A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Friday, November 30th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To all of our members in the great Shin-etsu region,*
the land full of people with unique talents and abilities.
Go up the hills and down the dales,
and across the high seas,
constantly aiming at achieving outstanding victories!
In the land of the Human Revolution,
hoist high the banner of justice and truth!
*The Shin-etsu region of Japan covers Nagano and Niigata prefectures.
On August 6, 1993, President Ikeda began writing The New Human Revolution in Nagano Prefecture.
Friday, November 30th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Now, no matter what, strive in faith and be known as a votary of the Lotus Sutra, and remain my disciple for the rest of your life. If you are of the same mind as Nichiren, you must be a Bodhisattva of the Earth."
(The True Aspect of All Phenomena - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. 1, page 385) Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, November 30th, 2012
Saturday, December 1st, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Toda said to Shin'ichi Yamamoto: 'The journey of kosen-rufu is long. I want to foster people who will dedicate themselves to kosen-rufu into their 30s and 40s, even when they reach their 70s or 80s, in fact for as long as they live.
"'I want to raise individuals from the youth division who, like President Makiguchi, are not driven by self-interest, personal gain, or desire for fame and fortune, but will faithfully uphold the correct teachings of Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism throughout their lives and work for the happiness of all. They will be people who will always be proud to be my disciples, and strive to the last for the actualisation of the great ideal of kosen-rufu.
"'No matter how much the membership of the Soka Gakkai increases in the future, if the pride of walking the path of Soka mentor and disciple and the determination to devote one's life to kosen-rufu weaken, the Soka Gakkai will have no future. If that happens, members will lose the awareness that they are Bodhisattvas of the Earth and lose sight of the path to true happiness. It is the youth who must stand up to prevent that from happening.'"
SGI Newsletter No. 8678, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 26: Chap. 1, Atsuta 21, translated 21st Nov. 2012
* The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's web- site
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
JINZAI OKOKU NO SHINETSU YO!
YAMA O KOE TANI O KOE
HATO O KOETE SHORI E!
NINGEN KAKUMEI NO TENCHI NI
SEIGI NO HATA O UCHITATEYO!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"IKANIMO KONDO SHINJIN O ITASHITE HOKEKYO NO GYOJA NITE TORI NICHIREN GA ICHIMON TO NARITOSHI TAMAU BESHI NICHIREN TO DOI NARABA JIYU NO BOSATSU TARANKA"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1360)
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Thursday, November 29, 2012
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 29th Nov. 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 30th Nov. 2012 Daily Enc.
A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Thursday, November 29th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To the Mens Division members, our golden pillars -
never give up, never be defeated, no matter what!
Another name for the Buddha is "victorious one."
Let's take on and overcome all types of hardships
and carve out our very own history of victories!
Thursday, November 29th, 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 source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, November 29th, 2012
Friday, November 30th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
" Employ the strategy of the Lotus Sutra before any other. 'All others who bear you enmity or malice will likewise be wiped out' [cf. LSOC23, 329]. These golden words [of the Lotus Sutra] will never prove false. The heart of strategy and swordsmanship derives from the Mystic Law. Have profound faith. A coward cannot have any of his prayers answered.
- From "The Strategy of the Lotus Sutra" (WND-1, 1001).
"Always courageously open the way forwards with the 'strategy of the Lotus Sutra.' This is the Gakkai spirit in direct accord with the Daishonin's heart. For that reason, let's begin every undertaking with strong prayer.
"The Mystic Law has the beneficial power to vanquish all devilish functions. It can activate the heavenly deities and turn anyone in any of the Ten Worlds into a friend or ally.
"Even this supreme strategy, however, will be to no avail if we are cowardly. Courage is of the essence. With courageous faith, let us open the way to victory in all spheres."
SGI Newsletter No. 8677, Living the Gosho: (95) Open the Way Forwards Based on Faith, from the 24th Nov., 2012, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated 26th Nov. 2012
* The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's web- site
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
OGONBASHIRA NO SONENBU YO
DANJITE MAKERU NA!
HOTOKE NO IMYO WA [SHORISHA].
KUNAN NI UCHIKACHI
NANJIJISHIN NO REKISHI O SASAME!
-- 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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Thursday, November 29th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To the Mens Division members, our golden pillars -
never give up, never be defeated, no matter what!
Another name for the Buddha is "victorious one."
Let's take on and overcome all types of hardships
and carve out our very own history of victories!
Thursday, November 29th, 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 source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, November 29th, 2012
Friday, November 30th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
" Employ the strategy of the Lotus Sutra before any other. 'All others who bear you enmity or malice will likewise be wiped out' [cf. LSOC23, 329]. These golden words [of the Lotus Sutra] will never prove false. The heart of strategy and swordsmanship derives from the Mystic Law. Have profound faith. A coward cannot have any of his prayers answered.
- From "The Strategy of the Lotus Sutra" (WND-1, 1001).
"Always courageously open the way forwards with the 'strategy of the Lotus Sutra.' This is the Gakkai spirit in direct accord with the Daishonin's heart. For that reason, let's begin every undertaking with strong prayer.
"The Mystic Law has the beneficial power to vanquish all devilish functions. It can activate the heavenly deities and turn anyone in any of the Ten Worlds into a friend or ally.
"Even this supreme strategy, however, will be to no avail if we are cowardly. Courage is of the essence. With courageous faith, let us open the way to victory in all spheres."
SGI Newsletter No. 8677, Living the Gosho: (95) Open the Way Forwards Based on Faith, from the 24th Nov., 2012, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated 26th Nov. 2012
* The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's web- site
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
OGONBASHIRA NO SONENBU YO
DANJITE MAKERU NA!
HOTOKE NO IMYO WA [SHORISHA].
KUNAN NI UCHIKACHI
NANJIJISHIN NO REKISHI O SASAME!
-- 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, November 28, 2012
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 28th Nov. 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 29th Nov. 2012 Daily Enc.
A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Wednesday, November 28th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Squarely facing and overcoming
the harsh snowstorms of winter and life
are our most precious and remarkable friends from the Tohoku region.*
Together, let's open up a brand new road full of hope!
* Tohoku, located in the north-eastern part of Japan, took the brunt of the Great East Japan disaster of March 11th, 2011
Wednesday, November 28th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Never seek this Gohonzon outside yourself. The Gohonzon exists only within the mortal flesh of us ordinary people who embrace the Lotus Sutra and chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo."
(The Real Aspect of the Gohonzon - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 832)
Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, November 28th, 2012
Thursday, November 29th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Trust is built on promises kept. The most important thing in gaining the trust of others is to keep our promises. By keeping our promises, even if those to whom we've made them have forgotten, we come to establish our own path, creed, and character."
SGI Newsletter No. 8678, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 26: Chap. 1, Atsuta 24, translated 26th Nov. 2012
* The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's web- site
address at http://www.seikyoonline.jp/news/index.html
--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
FUSETSU O KOEYUKU
AMARI NI MO SUKO NA
DAITOHOKU NO DOSHI YO!
SHINSEI NO KIBO NO MICHI O
TOMODOMO NI HIRAKO!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KONO GOHONZON MATTAKU YOSO NI MOTOMURU KOTO NAKARE TADA WARERA SHUJO NO HOKEKYO O TAMOCHITE NAM MYOHO RENGE KYO TO TONAURU KYOCHU NO NIKUDAN NI OWASHIMASU NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1244)
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Wednesday, November 28th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Squarely facing and overcoming
the harsh snowstorms of winter and life
are our most precious and remarkable friends from the Tohoku region.*
Together, let's open up a brand new road full of hope!
* Tohoku, located in the north-eastern part of Japan, took the brunt of the Great East Japan disaster of March 11th, 2011
Wednesday, November 28th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Never seek this Gohonzon outside yourself. The Gohonzon exists only within the mortal flesh of us ordinary people who embrace the Lotus Sutra and chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo."
(The Real Aspect of the Gohonzon - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 832)
Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, November 28th, 2012
Thursday, November 29th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Trust is built on promises kept. The most important thing in gaining the trust of others is to keep our promises. By keeping our promises, even if those to whom we've made them have forgotten, we come to establish our own path, creed, and character."
SGI Newsletter No. 8678, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 26: Chap. 1, Atsuta 24, translated 26th Nov. 2012
* The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's web- site
address at http://www.seikyoonline.jp/news/index.html
--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
FUSETSU O KOEYUKU
AMARI NI MO SUKO NA
DAITOHOKU NO DOSHI YO!
SHINSEI NO KIBO NO MICHI O
TOMODOMO NI HIRAKO!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KONO GOHONZON MATTAKU YOSO NI MOTOMURU KOTO NAKARE TADA WARERA SHUJO NO HOKEKYO O TAMOCHITE NAM MYOHO RENGE KYO TO TONAURU KYOCHU NO NIKUDAN NI OWASHIMASU NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1244)
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Tuesday, November 27, 2012
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 27th Nov. 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 28th Nov. 2012 Daily Enc.
A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Tuesday, November 27th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Encouragement is the driving force that spurs people on to victory.
It's important to notice and appreciate the efforts of those who
work behind the scenes,
to encourage those who may be going through a rough patch in life
and to uplift the spirits of those who are battling an illness.
Let's be sure to acknowledge and recognise each person's efforts
and inspire them with hope and courage.
Tuesday, November 27th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"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"
(Three Tripitaka Masters Pray for Rain - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. 1, page 598)
Selection source: "Myoji no Gen", Seikyo Shimbun, November 22, 2012
Wednesday, November 28th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Making any new enterprise a reality requires overcoming all sorts of difficulties, setbacks, and seeming impossibilities. One needs the unwavering commitment to succeed and achieve one's goal, no matter what obstacles arise."
SGI Newsletter No. 8678, The New Human Revolution––Volume 26: Chapter 1, Atsuta 23, translated 26th Nov. 2012
* The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's web- site
address at http://www.seikyoonline.jp/news/index.html
--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
HAGEMASHI WA SHORI NO CHIKARA.
KAGE DE GANBATTE IRU HITO
NAYAMI YA BYOKI O KAKAETA HITO
HITORI HITORI NI HIKARI O ATETE
YOROKOBI TO YUKI O OKURU NO DA.
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"SORE KI O UE SORO NIWA OOKAZE FUKI SORAEDOMO TSUYOKI SUKE O KAINUREBA TAUREZU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1468)
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Tuesday, November 27th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Encouragement is the driving force that spurs people on to victory.
It's important to notice and appreciate the efforts of those who
work behind the scenes,
to encourage those who may be going through a rough patch in life
and to uplift the spirits of those who are battling an illness.
Let's be sure to acknowledge and recognise each person's efforts
and inspire them with hope and courage.
Tuesday, November 27th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"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"
(Three Tripitaka Masters Pray for Rain - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. 1, page 598)
Selection source: "Myoji no Gen", Seikyo Shimbun, November 22, 2012
Wednesday, November 28th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Making any new enterprise a reality requires overcoming all sorts of difficulties, setbacks, and seeming impossibilities. One needs the unwavering commitment to succeed and achieve one's goal, no matter what obstacles arise."
SGI Newsletter No. 8678, The New Human Revolution––Volume 26: Chapter 1, Atsuta 23, translated 26th Nov. 2012
* The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's web- site
address at http://www.seikyoonline.jp/news/index.html
--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
HAGEMASHI WA SHORI NO CHIKARA.
KAGE DE GANBATTE IRU HITO
NAYAMI YA BYOKI O KAKAETA HITO
HITORI HITORI NI HIKARI O ATETE
YOROKOBI TO YUKI O OKURU NO DA.
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"SORE KI O UE SORO NIWA OOKAZE FUKI SORAEDOMO TSUYOKI SUKE O KAINUREBA TAUREZU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1468)
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Monday, November 26, 2012
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 26th Nov. 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 26th Nov. - Dec. 2nd 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, November 26th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To all of our gallant members in the great Kyushu area,
whom I deeply trust,
let's together climb a new mountain of glorious victory.
In your land, the Land of Fire,*
raise a shout of triumph
as the vanguard of our kosen-rufu movement!
*Kyushu is the southernmost of the four main islands of Japan. It is well known for its numerous active volcanoes and is called the "Land of Fire".
Monday, November 26th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"This body of ours in the end will become nothing more than the soil of the hills and fields. Therefore, it is useless to begrudge your life, for though you may wish to, you cannot cling to it forever. Even people who live a long time rarely live beyond the age of one hundred. And all the events of a lifetime are like the dream one dreams in a brief nap."
(The Fourteen Slanders - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 760) Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shinbun, November 26th, 2012
November 26th-December 2nd, 2012
---- WORDS OF THE WEEK ----
No eloquent speeches can surpass the truth.
Let's talk about our movement with conviction,
pride and confidence.
Let's shine the bright light of SGI's humanism
on the chaotic society we live in!
* The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's web- site
address at http://www.seikyoonline.jp/news/index.html"
--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
FUKAKU SHINRAI SURU
DAIKYUSHU NO YUJA YO
ARATANA EIKO NO YAMA O NOBORE!
SENKU NO HI NO KUNI NI
OJA NO KACHIDOKI O!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"TOTEMO KONO MI WA ITAZURANI SANYA NO TSUCHI TO NARU BESHI OSHIMITEMO NANIKA SEN OSHIMU TOMO OSHIMI TOGU BEKARAZU HITO HISASHI TO IEDOMO HYAKUNEN NIWA SUGIZU SONO AIDA NO KOTO WA TADA ISSUI NO YUME ZOKASHI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1386)
-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
SHINJITSU NI MASARU YUBEN NASHI.
WARERA NO SHINNEN NO KODO O
MUNE O HATTE KATARE!
KONMEI NO SHAKAI NI
SOKA NO NINGEN SHUGI NO HIKARI O!
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Sunday, November 25, 2012
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 25th Nov. 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 26th Nov. 2012 Daily Enc.
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A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Sunday, November 25th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
That determination that we make right now
is what opens up the way to our future.
Based on our strong faith and practice,
let's stand up and take action now!
The crucial moment that changes our lives is
something that we ourselves create.
Sunday, November 25th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Suppose a lion has a hundred cubs. When the lion king sees its cubs attacked by other beasts or birds of prey, he roars; the hundred cubs will then feel emboldened, and the heads of those other beasts and birds of prey will be split into seven pieces. The Lotus Sutra is like the lion king, who rules over all other animals."
(The Drum at the Gate of Thunder - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Volume 1, page 949) Selection source: SGI President Ikeda's guidance, Seikyo Shimbun, November 25th, 2012
Monday, November 26th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Mr. Makiguchi declared: 'When we establish a big goal, our small and medium goals become clear and the way to achieve them also comes to light.' We have the ultimate big goal of kosen-rufu and attaining Buddhahood in this lifetime. There is no stronger, truer, or meaningful path in life.
"I am reminded of an anecdote related by my friend the microbiologist René Dubos (1901–1982). There were three men carrying stones. A passerby asked them, 'What are you doing?' One of the men answered, 'I am carting stones.' The second answered, 'I am working on a wall.' And the third answered proudly, 'I am building a cathedral.' Though all three seemed to be doing the same task, the third worked with a grand and inspiring vision.[1]
"The moral of the story is that we shouldn't just carry out a designated task mechanically, nor see it only in terms of its narrow, immediate goal. Instead, we should try to be aware of the greater, underlying purpose and work for its realisation as our own proud aspiration.
"Kosen-rufu is the great and noble undertaking where each of us strives to build happiness in our life, while at the same time creating a world of lasting peace and harmony, the long-cherished dream of all humankind. The key is to apply ourselves to our work or the challenges before us with earnestness, attention, and diligence, always holding in our hearts a shining aspiration as vast as the universe itself.
"From this month of the Soka Gakkai's founding, let's make astonishing new strides forwards. Let's raise the curtain on a new drama of human revolution. I am personally determined to strive even harder to write another immortal page in this great endeavour. Together, let's achieve a brilliant victory that will shine forever in the annals of kosen-rufu, and make our jubilant cheers resound throughout the world.
"The power for victory
surges forth
from the bastion of mentor and disciple."
SGI Newsletter No. 8675, Our Brilliant Path to Victory, Making a Fresh Vow on the Day of the Soka Gakkai's Founding, translated 21st Nov. 2012, from 15th November, 2012, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun,
[1] René Dubos, The Torch of Life: Continuity in Living Experience (New York: Pocket Books, Inc., 1963), pp. 151–52.
* The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's web- site
address at http://www.seikyoonline.jp/news/index.html
--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
"IMA" NO KETSUI GA
"MIRAI" O HIRAKU.
SA SHINJIN DE TATE!
"MAKOTO NO TOKI" WA
MIZUKARA TSUKURI DASU MONO DA.
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"TATOEBA HITOTSU NO SHISHI NI HYAKUSHI ARI KANO HYAKUSHI MOROMORO NO KINJU NI OKASARURU NI HITOTSU NO SHISHIO HOYUREBA HYAKUSHIRIKI O ETE MOROMORO NO KINJU MINA KOBE HICHIBU NI WARU HOKEKYO WA SHISHIO NO GOTOSHI ISSAI NO KEMONO NO ITADAKI TO SU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1316)
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A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Sunday, November 25th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
That determination that we make right now
is what opens up the way to our future.
Based on our strong faith and practice,
let's stand up and take action now!
The crucial moment that changes our lives is
something that we ourselves create.
Sunday, November 25th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Suppose a lion has a hundred cubs. When the lion king sees its cubs attacked by other beasts or birds of prey, he roars; the hundred cubs will then feel emboldened, and the heads of those other beasts and birds of prey will be split into seven pieces. The Lotus Sutra is like the lion king, who rules over all other animals."
(The Drum at the Gate of Thunder - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Volume 1, page 949) Selection source: SGI President Ikeda's guidance, Seikyo Shimbun, November 25th, 2012
Monday, November 26th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Mr. Makiguchi declared: 'When we establish a big goal, our small and medium goals become clear and the way to achieve them also comes to light.' We have the ultimate big goal of kosen-rufu and attaining Buddhahood in this lifetime. There is no stronger, truer, or meaningful path in life.
"I am reminded of an anecdote related by my friend the microbiologist René Dubos (1901–1982). There were three men carrying stones. A passerby asked them, 'What are you doing?' One of the men answered, 'I am carting stones.' The second answered, 'I am working on a wall.' And the third answered proudly, 'I am building a cathedral.' Though all three seemed to be doing the same task, the third worked with a grand and inspiring vision.[1]
"The moral of the story is that we shouldn't just carry out a designated task mechanically, nor see it only in terms of its narrow, immediate goal. Instead, we should try to be aware of the greater, underlying purpose and work for its realisation as our own proud aspiration.
"Kosen-rufu is the great and noble undertaking where each of us strives to build happiness in our life, while at the same time creating a world of lasting peace and harmony, the long-cherished dream of all humankind. The key is to apply ourselves to our work or the challenges before us with earnestness, attention, and diligence, always holding in our hearts a shining aspiration as vast as the universe itself.
"From this month of the Soka Gakkai's founding, let's make astonishing new strides forwards. Let's raise the curtain on a new drama of human revolution. I am personally determined to strive even harder to write another immortal page in this great endeavour. Together, let's achieve a brilliant victory that will shine forever in the annals of kosen-rufu, and make our jubilant cheers resound throughout the world.
"The power for victory
surges forth
from the bastion of mentor and disciple."
SGI Newsletter No. 8675, Our Brilliant Path to Victory, Making a Fresh Vow on the Day of the Soka Gakkai's Founding, translated 21st Nov. 2012, from 15th November, 2012, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun,
[1] René Dubos, The Torch of Life: Continuity in Living Experience (New York: Pocket Books, Inc., 1963), pp. 151–52.
* The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's web- site
address at http://www.seikyoonline.jp/news/index.html
--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
"IMA" NO KETSUI GA
"MIRAI" O HIRAKU.
SA SHINJIN DE TATE!
"MAKOTO NO TOKI" WA
MIZUKARA TSUKURI DASU MONO DA.
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"TATOEBA HITOTSU NO SHISHI NI HYAKUSHI ARI KANO HYAKUSHI MOROMORO NO KINJU NI OKASARURU NI HITOTSU NO SHISHIO HOYUREBA HYAKUSHIRIKI O ETE MOROMORO NO KINJU MINA KOBE HICHIBU NI WARU HOKEKYO WA SHISHIO NO GOTOSHI ISSAI NO KEMONO NO ITADAKI TO SU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1316)
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Saturday, November 24, 2012
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 24th Nov. 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 25th Nov. 2012 Daily Enc.
A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Saturday, November 24th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To all of our members in the great Chubu Region*,
our stronghold of kosen-rufu and the very centre of Japan,
let's show to others what great triumphs of the people are!
Let's advance together, with patience and perseverance,
along "this road" of justice & truth that we have vowed to take.
*Central Japan covering Aichi, Gifu and Mie prefectures
Saturday, November 24th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"How gratifying! You have associated with a friend in the orchid room and have become as straight as mugwort growing among hemp."
(On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Volume 1, page 23)
Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, November 24th, 2012
Sunday, November 25th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The Brazilian author Erico Verissimo (1905–1975) wrote: 'When the winds of change blow, some people raise barriers while others build windmills.'[1] We must never let change hold us back or intimidate us. Instead, we should boldly seize it as an opportunity, using our courage and wisdom to create from it something of even more value for people's happiness and the welfare of society. This is the Soka way of life demonstrated by the first three presidents.
"President Dorival Almeida Ferreira of Brazil's Dom Bosco College of Higher Education, who visited the Soka University campus in Tokyo in September, has also experienced the difficulties and challenges of founding a school in a time of great change. Speaking of his philosophy in life, he has said: 'When you decide to do something, you should persevere at it until you succeed.... Don't blame others for what you can't do, but ask yourself what it is that you can do.'[2]"
SGI Newsletter No. 8675, Our Brilliant Path to Victory, Making a Fresh Vow on the Day of the Soka Gakkai's Founding, translated 21st Nov. 2012, from 15th November, 2012, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun,
[1] Translated from Portuguese.
[2] Translated from Portuguese.
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
KENRUI DAICHUBU YO
NIHON NO CHUSHIN KARA
MINSHU NO GAIKA O AGEYO!
SEIGAN NO "KONO MICHI" O
NINTAI TO SHUNEN DE TSUKI SUSUME!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"YOROKOBASHIKI KANA NANJI RANSHITSU NO TOMO NI MAJIWARITE MAHO NO SHO TO NARU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 31)
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Saturday, November 24th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To all of our members in the great Chubu Region*,
our stronghold of kosen-rufu and the very centre of Japan,
let's show to others what great triumphs of the people are!
Let's advance together, with patience and perseverance,
along "this road" of justice & truth that we have vowed to take.
*Central Japan covering Aichi, Gifu and Mie prefectures
Saturday, November 24th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"How gratifying! You have associated with a friend in the orchid room and have become as straight as mugwort growing among hemp."
(On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Volume 1, page 23)
Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, November 24th, 2012
Sunday, November 25th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The Brazilian author Erico Verissimo (1905–1975) wrote: 'When the winds of change blow, some people raise barriers while others build windmills.'[1] We must never let change hold us back or intimidate us. Instead, we should boldly seize it as an opportunity, using our courage and wisdom to create from it something of even more value for people's happiness and the welfare of society. This is the Soka way of life demonstrated by the first three presidents.
"President Dorival Almeida Ferreira of Brazil's Dom Bosco College of Higher Education, who visited the Soka University campus in Tokyo in September, has also experienced the difficulties and challenges of founding a school in a time of great change. Speaking of his philosophy in life, he has said: 'When you decide to do something, you should persevere at it until you succeed.... Don't blame others for what you can't do, but ask yourself what it is that you can do.'[2]"
SGI Newsletter No. 8675, Our Brilliant Path to Victory, Making a Fresh Vow on the Day of the Soka Gakkai's Founding, translated 21st Nov. 2012, from 15th November, 2012, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun,
[1] Translated from Portuguese.
[2] Translated from Portuguese.
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
KENRUI DAICHUBU YO
NIHON NO CHUSHIN KARA
MINSHU NO GAIKA O AGEYO!
SEIGAN NO "KONO MICHI" O
NINTAI TO SHUNEN DE TSUKI SUSUME!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"YOROKOBASHIKI KANA NANJI RANSHITSU NO TOMO NI MAJIWARITE MAHO NO SHO TO NARU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 31)
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Friday, November 23, 2012
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 23rd Nov. 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 24th Nov. 2012 Daily Enc.
A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Friday, November 23rd, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's pay close attention to safety especially
when we drive during the holidays and on days off.
It is absolutely vital that we resolve
to never be the cause of a traffic accident or to be in one!
By chanting daimoku with such strong determination and responsibility,
let's lead meaningful and value-creating lives each and every day!
Friday, November 23rd, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Whatever trouble occurs, regard it as no more than a dream, and think only
of the Lotus Sutra."
(Letter to the Brothers - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Volume 1, page 502)
Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, November 23rd, 2012
Saturday, November 24th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"I have always gathered with members on the anniversary of the Soka Gakkai's founding, and together with them reaffirmed the Soka Gakkai spirit. Several times, I spent the anniversary in Kansai or the Chubu region. On November 18th, 1979 [the year in which I was forced to step down as the third president of the Soka Gakkai], I was at the Kanagawa Culture Center (in Yokohama), where I gathered together with dear members from Kamakura and other areas who had shared in my struggles. I said to them: 'Ultimately, what matters in faith is having conviction, self-confidence, and hope. A genuine practitioner of the Daishonin's Buddhism is one who keeps brimming with conviction, self-confidence, and hope, and burning with a passionate commitment to kosen-rufu, come what may.'
"It is solely thanks to the dedicated, life-and-death struggles of Mr. Makiguchi and Mr. Toda, mentor and disciple, that we have had the good fortune to encounter the Mystic Law in the present age. As such, it is important that we always return to the founding spirit of the Soka Gakkai, the starting point of all our endeavours, and take action without fear or hesitation to achieve the great vow of kosen-rufu."
SGI Newsletter No. 8675, Our Brilliant Path to Victory, Making a Fresh Vow on the Day of the Soka Gakkai's Founding, translated 21st Nov. 2012, from 15th November, 2012, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun,
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
ANZEN UNTEN NO KYUJITSU O!
KOTSU JIKO WA OKOSANAI.
ZETTAI NI MAKIKOMARENAI.
TSUYOKI INORI O KOMPON NI
DAIJUJITSU NO ICHINICHI ICHINICHI NI!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"TATOI IKANARU WAZURAWASHIKI KOTO ARITOMO YUME NI NASHITE TADA HOKEKYO NO KOTO NOMI SAWAGURASE TAMAU BESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1088)
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Friday, November 23rd, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's pay close attention to safety especially
when we drive during the holidays and on days off.
It is absolutely vital that we resolve
to never be the cause of a traffic accident or to be in one!
By chanting daimoku with such strong determination and responsibility,
let's lead meaningful and value-creating lives each and every day!
Friday, November 23rd, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Whatever trouble occurs, regard it as no more than a dream, and think only
of the Lotus Sutra."
(Letter to the Brothers - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Volume 1, page 502)
Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, November 23rd, 2012
Saturday, November 24th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"I have always gathered with members on the anniversary of the Soka Gakkai's founding, and together with them reaffirmed the Soka Gakkai spirit. Several times, I spent the anniversary in Kansai or the Chubu region. On November 18th, 1979 [the year in which I was forced to step down as the third president of the Soka Gakkai], I was at the Kanagawa Culture Center (in Yokohama), where I gathered together with dear members from Kamakura and other areas who had shared in my struggles. I said to them: 'Ultimately, what matters in faith is having conviction, self-confidence, and hope. A genuine practitioner of the Daishonin's Buddhism is one who keeps brimming with conviction, self-confidence, and hope, and burning with a passionate commitment to kosen-rufu, come what may.'
"It is solely thanks to the dedicated, life-and-death struggles of Mr. Makiguchi and Mr. Toda, mentor and disciple, that we have had the good fortune to encounter the Mystic Law in the present age. As such, it is important that we always return to the founding spirit of the Soka Gakkai, the starting point of all our endeavours, and take action without fear or hesitation to achieve the great vow of kosen-rufu."
SGI Newsletter No. 8675, Our Brilliant Path to Victory, Making a Fresh Vow on the Day of the Soka Gakkai's Founding, translated 21st Nov. 2012, from 15th November, 2012, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun,
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
ANZEN UNTEN NO KYUJITSU O!
KOTSU JIKO WA OKOSANAI.
ZETTAI NI MAKIKOMARENAI.
TSUYOKI INORI O KOMPON NI
DAIJUJITSU NO ICHINICHI ICHINICHI NI!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"TATOI IKANARU WAZURAWASHIKI KOTO ARITOMO YUME NI NASHITE TADA HOKEKYO NO KOTO NOMI SAWAGURASE TAMAU BESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1088)
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Thursday, November 22, 2012
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 22nd Nov. 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 23rd Nov. 2102 Daily Enc.
A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Thursday, November 22nd, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To our dear friends of the Chugoku region* --
Boddhisatvas of the earth with a proud and honourable mission --
we are counting on your courageous, stand-alone spirit!
Let's chant determined Daimoku and dash forth with the battle cry of victory,
advancing towards the unparalleled peak of life!
* Chugoku is an area of Japan which is in the midst of some
rather important "activities!"
For further information we might suggest you read up on the present situation
in Japan in one of the major national newspapers like The Japan Times or The Yomiuru.
Thursday, November 22nd, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"A blue fly, if it clings to the tail of a thoroughbred horse, can travel ten thousand miles, and the green ivy that twines around the tall pine can grow to a thousand feet."
(On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Volume 1, page 17)
Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, November 22nd, 2012
Friday, November 23rd, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Beautifully adorned with
chrysanthemums in full bloom—
the citadel of Soka.
"Chrysanthemums sent by members from various areas around Japan are now adorning the Soka Gakkai Headquarters to celebrate the anniversary of our organisation's establishment, November 18th.
"Nichiren Daishonin writes: 'The chrysanthemum, which continues to bloom after other plants have withered, is known as a sacred plant. When the world is at peace, worthies are hard to distinguish. It is when the age is in turmoil that both sages and fools come into view' (cf. WND-1, 845). A person's true worth shines clearly in times of trial. That's why, even in the face of adversity, we should continue to live our lives with confidence and optimism, in a way that is true to ourselves."
SGI Newsletter No. 8675, Our Brilliant Path to Victory, Making a Fresh Vow on the Day of the Soka Gakkai's Founding, translated 21st Nov. 2012, from 15th November, 2012, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun,
* The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's web- site
address at http://www.seikyoonline.jp/news/index.html
--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
JIYU NO SHIMEI NO HOMARE TAKAKI
CHUGOKU HOMEN NO TOMO YO
YUKAN NI HITORI TATE!
WAGA JINSEI NO SAIKOHO E
INORI, SAKEBI, HASHIRI YUKE!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"SOYO KIBI NI FUSHITE BANRI O WATARI HEKIRA SHOTO NI KAKARITE SENJIN O NOBU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 26)
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Thursday, November 22nd, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To our dear friends of the Chugoku region* --
Boddhisatvas of the earth with a proud and honourable mission --
we are counting on your courageous, stand-alone spirit!
Let's chant determined Daimoku and dash forth with the battle cry of victory,
advancing towards the unparalleled peak of life!
* Chugoku is an area of Japan which is in the midst of some
rather important "activities!"
For further information we might suggest you read up on the present situation
in Japan in one of the major national newspapers like The Japan Times or The Yomiuru.
Thursday, November 22nd, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"A blue fly, if it clings to the tail of a thoroughbred horse, can travel ten thousand miles, and the green ivy that twines around the tall pine can grow to a thousand feet."
(On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Volume 1, page 17)
Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, November 22nd, 2012
Friday, November 23rd, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Beautifully adorned with
chrysanthemums in full bloom—
the citadel of Soka.
"Chrysanthemums sent by members from various areas around Japan are now adorning the Soka Gakkai Headquarters to celebrate the anniversary of our organisation's establishment, November 18th.
"Nichiren Daishonin writes: 'The chrysanthemum, which continues to bloom after other plants have withered, is known as a sacred plant. When the world is at peace, worthies are hard to distinguish. It is when the age is in turmoil that both sages and fools come into view' (cf. WND-1, 845). A person's true worth shines clearly in times of trial. That's why, even in the face of adversity, we should continue to live our lives with confidence and optimism, in a way that is true to ourselves."
SGI Newsletter No. 8675, Our Brilliant Path to Victory, Making a Fresh Vow on the Day of the Soka Gakkai's Founding, translated 21st Nov. 2012, from 15th November, 2012, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun,
* The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's web- site
address at http://www.seikyoonline.jp/news/index.html
--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
JIYU NO SHIMEI NO HOMARE TAKAKI
CHUGOKU HOMEN NO TOMO YO
YUKAN NI HITORI TATE!
WAGA JINSEI NO SAIKOHO E
INORI, SAKEBI, HASHIRI YUKE!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"SOYO KIBI NI FUSHITE BANRI O WATARI HEKIRA SHOTO NI KAKARITE SENJIN O NOBU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 26)
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 21st Nov. 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 22nd Nov. 2012 Daily Enc.
A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Wednesday, November 21st, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Each and every single day is a precious treasure!
It's only through our unceasing efforts
that we can open up the way to glory and triumph.
Let's throw ourselves totally into challenging the challenges we face now
so that by the end of each day we can proudly declare
"Today too, I have won!"
Wednesday, November 21st, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"If in a single moment of life we exhaust the pains and trials of millions of kalpas, then instant after instant there will arise in us the three Buddha bodies with which we are eternally endowed. Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is just such a 'diligent' practice."
(Ongi kuden - Gosho Zenshu, page 790, The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, page 214)
Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, November 21st, 2012
Thursday, November 22nd, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"When the year-end comes, let's raise high the banner of our invincible resolve—proclaiming another year of victory and a vow to win again in the new year ahead. Each triumphant year becomes a milestone in our ongoing human revolution.
"I am reminded of the words of my mentor, second Soka Gakkai president Josei Toda: 'Through practising the Daishonin's Buddhism, we gain the strength to pick ourselves up, regain our footing, and start over again, no matter how many times we may stumble and fall. Never be afraid, no matter what happens!'"
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
ICHINICHI ICHINICHI GA TAKARA!
KANDAN NAKI CHOSEN GA
EIKO NO MICHI O HIRAKU.
[KYO MO KATTA] TO
KANZEN NENSHO NO HIBI O!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"ICHINEN NI OKUGO NO SHINRO O TSUKUSEBA HONRAI MUSA NO SANJIN NENNEN NI OKORU NARI IWAYURU NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO WA SHOJINGYO NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 790)
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Wednesday, November 21st, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Each and every single day is a precious treasure!
It's only through our unceasing efforts
that we can open up the way to glory and triumph.
Let's throw ourselves totally into challenging the challenges we face now
so that by the end of each day we can proudly declare
"Today too, I have won!"
Wednesday, November 21st, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"If in a single moment of life we exhaust the pains and trials of millions of kalpas, then instant after instant there will arise in us the three Buddha bodies with which we are eternally endowed. Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is just such a 'diligent' practice."
(Ongi kuden - Gosho Zenshu, page 790, The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, page 214)
Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, November 21st, 2012
Thursday, November 22nd, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"When the year-end comes, let's raise high the banner of our invincible resolve—proclaiming another year of victory and a vow to win again in the new year ahead. Each triumphant year becomes a milestone in our ongoing human revolution.
"I am reminded of the words of my mentor, second Soka Gakkai president Josei Toda: 'Through practising the Daishonin's Buddhism, we gain the strength to pick ourselves up, regain our footing, and start over again, no matter how many times we may stumble and fall. Never be afraid, no matter what happens!'"
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address at http://www.seikyoonline.jp/news/index.html
--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
ICHINICHI ICHINICHI GA TAKARA!
KANDAN NAKI CHOSEN GA
EIKO NO MICHI O HIRAKU.
[KYO MO KATTA] TO
KANZEN NENSHO NO HIBI O!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"ICHINEN NI OKUGO NO SHINRO O TSUKUSEBA HONRAI MUSA NO SANJIN NENNEN NI OKORU NARI IWAYURU NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO WA SHOJINGYO NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 790)
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Tuesday, November 20, 2012
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] New New News! - Pres. Ikeda's Books on E-books!
Just so you are ahead of the game! ...It has just been announced, although still in its early stages...
Pres. Ikeda's books on e-books...
http://soka-ebook-store.com/
Apparently you will need a convertor software for Kindle though.
All the best
S-j
Tokyo
Scobie-john Le May-Grellan
sjlmg@wta.att.ne.jp
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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 20th Nov. 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 21st Nov. 2012 Daily Enc.
A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Tuesday, November 20th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To my beloved fellow members of the Youth Division:
Shine as the brightest stars of hope for all around you!
With the burning passionate spirit of trailblazers
forge ahead boldly and courageously.
Move forwards, forwards and forwards.
Tuesday, November 20th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"From this single element of mind spring all the various lands and environmental conditions."
(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: President Ikeda's Essay: Our Brilliant Path of Victory, Seikyo Shimbun, November 2nd, 2012
Wednesday, November 21st, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Be unafraid!
The "Law of the lotus"[1]
will enable you to overcome all adversity
and enjoyably attain the inner riches
of a lofty state of life.
"Life goes by in a flash, and the speed of the days and months passing seems to accelerate as one ages. Nichiren Daishonin writes: 'Life is limited; we must not begrudge it. What we should ultimately aspire to is the Buddha land' (WND-1, 214). Let us live out our lives dedicated to the great vow of kosen-rufu, valuing and appreciating each day, with the spirit that we are advancing together with the Daishonin.
"We all have various obstacles that we must overcome day after day and month after month. No matter how daunting the challenges we face, with our own daimoku and the support and encouragement of our fellow members, we strive valiantly to surmount them. Indeed, we are confident that we can do so without fail.
SGI Newsletter No. 867, Raise High the Banner of Invincible Resolve!, from the December 2012 issue of Daibyakurenge, translated 16th Nov. 2012
[1] WND-1, 216.
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
AI SURU SOKA NO SEINEN YO
KIBO NO ICHIBANBOSHI TO HIKARE!
YUKAN NI DAITAN NI
KAITAKU SEISHIN O MOYASE!
ZENSHIN, ZENSHIN, ZENSHIN DA.
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KOKORO NO IPPO YORI KOKUDO SEKEN MO SHUTTAI SURU KOTO NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 563)
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Tuesday, November 20th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To my beloved fellow members of the Youth Division:
Shine as the brightest stars of hope for all around you!
With the burning passionate spirit of trailblazers
forge ahead boldly and courageously.
Move forwards, forwards and forwards.
Tuesday, November 20th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"From this single element of mind spring all the various lands and environmental conditions."
(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: President Ikeda's Essay: Our Brilliant Path of Victory, Seikyo Shimbun, November 2nd, 2012
Wednesday, November 21st, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Be unafraid!
The "Law of the lotus"[1]
will enable you to overcome all adversity
and enjoyably attain the inner riches
of a lofty state of life.
"Life goes by in a flash, and the speed of the days and months passing seems to accelerate as one ages. Nichiren Daishonin writes: 'Life is limited; we must not begrudge it. What we should ultimately aspire to is the Buddha land' (WND-1, 214). Let us live out our lives dedicated to the great vow of kosen-rufu, valuing and appreciating each day, with the spirit that we are advancing together with the Daishonin.
"We all have various obstacles that we must overcome day after day and month after month. No matter how daunting the challenges we face, with our own daimoku and the support and encouragement of our fellow members, we strive valiantly to surmount them. Indeed, we are confident that we can do so without fail.
SGI Newsletter No. 867, Raise High the Banner of Invincible Resolve!, from the December 2012 issue of Daibyakurenge, translated 16th Nov. 2012
[1] WND-1, 216.
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
AI SURU SOKA NO SEINEN YO
KIBO NO ICHIBANBOSHI TO HIKARE!
YUKAN NI DAITAN NI
KAITAKU SEISHIN O MOYASE!
ZENSHIN, ZENSHIN, ZENSHIN DA.
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KOKORO NO IPPO YORI KOKUDO SEKEN MO SHUTTAI SURU KOTO NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 563)
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Monday, November 19, 2012
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 19th Nov. 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 19th-25th Nov. 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, November 19th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Brimming with life force,
let's do our utmost to hearten and inspire everyone!
Let's inspire our fellow members
with the type of encouragement
that deeply moves them to stand up
and say, "Yes! Let's advance!"
Monday, November 19th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"It makes no difference if the practitioner himself is lacking in worth, defective in wisdom, impure in his person, and lacking in virtue derived from observing the precepts. So long as he chants Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, they will invariably protect him."
(On Prayer - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 345) Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shinbun, November 19th, 2012
November 19th-25th, 2012
---- WORDS OF THE WEEK ----
All of the challenges that we take on for the sake of kosen-rufu
are perfect opportunities for us to change our karma.
With the momentum created by chanting vibrant daimoku,
let's take action!
Let's create a new chapter in our own personal history!
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
MANMANTARU SEIMEIRYOKU DE
MINA O GENKI NI.
"SA SUSUMO!" TO
DOSHI GA FURUI TATSU
BANKAN NO HAGEMASHI O OKURE!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"GYOJA WA KANARAZU FUJITSU NARITOMO CHIE WA OROKA NARITOMO MI WA FUJO NARITOMO KAITOKU WA SONAEZU TOMO NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO TO MOSABA KANARAZU SHUGO SHI TAMAU BESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1352)
-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
KOFU NO DAITOSO KOSO
SHUKUMEI TENKAN NO "chance" DA.
HAJIKERU DAIMOKU NO IKIOI DE
UTTE DEYO!
NANJI JISHIN NO REKISHI O TSUKURE!
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Sunday, November 18, 2012
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 18th Nov. 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 19th Nov. 2012 Daily Enc.
A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Sunday, November 18th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's hoist high the banner of Soka.
We are the pillars of our nation.*
Come, let's advance boldly.
Let's open up a new era!
*"I will be the pillar of Japan. I will be the eyes of Japan. I will be the great ship of Japan. This is my vow, and I will never forsake it!" - "The Opening of the Eyes", WND-I, page 280
Sunday, November 18th, 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. ... This will determine whether you win honour or disgrace your name."
(Reply to Yasaburo - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 829)
Selection source: Suntetsu, Seikyo Shimbun, November 18th, 2012
Monday, November 19th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Now is the time to challenge yourselves wholeheartedly for kosen-rufu. Strive in your activities with the spirit of shouldering full responsibility for the SGI. That is the way to your own personal human revolution.
"Who are the greatest victors in life? Those in the spotlight? No. It is those who have attained spiritual victory. They are the true and eternal victors."
SGI Newsletter No. 8671, On Our Shared Journey for Kosen-rufu, (22) Advance with "Brave Faith, " from 15th July, 2012 issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated 14th Nov. 2012
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
SOKA NO HATA O
TAKARAKA NI AGEYO!
WAREWA WA "NIHON NO HASHIRA" NARI.
IZAYA ZENSHIN!
ARATANA JIDAI O HIRAKE!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"TADA HITOENI OMOIKIRU BESHI KOTOSHI NO SEKEN O KAGAMI TO SEYO JAKKAN NO HITO NO SHINURUNI IMAMADE IKITE ARITSURUWA KONO KOTO NI AWAN TAME NARIKERI ... NA O AGURU KA NA O KUDASU KA NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1451)
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Sunday, November 18th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's hoist high the banner of Soka.
We are the pillars of our nation.*
Come, let's advance boldly.
Let's open up a new era!
*"I will be the pillar of Japan. I will be the eyes of Japan. I will be the great ship of Japan. This is my vow, and I will never forsake it!" - "The Opening of the Eyes", WND-I, page 280
Sunday, November 18th, 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. ... This will determine whether you win honour or disgrace your name."
(Reply to Yasaburo - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 829)
Selection source: Suntetsu, Seikyo Shimbun, November 18th, 2012
Monday, November 19th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Now is the time to challenge yourselves wholeheartedly for kosen-rufu. Strive in your activities with the spirit of shouldering full responsibility for the SGI. That is the way to your own personal human revolution.
"Who are the greatest victors in life? Those in the spotlight? No. It is those who have attained spiritual victory. They are the true and eternal victors."
SGI Newsletter No. 8671, On Our Shared Journey for Kosen-rufu, (22) Advance with "Brave Faith, " from 15th July, 2012 issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated 14th Nov. 2012
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
SOKA NO HATA O
TAKARAKA NI AGEYO!
WAREWA WA "NIHON NO HASHIRA" NARI.
IZAYA ZENSHIN!
ARATANA JIDAI O HIRAKE!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"TADA HITOENI OMOIKIRU BESHI KOTOSHI NO SEKEN O KAGAMI TO SEYO JAKKAN NO HITO NO SHINURUNI IMAMADE IKITE ARITSURUWA KONO KOTO NI AWAN TAME NARIKERI ... NA O AGURU KA NA O KUDASU KA NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1451)
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Saturday, November 17, 2012
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 17th Nov. 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 18th Nov. 2012 Daily Enc.
A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Saturday, November 17th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's strengthen our faith more than ever
and continue to advance, brimming with pride.
Kosen-rufu is an unprecedented journey
to open up an era for the people.
Let's spur ourselves into action
with unwavering determination and courage!
Saturday, November 17th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Great events never have minor omens. When great evil occurs, great good follows."
(Great Evil and Great Good - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 1119)
Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, November 17th, 2012
Sunday, November 18th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Nichiren Daishonin writes: 'Our minds are like the water. Faith that is weak is like muddy water, while faith that is brave is like clear water' (WND-1, 1079). Here, he is telling us to advance with 'brave faith.'
"Great benefits result from faith that translates into decisive and courageous action. We cannot activate the protective functions of the universe when we are fainthearted or full of complaint and negativity. As the Daishonin says, 'It is the heart that is important' (WND-1, 1000).
SGI Newsletter No. 8671, On Our Shared Journey for Kosen-rufu, (22) Advance with "Brave Faith, " from 15th July, 2012 issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated 14th Nov. 2012
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
IYOIYO NO SHINJIN DE
HOKORI MO TAKAKU SUSUME!
MINSHU NO JIDAI O HIRAKU
ZENJIN MITO NO DAI ENSEI DA.
TSUYOKI ICHINEN DE FURUI TATE!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"DAIJI NIWA SHOZUI NASHI DAIAKU OKOREBA DAIZEN KITARU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1300)
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Saturday, November 17th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's strengthen our faith more than ever
and continue to advance, brimming with pride.
Kosen-rufu is an unprecedented journey
to open up an era for the people.
Let's spur ourselves into action
with unwavering determination and courage!
Saturday, November 17th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Great events never have minor omens. When great evil occurs, great good follows."
(Great Evil and Great Good - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 1119)
Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, November 17th, 2012
Sunday, November 18th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Nichiren Daishonin writes: 'Our minds are like the water. Faith that is weak is like muddy water, while faith that is brave is like clear water' (WND-1, 1079). Here, he is telling us to advance with 'brave faith.'
"Great benefits result from faith that translates into decisive and courageous action. We cannot activate the protective functions of the universe when we are fainthearted or full of complaint and negativity. As the Daishonin says, 'It is the heart that is important' (WND-1, 1000).
SGI Newsletter No. 8671, On Our Shared Journey for Kosen-rufu, (22) Advance with "Brave Faith, " from 15th July, 2012 issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated 14th Nov. 2012
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
IYOIYO NO SHINJIN DE
HOKORI MO TAKAKU SUSUME!
MINSHU NO JIDAI O HIRAKU
ZENJIN MITO NO DAI ENSEI DA.
TSUYOKI ICHINEN DE FURUI TATE!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"DAIJI NIWA SHOZUI NASHI DAIAKU OKOREBA DAIZEN KITARU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1300)
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Friday, November 16, 2012
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 16th Nov. 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 17th Nov. 2012 Daily Enc.
A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Friday, November 16th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin encourages us to
"move about without fear like the lion king."*
The heart of Buddhism is all about being "courageous".
So now, courageously and enthusiastically,
let's take action to realise the great ideal of kosen-rufu!
*"Wherever your daughter may frolic or play, no harm will come to her; she will move about without fear like the lion king. ... 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." - "Reply to Kyo'o", WND-I, page 412
Friday, November 16th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Nichiren's disciples cannot accomplish anything if they are cowardly."
(The Teaching, Practice, and Proof - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 481)
Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, November 16th, 2012
Saturday, November 17th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Only those who have the firm resolve to give their very lives for the sake of Buddhism can carry out the struggle for kosen-rufu."
SGI Newsletter No. 8667, The New Human Revolution––Volume 26: Chapter 1, Atsuta 20, translated 12th Nov. 2012
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
"OSORE NAKI KOTO
SHISHIO NO GOTOKU"
BUPPO NO TATASHII WA "YUKI"!
SA YOROKOBI ISANDE
KOSENRUFU NO DAIRISO E!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"NICHIREN GA DESHIRA WA OKUBYO NITEWA KANAU BEKARAZU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1282)
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Friday, November 16th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin encourages us to
"move about without fear like the lion king."*
The heart of Buddhism is all about being "courageous".
So now, courageously and enthusiastically,
let's take action to realise the great ideal of kosen-rufu!
*"Wherever your daughter may frolic or play, no harm will come to her; she will move about without fear like the lion king. ... 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." - "Reply to Kyo'o", WND-I, page 412
Friday, November 16th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Nichiren's disciples cannot accomplish anything if they are cowardly."
(The Teaching, Practice, and Proof - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 481)
Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, November 16th, 2012
Saturday, November 17th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Only those who have the firm resolve to give their very lives for the sake of Buddhism can carry out the struggle for kosen-rufu."
SGI Newsletter No. 8667, The New Human Revolution––Volume 26: Chapter 1, Atsuta 20, translated 12th Nov. 2012
* The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's web- site
address at http://www.seikyoonline.jp/news/index.html
--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
"OSORE NAKI KOTO
SHISHIO NO GOTOKU"
BUPPO NO TATASHII WA "YUKI"!
SA YOROKOBI ISANDE
KOSENRUFU NO DAIRISO E!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"NICHIREN GA DESHIRA WA OKUBYO NITEWA KANAU BEKARAZU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1282)
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Thursday, November 15, 2012
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 15th Nov. 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 16th Nov. 2012 Daily Enc.
A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Thursday, November 15th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Our practice is the force for attaining absolute victory.
There is not a single wall or obstacle
that cannot be overcome through our faith!
Let's make a fresh departure
towards the highest pinnacle of life and of kosen rufu,
starting first of all with invincible daimoku!
Thursday, November 15th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"It is said that, if a teacher has a good disciple, both will gain the fruit of Buddhahood, but if a teacher fosters a bad disciple, both will fall into hell. 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: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, November 15th, 2012
Friday, November 16th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The great life-state of the Buddha, of the Bodhisattvas of the Earth, pulses in the determination to dedicate one's life to kosen-rufu."
SGI Newsletter No. 8667, The New Human Revolution––Volume 26: Chapter 1, Atsuta 18, translated 12th Nov. 2012
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
SHINJIN WA ZETTAI SHORI NO CHIKARA.
NORIKOERARENAI
KABE NADO NANI HITOTSU NAI!
KOFU TO JINSEI NO SAIKOHO E
MAZU INORI KARA SHUPPATSU DA!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"YOKI DESHI O MOTSU TOKINBA SHITEI BUKKA NI ITARI ASHIKI DESHI O TAKUWAINUREBA SHITEI JIGOKU NI OTSU TO IERI SHITEI SOI SEBA NANIGOTO MO NASU BEKARAZU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 900)
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Thursday, November 15th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Our practice is the force for attaining absolute victory.
There is not a single wall or obstacle
that cannot be overcome through our faith!
Let's make a fresh departure
towards the highest pinnacle of life and of kosen rufu,
starting first of all with invincible daimoku!
Thursday, November 15th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"It is said that, if a teacher has a good disciple, both will gain the fruit of Buddhahood, but if a teacher fosters a bad disciple, both will fall into hell. 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: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, November 15th, 2012
Friday, November 16th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The great life-state of the Buddha, of the Bodhisattvas of the Earth, pulses in the determination to dedicate one's life to kosen-rufu."
SGI Newsletter No. 8667, The New Human Revolution––Volume 26: Chapter 1, Atsuta 18, translated 12th Nov. 2012
* The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's web- site
address at http://www.seikyoonline.jp/news/index.html
--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
SHINJIN WA ZETTAI SHORI NO CHIKARA.
NORIKOERARENAI
KABE NADO NANI HITOTSU NAI!
KOFU TO JINSEI NO SAIKOHO E
MAZU INORI KARA SHUPPATSU DA!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"YOKI DESHI O MOTSU TOKINBA SHITEI BUKKA NI ITARI ASHIKI DESHI O TAKUWAINUREBA SHITEI JIGOKU NI OTSU TO IERI SHITEI SOI SEBA NANIGOTO MO NASU BEKARAZU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 900)
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 14th Nov. 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 15th Nov. 2012 Daily Enc.
A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Wednesday, November 14th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Everyone is a precious and capable individual.
Each person has an important, leading role in our kosen-rufu movement to play.
If our spirits are united and aligned, our combined abilities become double.
Let's together exuberantly fulfil our unique missions!
Wednesday, November 14th, 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 source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, November 14th, 2012
Thursday, November 15th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Don't be afraid of difficulties. You can't attain Buddhahood in this life without possessing the faith to confidently overcome life's storms and difficulties, which are part and parcel to human existence."
SGI Newsletter No. 8662, Young Phoenixes, Soar into the Future! (8) President Ikeda's Lecture on "Letter from Sado"—Part 2 [of 2], from the June 2011 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translated 5th Nov. 2012
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
MINA GA JINZAI!
ZENIN GA SHUYAKU!
KOKORO O AWASEREBA
CHIKARA WA BAIKA SURU.
TOMO NI SHIMEI NO MAI O!
-- 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, November 14th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Everyone is a precious and capable individual.
Each person has an important, leading role in our kosen-rufu movement to play.
If our spirits are united and aligned, our combined abilities become double.
Let's together exuberantly fulfil our unique missions!
Wednesday, November 14th, 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 source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, November 14th, 2012
Thursday, November 15th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Don't be afraid of difficulties. You can't attain Buddhahood in this life without possessing the faith to confidently overcome life's storms and difficulties, which are part and parcel to human existence."
SGI Newsletter No. 8662, Young Phoenixes, Soar into the Future! (8) President Ikeda's Lecture on "Letter from Sado"—Part 2 [of 2], from the June 2011 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translated 5th Nov. 2012
* The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's web- site
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
MINA GA JINZAI!
ZENIN GA SHUYAKU!
KOKORO O AWASEREBA
CHIKARA WA BAIKA SURU.
TOMO NI SHIMEI NO MAI O!
-- 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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Tuesday, November 13, 2012
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 13th Nov. 2012 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 14th Nov. 2012 Daily Enc.
A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Tuesday, November 13th, 2012
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
With our practice, we have unlimited possibilities for growth!
Each and every day is a chance to make great strides forwards.
Let's challenge to win over ourselves
as we approach our glorious founding day*
and leave behind a golden history of victories!
* The Soka Gakkai's was founded on Nov 18th, 1930. At that time, it was called the Soka Kyoiku Gakkai.
Tuesday, November 13th, 2012
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Nichiren's disciples cannot accomplish anything if they are cowardly."
(The Teaching, Practice, and Proof - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 481) Selection source: SGI President Ikeda's guidance, Seikyo Shimbun, June 24th, 2012
Selection source: Myoji no Gen, Seikyo Shimbun, November 13th, 2012
Wednesday, November 14th, 2012
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Nichiren Daishonin writes to his youthful disciple Nanjo Tokimitsu: 'My wish is that all my disciples make a great vow' (WND-1, 1003). Here, to make a great vow means to dedicate our life to the Mystic Law and the realisation of kosen-rufu. The Daishonin likens this to 'a drop of dew rejoining the ocean, or a speck of dust returning to the earth' (cf. WND-1, 1003). Though our life may seem fragile and evanescent like a drop of dew, when we fuse it with vast ocean of the universe, we can gain a boundless state of being. Though we may seem as small and insignificant as a speck of dust, when we firmly ground ourselves in the great earth of life, we can become an immense source of support for others and a wellspring of infinite creativity.
"You who uphold the Mystic Law are the hope and dream of humanity. If you dedicate your lives to the dream of bringing peace to our planet, the world will move closer to peace.
"When we have a dream, we can grow without end. Dreams are the key that enables us to manifest our fullest potential and unlock a brilliant future."
SGI Newsletter No. 8663, Dialogue for the Future: Traveling the Path of Victory Together with You, [4] Dreams Are the Key to Unlock a Brilliant Future, from the Aug. 1st, 2012, issue of the Mirai [Future] Journal, translated 6th Nov. 2012
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
SHINJIN TO WA MUGEN NO SEICHO!
ICHINICHI ICHINICHI GA ZENSHIN DA.
JIBUN JISHIN NI KACHI
EIKO NO SORITSU KINEN BI E
OGON NO REKISHI O TSUZURE!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"NICHIREN GA DESHIRA WA OKUBYO NITEWA KANAU BEKARAZU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1282)
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