A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends"
published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Thursday, February 28th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
It's thanks to the unseen efforts and hard work of
the District Men's and Women's Division leaders
that we are able to make such remarkable progress
in expanding the kosen-rufu movement within our local communities.
You are indeed the pillars of Soka.
Great good fortune and benefit will shine upon you eternally
across the three existences!*
* Three Existences - Past, present and future. Read more here:
http://www.sgilibrary.org/search_dict.php
Thursday, February 28th, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"To discard the shallow and seek the profound is the way of a person
of courage."
(On the Buddha's Prophecy - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.
1,page 402)
Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, February 28th, 2013
Friday, March 1st, 2013
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"At times you may feel exhausted, lose your sense of joy, and feel as if you are just going through the motions. But if you let yourself grow passive, you will feel both powerless and unhappy.
"How you encourage yourself when that happens is in fact where the true challenge begins.
"To break out of inertia, it is important to remind yourself that our activities are all part of the noble endeavour of kosen-rufu and are honourable efforts undertaken as emissaries working on the Buddha's behalf. In addition, they are a wonderful way to make a positive contribution to society."
SGI Newsletter No. 8727, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 26: Chap. 1, Atsuta 59, translated 25th Feb. 2013
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
CHIKUBUCHO, CHIKU FUJINBU CHO NO
HITOSHIRENU ROKU ARITE
CHIKI KOFU WA DAIZENSHIN!
MINASAMA KOSO SOKA NO HASHIRA DA.
DAIFUKUTOKU WA SANZEI NI EIEN!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"ASAKI O SATTE FUKAKI NI TSUKU WA JOBU NO KOKORO NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 509)
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Wednesday, February 27, 2013
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 27th Feb. 2013 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 28th Feb. 2013 Daily Enc.
A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends"
published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Wednesday, February 27th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Our day-to-day SGI activities
offer the most effective opportunity for us to stay fit and healthy!
Let's chant, take action and use our voices unsparingly,
dedicating our energies for the sake of others' happiness.
It is through such efforts that our life acquires true meaning and fulfilment.
Wednesday, February 27th, 2013
--- 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, February 27th, 2013
Thursday, February 28th, 2013
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
""Nichiren Daishonin writes: 'Evil friends will employ enticing words, deception and flattery and speak in a clever manner, thereby gaining control over the minds of ignorant and uninformed people and destroying the good minds that are in them' (WND-2, 221). 'Evil friends' means corrupt or negative individuals who seek to obstruct our Buddhist practice and lead us to veer from the path to happiness. These evil friends 'employ enticing words, deception and flattery' to get close to us and gain our trust, and then try to persuade us to stop practising.
"'That's why it's so important to see such negative influences for what they are and stand firm against them. Good cannot prevail unless we combat evil. Defeating negative forces is also a form of compassion.'
"Founding Soka Gakkai president Tsunesaburo Makiguchi left the following important words of guidance: 'Unless you have the courage to be an enemy of those who are evil, you cannot be a friend to the good.'"[1]
SGI Newsletter No. 8727, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 26: Chap. 1, Atsuta 59, translated 25th Feb. 2013
[1] Translated from Japanese. Tsunesaburo Makiguchi, Makiguchi Tsunesaburo Zenshu (Collected Works of Tsunesaburo Makiguchi) (Tokyo: Daisanbunmei-sha, 1983), vol. 6, p. 71.
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
HIBI NO GAKKAI KATSUDO WA
SAIKO NO KENKO HOHO NARI.
INORI UGOKI KOE O DASHI
TASHA NO TAME NI TSUKUSU.
SOKO NI SEIMEI NO JUJITSU GA!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"DAICHI WA SASABA HAZURURU TOMO OZORA O TSUNAGU MONO WA ARITOMO SHIO
NO MICHIINU KOTO WA ARITOMO HI WA NISHI YORI IZURU TOMO HOKEKYO NO
GYOJA NO INORI NO KANAWANU KOTO WA ARU BEKARAZU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1351)
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Wednesday, February 27th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Our day-to-day SGI activities
offer the most effective opportunity for us to stay fit and healthy!
Let's chant, take action and use our voices unsparingly,
dedicating our energies for the sake of others' happiness.
It is through such efforts that our life acquires true meaning and fulfilment.
Wednesday, February 27th, 2013
--- 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, February 27th, 2013
Thursday, February 28th, 2013
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
""Nichiren Daishonin writes: 'Evil friends will employ enticing words, deception and flattery and speak in a clever manner, thereby gaining control over the minds of ignorant and uninformed people and destroying the good minds that are in them' (WND-2, 221). 'Evil friends' means corrupt or negative individuals who seek to obstruct our Buddhist practice and lead us to veer from the path to happiness. These evil friends 'employ enticing words, deception and flattery' to get close to us and gain our trust, and then try to persuade us to stop practising.
"'That's why it's so important to see such negative influences for what they are and stand firm against them. Good cannot prevail unless we combat evil. Defeating negative forces is also a form of compassion.'
"Founding Soka Gakkai president Tsunesaburo Makiguchi left the following important words of guidance: 'Unless you have the courage to be an enemy of those who are evil, you cannot be a friend to the good.'"[1]
SGI Newsletter No. 8727, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 26: Chap. 1, Atsuta 59, translated 25th Feb. 2013
[1] Translated from Japanese. Tsunesaburo Makiguchi, Makiguchi Tsunesaburo Zenshu (Collected Works of Tsunesaburo Makiguchi) (Tokyo: Daisanbunmei-sha, 1983), vol. 6, p. 71.
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
HIBI NO GAKKAI KATSUDO WA
SAIKO NO KENKO HOHO NARI.
INORI UGOKI KOE O DASHI
TASHA NO TAME NI TSUKUSU.
SOKO NI SEIMEI NO JUJITSU GA!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"DAICHI WA SASABA HAZURURU TOMO OZORA O TSUNAGU MONO WA ARITOMO SHIO
NO MICHIINU KOTO WA ARITOMO HI WA NISHI YORI IZURU TOMO HOKEKYO NO
GYOJA NO INORI NO KANAWANU KOTO WA ARU BEKARAZU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1351)
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Tuesday, February 26, 2013
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 26th Feb. 2013 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 27th Feb. 2013 Daily Enc.
A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends"
published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Tuesday, February 26th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's make a point of looking for and applauding the efforts
of those who are making steady and sincere efforts.
Encouraging one individual after another,
sending out rays of hope -
this is the wonderful world of Soka!
Tuesday, February 26th, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"There should be no discrimination among those who propagate the five
characters of Myoho-renge-kyo in the Latter Day of the Law, be they
men or women. 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: President Ikeda's Essay, Seikyo Shimbun, February 13th, 2013
Wednesday, February 27th, 2013
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Our convictions, words, and actions as individuals who practise the Daishonin's Buddhism should reflect our commitment to helping others. Faith manifests itself in daily life. We can be said to be genuinely practising the Daishonin's Buddhism when our daily lives are a natural expression of our Buddhist faith and help spread the Mystic Law."
SGI Newsletter No. 8727, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 26: Chap. 1, Atsuta 59, translated 25th Feb. 2013
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
JIMICHI NI DORYOKU SURU HITO O
MITSUKEDASHITE TATAEYO!
HITORI MATA HITORI TO
HAGEMASHI NO HIKARI O OKURU NO GA
URUWASHIKI SOKA NO SEKAI DA!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"MAPPO NI SHITE MYOHORENGEKYO NO GOJI O HIROMEN MONO WA NANNYO WA
KIRAU BEKARAZU MINA JIYU NO BOSATSU NO SHUTSUGEN NI ARAZUNBA TONAE
GATAKI DAIMOKU NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1360)
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Tuesday, February 26th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's make a point of looking for and applauding the efforts
of those who are making steady and sincere efforts.
Encouraging one individual after another,
sending out rays of hope -
this is the wonderful world of Soka!
Tuesday, February 26th, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"There should be no discrimination among those who propagate the five
characters of Myoho-renge-kyo in the Latter Day of the Law, be they
men or women. 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: President Ikeda's Essay, Seikyo Shimbun, February 13th, 2013
Wednesday, February 27th, 2013
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Our convictions, words, and actions as individuals who practise the Daishonin's Buddhism should reflect our commitment to helping others. Faith manifests itself in daily life. We can be said to be genuinely practising the Daishonin's Buddhism when our daily lives are a natural expression of our Buddhist faith and help spread the Mystic Law."
SGI Newsletter No. 8727, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 26: Chap. 1, Atsuta 59, translated 25th Feb. 2013
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
JIMICHI NI DORYOKU SURU HITO O
MITSUKEDASHITE TATAEYO!
HITORI MATA HITORI TO
HAGEMASHI NO HIKARI O OKURU NO GA
URUWASHIKI SOKA NO SEKAI DA!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"MAPPO NI SHITE MYOHORENGEKYO NO GOJI O HIROMEN MONO WA NANNYO WA
KIRAU BEKARAZU MINA JIYU NO BOSATSU NO SHUTSUGEN NI ARAZUNBA TONAE
GATAKI DAIMOKU NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1360)
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Monday, February 25, 2013
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] Newspaper Article in today's press
Sorry we forgot to send this with today's "To My Friends."
There is an article by President Ikeda on China-Japan relations in
today's national "The Japan Times" newspaper.
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2013/02/25/commentary/china-and-japan-vital-ties/
China and Japan: vital ties
by Daisaku Ikeda
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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 25th Feb. 2013 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 25th Feb. - March 3rd 2013 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, February 25th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To all of our precious Young Women's Division Kayo leaders,
who are youthfully striving to fulfil their unique missions,
the advancement for peace and happiness
depends on that one courageous step that you yourself take!
Today also, let's reach out to encourage our friends.
Monday, February 25th, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"There is no true happiness for human beings other than chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. The sutra reads, '. . . where living beings enjoy themselves at ease.' How could this passage mean anything but the boundless joy of the Law?"
(Happiness in This World - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Volume 1, page 681) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, February 25th, 2013
February 25th-March 3rd, 2013
---- WORDS OF THE WEEK ----
It is essential that we cherish our local community
and be a good friend to our neighbors.
Let's always try to greet others cheerfully
and be polite, kind and courteous to them.
The development of good relations and trust
starts right where our feet are!
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
SHIMEI NO SEISHUN O AYUMU
JOSHIBU KAYO "leader" YO
HEIWA TO KOFUKU NO ZENSHIN WA
ANATA NO YUKI NO IPPO KARA!
SA KYOMO TOMO NO MOTO E!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"ISSAI SHUJO NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO TO TONAURU YORI HOKANO YURAKU NAKINARI KYONI IWAKU 'SHUJOSHOYURAKU' UNNUN, KONO MON ANI JIJUHORAKUNI ARAZUYA"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1143)
-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
KINRIN CHIIKI O TAISETSU NI!
HOGARAKANA AISATSU O.
REIGI TADASHIKU SHINSETSU NI.
YUJO TO SHINRAI WA
ASHIMOTO KARA HIROGARU.
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Sunday, February 24, 2013
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 24th Feb. 2013 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 25th Feb. 2013 Daily Enc.
A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the
Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Sunday, February 24th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Those who have experienced the greatest hardships and suffering
can definitely lead the happiest of lives.
Our faith and practice is the very source of boundless hope.
Today also, let's stride together towards happiness!
Sunday, February 24th, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"No matter how poor these estates might be, avoid complaining of it, either to others or to your lord. If you say, 'They are excellent, excellent lands,' your lord may add to your fiefs again. But if you say things like, 'The lands are poor,' or 'There are no profits,' you could very well be forsaken by both heaven and other people. You should bear this in mind."
(The Receipt of New Fiefs - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 945) Selection source: "Myoji no Gen", Seikyo Shimbun, February 24th, 2013
Monday, February 25th, 2013
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Nichiren Daishonin writes: 'Buddhism is like the body, and society like the shadow. When the body bends, so does the shadow' (WND-1, 1039). The humanistic philosophy of Nichiren Buddhism provides a solid backbone in life and a golden pillar in society.
"A youth who decides to embrace and practise the Mystic Law—the supreme teaching of the dignity of life—will definitely be able to bring positive change to their family, workplace, and community. That is why talking to young people about our Buddhist practice and helping more and more of them form a connection with Nichiren Buddhism is the most practical and surest way forwards in our efforts for world peace and the happiness of humanity."
SGI Newsletter No. 8720. SGI President Ikeda's Editorial - My Young Friends, Be Confident and Positive! Translated 18th Feb. 2013 from the March 2013 issue of Daibyakurenge.
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
ICHIBAN KURUSHINDA HITOGA
ICHIBAN KOFUKUNI NARU.
WARERANO SHINJINWA
MUGENNO KIBONO CHIKARA NARI!
KYOMO TOMONI SACHINO KOSHIN!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"IKANI WAROKUTOMO WAROKI YOSHI HITONIMO MATA UENIMO MOSASE TAMAUBEKARAZU SORO YOKI TOKORO YOKI TOKOROTO MOSHI TAMAWABA MATA KASANETE TAMAWARASE TAMAUBESHI WAROKI TOKORO TOKUBUN NASHI NANDO SORAWABA TENNIMO HITONIMO SUTERARE TAMAI SORAWANZURUNI SOROZO ONKOKOROE ARUBESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1183)
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Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Sunday, February 24th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Those who have experienced the greatest hardships and suffering
can definitely lead the happiest of lives.
Our faith and practice is the very source of boundless hope.
Today also, let's stride together towards happiness!
Sunday, February 24th, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"No matter how poor these estates might be, avoid complaining of it, either to others or to your lord. If you say, 'They are excellent, excellent lands,' your lord may add to your fiefs again. But if you say things like, 'The lands are poor,' or 'There are no profits,' you could very well be forsaken by both heaven and other people. You should bear this in mind."
(The Receipt of New Fiefs - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 945) Selection source: "Myoji no Gen", Seikyo Shimbun, February 24th, 2013
Monday, February 25th, 2013
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Nichiren Daishonin writes: 'Buddhism is like the body, and society like the shadow. When the body bends, so does the shadow' (WND-1, 1039). The humanistic philosophy of Nichiren Buddhism provides a solid backbone in life and a golden pillar in society.
"A youth who decides to embrace and practise the Mystic Law—the supreme teaching of the dignity of life—will definitely be able to bring positive change to their family, workplace, and community. That is why talking to young people about our Buddhist practice and helping more and more of them form a connection with Nichiren Buddhism is the most practical and surest way forwards in our efforts for world peace and the happiness of humanity."
SGI Newsletter No. 8720. SGI President Ikeda's Editorial - My Young Friends, Be Confident and Positive! Translated 18th Feb. 2013 from the March 2013 issue of Daibyakurenge.
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
ICHIBAN KURUSHINDA HITOGA
ICHIBAN KOFUKUNI NARU.
WARERANO SHINJINWA
MUGENNO KIBONO CHIKARA NARI!
KYOMO TOMONI SACHINO KOSHIN!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"IKANI WAROKUTOMO WAROKI YOSHI HITONIMO MATA UENIMO MOSASE TAMAUBEKARAZU SORO YOKI TOKORO YOKI TOKOROTO MOSHI TAMAWABA MATA KASANETE TAMAWARASE TAMAUBESHI WAROKI TOKORO TOKUBUN NASHI NANDO SORAWABA TENNIMO HITONIMO SUTERARE TAMAI SORAWANZURUNI SOROZO ONKOKOROE ARUBESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1183)
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Saturday, February 23, 2013
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 23rd Feb. 2013 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 24th Feb. 2013 Daily Enc.
A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the
Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Saturday, February 23rd, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
From the bottom of our hearts,
we would all like to thank our various volunteer groups
for their hard work and selfless dedication
in cleaning and maintaining our Soka castles.
We are sincerely chanting that you stay in good health
and that you do not catch any colds.
May the noble lives of all of you shine gloriously!
Saturday, February 23rd, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Single-mindedly chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and urge others to do the same; that will remain as the only memory of your present life in this human world."
(Questions and Answers about Embracing the Lotus Sutra - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 64) Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, February 23rd, 2013
Sunday, February 24th, 2013
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"My mentor, second Soka Gakkai president Josei Toda, said: 'You are all Bodhisattvas of the Earth, born into this world with a great mission and potential. Believe in yourselves and make your way in life with confidence! The key to victory is striving with absolute tenacity to weather and win through each day of struggle and hardship!'"
SGI Newsletter No. 8720. SGI President Ikeda's Editorial - My Young Friends, Be Confident and Positive! Translated 18th Feb. 2013 from the March 2013 issue of Daibyakurenge.
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
SOKA NO SHIRO O SOGON SURU
"MAMORU KAI" NO KAGE NO ROKU NI
MINA GA KOKORO KARA KANSHA!
KAZE O HIKANAI YO NI.
TOTOKI JINSEI NI EIKO ARE!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"SUBEKARAKU KOKORO O ITSU NI SHITE NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO TO WARE MO TONAE TA OMO SUSUMEN NOMI KOSO KONJO NINKAI NO OMOIDE NARU BEKI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 467)
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Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Saturday, February 23rd, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
From the bottom of our hearts,
we would all like to thank our various volunteer groups
for their hard work and selfless dedication
in cleaning and maintaining our Soka castles.
We are sincerely chanting that you stay in good health
and that you do not catch any colds.
May the noble lives of all of you shine gloriously!
Saturday, February 23rd, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Single-mindedly chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and urge others to do the same; that will remain as the only memory of your present life in this human world."
(Questions and Answers about Embracing the Lotus Sutra - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 64) Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, February 23rd, 2013
Sunday, February 24th, 2013
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"My mentor, second Soka Gakkai president Josei Toda, said: 'You are all Bodhisattvas of the Earth, born into this world with a great mission and potential. Believe in yourselves and make your way in life with confidence! The key to victory is striving with absolute tenacity to weather and win through each day of struggle and hardship!'"
SGI Newsletter No. 8720. SGI President Ikeda's Editorial - My Young Friends, Be Confident and Positive! Translated 18th Feb. 2013 from the March 2013 issue of Daibyakurenge.
* The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's web-
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
SOKA NO SHIRO O SOGON SURU
"MAMORU KAI" NO KAGE NO ROKU NI
MINA GA KOKORO KARA KANSHA!
KAZE O HIKANAI YO NI.
TOTOKI JINSEI NI EIKO ARE!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"SUBEKARAKU KOKORO O ITSU NI SHITE NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO TO WARE MO TONAE TA OMO SUSUMEN NOMI KOSO KONJO NINKAI NO OMOIDE NARU BEKI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 467)
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Friday, February 22, 2013
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 21st Feb. 2013 To My Friends and Daily Gosho
* Apologies for the delay today! Slight technical problems! Hope you have a GREAT day! ...
A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the
Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Friday, February 22nd, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
No matter how cold it might get
and no matter how tired they might be,
our proud Ojo-kai group members* responsibly continue
to do their duties day after day.
Thank you all so very much for your selfless dedication!
I hope that all of you stand tall
as the great pillars of our Men's Division!
*Ojo-kai is a group comprising of Men's Division members and takes the role of protecting our SGI community centres.
Friday, February 22nd, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"I am praying that, no matter how troubled the times may become, the Lotus Sutra and the ten demon daughters will protect all of you, praying as earnestly as though to produce fire from damp wood, or to obtain water from parched ground."
(On Rebuking Slander of the Law and Eradicating Sins - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 444) Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, February 22nd, 2013
Saturday, February 23rd, 2013
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"There is one passage of the Orally Transmitted Teachings that I have always taken deeply to heart since my days of supporting and assisting Mr. Toda: '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[1] with which we are eternally endowed. Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is just such a "diligent" practice' (OTT, 214)."
"This passage teaches the essence of attaining Buddhahood in this lifetime. 'The three Buddha bodies with which we are eternally endowed' refers to the boundless life-state of Buddhahood within us. The key to manifesting this life-state in each instant is to expend in a single moment of life millions of kalpas' worth of strenuous effort. 'Millions of kalpas' means an infinite expanse of time. Through practising Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism with this kind of concentrated effort, we can bring forth our inherent Buddha wisdom and life force.
"The Daishonin teaches that only through intense struggle, undaunted by hardships, can we attain Buddhahood in this lifetime, carry out our human revolution, and transform our life-condition. In a sense, my days have been a continuous, arduous, all-out struggle. I have been through inconceivably bitter experiences time and again.
"On those occasions, this passage sustained me, helping me renew my resolve, chant daimoku, overcome all hardships, and emerge triumphant.
"It is important that you courageously exert yourself, too, for the sake of kosen-rufu, the happiness of others, and your own future."
SGI Newsletter No. 8721, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 26: Chap. 1, Atsuta 56, translated 19th Feb. 2013
[1] The three bodies of the Buddha refer to the Dharma body, the reward body, and the manifested body. The Dharma body is the fundamental truth, or Law, to which a Buddha is enlightened. The reward body is the wisdom to perceive the Law. And the manifested body is the compassionate actions the Buddha carries out to lead people to happiness.
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
SAMUI NAKA, TABONA NAKA
HIBI, CHAKUNIN O TSUZUKERU
HOMARE NO OJO-KAI NO TOMO YO!
HONTO NI ARIGATO!
IDAINA SONEN NO HASHIRA TARE!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"IKANARU YO NO MIDARE NIMO ONO ONO OBA HOKEKYO JURASETSU TASUKE TAMAE TO SHIMERERU KI YORI HI O IDASHI KAWAKERU TSUCHI YORI MIZU O MOKEN GA GOTOKU GOJO NI MOSU NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1234)
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A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the
Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Friday, February 22nd, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
No matter how cold it might get
and no matter how tired they might be,
our proud Ojo-kai group members* responsibly continue
to do their duties day after day.
Thank you all so very much for your selfless dedication!
I hope that all of you stand tall
as the great pillars of our Men's Division!
*Ojo-kai is a group comprising of Men's Division members and takes the role of protecting our SGI community centres.
Friday, February 22nd, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"I am praying that, no matter how troubled the times may become, the Lotus Sutra and the ten demon daughters will protect all of you, praying as earnestly as though to produce fire from damp wood, or to obtain water from parched ground."
(On Rebuking Slander of the Law and Eradicating Sins - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 444) Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, February 22nd, 2013
Saturday, February 23rd, 2013
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"There is one passage of the Orally Transmitted Teachings that I have always taken deeply to heart since my days of supporting and assisting Mr. Toda: '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[1] with which we are eternally endowed. Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is just such a "diligent" practice' (OTT, 214)."
"This passage teaches the essence of attaining Buddhahood in this lifetime. 'The three Buddha bodies with which we are eternally endowed' refers to the boundless life-state of Buddhahood within us. The key to manifesting this life-state in each instant is to expend in a single moment of life millions of kalpas' worth of strenuous effort. 'Millions of kalpas' means an infinite expanse of time. Through practising Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism with this kind of concentrated effort, we can bring forth our inherent Buddha wisdom and life force.
"The Daishonin teaches that only through intense struggle, undaunted by hardships, can we attain Buddhahood in this lifetime, carry out our human revolution, and transform our life-condition. In a sense, my days have been a continuous, arduous, all-out struggle. I have been through inconceivably bitter experiences time and again.
"On those occasions, this passage sustained me, helping me renew my resolve, chant daimoku, overcome all hardships, and emerge triumphant.
"It is important that you courageously exert yourself, too, for the sake of kosen-rufu, the happiness of others, and your own future."
SGI Newsletter No. 8721, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 26: Chap. 1, Atsuta 56, translated 19th Feb. 2013
[1] The three bodies of the Buddha refer to the Dharma body, the reward body, and the manifested body. The Dharma body is the fundamental truth, or Law, to which a Buddha is enlightened. The reward body is the wisdom to perceive the Law. And the manifested body is the compassionate actions the Buddha carries out to lead people to happiness.
* The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's web-
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
SAMUI NAKA, TABONA NAKA
HIBI, CHAKUNIN O TSUZUKERU
HOMARE NO OJO-KAI NO TOMO YO!
HONTO NI ARIGATO!
IDAINA SONEN NO HASHIRA TARE!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"IKANARU YO NO MIDARE NIMO ONO ONO OBA HOKEKYO JURASETSU TASUKE TAMAE TO SHIMERERU KI YORI HI O IDASHI KAWAKERU TSUCHI YORI MIZU O MOKEN GA GOTOKU GOJO NI MOSU NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1234)
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Thursday, February 21, 2013
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 21st Feb. 2013 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 22nd Feb. 2013 Daily Enc.
A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the
Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Thursday, February 21st, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Every one of our members is a noble and valuable participant
in our movement for kosen-rufu.
Let's be considerate and understanding of those people
who are unable to attend meetings for various different reasons,
remember that it is important to always contact them
and warmly connect with them!
Let's make every possible effort
to brighten up the life of even a single individual.
This is the heart and spirit of Buddhism.
Thursday, February 21st, 2013
--- 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: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, February 21st, 2013
Friday, February 22nd, 2013
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"All people have the potential to grow and make their lives shine even brighter."
SGI Newsletter No. 8722, Encouragement for Soka Educators, (2) Teachers Are the Most Important Element in the Students' Educational Environment—Part 1 [of 2], from the March 2nd, 2012, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated 19th Feb. 2013
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
MINA GA TOTOKI KOFU NO DOSHI.
KAIGO NI TSUDOENAI TOMO NI MO
ATATAKANA KOEGAKE GA TAISETSU!
DOKO MADE MO HITORI NI HIKARI O.
SORE GA BUPPO NO KOKORO DA.
-- 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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Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Thursday, February 21st, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Every one of our members is a noble and valuable participant
in our movement for kosen-rufu.
Let's be considerate and understanding of those people
who are unable to attend meetings for various different reasons,
remember that it is important to always contact them
and warmly connect with them!
Let's make every possible effort
to brighten up the life of even a single individual.
This is the heart and spirit of Buddhism.
Thursday, February 21st, 2013
--- 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: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, February 21st, 2013
Friday, February 22nd, 2013
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"All people have the potential to grow and make their lives shine even brighter."
SGI Newsletter No. 8722, Encouragement for Soka Educators, (2) Teachers Are the Most Important Element in the Students' Educational Environment—Part 1 [of 2], from the March 2nd, 2012, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated 19th Feb. 2013
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
MINA GA TOTOKI KOFU NO DOSHI.
KAIGO NI TSUDOENAI TOMO NI MO
ATATAKANA KOEGAKE GA TAISETSU!
DOKO MADE MO HITORI NI HIKARI O.
SORE GA BUPPO NO KOKORO DA.
-- 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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Wednesday, February 20, 2013
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 20th Feb. 2013 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 21st Feb. 2013 Daily Enc.
A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends"
published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Wednesday, February 20th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
People judge the worth of a leader by their voices.
I hope therefore, as leaders,
that when we are reassuring and encouraging our friends and fellow members.
our voices emanate with warmth and confidence!
In fact, sincerely striving to make such efforts
helps us to polish our own personalities.
Wednesday, February 20th, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"(I say this for your sake. I know your faith has always been
admirable, but now you must strengthen it more than ever. Only then
will the ten demon daughters lend you even greater protection. You
need not seek far for an example.) Everyone in Japan, from the
sovereign on down to the common people, without exception has tried to
do me harm, but I have survived until this day. You should realise
that this is because, although I am alone, I have firm faith."
(The Supremacy of the Law - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 614)
Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, February 20th, 2013
Thursday, February 21st, 2013
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"In the frigid cold of the German winter in 1777, a 28-year-old leader ventured forth on horseback on a long journey deep into the mountains. Riding into the biting north wind, undeterred by sleet or hail, he pressed onwards to meet with an unknown young man who had written to him about his suffering.[1] This youthful leader who was motivated purely by his desire to help and encourage someone in anguish was none other than Goethe, whom we so greatly esteem and admire. . . .
"Goethe declared: 'Noble let man be.' [2] Don't allow yourself to be discouraged and depressed by trivial, petty things, easily giving up, slacking off, or letting fear overtake you. Be dignified! Stand tall with pride! This was the spirit of Goethe."
SGI Newsletter No. 8723, SGI President Ikeda's Speech Excerpts, excerpts are from SGI Newsletter Nos. 7911 and 7914, reissued 19th Feb. 2013
[1] The young man whom Goethe visited was Friedrich V. L. Plessing (1749–1806), who later became a well-known scholar.
[2] Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, "The Godlike," in Selected Poems, edited by Christopher Middleton and translated by Michael Hamburger, et al., Goethe's Collected Works (Princeton, New Jersey: Princeton University Press, 1983), vol. 1, p. 79.
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
LEADER WA KOE DE KIMARU.
ATATAKAKU KAKUSHIN O MOTTE
TOMO NI ANSHIN TO HAGEMASHI O!
SONO SHINKEN NA DORYOKU GA
MIZUKARA NO JINKAKU O MIGAKU NO DA.
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"NICHIREN OBA NIHONKOKU NO KAMI ICHININ YORI SHIMO BANMIN NI ITARU
MADE HITORI MO NAKU AYAMATAN TO SE SHIKADOMO IMAMADE KOUTE SORO KOTO
WA ICHININ NAREDOMO KOKORO NO TSUYOKI YUE NARUBESHI TO OBOSU BESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1220)
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published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Wednesday, February 20th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
People judge the worth of a leader by their voices.
I hope therefore, as leaders,
that when we are reassuring and encouraging our friends and fellow members.
our voices emanate with warmth and confidence!
In fact, sincerely striving to make such efforts
helps us to polish our own personalities.
Wednesday, February 20th, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"(I say this for your sake. I know your faith has always been
admirable, but now you must strengthen it more than ever. Only then
will the ten demon daughters lend you even greater protection. You
need not seek far for an example.) Everyone in Japan, from the
sovereign on down to the common people, without exception has tried to
do me harm, but I have survived until this day. You should realise
that this is because, although I am alone, I have firm faith."
(The Supremacy of the Law - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 614)
Selection source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, February 20th, 2013
Thursday, February 21st, 2013
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"In the frigid cold of the German winter in 1777, a 28-year-old leader ventured forth on horseback on a long journey deep into the mountains. Riding into the biting north wind, undeterred by sleet or hail, he pressed onwards to meet with an unknown young man who had written to him about his suffering.[1] This youthful leader who was motivated purely by his desire to help and encourage someone in anguish was none other than Goethe, whom we so greatly esteem and admire. . . .
"Goethe declared: 'Noble let man be.' [2] Don't allow yourself to be discouraged and depressed by trivial, petty things, easily giving up, slacking off, or letting fear overtake you. Be dignified! Stand tall with pride! This was the spirit of Goethe."
SGI Newsletter No. 8723, SGI President Ikeda's Speech Excerpts, excerpts are from SGI Newsletter Nos. 7911 and 7914, reissued 19th Feb. 2013
[1] The young man whom Goethe visited was Friedrich V. L. Plessing (1749–1806), who later became a well-known scholar.
[2] Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, "The Godlike," in Selected Poems, edited by Christopher Middleton and translated by Michael Hamburger, et al., Goethe's Collected Works (Princeton, New Jersey: Princeton University Press, 1983), vol. 1, p. 79.
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
LEADER WA KOE DE KIMARU.
ATATAKAKU KAKUSHIN O MOTTE
TOMO NI ANSHIN TO HAGEMASHI O!
SONO SHINKEN NA DORYOKU GA
MIZUKARA NO JINKAKU O MIGAKU NO DA.
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"NICHIREN OBA NIHONKOKU NO KAMI ICHININ YORI SHIMO BANMIN NI ITARU
MADE HITORI MO NAKU AYAMATAN TO SE SHIKADOMO IMAMADE KOUTE SORO KOTO
WA ICHININ NAREDOMO KOKORO NO TSUYOKI YUE NARUBESHI TO OBOSU BESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1220)
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Tuesday, February 19, 2013
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 19th Feb. 2013 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 20th Feb. 2013 Daily Enc.
A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends"
published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Tuesday, February 19th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Our chapter men's and women's leaders are advancing in great spirits,
waving the banner of kosen-rufu high for all to see in various different areas!
May you,
who spearhead our activities
and spur us all on on the front lines of our movement,
be constantly endowed with victory and good fortune!
Tuesday, February 19th, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"There can be no question that through this act the truly excellent
medicine of the Wonderful Law is being applied in order to cure the
grave illness of darkness that afflicts all living beings."
(Ongi kuden - Gosho Zenshu, page 720, The Record of the Orally Transmitted
Teachings, page 41)
Selection source: The New Human Revolution, Brave Generals -6, Seikyo
Shimbun, February 19th, 2013
Wednesday, February 20th, 2013
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Former South African president Nelson Mandela, a dear friend and great human rights champion, values this important lesson he learned in his youth: 'Don't run away from your problems; face them! Because if you don't deal with them, they will always be with you. Deal with a problem which arises; face it courageously.'"[1]
SGI Newsletter No. 8720. SGI President Ikeda's Editorial - My Young Friends, Be Confident and Positive! Translated 18th Feb. 2013 from the March 2013 issue of Daibyakurenge.
[1] Nelson Mandela, Conversations with Myself (New York: Macmillan, 2010), p. 24.
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
KOFU NO HOKI O KAKAGERU
SHIBUCHO, SHIBU FUJINBUCHO GA
KAKUCHI DE YUYAKU NO ZENSHIN!
SAIZENSEN O HASHIRU TOTOKI SUGATA NI
SHORI ARE, FUKUTOKU ARE!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"MYOHO NO DAIRYOYAKU O MOTTE ISSAI SHUJO NO MUMYO NO TAIBYO O CHISEN KOTO
UTAGAI NAKI NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 720)
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Tuesday, February 19th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Our chapter men's and women's leaders are advancing in great spirits,
waving the banner of kosen-rufu high for all to see in various different areas!
May you,
who spearhead our activities
and spur us all on on the front lines of our movement,
be constantly endowed with victory and good fortune!
Tuesday, February 19th, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"There can be no question that through this act the truly excellent
medicine of the Wonderful Law is being applied in order to cure the
grave illness of darkness that afflicts all living beings."
(Ongi kuden - Gosho Zenshu, page 720, The Record of the Orally Transmitted
Teachings, page 41)
Selection source: The New Human Revolution, Brave Generals -6, Seikyo
Shimbun, February 19th, 2013
Wednesday, February 20th, 2013
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Former South African president Nelson Mandela, a dear friend and great human rights champion, values this important lesson he learned in his youth: 'Don't run away from your problems; face them! Because if you don't deal with them, they will always be with you. Deal with a problem which arises; face it courageously.'"[1]
SGI Newsletter No. 8720. SGI President Ikeda's Editorial - My Young Friends, Be Confident and Positive! Translated 18th Feb. 2013 from the March 2013 issue of Daibyakurenge.
[1] Nelson Mandela, Conversations with Myself (New York: Macmillan, 2010), p. 24.
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
KOFU NO HOKI O KAKAGERU
SHIBUCHO, SHIBU FUJINBUCHO GA
KAKUCHI DE YUYAKU NO ZENSHIN!
SAIZENSEN O HASHIRU TOTOKI SUGATA NI
SHORI ARE, FUKUTOKU ARE!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"MYOHO NO DAIRYOYAKU O MOTTE ISSAI SHUJO NO MUMYO NO TAIBYO O CHISEN KOTO
UTAGAI NAKI NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 720)
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Monday, February 18, 2013
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 18th Feb. 2013 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 18th-24th Feb. 2013 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, February 18th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's always try to look out for our neighbours well-being.
By being sincere in our words and actions,
let's develop warm relationships with everyone around us.
The stage of kosen-rufu in our local community
is right where our feet are now!
Monday, February 18th, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Names are important for all things."
(Letter to Jakunichi-bo - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Volume 1, page 993) Selection source: "Myoji no Gen", Seikyo Shimbun, February 18th, 2013
February 18th-24th, 2013
---- WORDS OF THE WEEK ----
The Daishonin states,
"Nothing is more certain than actual proof."*
It's our own personal experiences that have the strongest impact.
Let's share the greatness of this Buddhism
and how it has enabled us to overcome all kinds of hardship.
Let's hold some wonderful discussion meetings this month
full of smiles and laughter!
*"The Teaching, Practice, and Proof" - WND-I, page 478
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
KINRIN O DAIJI NI!
"SEIJITSU" NO NIJI DE
ATATAKANA NINGEN KORYU O!
CHIIKI KOFU NO BUTAI WA
WAGA SOKKA NI ARI!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"ISSAI NO MONO NI WATARITE NA NO TAISETSU NARU NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 903)
-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
"ISSAI WA GENSHO NIWA SHIKAZU"
TAIKENDAN WA DAIDAI NO CHIKARA NARI.
DONNA KUNAN MO KACHI KOERU
BUPPO NO IDAISA O KATARO!
EGAO MANKAI NO ZADANKAI NI!
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Sunday, February 17, 2013
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 17th Feb. 2013 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 18th Feb. Daily Enc.
* Hope there is a chance to share these guidances somehow with members in your area! Remember that "To My Friends" is not only hot off the press but it is guidance that either Pres. Ikeda penned or said the day before to particularly US! Bit sad though that a few others might be missing out on it! And even though it might be a hassle for us to read everyday this is one GIANT and limited chance to personally connect with our mentor on a regular basis! End of speech, sorry! On we go!...
A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends"
published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Sunday, February 17th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's actively share that joy we've experienced from practising this Buddhism!
It's our own personal experiences
and the unshakeable confidence we have in this faith
that really hits home best with others.
Today, too let's make the effort to talk with as many people as we can!
Sunday, February 17th, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"In this chapter Shakyamuni Buddha revealed the foremost point he wished to convey to us. ... It is in the passage that reads, 'Therefore, Universal Worthy, if you see a person who accepts and upholds this sutra, you should rise and greet him from afar, showing him the same respect you would a Buddha'"
(Ongi kuden - Gosho Zenshu, page 781, The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, page 192) Selection source: SGI President Ikeda's guidance, Seikyo Shimbun, February 17th, 2013
Monday, February 18th, 2013
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The living friends and relatives of the deceased, who can continue to exert themselves in faith, have the mission of working for kosen-rufu and carrying on in the spirit of their departed fellow members. That is the best possible way to honour the memory of the deceased."
SGI Newsletter No. 8719, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 26: Chap. 1, Atsuta 54, translated 15th Feb. 2013
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
WAGA SHINKO NO YOROKOBI O
IKIIKITO TSUTAEYO!
TOMO NO KOKORO O UGOKASU NOWA
"TAIKEN" TO "KAKUSHIN" DA.
SA KYO MO TAIWA O!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KONO HON NO TOKI SAIJO DAIICHI NO SODEN ARI ... TOKI ONGO TONYO KYOUBUTSU NO MON NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 781)
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A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends"
published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Sunday, February 17th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's actively share that joy we've experienced from practising this Buddhism!
It's our own personal experiences
and the unshakeable confidence we have in this faith
that really hits home best with others.
Today, too let's make the effort to talk with as many people as we can!
Sunday, February 17th, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"In this chapter Shakyamuni Buddha revealed the foremost point he wished to convey to us. ... It is in the passage that reads, 'Therefore, Universal Worthy, if you see a person who accepts and upholds this sutra, you should rise and greet him from afar, showing him the same respect you would a Buddha'"
(Ongi kuden - Gosho Zenshu, page 781, The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, page 192) Selection source: SGI President Ikeda's guidance, Seikyo Shimbun, February 17th, 2013
Monday, February 18th, 2013
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The living friends and relatives of the deceased, who can continue to exert themselves in faith, have the mission of working for kosen-rufu and carrying on in the spirit of their departed fellow members. That is the best possible way to honour the memory of the deceased."
SGI Newsletter No. 8719, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 26: Chap. 1, Atsuta 54, translated 15th Feb. 2013
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
WAGA SHINKO NO YOROKOBI O
IKIIKITO TSUTAEYO!
TOMO NO KOKORO O UGOKASU NOWA
"TAIKEN" TO "KAKUSHIN" DA.
SA KYO MO TAIWA O!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KONO HON NO TOKI SAIJO DAIICHI NO SODEN ARI ... TOKI ONGO TONYO KYOUBUTSU NO MON NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 781)
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Saturday, February 16, 2013
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 16th Feb. 2013 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 17th Feb. 2013 Daily Enc.
A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends"
published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Saturday, February 16th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's pay close attention to fire precautions
especially when the air is dry like it is now.
We must be very careful not to leave any form of combustibles outside
or multi piggy-back single electrical outlets.
By double checking all possible fire sources, etc.,
let's be millions of times more careful than ever!
Saturday, February 16th, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"It is the way of the world that whether one is wise or foolish, old or young, one never knows what will happen to one from one moment to the next. Therefore I should first of all learn about death, and then about other things."
(The Importance of the Moment of Death - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. 2, page 759) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, February 16th, 2013
Sunday, February 17th, 2013
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"When one is enthusiastically committed to working for the welfare of others, for society, and for Buddhism, the brilliant light of hope colours the future."
SGI Newsletter No. 8719, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 26: Chap. 1, Atsuta 53, translated 15th Feb. 2013
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
KANSO NI YORU KASAI NI CHUI!
KANENBUTSU NO HOCHI YA
TAKOASHI HAISEN WA KINMOTSU DA.
HI NO MOTO NO TENKEN NADO
HYAKUSENMANOKU BAI NO YOJIN O!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KASHIKOKI MO HAKANAKI MO OITARU MO WAKAKI MO SADAME NAKI NARAI NARI SAREBA MAZU RINJU NO KOTO O NARAUTE NOCHINI TAJI O NARAU BESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1404)
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published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Saturday, February 16th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's pay close attention to fire precautions
especially when the air is dry like it is now.
We must be very careful not to leave any form of combustibles outside
or multi piggy-back single electrical outlets.
By double checking all possible fire sources, etc.,
let's be millions of times more careful than ever!
Saturday, February 16th, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"It is the way of the world that whether one is wise or foolish, old or young, one never knows what will happen to one from one moment to the next. Therefore I should first of all learn about death, and then about other things."
(The Importance of the Moment of Death - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. 2, page 759) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, February 16th, 2013
Sunday, February 17th, 2013
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"When one is enthusiastically committed to working for the welfare of others, for society, and for Buddhism, the brilliant light of hope colours the future."
SGI Newsletter No. 8719, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 26: Chap. 1, Atsuta 53, translated 15th Feb. 2013
* 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--
KANSO NI YORU KASAI NI CHUI!
KANENBUTSU NO HOCHI YA
TAKOASHI HAISEN WA KINMOTSU DA.
HI NO MOTO NO TENKEN NADO
HYAKUSENMANOKU BAI NO YOJIN O!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KASHIKOKI MO HAKANAKI MO OITARU MO WAKAKI MO SADAME NAKI NARAI NARI SAREBA MAZU RINJU NO KOTO O NARAUTE NOCHINI TAJI O NARAU BESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1404)
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Friday, February 15, 2013
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 15th Feb. 2013 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 16th Feb. 2013 Daily Enc.
A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends"
published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Friday, February 15th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
When we sincerely talk with others
we naturally will begin to develop trust with them.
And when we chant daimoku for the happiness of our friends
and courageously take action for their well-being,
our own life condition will be elevated.
This is the way we will achieve kosen-rufu!
Friday, February 15th, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Suffer what there is to suffer, enjoy what there is to enjoy. Regard both suffering and joy as facts of life, and continue chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. no matter what happens."
(Happiness in This World - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. 1, page 681) Selection source: SGI Sweden member's experience, Seikyo Shimbun, February 15th, 2013
Saturday, February 16th, 2013
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Nichiren Buddhism teaches that the highest life-state of Buddhahood does not exist somewhere separate from us ordinary human beings or our daily reality, but within us. It teaches that we ourselves are Buddhas.
"Nichiren Daishonin likens the difficulty people have in believing this truth to the inability to see one's own eyelashes because they are so close. In the same way that beautiful blossoms emerge from the rough-barked branches of the cherry tree, he says, we ordinary people can bring forth the life-state of Buddhahood from within our lives.[1]
"!In short, it is the ultimate power of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo that brings the supreme flower of life that is Buddhahood to bloom. This is an absolute and unfailing principle."
SGI Newsletter No. 8716, 63rd Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting, Bringing Forth Flowers of Happiness and Victory in Our Lives, translated 13th Feb. 2013
[1] The Daishonin writes: "We ordinary people can see neither our own eyelashes, which are so close, nor the heavens in the distance. Likewise, we do not see that the Buddha exists in our own hearts. . . . [It is like the way that] the graceful cherry blossoms come forth from trees" (WND-1, 1137).
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
SEIJITSUNA KATARAI WA
"SHINRAI" O NOKOSU.
TOMO NO TAME NI INORI UGOKEBA
"KYOGAI" GA HIROGARU.
SORE GA KOFU NO MICHI DA.
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KU OBA KU TO SATORI RAKU OBA RAKU TO HIRAKI KURAKU TOMONI OMOI AWASETE NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO TO UCHI TONAE ISASE TAMAE"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1143)
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Friday, February 15th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
When we sincerely talk with others
we naturally will begin to develop trust with them.
And when we chant daimoku for the happiness of our friends
and courageously take action for their well-being,
our own life condition will be elevated.
This is the way we will achieve kosen-rufu!
Friday, February 15th, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Suffer what there is to suffer, enjoy what there is to enjoy. Regard both suffering and joy as facts of life, and continue chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. no matter what happens."
(Happiness in This World - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. 1, page 681) Selection source: SGI Sweden member's experience, Seikyo Shimbun, February 15th, 2013
Saturday, February 16th, 2013
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Nichiren Buddhism teaches that the highest life-state of Buddhahood does not exist somewhere separate from us ordinary human beings or our daily reality, but within us. It teaches that we ourselves are Buddhas.
"Nichiren Daishonin likens the difficulty people have in believing this truth to the inability to see one's own eyelashes because they are so close. In the same way that beautiful blossoms emerge from the rough-barked branches of the cherry tree, he says, we ordinary people can bring forth the life-state of Buddhahood from within our lives.[1]
"!In short, it is the ultimate power of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo that brings the supreme flower of life that is Buddhahood to bloom. This is an absolute and unfailing principle."
SGI Newsletter No. 8716, 63rd Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting, Bringing Forth Flowers of Happiness and Victory in Our Lives, translated 13th Feb. 2013
[1] The Daishonin writes: "We ordinary people can see neither our own eyelashes, which are so close, nor the heavens in the distance. Likewise, we do not see that the Buddha exists in our own hearts. . . . [It is like the way that] the graceful cherry blossoms come forth from trees" (WND-1, 1137).
* The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's web-
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
SEIJITSUNA KATARAI WA
"SHINRAI" O NOKOSU.
TOMO NO TAME NI INORI UGOKEBA
"KYOGAI" GA HIROGARU.
SORE GA KOFU NO MICHI DA.
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KU OBA KU TO SATORI RAKU OBA RAKU TO HIRAKI KURAKU TOMONI OMOI AWASETE NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO TO UCHI TONAE ISASE TAMAE"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1143)
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Thursday, February 14, 2013
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 14th Feb. 2013 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 15th Feb. 2013 Daily Enc.
A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends"
published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Thursday, February 14th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The act of one youth reaching out to another,
further triggers a series of fresh new interactions
-- this is the face of a Youthful SGI.
You, my friend, are at the helm of our advance towards victory!
You are the one who is capable of widely spreading waves of happiness!
Thursday, February 14th, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"There is definitely something extraordinary in the ebb and flow of
the tide, the rising and setting of the moon, and the way in which
summer, autumn, winter, and spring give way to each other. Something
uncommon also occurs when an ordinary person attains Buddhahood. At
such a time, the three obstacles and four devils will invariably
appear, and the wise will rejoice while the foolish will retreat."
(The Three Obstacles and Four Devils - The Writings of Nichiren
Daishonin, Vol. 1, page 637)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, February 14th, 2013
Friday, February 15th, 2013
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Today, I would like to make a pledge together with all of you—a pledge to bring flowers of victory into full bloom in our lives.
"The life of each one of us is infinitely noble and filled with immeasurable potential. Nichiren Buddhism teaches that even a single day of life is more precious than all the treasures of the universe.
"Many scientists have described the human body itself as a universe of its own, with a staggering 60 trillion cells working together in exquisite harmony, constantly defending against threats from without. Our hearts beat approximately 100,000 times a day, pumping roughly eight tons of blood through our bodies. There is an astronomical network of 14 billion neurons in our cerebral cortex alone, with an unlimited power for growth and creativity. That is why it is said that the more we use our brains, the sharper they become."
SGI Newsletter No. 8716, 63rd Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting, Bringing Forth Flowers of Happiness and Victory in Our Lives, translated 13th Feb. 2013
* The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's web-
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
SEINEN GA SEINEN O YOBI
ARATANA HONRYU O OKUSU.
SOREGA SEINEN GAKKAI DA
KIMI GA SHORI NO SENJIN O!
ANATA GA KOFUKU NO KAKUDAI O!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"SHIO NO HIRU TO MITSU TO TSUKI NO IZURU TO IRU TO NATSU TO AKI TO
FUYU TO HARU TONO SAKAI NIWA KANARAZU SOI SURU KOTO ARI BOMPU NO
HOTOKE NI NARU MATA KAKU NO GOTOSHI KANARAZU SANSHO SHIMA TO MOSU
SAWARI IDEKITAREBA KENJA WA YOROKOBI GUSHA WA SHIRIZOKU KORE NARI"
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Thursday, February 14th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The act of one youth reaching out to another,
further triggers a series of fresh new interactions
-- this is the face of a Youthful SGI.
You, my friend, are at the helm of our advance towards victory!
You are the one who is capable of widely spreading waves of happiness!
Thursday, February 14th, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"There is definitely something extraordinary in the ebb and flow of
the tide, the rising and setting of the moon, and the way in which
summer, autumn, winter, and spring give way to each other. Something
uncommon also occurs when an ordinary person attains Buddhahood. At
such a time, the three obstacles and four devils will invariably
appear, and the wise will rejoice while the foolish will retreat."
(The Three Obstacles and Four Devils - The Writings of Nichiren
Daishonin, Vol. 1, page 637)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, February 14th, 2013
Friday, February 15th, 2013
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Today, I would like to make a pledge together with all of you—a pledge to bring flowers of victory into full bloom in our lives.
"The life of each one of us is infinitely noble and filled with immeasurable potential. Nichiren Buddhism teaches that even a single day of life is more precious than all the treasures of the universe.
"Many scientists have described the human body itself as a universe of its own, with a staggering 60 trillion cells working together in exquisite harmony, constantly defending against threats from without. Our hearts beat approximately 100,000 times a day, pumping roughly eight tons of blood through our bodies. There is an astronomical network of 14 billion neurons in our cerebral cortex alone, with an unlimited power for growth and creativity. That is why it is said that the more we use our brains, the sharper they become."
SGI Newsletter No. 8716, 63rd Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting, Bringing Forth Flowers of Happiness and Victory in Our Lives, translated 13th Feb. 2013
* 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--
SEINEN GA SEINEN O YOBI
ARATANA HONRYU O OKUSU.
SOREGA SEINEN GAKKAI DA
KIMI GA SHORI NO SENJIN O!
ANATA GA KOFUKU NO KAKUDAI O!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"SHIO NO HIRU TO MITSU TO TSUKI NO IZURU TO IRU TO NATSU TO AKI TO
FUYU TO HARU TONO SAKAI NIWA KANARAZU SOI SURU KOTO ARI BOMPU NO
HOTOKE NI NARU MATA KAKU NO GOTOSHI KANARAZU SANSHO SHIMA TO MOSU
SAWARI IDEKITAREBA KENJA WA YOROKOBI GUSHA WA SHIRIZOKU KORE NARI"
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Wednesday, February 13, 2013
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 13th Feb. 2013 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 14th Feb. 2013 Daily Enc.
A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the
Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Wednesday, February 13th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Repaying one's debts of gratitude*
is the very spirit of our Buddhist practice.
A heart full of appreciation and gratitude
is what makes us strong.
Let's adorn February -- the traditional month for our dynamic
development in introducing others to this practice --
with a renewed fresh spirit!
* Gosho, (On Repaying Debts of Gratitude - WND1, page 690), "What can
we say, then, of persons who are devoting themselves to Buddhism?
Surely they should not forget the debts of gratitude they owe to their
parents, their teachers, and their country. But if one intends to
repay these great debts of gratitude, one can hope to do so only if
one learns and masters Buddhism, becoming a person of wisdom."
Wednesday, February 13th, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Although I and my disciples may encounter various difficulties, if we
do not harbour doubts in our hearts, we will as a matter of course
attain Buddhahood."
(The Opening of the Eyes - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Volume
1, page 283)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, February 13th, 2013
Thursday, February 14th, 2013
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The Daishonin says:
"'Make no mistake. If you abandon your faith in the Lotus Sutra now, you will only make yourself the laughing-stock of your foes. Shamelessly pretending friendship, they will try to maneuver you into recanting, with the intention of later laughing at you and letting others ridicule you as well. Let them say all they have to say. Then tell them, "Instead of advising me in the presence of many people, why don't you admonish yourselves first?" With this remark, abruptly rise from your seat and depart.' (WND-1, 801)
"The Daishonin consistently urges Tokimitsu to speak out bravely for his beliefs, to be mentally prepared, and not to be afraid. Telling him to the effect: 'Clearly and boldly refute falsehoods! Now is the crucial time! Fulfill your vow!'
"In this way, the Daishonin outlines the spirit that all of his youthful followers should embody. It is none other than the fighting spirit of our ever-youthful SGI. The essence of dialogue is courage and dynamism. The only way to vanquish devilish functions is with a mighty lion's roar. He indicates, therefore, that youth need to face up to powerful opponents and challenge difficulties. A powerful opponent makes us strong, and difficulties represent opportunities for doing our human revolution."
SGI Newsletter No. 8713, Learning from the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin: The Teachings for Victory. [44] "The Workings of Brahma and Shakra," Fostering Youth of Genuine Commitment Who Can Change History, translated 7th Feb. 2013, from the September 2012 issue of the Daibyakurenge.
* 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--
[HO ON] KOSO
BUPPO NO TAMASHII DA.
[KANSHA] NO KOKORO GA
JIBUN JISHIN O TSUYOKU SURU.
ATARASHIKI NIGATSU TOSO O KAZARE!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"WARE NARABINI WAGA DESHI SHONAN ARITOMO UTAGAU KOKORO NAKUBA JINEN NI
BUKKAI NI ITARU BESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 234)
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Seikyo Shimbun and more.
Wednesday, February 13th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Repaying one's debts of gratitude*
is the very spirit of our Buddhist practice.
A heart full of appreciation and gratitude
is what makes us strong.
Let's adorn February -- the traditional month for our dynamic
development in introducing others to this practice --
with a renewed fresh spirit!
* Gosho, (On Repaying Debts of Gratitude - WND1, page 690), "What can
we say, then, of persons who are devoting themselves to Buddhism?
Surely they should not forget the debts of gratitude they owe to their
parents, their teachers, and their country. But if one intends to
repay these great debts of gratitude, one can hope to do so only if
one learns and masters Buddhism, becoming a person of wisdom."
Wednesday, February 13th, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Although I and my disciples may encounter various difficulties, if we
do not harbour doubts in our hearts, we will as a matter of course
attain Buddhahood."
(The Opening of the Eyes - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Volume
1, page 283)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, February 13th, 2013
Thursday, February 14th, 2013
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The Daishonin says:
"'Make no mistake. If you abandon your faith in the Lotus Sutra now, you will only make yourself the laughing-stock of your foes. Shamelessly pretending friendship, they will try to maneuver you into recanting, with the intention of later laughing at you and letting others ridicule you as well. Let them say all they have to say. Then tell them, "Instead of advising me in the presence of many people, why don't you admonish yourselves first?" With this remark, abruptly rise from your seat and depart.' (WND-1, 801)
"The Daishonin consistently urges Tokimitsu to speak out bravely for his beliefs, to be mentally prepared, and not to be afraid. Telling him to the effect: 'Clearly and boldly refute falsehoods! Now is the crucial time! Fulfill your vow!'
"In this way, the Daishonin outlines the spirit that all of his youthful followers should embody. It is none other than the fighting spirit of our ever-youthful SGI. The essence of dialogue is courage and dynamism. The only way to vanquish devilish functions is with a mighty lion's roar. He indicates, therefore, that youth need to face up to powerful opponents and challenge difficulties. A powerful opponent makes us strong, and difficulties represent opportunities for doing our human revolution."
SGI Newsletter No. 8713, Learning from the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin: The Teachings for Victory. [44] "The Workings of Brahma and Shakra," Fostering Youth of Genuine Commitment Who Can Change History, translated 7th Feb. 2013, from the September 2012 issue of the Daibyakurenge.
* 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--
[HO ON] KOSO
BUPPO NO TAMASHII DA.
[KANSHA] NO KOKORO GA
JIBUN JISHIN O TSUYOKU SURU.
ATARASHIKI NIGATSU TOSO O KAZARE!
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"WARE NARABINI WAGA DESHI SHONAN ARITOMO UTAGAU KOKORO NAKUBA JINEN NI
BUKKAI NI ITARU BESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 234)
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Tuesday, February 12, 2013
[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 11th Feb-17th Feb. 2013 Words of the Week and 12th Feb. 2013 Daily Gosho + 13th Feb. 2013 Daily Enc.
* Had a national press holiday today in Japan so "Words of the Week" has been held over to cover the gap. Hope that is OK.
Translations of President Ikeda's "Words of the Week"
published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
February 11th-17th, 2013
---- WORDS OF THE WEEK ----
Let's spread a light of spring and hope into society
by making good use of our Youth Seminars.*
Let's invite this friend and that friend to these seminars
and expand the world of Soka!
Great strides forward are born from being courageous.
(*)The Soka Gakkai monthly leaders meeting for February, which will be rebroadcast throughout Japan this week, is meant to be a forum (especially for youth) for introducing friends to Nichiren Buddhism and the SGI. Everyone who spoke, including President Harada, shared their personal experience that included episodes with President Ikeda.
Tuesday, February 12th, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"It is the nature of beasts to threaten the weak and fear the strong."
(Letter from Sado - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 302)
Selection source: President Ikeda's New Year encouragement, Seikyo
Shimbun, January 1st, 2013
Wednesday, February 13th, 2013
----Daily Encouragement ----
"Kosen-rufu is an unprecedented endeavour for the happiness of all humanity. Precisely because it is so difficult, the benefit we accrue through our efforts is immeasurable."
SGI Newsletter No. 8713, Learning from the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin: The Teachings for Victory. [44] "The Workings of Brahma and Shakra," Fostering Youth of Genuine Commitment Who Can Change History, translated 7th Feb. 2013, from the September 2012 issue of the Daibyakurenge.
* The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's web-
site address at http://www.seikyoonline.jp/news/index.html
-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
[SEINEN "seminar"] KARA
SHAKAI NI KIBO NO SHUNKO O!
ANO TOMO KONO TOMO O MANEKI
SOKA NO SEKAI O HIROGEYO!
YAKUSHIN WA YUKI KARA UMARERU.
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"CHIKUSHO NO KOKORO WA YOWAKI O ODOSHI TSUYOKI O OSORU TO."
(Gosho Zenshu, page 957)
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Translations of President Ikeda's "Words of the Week"
published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.
February 11th-17th, 2013
---- WORDS OF THE WEEK ----
Let's spread a light of spring and hope into society
by making good use of our Youth Seminars.*
Let's invite this friend and that friend to these seminars
and expand the world of Soka!
Great strides forward are born from being courageous.
(*)The Soka Gakkai monthly leaders meeting for February, which will be rebroadcast throughout Japan this week, is meant to be a forum (especially for youth) for introducing friends to Nichiren Buddhism and the SGI. Everyone who spoke, including President Harada, shared their personal experience that included episodes with President Ikeda.
Tuesday, February 12th, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"It is the nature of beasts to threaten the weak and fear the strong."
(Letter from Sado - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 302)
Selection source: President Ikeda's New Year encouragement, Seikyo
Shimbun, January 1st, 2013
Wednesday, February 13th, 2013
----Daily Encouragement ----
"Kosen-rufu is an unprecedented endeavour for the happiness of all humanity. Precisely because it is so difficult, the benefit we accrue through our efforts is immeasurable."
SGI Newsletter No. 8713, Learning from the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin: The Teachings for Victory. [44] "The Workings of Brahma and Shakra," Fostering Youth of Genuine Commitment Who Can Change History, translated 7th Feb. 2013, from the September 2012 issue of the Daibyakurenge.
* The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's web-
site address at http://www.seikyoonline.jp/news/index.html
-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
[SEINEN "seminar"] KARA
SHAKAI NI KIBO NO SHUNKO O!
ANO TOMO KONO TOMO O MANEKI
SOKA NO SEKAI O HIROGEYO!
YAKUSHIN WA YUKI KARA UMARERU.
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"CHIKUSHO NO KOKORO WA YOWAKI O ODOSHI TSUYOKI O OSORU TO."
(Gosho Zenshu, page 957)
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