIMEI NO KIBO NO TAIYO.
KYUDO NO KOKORO NI SHORI GA!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KONO MANDARA YOKUYOKU SHINJISASE TAMAU BESHI NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO WA SHISHIKU NO GOTOSHI IKANARU YAMAI SAWARI O NASU BEKIYA"
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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 30th Oct. 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 31st Oct. 2012 Daily Enc.

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

Tuesday, October 30th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's go out of our way to wholeheartedly encourage
the leaders of the Young Men's and Young Women's Divisions
who shoulder the responsibility of building
the future of our kosen-rufu movement.
The pulsating and dynamic involvement of the youth division
in leading our organisation
is the wellspring of joy and momentum for us all!

Tuesday, October 30th, 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: The World of Nichiren's Encouragement, Seikyo Shimbun, October 14th, 2012

Wednesday, October 31st, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Ups and downs are unavoidable for any business. Changing times also have a great effect. That's why it's so important to rouse one's faith, tap one's inherent wisdom, and with creativity and ingenuity, be persistent in one's efforts."

SGI Newsletter No. 8658, The New Human Revolution––Volume 26: Chapter 1, Atsuta 9, translated 29th Oct. 2012

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
KOFU NO MIRAI O NINAU
DANSHI, JOSHIBU NO BUCHO NI
SAIDAI NO HAGEMASHI O!
SEINEN NO YAKUDO NO SUGATA KOSO
KANKI TO IKIOI NO GENSEN DA!

-- 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"
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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 29th Oct. 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 30th Oct. - Nov. 4th 2012 Words of the Week.

 

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Monday, October 29th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
No matter what happens,
let's try to move forwards with vigour!
The very basis for such vigour is to chant daimoku.
Let's chant with bold strong voices
that will rock the protective forces of the universe.

Monday, October 29th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Arouse deep faith, and diligently polish your mirror day and night. How should you polish it? Only by chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo."

(On Attaining Buddhahood in This Lifetime - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 4) Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shinbun, October 29th, 2012

October 29th-November 4th, 2012
---- WORDS OF THE WEEK ----
The Daishonin inspires us with the words,
"My wish is that all my disciples make a great vow."*
The significant month of the Soka Gakkai's founding is about to begin.
Brimming with determination to fulfill the great vow of kosen-rufu,
let's achieve outstanding self improvement and at the same time
help as many people to form a connection with Buddhism as we possibly can!

*"The Dragon Gate" - WND-I, page 1003

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
NANI GA ATTEMO
IKIOI YOKU MAE E!
SONO KOMPON WA INORI DA.
TSUYOKI DAIMOKU NO ANJO DE
SHOTEN O YURI UGOKASE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"FUKAKU SHINJIN O OKOSHITE NICHIYA CHOBO NI MATA OKOTARAZU MIGAKU BESHI IKAYO NI SHITEKA MIGAKU BEKI TADA NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO TO TONAE TATEMATSURU O KORE O MIGAKU TOWA IU NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 384)

-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
"WAGA DESHIRA
DAIGAN O OKOSE"
SA SORITSU NO TSUKI DA!
KOFU NO DAIGAN NI MOETE
KYOGAI TO BUTSUEN NO KAKUDAI O!

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 28th Oct. 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 29th Oct. 2012 Daily Enc.

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

Sunday, October 28th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
When we try to inspire other people,
our own spirits are lifted at the same time.
"Encouragement" has the strength of ten thousand.
Through our sincere words and respectful actions
let's show how much we really do care about others.

Sunday, October 28th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"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, Volume 1, page 622) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, October 28th, 2012

Monday, October 29th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Naturally, there are many different kinds of people. The organisation is a place for cultivating one's character and humanity, so I hope members will make wise and persevering efforts. Those efforts will all become lifelong treasures.

"Though unity is important, in the end it all comes down to the courage to stand up as an individual. Instead of focusing on what others are doing or not doing, we ourselves need to stand up, brimming with courage and hope.

"Mr. Makiguchi said: 'Give me a single lion over a thousand sheep.' The SGI shouldn't be a gathering of conformists. We need to build it into an organisation of individuals of lionhearted courage and fighting spirit."

SGI Newsletter No. 8654, To My Young Friends - Leaders of a New Age. [6] Working Together in Harmonious Unity - Part 2 [of 3], from 3rd Oct., 2012, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated 24th Oct., 2012.

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
HITO O GEKIREI SUREBA
JIBUN MO GENKI NI NARU!
"HAGEMASHI" WA MAN NO CHIKARA DA.
KOTOBA DE FURUMAI DE
MAGOKORO O TSUTAEYO!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"ISSHO MUNASHIKU SUGOSHITE BANZAI KUYURU KOTO NAKARE."
(Gosho Zenshu, page 970)


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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 27th Oct. 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 28th Oct. 2012 Daily Gosho

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Saturday, October 27th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The most important thing in our Buddhist practice is the "heart".*
If we continue to challenge ourselves with a willing mind and positive attitude,
we will definitely make outstanding progress and
manifest enormous benefit in our lives.
Brimming with enthusiasm, let's take action now!

*"It is the heart that is important." - "The Strategy of the Lotus Sutra", WND-I, page 1000

Saturday, October 27th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"In this world, we owe four debts of gratitude. One who understands this is worthy to be called human, while one who does not is no more than an animal."

(Conversation between a Sage and an Unenlightened Man - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Volume 1, page 122) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, October 27th, 2012

Sunday, October 28th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"I once spoke with a leader who was having a hard time getting members together. I told him: 'If you yourself chant for kosen-rufu and for each of your members, and persevere in faith not only for your own happiness but also make efforts to share the Daishonin's Buddhism with others, your daimoku will draw people to you.'

"By steadily carrying out dialogues like this with one person after another, we were able to expand the young men's division membership from about 300 to 1,000 in the space of a year. That was also the result of the power of unity.

"When we aim to achieve a big goal, there are bound to be big obstacles, too. That's the time to encourage and help each other. Nichiren Daishonin writes that a transplanted tree will not be blown down if it has a firm stake or support to hold it up (WND-1, 598).[1] Even if a person faces some unbearable adversity or suffering, they will be able to keep on going if they are supported by the people around them. Conversely, even someone who is doing quite well can grow disheartened and lose their way if they are isolated and alone.

"One person solidly connecting to another—this is how we have built the vast, magnificent gathering of capable individuals that is today's SGI."

SGI Newsletter No. 8654, To My Young Friends - Leaders of a New Age. [6] Working Together in Harmonious Unity - Part 2 [of 3], from 3rd Oct., 2012, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated 24th Oct., 2012.

[1] The Daishonin writes: "When a tree has been transplanted, though fierce winds may blow, it will not topple if it has a firm stake to hold it up. But even a tree that has grown up in place may fall over if its roots are weak. Even a feeble person will not stumble if those supporting him are strong, but a person of considerable strength, when alone, may fall down on an uneven path" (WND-1, 598).

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
SHINJIN WA "KOKORO" DE KIMARU.
YOROKOBI ISANDE SUSUMEBA
SEICHO MO OKII!
KUDOKU MO OKII!
SA UTTE DEYO.

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"CHION O MOTTE SAI TO SHI HO'ON O MOTTE SAKI TO SU YO NI SHION ARI KORE O SHIRU O JINRIN TO NAZUKE SHIRAZARU O CHIKUSHO TO SU."
(Gosho Zenshu, page 491)


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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 26th Oct. 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 27th Oct. 2012 Daily Enc

 

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

Friday, October 26th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
It's a leader's energy and enthusiasm that is the driving force to rock the era.
"I shall make a new history of kosen-rufu that is encouraging for all to see!"
Daimoku with such an unwavering determination
is what decides victory and success.

Friday, October 26th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is the greatest of all joys.'"

(Ongi kuden - Gosho Zenshu, page 788, The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, page 212)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, October 26th, 2012

Saturday, October 27th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Organising or uniting efforts for the sake of a positive cause is the essence of an organisation or network dedicated to good like the SGI. It is a mistake to interpret unity or the idea of an organisation as something necessarily restrictive or oppressive. All organisations grow out of personal relationships or connections. Unity is ultimately built on mutual trust between individuals.

"As youth division members, for instance, such ties can be forged through listening sympathetically to someone's problems and helping them find a solution; participating in activities together; or even going out for a meal or coffee together.

"Please remember that SGI gatherings should also be enjoyable and harmonious.

"When we look at Nichiren Daishonin's behaviour, we can't help but be impressed by how much he cared about each person he interacted with. Even while in exile on Sado, as soon as he learned of disturbances breaking out in Kamakura and Kyoto, he asked to have news regarding the safety of a number of individual followers sent to him (cf. WND-1, 306).

"It is important for us to treasure each person we encounter and work together."

SGI Newsletter No. 8654, To My Young Friends - Leaders of a New Age. [6] Working Together in Harmonious Unity - Part 2 [of 3], from 3rd Oct., 2012, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated 24th Oct., 2012.

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
"Leader" NO KATSURYOKU KOSO
JIDAI HENKAKU NO MINAMOTO!
"KOFU NO REKISHI O
KANARAZU TSUKUTTE MISERU!"
KONO KIHAKU NO INORI DA. 　

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO WA KANKI NO NAKA NO DAIKANKI NARI."
(Gosho Zenshu, page 788)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 25th Oct. 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 26th Oct. 2012 Daily Enc.

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

Thursday, October 25th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The age is deeply yearning
for the passion and power of young people
who can warm people's hearts and propel society forwards.
Youth of Soka, come on! Stand up, show us what you can do!

Thursday, October 25th, 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, page 1117)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, October 25th, 2012

Friday, October 26th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"In our dialogue, the eminent British historian Arnold J. Toynbee (1889–1975) said to me: 'We must not be defeatist, passive or aloof in our reaction to the current evils that threaten mankind's survival.'1]

"We are all Bodhisattvas of the Earth. We were born into this world in accord with our vow to contribute to the happiness of humanity. As such, we must not be indifferent to people and events around us or what is happening in society at large. If we were to live with such disinterest, we would no longer be bodhisattvas."

SGI Newsletter No. 8654, To My Young Friends—Leaders of a New Age. [6] Working Together in Harmonious Unity—Part 2 [of 3], from 3rd Oct., 2012, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated 24th Oct., 2012.

[1] Arnold Toynbee and Daisaku Ikeda, Choose Life: A Dialogue (London: I. B. Tauris and Co., Ltd., 2007), p. 45.

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
HITOBITO NO KOKORO O ATATAME
SHAKAI O ZENSHIN SASERU
WAKAKI [NETSU] TO [CHIKARA] O
JIDAI WA MOTOMETE IRU.
SOKA NO SEINEN YO TATE!

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


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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 24th Oct. 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 25th Oct. 2012 Daily Enc.

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

Wednesday, October 24th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
A warm, invigorating greeting
opens the doors to people's hearts.
Let's strengthen our bonds of friendship and trust with those around us
by being the ones to initiate pleasant and refreshing interactions.

Wednesday, October 24th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"I, Nichiren, have inscribed my life in sumi ink, so believe in the Gohonzon with your whole heart. The Buddha's will is the Lotus Sutra, but the soul of Nichiren is nothing other than Nam-myoho-renge-kyo."

(Reply to Kyo'o - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 412)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, October 24th, 2012

Thursday, October 25th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Nichiren Daishonin writes: 'The great distances these persons traveled are indicative of their devotion' (WND-2, 1030). Let us always warmly greet and commend those who have travelled long distances out of their noble seeking spirit towards Buddhism, 'showing them the same respect we would a Buddha' (cf. LSOC28, 365)."

SGI Newsletter No. 8652, To My Young Friends—Leaders of a New Age, [6] Working Together in Harmonious Unity—Part 1 [of 3], from 2nd Oct., 2012, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated 19th Oct. 2012

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
SUGASUGASHII AISATSU GA
KOKORO NO TOBIRA O HIRAKU!
[SAWAYAKANI]
[JIBUN KARA]
YUJO TO SHINRAI O KAKUDAI!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"NICHIREN GA TAMASHII O SUMI NI SOMENAGASHITE KAKITE SOROZO SHINJI SASETAMAE HOTOKE NO MIKOKORO WA HOKEKYO NARI NICHIREN GA TAMASHII WA NANMYOHORENGEKYO NI SUGITARU WA NASHI"
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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 23rd Oct. 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 24th Oct. 2012 Daily Enc.

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

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Gosho reminds us to:
"Employ the strategy of the Lotus Sutra before any other."*
If we chant, wisdom will well forth.
If we take action, our momentum will increase.
Let's win in all our endeavours through a positive change in our inner resolve!

* Gosho - Strategy of the Lotus Sutra, WND-1, pg 1001

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"If teacher and disciple are of different minds, they will never accomplish anything."

(Flowering and Bearing Grain - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. 1, page 909)
Selection source: Myoji no Gen, Seikyo Shimbun, October 23rd, 2012

Wednesday, October 24th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"We must start by chanting with unity of purpose or shared commitment. In all my efforts, I chanted with the powerful resolve to win for the sake of kosen-rufu and my mentor. I also chanted for my fellow members who were striving valiantly alongside me. And even in leading the members in chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo three times, I earnestly strove to get everyone to chant together in solid unity for our goal.

"When people work together in this way, their combined power grows not by the simple arithmetic of 1 + 1 = 2, but exponentially to become 10 or 100. This positive multiplication effect is the wonder of unity in faith. Teamwork based on mutual trust and support is a source of tremendous momentum."

SGI Newsletter No. 8650, Humanistic Teachings for Victory, (6) Unity Is a Powerful Force for Victory, Standing Up Resolutely. From 18th April 18, 2012, issue of the Soka Shimpo, the Soka Gakkai youth division's fortnightly newspaper, translated 15th Oct. 2012


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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
[NANI NO HEIHO YORIMO
HOKEKYO NO HEIHO] DA.
INOREBA CHIE GA WAKU!
UGOKEBA IKIOI GA MASU!
ICHINEN NO HENKAKU DE KATE.

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"SHITEI SOI SEBA NANIGOTO MO NASU BEKARAZU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 900)


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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 22nd Oct. 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 22nd - 28th Oct. 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, October 22nd, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
"It is said that where there is unseen virtue,
there will be visible reward."*
Those who continually make steady efforts
will definitely be victorious in the end.
By constantly having a fresh resolve and determination,
let's break through those walls that we now face.

*"Unseen Virtue and Visible Reward" - WND-I, page 907

Monday, October 22nd, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"(It also states that, if the minds of living beings are impure, their land is also impure, but if their minds are pure, so is their land.) There are not two lands, pure or impure in themselves. The difference lies solely in the good or evil of our minds."

(On Attaining Buddhahood in This Lifetime - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 4) Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shinbun, October 22nd, 2012

October 22nd-28th, 2012
---- WORDS OF THE WEEK ----
When we activate the very strongest of powers of faith and practice,
we manifest the boundless power of the Buddha and the Law.
It is important that we focus clearly on the target we want to achieve
and give it our all without hesitation.
Let's challenge ourselves, boldly and with enthusiasm!

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
"INTOKU AREBA YOHO ARI"
JIMICHI NI TATAKAU HITO GA
KANARAZU SAIGO NI KATSU!
TSUNENI ATARASHII KETSUI DE
GANZEN NO KABE O TOPPA SEYO!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"MATA SHUJO NO KOKORO KEGARUREBA DO MO KEGARE KOKORO KIYOKEREBA DO MO KIYOSHI TOTE JODO TO II EDO TO IUMO DO NI FUTATSU NO HEDATE NASHI TADA WARERAGA KOKORO NO ZENAKU NI YORU TO MIETARI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 384)

-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
GOJONA SHINRIKI GYORIKI NI
MUGEN NO BUTSURIKI HORIKI GA.
SHORI NO MATO O SADAMETE
OMOIKITTE IDOMO!
HARIKITTE TATAKAO!

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 21st Oct. 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 22nd Oct. 2012 Daily Enc.

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

Sunday, October 21st, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Autumn, a perfect season to go out
and develop friendships with others.
When we leave the house,
let's always make sure to lock up
and double check all possible fire sources
in and around the house.
At the same time,
take extra care while on the roads.
Let's start each day by chanting sincere and earnest daimoku
focused on these points!

Take precautions against traffic accidents

Sunday, October 21st, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Not once have I thought of retreat."

(The Great Battle - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Volume 2, page 465) Selection source: SGI President Ikeda's guidance, Seikyo Shimbun, October 21st, 2012

Monday, October 22nd, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Unity does not mean forcing everyone into a single, uniform mold. Nichiren Daishonin writes: 'If the spirit of many in body but one in mind prevails among the people, they will achieve all their goals, whereas if one in body but different in mind, they can achieve nothing remarkable' (WND-1, 618). He says 'many in body,' not 'one in body.' It is important for us to respect each other's individuality, assist and support each other in a spirit of friendship and goodwill, and enable everyone to make the most of their unique qualities."

SGI Newsletter No. 8650, Humanistic Teachings for Victory, (6) Unity Is a Powerful Force for Victory, Standing Up Resolutely. From 18th April 18, 2012, issue of the Soka Shimpo, the Soka Gakkai youth division's fortnightly newspaper, translated 15th Oct. 2012

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
YUKO O HIROGERU AKI.
GANSHUTSUJI NIWA TOJIMARI O
HINOMOTO NO TENKEN O OKOTARUNA.
KOTSU JIKO NIMO CHUI O.
SHINKEN NA INORI KARA SHUPPATSU!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"NICHIREN ICHIDOMO SHIRIZOKU KOKORO NASHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1224)


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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 20th Oct. 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 21st Oct. Daily Enc.

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

Saturday, October 20th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To all of our Seikyo newspaper and SGI publication deliverers and packers,
those members who are in charge of subscriptions,
and everyone else who is constantly supporting our publications,
may we express our utmost appreciation and respect for all your efforts!
Every step you take is such a noble and invaluable one
and that in itself is a victorious history of our kosen-rufu activities.

Saturday, October 20th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Shakyamuni taught that the shallow is easy to embrace, but the profound is difficult. To discard the shallow and seek the profound is the way of a person of courage."

(On Repaying Debts of Gratitude - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Volume 1, page 712) Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, October 20th, 2012

Sunday, October 21st, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Unity is strength. We must unite in order to win.

"How can we achieve unity? First, leaders themselves have to stand up as individuals. It's not up to others; we ourselves have to stand up resolutely.

"...Merely calling out for unity doesn't unite people's hearts. Leaders need to earnestly chant daimoku and wholeheartedly praise their fellow members. Joyful unity for victory will be achieved when you respect your fellow members and appreciate your good fortune in being able to work together with them for kosen-rufu."

SGI Newsletter No. 8650, Humanistic Teachings for Victory, (6) Unity Is a Powerful Force for Victory, Standing Up Resolutely. From 18th April 18, 2012, issue of the Soka Shimpo, the Soka Gakkai youth division's fortnightly newspaper, translated 15th Oct. 2012

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
HAITATSUIN, SHINBUNCHO HAJIME
HONSHI O MAMORI SASAERU
SUBETE NO MINASAMA NI SAIKEIREI!
TOTOKI IPPO IPPO GA
KOFU SHORI NO REKISHI NARI!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"ASAKI WA YASUKU FUKAKI WA KATASHI TOWA SHAKA NO SHOHAN NARI ASAKI O SATTE FUKAKI NI TSUKUWA JOBU NO KOKORO NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 310)


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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 19th Oct. 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 20th Oct. 2012 Daily Enc.

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

Friday, October 19th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's all try to cheer on and offer words of encouragement to
those members who are in the throws of job hunting.
"I'm going to make it, no matter how hard it might be!
I'm definitely going to win!"
It is from daimoku with such a bold and decisive spirit
that everything starts to move in the right direction.

Friday, October 19th, 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, Volume 2, page 843) Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, October 18th, 2012

Saturday, October 20th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"We are all living in this troubled world together. How important it is to engage in frank and friendly dialogue with open hearts and minds! All people possess the Buddha nature. The sincere, courageous voices of Bodhisattvas of the Earth who chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo cannot fail to resonate with the inherent Buddha nature of each individual.

"My mentor, second Soka Gakkai president Josei Toda, said: 'We're all human beings who each have our share of problems and sufferings. No matter how negatively others may respond, everyone in the depths of their lives is seeking the teaching of Buddhism. Once we've spoken to someone about the Mystic Law, we've helped them form an eternal connection to it. As a result, they'll definitely come to change for the better eventually.'"

SGI Newsletter No. 8651, A Network of "Friends in the Orchid Room", from the November 2012 issue of Daibyakurenge, translated 16th Oct. 2012

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
SHUSHOKU KATSUDO NI IDOMU TOMO O
MINA DE OEN SHIYO!
"DANJITE KATSU!"
KONO HISSHI NO INORI KARA
ISSAI GA UGOKI HAJIMERU.

-- 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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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 18th Oct. 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 19th Oct. 2012 Daily Enc.

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

Thursday, October 18th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's hold our monthly discussion meetings full of joy and harmony
overflowing, as always, with a strong resolve for kosen-rufu.
Let's always be sure to show how deeply we appreciate those
who offer their homes as meeting places.
Let's also be considerate of the neighbours,
being careful not to cause them any inconvenience.
It is time now to embark upon the last lap of our endeavours
as we put the finishing touches on an amazing year!

Thursday, October 18th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"It is rare to be born a human being. The number of those endowed with human life is as small as the amount of earth one can place on a fingernail. Life as a human being is hard to sustain— as hard as it is for the dew to remain on the grass. But it is better to live a single day with honour than to live to 120 and die in disgrace."

(The Three Kinds of Treasure - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 851)
Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, October 18th, 2012

Friday, October 19th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Let us live our lives
with courage again today,
in high spirits,
as champions of humanity,
our sights on eternity.

"Almost a millennium ago, the renowned Kyrgyz poet and thinker Yusuf Khass Hajib (also known as Yusuf Balasagun; 1018–1069) wrote: 'My nature is uniform: [like the sun] I never change to something other than light.'[1]

"Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism is the Buddhism of the sun. Each morning, each day, as we resonantly chant daimoku, we cause the sun of time without beginning to rise within us, brightly illuminating our lives and society."

SGI Newsletter No. 8651, A Network of "Friends in the Orchid Room", from the November 2012 issue of Daibyakurenge, translated 16th Oct. 2012

[1] Yusuf Khass Hajib, Wisdom of Royal Glory (Kutadgu Bilig): A Turko-Islamic Mirror for Princes, translated by Robert Dankoff (Chicago: The University of Chicago Press, 1983), p. 66.

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
KOFU NO KETSUI MINAGIRU
KANKI TO WARAKU NO ZADANKAI.
KAIJO TEIKYOSHA NI FUKAKU KANSHA!
SHUHEN NI MO SAISHIN NO HAIRYO O.
HONNEN NO SOSHIAGE E SHUPPATSU!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"JINSHIN WA UKE GATASHI TSUME NO UE NO TSUCHI JINSHIN WA TAMOCHI GATASHI KUSA NO UE NO TSUYU HYAKU NIJU MADE TAMOCHITE NA O KUTASHITE SHISEN YORIWA IKITE ICHINICHI NARITOMO NA O AGEN KOTO KOSO TAISETSU NARE"
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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 17th Oct. 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 18th Oct. 2012 Daily Enc.

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

Wednesday, October 17th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
It is those trying circumstances
that give us the "chance" to grow and develop.
Let's transform any negative karma we have into our missions!
With strong powerful daimoku,
let's break through even the most impossible of walls!

Wednesday, October 17th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Nevertheless, even though you chant and believe in Myoho-renge-kyo, if you think the Law is outside yourself, you are embracing not the Mystic Law but an inferior teaching."

(On Attaining Buddhahood in This Lifetime - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Volume 1, page 3)
Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, October 17th, 2012

Thursday, October 18th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"We who believe in and chant the Mystic Law are ourselves the Treasure Tower. If we persevere in faith, we will attain a magnificent state of life endowed with the treasures of the universe.

"There is no retirement age in faith. There is no retiring from our mission. This is the way of life of genuine practitioners of the Daishonin's Buddhism."

SGI Newsletter No. 8649, from SGI President Ikeda's speech at the 30th Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting, held in conjunction with the SGI General Meeting, in Tokyo, on September 10, 2003.These excerpts were featured in a video of the speech, which was shown during the 61st Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting in Tokyo, on 7th October, 2012. The excerpted text appeared in 14th October, 2012, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun. Translated 15th Oct. 2012

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
SHIREN NO TOKI KOSO
SEICHO NO CHANCE.
SHUKUMEI O SHIMEI NI KAEYO!
CHIKARAZUYOI DAIMOKU DE
FUKANO NO KABE O YABURE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"MYOHORENGEKYO TO TONAE TAMOTSU TO IUTOMO MOSHI KOSHIN NO HOKANI HO ARI TO OMOWABA MATTAKU MYOHO NI ARAZU SOHO NARI"

(Gosho Zenshu, page 383)


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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 16th Oct. 2012 To My Friends and daily Gosho + 17th Oct. 2012 Daily Enc.

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

Tuesday, October 16th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
We have entered the season when the weather gets chillier.*
Let's make a conscious effort to prevent
catching a cold or any other infections.
One way to do that is to make a point of
gargling and washing our hands frequently.
It's also important to have a balanced rhythm of life
- sleep, food, exercise, etc..
I hope we will all keep our good health a top priority!

(*)Japan is beginning to enter the autumn season.

Tuesday, October 16th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"In battles soldiers regard the general as their soul. If the general were to lose heart, his soldiers would become cowards."

(The Supremacy of the Law - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 613)
Selection Source: President Ikeda's Essay - Conversing with the Protagonists of the New Age, Seikyo Shinbun, October 5th, 2012

Wednesday, October 17th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Steady, persistent efforts are the source for all victories in kosen-rufu. Let's advance—steadily, like flowing water.

"Those who keep making steady efforts are truly admirable. Those who always apply themselves earnestly to their studies or anything they take on are unbeatable.

"In leading our movement for kosen-rufu, it's important to burn with the spirit to share the Daishonin's Buddhism, and to keep a strong focus on the basics of morning and evening gongyo, meetings, personal guidance, and inspirational dialogue.

"Doing what needs to be done, and continuing to do so steadily and persistently—such conduct is truly respectworthy. Don't allow yourselves to be swayed by the ups and downs of the times.

"When a train leaves its tracks, it's a disaster. In the same way, we should stay on track in our daily Buddhist practice and keep moving forwards to our destination, come rain or shine. This is the best and most certain path."

SGI Newsletter No. 8648, On Our Shared Journey for Kosen-rufu, (18) Gratitude to Those Working Behind the Scenes, from the 17th June, 2012, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated 12th Oct. 2012


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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
HIEKOMU KISETSU.
KAZE TAISAKU O KENMEI NI!
UGAI, TEARAI NO REIKO O.
RHYTHM TADASHI SEIKATSU O.
DOKA KENKO DAIICHI DE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"IKUSA NIWA DAISHOGUN O TAMASHI TOSU DAISHOGUN OKUSHINUREBA TSUWAMONO OKUBYO NARI"



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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 15th - 21st Oct. 2012 Words of the Week, 15th Oct. 2012 Daily Gosho + 16th Oct. 2012 Daily Enc.

* Had a press holiday today in Japan so we held "Words of the Week" over to fill the gap. Hope that was OK! All the best...

A translation of President Ikeda's "Words of the Week" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.

October 15th - 21st, 2012
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
The driving force that will rock this era
is right under our feet, in our immediate surroundings.
Every discussion meeting that is filled with laughter and happy faces
is the starting point for people to feel awakened
and inspired with joy and courage.
Now, together, let's advance!

Monday, October 15th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Buddhism primarily concerns itself with victory or defeat."

(The Hero of the World - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 835) Selection Source: SGI President Ikeda's guidance, Seikyo Shinbun, October 14th, 2012

Tuesday, October 16th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Please remember in times of suffering or tough challenges that you always have the power of song. Then, sing at the top of your lungs, encouraging yourself and all those around you, cheerfully starting over again.

"...Today again, let's energetically continue onwards, singing hope-filled harmonies."

SGI Newsletter No. 8640, Soar into the Skies of Hope! [3] The Power of Song, translated 4th Oct. 2012, from 1st July, 2012, issue of Boys and Girls Hope News, the Soka Gakkai monthly newspaper for the boys and girls division

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--KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
JIDAI O UGOKASU CHIKARA WA
WARERA NO ASHIMOTO NI ARI.
EGAO HAJIKERU ZADANKAI KOSO
YOROKOBI TO YUKI NO HAKKATEN DA.
TOMODOMONI IZAYA ZENSHIN!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"BUPPO TO MOSUWA SHOBU O SAKI TO SHI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1165)


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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 14th Oct. 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 15th Oct. 2012 Daily Enc.

* We have a national press holiday here in Japan today so we are holding on to "Words of the Week" to cover the gap. Hope that is OK! Hope you have a great week...

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

Sunday, October 14th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
It has always been the SGI's proud tradition that "leaders"
take the initiative.
With unyielding determination,
let's open a great path to the future!
The time is right now to spur ourselves on,
brimming with a fresh challenging spirit.

Sunday, October 14th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Were they not Bodhisattvas of the Earth, they could not chant the daimoku."

(The True Aspect of All Phenomena - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 385) Selection Source: SGI President Ikeda's guidance, Seikyo Shinbun, October 14th, 2012

Monday, October 15th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The Daishonin writes: 'I say this not out of arrogance, but because I am deeply committed to the correct teaching' (WND-1, 302).

"Being deeply committed to the correct teaching gives us the strength to surmount all hardship and adversity.

"What does it mean to have 'deep commitment to the correct teaching'? Our commitment to uphold the correct teaching must be very deep and strong. The state of Buddhahood wells up in the lives of those who have such commitment and resolve. It is important to have the spirit to treasure the Mystic Law and the Soka Gakkai. This spirit will ignite the passionate wish to strive for kosen-rufu. Courage will well forth from within your life."

SGI Newsletter No. 8641, Young Phoenixes, Soar into the Future! (7) President Ikeda's Lecture on "Letter from Sado"—Part 1 [of 2], from the May 2011 issue of the Daibyakurenge,, translated 4th Oct. 2012

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
"Leader" SOSSEN KOSO
SOKA NO HOMARE NO DENTO DA.
SEME NO ICHINEN DE
MIRAI O KIRI HIRAKE!
IMA KOSO MOETATSU KETSUI DE.

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"JIYU NO BOSATSU NO SHUTSUGEN NI ARAZUNBA TONAE GATAKI DAIMOKU NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1360)


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