[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 30th Sep. 2013 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 30th Sep-6th Oct. 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, September 30th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin states,
"Not once have I thought of retreat."*
It is by our continuos efforts to traverse the waves of hardships
that we significantly revolutionise our lives.
Let's all live out our lives to the very last moment
by fulfilling the vow that we ourselves have made!

*"The Great Battle" - WND-II, page 465

Monday, September 30th, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Birds and crickets cry, but never shed tears. I, Nichiren, do not cry, but my tears flow ceaselessly. I shed my tears not for worldly affairs but solely for the sake of the Lotus Sutra."

(The True Aspect of All Phenomena - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 386) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, September 30th, 2013

September 30th-October 6th, 2013
--- WORDS OF THE WEEK ----
When we promote our SGI publications to others,
we are helping more and more people to form a connection with Buddhism
at the same time we are spreading happiness.
With words full of hope and courage
(from our SGI publications),
let's shine a brilliant light on these chaotic times!

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
"NICHIREN ICHIDOMO
SHIRIZOKU KOKORO NASHI"
HARO O KOE SUSUMU NAKANI
IDAINA KYOGAI KAKUMEI GA ARU.
WAGA CHIKAI NI IKINUKE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"TORI TO MUSHI TOWA NAKEDOMO NAMIDA OCHIZU NICHIREN WA NAKANEDOMO NAMIDA HIMA NASHI KONO NAMIDA SEKEN NO KOTO NIWA ARAZU TADA HITOENI HOKEKYO NO YUE NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1361)

-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
SEIKYO NO KAKUDAI WA
BUTSUEN NO KAKUDAI DE ARI
KOFUKU NO KAKUDAI DA!
KIBO TO YUKI NO KOTOBA DE
RANSE O AKARUKU TERASE!

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 29th Sep. 2013 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 30th Sep. 2013 Daily Enc.

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

Sunday, Sept 29th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Nichiren Buddhism is indeed
the world's most hope-filled philosophy.
Whoever continues to study it to the end
is a true champion.
At the same time,
to all of those who are helping those taking our Buddhist study exams,
thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your kind and caring support!

Sunday, Sept 29th, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Only by defeating a powerful enemy can one prove one's real strength."

(Letter from Sado - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 302) Selection source: SGI President Ikeda's guidance, Seikyo Shimbun, September 29th, 2013

Monday, Sept 30th, 2013
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"No matter what difficulties we encounter, it's important that we live with fortitude and strength. Everyone has problems and sufferings. We mustn't let them defeat us. We practise the Daishonin's Buddhism so as not to be defeated.

"When we strive wholeheartedly for kosen-rufu, the benefit we gain is immeasurable.

"Second Soka Gakkai president Josei Toda always said: 'Have invincible courage! Have an indomitable fighting spirit! They are the driving force for realising happiness.'"

SGI Newsletter No. 8839, On Our Shared Journey for Kosen-rufu—II, (17) Having an Indomitable Fighting Spirit Is the Key to Happiness, from 28th April, 2013, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated 17th Sep. 2013

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
NICHIREN BUPPO WA
SEKAI SAIKO NO KIBO NO TETSUGAKU!
MANABI NUITA MINA GA EIYU DA.
OEN SURU DOSHI NIMO
KOKORO KARA KANSHA!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"GOTEKI O FUKUSHITE HAJIMETE RIKISHI O SHIRU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 957)



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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 28th Sep. 2013 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 29th Sep. 2013 Daily Enc.

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

Saturday, Sept 28th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
When the seasons change like they are now
and there is a wide fluctuation in temperature between day and night time,
let's wisely take every precaution not to get sick.
By maintaing good health,
first and foremost,
let's continue to advance together!

Saturday, Sept 28th, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"If one's heavy karma from the past is not expiated within this lifetime, one must undergo the sufferings of hell in the future, but if one experiences extreme hardship in this life [because of the Lotus Sutra], the sufferings of hell will vanish instantly."

(Lessening One's Karmic Retribution - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 199) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, September 28th, 2013

Sunday, Sept 29th, 2013
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Our victories lead to kosen-rufu. Only by winning over hardships can we reveal the state of Bodhisattva and the shining state of Buddhahood; only then can we make the sun of happiness rise in our lives."

SGI Newsletter No. 8839, On Our Shared Journey for Kosen-rufu—II, (17) Having an Indomitable Fighting Spirit Is the Key to Happiness, from 28th April, 2013, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated 17th Sep. 2013

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
KISETSU NO KAWARIME DA.
CHUYA NO ONDOSA NADODE
TAICHO O KUZUSANU YO
KENMEINA TAISHO O.
KENKO DAIICHI DE ZENSHIN!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"SENGO NO OMOKI KONJO NI TSUKIZU SHITE MIRAI NI JIGOKU NO KU O UKUBEKIGA KONJO NI KAKARU JUKU NI AISORAEBA JIGOKU NO KURUSHIMI PATTO KIETE
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1000)


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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 27th Sep. 2013 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 28th Sep. 2013 Daily Enc.

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

Friday, Sept 27th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Those who are dedicated to fostering capable individuals
are in fact the truly capable ones!
By protecting, assisting and praising our fellow members,
let's inspire them wholeheartedly with warm encouragement.
Let's always cherish and respect each and every person!

Friday, Sept 27th, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Shakyamuni taught that the shallow is easy to embrace, but the profound is difficult. To discard the shallow and seek the profound is the way of a person of courage."

(On the Buddha's Prophecy - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 402)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, September 27th, 2013

Saturday, Sept 28th, 2013
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"In teaching me about faith, Mr. Toda adopted an approach that was simultaneously scholarly, universal, and open to society. His method of instruction was absolutely brilliant. Once he said to me: 'The Daishonin's Buddhism is the ultimate Law of the universe. It is the treasure storehouse of wisdom. It is the correct path of the wise.' Faith in the Mystic Law enables one to build a character of the highest integrity. 'It is the sharp sword of wisdom,' he said. In other words, faith is a mighty sword more powerful than any political or academic authority. Mr. Toda continued: 'The Daishonin's Buddhism is a towering, eternal philosophy. It is the great way to peace. It is the art of attaining supreme happiness. It is the teaching that sets us on the course to victory.' Everything we need to win in life is found in our practice of Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism. I fondly recall my mentor sharing these guidelines with me."

SGI Newsletter No. 8840, SGI President Ikeda's Speech Excerpts, from SGI Newsletter Nos. 6964 and 6970., retranslated 17th Sep, 2013

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
JINZAI O SODATERU HITO GA
SHIN NO JINZAI NARI!
DOSHI O MAMORI TATAE
KONSHIN NO HAGEMASHI O OKURE!
TESSHITE HITORI O TAISETSU NI!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"ASAKI WA YASUKU FUKAKI WA KATASHI TOWA SHAKA NO SHOHAN NARI ASAKI O SATTE FUKAKI NI TSUKU WA JOBU NO KOKORO NARI
(Gosho Zenshu, page 509)


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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 26th Sep. 2013 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 27th Sep. 2013 Daily Enc.

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

Thursday, Sept 26th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To our uncrowned heroes and heroines*
who deliver the Seikyo newspaper every morning,
thank you all so much!
The brilliance of the good fortune of the Mystic Law
shines forth in your noble strides of faith!

* The deliverers of our SGI publications*

Thursday, Sept 26th, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Can anything exceed the sun and moon in brightness? Can anything
surpass the lotus flower in purity? The Lotus Sutra is the sun and
moon and the lotus flower. (Therefore it is called the Lotus Sutra of
the Wonderful Law. Nichiren, too, is like the sun and moon and the
lotus flower.)"

(Easy Delivery of a Fortune Child - The Writings of Nichiren
Daishonin, Vol.1, page 186)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, September 26th, 2013

Friday, Sept 27th, 2013
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"All it takes is for one person to change. Change starts with one person. Let us continue to courageously press forwards along this path of self-transformation—the surest path to achieving kosen-rufu."

SGI Newsletter No. 8841, Editorial, Change Starts with One Person, from the October 2013 issue of the Dai- byaku-renge, translated 18th Sep. 2013

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
KOFU NO SENTO O HASHIRU
[MUKAN NO TOMO] NO MINASAMA
MAIASA NO HAITATSU ARIGATO!
TOTOKI [SHINJIN NO AYUMI] NI
MYOHO NO FUKUTOKU WA SANZEN!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"AKIRAKANARU KOTO NICHIGATSU NI SUGINYA KIYOKI KOTO RENGE NI MASARU
BEKIYA HOKEKYO WA NICHIGATSU TO RENGE TO NARI (YUENI MYOHORENGEKYO TO
NAZUKU NICHIREN MATA NICHIGATSU TO RENGE TONO GOTOKU NARI)"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1109)


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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 25th Sep. 2013 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 26th Sep. 2013 Daily Enc.

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

Wednesday, Sept 25th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The days are beginning to get shorter.
Be extremely cautious of traffic accidents especially when night begins to fall.
Remember that negligence and carelessness are our biggest enemies.
Let's make it a point to verbally remind each other
so that we can all stay absolutely safe.

Wednesday, Sept 25th, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"This passage refers to the great joy that one experiences when one
understand for the first time that one's mind from the very beginning
has been the Buddha. Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is the greatest of all joys."

(Ongi kuden - Gosho zenshu, page 788, The Record of the Orally
Transmitted Teachings, page 211)

Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, September 25th, 2013

Thursday, Sept 26th, 2013
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"No matter how humanity advances, the fundamental sufferings of human existence—birth, aging, sickness, and death—will always remain with us. No one is without problems or suffering of some kind. Everyone is struggling with some aspect of their karma, their life.

"But we all possess within us the light of hope that can break through and dispel the greatest sorrow and darkest despair. Nichiren Buddhism teaches the way for illuminating the entire world with that light, starting with one person courageously shining with hope, which will then spread to a second, a third, and a hundred, and eventually to people everywhere.

"Nichiren Daishonin writes: 'The Lotus Sutra offers a secret means for leading all living beings to Buddhahood. It leads one person in the realm of hell, one person in the realm of hungry spirits, and thus one person in each of the nine realms of existence to Buddhahood, and thereby the way is opened for all living beings to attain Buddhahood' (WND-1, 512). We can all attain Buddhahood. We can all triumphantly open the life-state of Buddhahood within us."

SGI Newsletter No. 8841, Editorial, Change Starts with One Person, from the October 2013 issue of the Dai- byaku-renge, translated 18th Sep. 2013

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
NICHIBOTSU GA HAYAMARU JIKI.
USUGURAI YUGATA YA YAKAN NO
KOTSU JIKO NI CHUI!
[YUDAN TAITEKI] DA.
MINA DE KENMEI NA KOEGAKE O!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"HAJIMETE WAGA KOKORO HONRAI NO HOTOKE NARI TO SHIRU O SUNAWACHI
DAIKANKI TO NAZUKU IWAYURU NANMYOHORENGEKYO WA KANKI NO NAKA NO
DAIKANKI NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 788)


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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 24th Sep. 2013 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 25th Sep. 2013 Daily Enc.

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

Tuesday, Sept 24th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
"Strengthen your faith day by day
and month after month."*
Our faith is the powerhouse for propelling us forwards
to take on challenges and to improve and progress.
Let's break through any tendencies we have had to slacken
or to slide back into old habits.

*Gosho: "On Persecutions Befalling the Sage", WND-1, page 997.

Tuesday, Sept 24th, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The 'great vow' refers to the propagation of the Lotus Sutra."

(The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, page 82) Selection
source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, August 6th, 2012
Selection source: President Ikeda's Essay - "Our Brilliant Path to
Victory" - 114, Seikyo Shimbun, September 13th, 2013

Wednesday, Sept 25th, 2013
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Nichiren Daishonin inscribed the Gohonzon and spread Nam-myoho-renge-kyo to enable people to overcome life's obstacles and achieve true happiness, and to help others do the same.

"The Daishonin called upon his disciples: 'Each of you should summon up the courage of a lion king and never succumb to threats from anyone. The lion king fears no other beast, nor do its cubs' (WND-1, 997).

"The lion is the king of the animal world. The lion king fears nothing, regardless of how strong its opponent may be. No matter what happens, it advances fearlessly.

"You each possess within you this unsurpassed courage of the lion king. Chanting daimoku enables you to tap this inner strength you possess.

"Nam-myoho-renge-kyo could be said to be the name of this invincible heart of the lion king. When your name is called, you naturally respond, don't you? In the same way, when you chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, you are actually calling forth the heart of the lion king. You are able to bring forth courage, wisdom, the strength to live, and compassion to care for others. Therefore, those who chant daimoku are able to make their lives shine their strongest and brightest."

SGI Newsletter No. 8833, Soar into the Skies of Hope!, from 1st April, 2013, issue of Boys and Girls Hope News, the Soka Gakkai monthly newspaper for the boys and girls division, translated 3rd Sep. 2013

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
[TSUKI, ZUKI NI
TSUYORI TAMAE]
SHINJIN WA CHOSEN TO
KOJO NO GENDORYOKU DA!
DASEI O UCHIYABURE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"DAIGAN TOWA HOKKE GUTSU NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 736)


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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 23rd Sep. 2013 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 23rd-29th Sep. 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, September 23rd, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Wherever there is a mother's smile,
a blossom of happiness is found.
Every dialogue that our Women's Division members engage in
is a hope-filled path to peace.
Hip hip hooray for our "suns" of the SGI (our Soka mothers)!

Monday, September 23rd, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Regard your service to your lord as the practice of the Lotus Sutra. This is what is meant by 'No worldly affairs of life or work are ever contrary to the true reality."

(Reply to a Believer - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 736) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, September 23rd, 2013

September 23rd-29th, 2013
--- WORDS OF THE WEEK ----
Now, let's make sure that the upcoming SGI's traditional
Buddhist study exams are a great success and all goes well.
To all of our exam takers,
please try to put forth your very best!
By engraving the teachings from the Writings of
Nichiren Daishonin in our hearts,
let's all develop and grow in our lives!

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
HAHA NO EGAO ARU TOKORO
SACHI NO HANA WA SAKI HOKORU.
FUJINBU NO KATARAI KOSO
HEIWA O HIRAKU KIBO NARI!
SOKA NO TAIYO BANZAI!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"ONMIYAZUKAI O HOKEKYO TO OBOSHIMESE ISSAI SEKEN NO CHISEI SANGYO WA MINA JISSO TO IHAI SEZU TOWA KORE NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1295)

-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
SA DENTO NO KYOGAKU SHIKEN O
MUJIKO DAISEIKO DE.
JUKEN NO MINASAN GANBARE!
"GOSHO O SHINKAN NI SOME"
MINA GA TOMODOMO NI DAISEICHO O!

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 22nd Sep. 2013 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 23rd Sep. 2013 Daily Enc.

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

Sunday, Sept 22nd, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To all of thos who are challenging
to take the SGI Study Exams,
please have the strong confidence
that everything you are learning
through all your hard efforts,
will become a valuable asset in your life.
In our daily activities,
let's try to engrave the teachings of
the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin!

Sunday, Sept 22nd, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"For those who have faith in the Lotus Sutra, but whose faith is not deep, it is as though a half moon were lighting the darkness. But for those who have profound faith, it is as though a full moon were illuminating the night.."

(The Essence of the "Medicine King" Chapter - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Volume 1, page 94) Selection source: SGI President Ikeda's guidance, Seikyo Shimbun, September 22nd, 2013

Monday, Sept 23rd, 2013
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"There may be times when things don't turn out as you had hoped, or you can't gather enough courage, or feel as if your problems will get the better of you. In Buddhism, we compare a mind filled with such thoughts to a tarnished mirror. No matter how beautiful a mirror may be, if it remains tarnished, it won't reflect anything. However, if you polish the mirror, it will begin to shine brilliantly like a jewel.

"The same thing is true of your mind and spirit. Chanting daimoku is the best way to polish your mind and spirit, making everything clear. If you chant daimoku, your life will begin to shine. You will become more motivated and energized, and you'll become more bright and alert."

SGI Newsletter No. 8833, Soar into the Skies of Hope!, from 1st April, 2013, issue of Boys and Girls Hope News, the Soka Gakkai monthly newspaper for the boys and girls division, translated 3rd Sep. 2013

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
KYOGAKU SHIKEN NI IDOMU KIMIYO!
KURO SHITE MANANDA KOTO WA
SUBETE IDAINA ZAISAN TO NARU.
HIBI NO JISSEN NO NAKA DE
GOSHO O KOKORO NI KIZAMIYUKE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"HOKEKYO O SHINZUREDOMO FUKAKU SHINZEZARU MONOWA HANGETSU NO YAMIYO O TERASU GA GOTOSHI FUKAKU SHINZURU MONOWA MANGETSU NO YAMIYO O TERASU GA GOTOSHI"
(Gosho Zenshu Page 1501)


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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 21st Sep, 2013 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 22nd Sep, 2013 Daily Enc.

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

Saturday, Sept 21st, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
"It is said that where there is unseen virtue,
there will be visible reward."*
All of our hard work and selfless dedication
for the sake of achieving kosen-rufu
definitely turns into benefit and good fortune.
Cheerfully, boldly and with unwavering determination,
let's walk the path that we ourselves have chosen.

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

Saturday, Sept 21st, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"And Nichiren declares that the sufferings that all living beings undergo, all springing from this one cause--all these are Nichiren's own sufferings."

(On Reprimanding Hachiman - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Volume 2, page 934) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, September 21st, 2013

Sunday, Sept 22nd, 2013
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"If you are weak, become strong. If you are timid, become brave. Just start as you are. Nothing is more noble and inspiring than when such courageous individuals stand up holding aloft the banner of the Law. All momentous stories begin from hardship. Overcoming hesitation is the first step in taking on any challenge. Adversity exists so we can experience true joy. With confidence and vigour, take a bold step forwards. Now is the time!"

SGI Newsletter No. 8834, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 26: Chap. 2, Banner of the Law 58, translated 3rd, Sep, 2013

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
"INTOKU AREBA YOHO ARI"
KOFU NO TAMENO ROKU WA
SUBETE GA FUKUTOKU NI KAWARU.
HOGARAKANI KANZEN TO
WAGA MICHI O SUSUMI YUKE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"ISSAI SHUJO NO DOIKKU WA KOTOGOTOKU KORE NICHIREN ICHININ NO KU TO MOSUBESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu Page 587)


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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 21st Sep., 2013 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 22nd Sep., 2013 Daily Enc.

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

Saturday, Sept 21st, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
"It is said that where there is unseen virtue,
there will be visible reward."*
All of our hard work and selfless dedication
for the sake of achieving kosen-rufu
definitely turns into benefit and good fortune.
Cheerfully, boldly and with unwavering determination,
let's walk along the path that we ourselves have chosen.

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

Saturday, Sept 21st, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"And Nichiren declares that the sufferings that all living beings undergo, all springing from this one cause--all these are Nichiren's own sufferings."

(On Reprimanding Hachiman - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Volume 2, page 934) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, September 21st, 2013

Sunday, Sept 22nd, 2013
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"If you are weak, become strong. If you are timid, become brave. Just start as you are. Nothing is more noble and inspiring than when such courageous individuals stand up holding aloft the banner of the Law. All momentous stories begin from hardship. Overcoming hesitation is the first step in taking on any challenge. Adversity exists so we can experience true joy. With confidence and vigour, take a bold step forwards. Now is the time!"

SGI Newsletter No. 8834, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 26: Chap. 2, Banner of the Law 58, translated 3rd, Sep, 2013

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
"INTOKU AREBA YOHO ARI"
KOFU NO TAMENO ROKU WA
SUBETE GA FUKUTOKU NI KAWARU.
HOGARAKANI KANZEN TO
WAGA MICHI O SUSUMI YUKE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"ISSAI SHUJO NO DOIKKU WA KOTOGOTOKU KORE NICHIREN ICHININ NO KU TO MOSUBESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu Page 587)


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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 20th Sep. 2013 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 21st Sep. 2013 Daily Enc.

 

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

Friday, Sept 20th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Starting with our local discussion meeting,
let's aim towards the glorious date of November 18th!
Giving warm encouragement to those friends
who are struggling to overcome various different problems
and at the same time praising all of our members
who have dedicated themselves so selflessly to achieving kosen-rufu,
let's advance together in harmonious unity.

Friday, Sept 20th, 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, Volume 1, page 345) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, September 20th, 2013

Saturday, Sept 21st, 2013
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Second Soka Gakkai president Josei Toda often said: 'Kosen-rufu is a lifelong struggle- no, an eternal struggle. No matter how fiercely the storms of adversity may blow, never give up! . . . When the critical moment arrives, let out a resounding battle cry and advance into the fray!'"

SGI Newsletter No. 8837, On Our Shared Journey for Kosen-rufu—II, (16) Start Each New Day with a Fresh Determination, from 21st April, 2013, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated 12th Sep. 2013

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
WARERA NO ZADANKAI KARA
EIKO NO "11.18" E!
KUTO SURU TOMO O HAGEMASHI
KORO NO DOSHI O TATAERU
WARAKU NO "scrum" DE ZENSHIN!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"DAICHI WA SASABA HAZURURU TOMO OZORA O TSUNAGU MONOWA ARITOMO SHIO NO MICHIHINU KOTOWA ARITOMO HIWA NISHI YORI IZURU TOMO HOKEKYO NO GYOJA NO INORI NO KANAWANU KOTO WA ARU BEKARAZU
(Gosho Zenshu Page 1351)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 19th Sep. 2013 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 20th Sep. 2013 Daily Enc.

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

Thursday, Sept 19th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Our life force becomes stronger
to the extent that we make an effort to encourage others.
That's when the great and expansive life condition of happiness opens up.
Let's create a beautiful solidarity of people
who constantly grow by supporting and looking out for one another!

Thursday, Sept 19th, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"One who, on hearing the teachings of the Lotus Sutra, makes even
greater efforts in faith is a true seeker of the way."

(Hell Is the Land of Tranquil Light - The Writings of Nichiren
Daishonin, Volume 1, page 457)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, September
19th, 2013

Friday, Sept 20th, 2013
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Nikko Shonin, Nichiren Daishonin's direct disciple and successor, left the following admonition: 'Until kosen-rufu is achieved, propagate the Law to the full extent of your ability without begrudging your life' (GZ, 1618).[1] Never forget this spirit."

SGI Newsletter No. 8837, On Our Shared Journey for Kosen-rufu—II, (16) Start Each New Day with a Fresh Determination, from 21st April, 2013, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated 12th Sep. 2013

[1] Article 13 of "The Twenty-six Admonitions of Nikko."

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
HITO O HAGEMASHITA BUN DAKE
JIBUN NO SEIMEIRYOKU GA TSUYOMARU.
KOFUKU NO DAIKYOGAI GA HIRAKERU.
JITA TOMO NI SEICHO SHITSUZUKERU
URUWASHIKI RENTAI O KIZUKE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"IYOIYO SHINJIN O ITASASE TAMAE, HOKEKYO NO HOMON O KIKU NI TSUKETE,
NAONAO SHINJIN OHAGEMU O MAKOTO NO DOSHINSHA TO MOSU NARI"
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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 18th Sep. 2013 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 19th Sep. 2013 Daily Enc.

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

Wednesday, Sept 18th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To all of those members who are responsible
for the promotion and subscriptions of our organisational newspapers,
our other SGI publications and our other formats of our publications,
thank you all so much for your noble efforts and hard work!
Let's do all we can to spread this philosophy of hope
in our local community, society and into the future!

Wednesday, Sept 18th, 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, page
283) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, September
18th, 2013

Thursday, Sept 19th, 2013
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"No matter what your situation, everything changes and starts anew from the day you stand up with a renewed spirit and a fresh determination.

"Strive to be able to proclaim each and every day: 'I won!' 'I was able to have courage!' 'I was able to take a step forwards!'

"I hope a solid commitment to 'the fulfillment of the great vow for kosen-rufu through the compassionate propagation of the great Law' will always shine brightly in your hearts and minds.

"Energetically carrying out your own human revolution, changing yourself rather than trying to change others, and taking action yourself, instead of relying on others—those who strive with such a spirit are sure to win. This is the kind of resolve with which I have lived my life."

SGI Newsletter No. 8837, On Our Shared Journey for Kosen-rufu—II, (16) Start Each New Day with a Fresh Determination, from 21st April, 2013, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated 12th Sep. 2013

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
KOFU KAKUDAI NI SENKU SURU
[SHINBUN CHO] NO MINASAMA NO
IDAI NA FUNTO NI SAIKEIREI!
CHIIKI E SHAKAI E MIRAI E
KIBO NO TETSUGAKU O HASSHIN!

-- 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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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 17th Sep. 2013 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 18th Sep. 2013 Daily Enc.

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

Tuesday, Sept 17th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
A good refreshing smile and cheerful greeting
is the first vital step to establishing friendships with the people who live around us.
It's through our own exemplary actions and conduct
that we develop and expand our connections in the local community!

Tuesday, Sept 17th, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Although Nichiren and his followers are few, because they are
different in body, but united in mind, they will definitely accomplish
their great mission of widely propagating the Lotus Sutra."

(Many in Body, One in Mind - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin,
Vol.1, page 618)
Selection source: Teachings of Buddhism, Seikyo Shimbun, September 1st 2013

Wednesday, Sept 18th, 2013
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Complete dedication to victory enables one to summon forth all kinds of ingenuity and creativity. When one is determined, the spring of wisdom will never dry up."

SGI Newsletter No. 8838, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 26: Chap. 3, Valiant Leaders 2, translated 13th Sep. 2013

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
SAWAYAKANA AISATSU
EGAO NO KOEGAKE GA
KINRIN YUKO NO DAIIPPO.
WAGA FURUMAI O TOSHI
CHIKI NO NINGEN NO KIZUNA O KAKUDAI!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"NICHIREN GA ICHIRUI WA ITAI DOSHIN NAREBA HITOBITO SUKUNAKU SORAE
DOMO DAIJI O JOJITE ICHIJO HOKEKYO HIROMARI NAN TO OBOE SORO"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1463)


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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 17th Sep. 2013 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 18th Sep. 2013 Daily Enc.

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

Tuesday, Sept 17th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
A good refreshing smile and cheerful greeting
is the first vital step to establishing friendships with the people who live around us.
It's through our own exemplary actions and conduct
that we develop and expand our connections in the local community!

Tuesday, Sept 17th, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Although Nichiren and his followers are few, because they are
different in body, but united in mind, they will definitely accomplish
their great mission of widely propagating the Lotus Sutra."

(Many in Body, One in Mind - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin,
Vol.1, page 618)
Selection source: Teachings of Buddhism, Seikyo Shimbun, September 1st 2013

Wednesday, Sept 18th, 2013
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Complete dedication to victory enables one to summon forth all kinds of ingenuity and creativity. When one is determined, the spring of wisdom will never dry up."

SGI Newsletter No. 8838, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 26: Chap. 3, Valiant Leaders 2, translated 13th Sep. 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--
SAWAYAKANA AISATSU
EGAO NO KOEGAKE GA
KINRIN YUKO NO DAIIPPO.
WAGA FURUMAI O TOSHI
CHIKI NO NINGEN NO KIZUNA O KAKUDAI!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"NICHIREN GA ICHIRUI WA ITAI DOSHIN NAREBA HITOBITO SUKUNAKU SORAE
DOMO DAIJI O JOJITE ICHIJO HOKEKYO HIROMARI NAN TO OBOE SORO"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1463)


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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 16th Sep. 2013 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 16th-22nd Sep. 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, September 16th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Without enthusiasm, hard work and toil,
no path to a great future appears.
By learning together, taking action together
and striving together to share this Buddhism with others,
let's raise new talented people who are full of ability!

Monday, September 16th, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"A hundred years of practise in the Land of Perfect Bliss cannot compare to the benefit gained from one day's practise in the impure world. Two thousand years of propagating Buddhism during the Former and Middle Days of the Law are inferior to an hour of propagation in the Latter Day of the Law."

(On Repaying Debts of Gratitude - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 736) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, September 16th, 2013

September 16th-22nd, 2013
--- WORDS OF THE WEEK ----
It is because of our pioneer members' selfless dedication
that we now have a new era for worldwide kosen-rufu.
Let's make a point of expressing our utmost appreciation to
all of those wonderful senior members
who are brimming with the treasures of the heart.
I hope that all our younger leaders of kosen-rufu will
learn from and properly inherit their most noble SGI spirit!

* 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--
JONETSU TO ROKU NAKUSHITE
MIRAI WA HIRAKENAI.
"TOMONI MANABI" "TOMONI UGOKI"
"TOMONI KATARU" NAKADE
ARATANA JINZAI NO IKUSEI O!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"GOKURAKU HYAKUNEN NO SHUGYO WA EDO NO ICHINICHI NO KUDOKU NI OYOBAZU SHOZO NISENNEN NO GUTSU WA MAPPO NO ICHIJI NI OTORUKA"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 329)

-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
"TAHO" NO MINASAMA ARITE
SEKAI KOFU NO SHINJIDAI GA.
KOKORO NO TAKARA NO DAICHOJA NI KANSHA!
KOKEI NO "leader" WA
TOTOKI GAKKAI SEISHIN NI MANABE!

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 16th Sep. 2013 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 16th-22nd Sep. 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, September 16th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Without enthusiasm, hard work and toil,
no path to a great future appears.
By learning together, taking action together
and striving together to share this Buddhism with others,
let's raise new talented people who are full of ability!

Monday, September 16th, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"A hundred years of practise in the Land of Perfect Bliss cannot compare to the benefit gained from one day's practise in the impure world. Two thousand years of propagating Buddhism during the Former and Middle Days of the Law are inferior to an hour of propagation in the Latter Day of the Law."

(On Repaying Debts of Gratitude - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 736) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, September 16th, 2013

September 16th-22nd, 2013
--- WORDS OF THE WEEK ----
It is because of our pioneer members' selfless dedication
that we now have a new era for worldwide kosen-rufu.
Let's make a point of expressing our utmost appreciation to
all of those wonderful senior members
who are brimming with the treasures of the heart.
I hope that all our younger leaders of kosen-rufu will
learn from and properly inherit their most noble SGI spirit!

* 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--
JONETSU TO ROKU NAKUSHITE
MIRAI WA HIRAKENAI.
"TOMONI MANABI" "TOMONI UGOKI"
"TOMONI KATARU" NAKADE
ARATANA JINZAI NO IKUSEI O!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"GOKURAKU HYAKUNEN NO SHUGYO WA EDO NO ICHINICHI NO KUDOKU NI OYOBAZU SHOZO NISENNEN NO GUTSU WA MAPPO NO ICHIJI NI OTORUKA"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 329)

-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
"TAHO" NO MINASAMA ARITE
SEKAI KOFU NO SHINJIDAI GA.
KOKORO NO TAKARA NO DAICHOJA NI KANSHA!
KOKEI NO "leader" WA
TOTOKI GAKKAI SEISHIN NI MANABE!

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