[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 30th Nov. 2013 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 1st Dec. 2013 Daily Enc.

 

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

Saturday, Nov 30th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
When we inspire the members of our future division,
we are, at the same time, carrying out the noble task
of opening up the way to a hope-filled future.
Through the united efforts of everyone in our local communities,
let's help and support the growth of our young people
who are our priceless treasures!

Saturday, Nov 30th, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"I entrust you with the propagation of Buddhism in your province."

(The Properties of Rice - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 1117) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, November 30th, 2013

Sunday, Dec 1st, 2013
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Our parents, partners, siblings, and children are all part of the environment in which we find ourselves, and we are bound to them through karmic ties. We cannot escape from our reality.

"What are we to do, then? Instead of blaming our relationship problems on others, we can decide to change ourselves. For example, if a mother carries out her human revolution and her children begin to think she's the best mother, then their whole attitude toward her will change and they'll treat her with greater kindness. The same is true of our relationships with our partners.

"If we continually blame our children or partner, without reflecting on ourselves and striving to carry out our own human revolution, then we will never break through our situation. Nichiren Daishonin writes: 'There are not two lands, pure or impure in themselves. The difference lies solely in the good or evil of our minds' (WND-1, 4). It is important for us to look at our situations from the perspective of Buddhism."

SGI Newsletter No. 8872, The New Human Revolution -- Vol. 26: Chap. 3, Valiant Leaders 14, translated 20th Nov. 2013.

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
MIRAIBU O HAGEMASU KOTOWA
JINRUI NO KIBO NO ASU O
KIRIHIRAKU KOTODA!
CHIIKI ITTAI NO TORIKUMI DE
TAKARA NO JINZAI O HAGUKUMO!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"SONO KUNI NO BUPPO WA KIHEN NI MAKASE TATEMATSURI SORO ZO"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1467)

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

A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends"
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Friday, Nov 29th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin states,
"More valuable than reason and documentary proof
is the proof of actual fact."*
At home, in society, wherever we are,
let's show actural proof of victory and success
by achieving the drama of our human revolution!
It's through witnessing such changes and improvements in our lives
that others start putting their trust in us.

*"In judging the relative merit of Buddhist doctrines, I, Nichiren, believe that the best standards are those of reason and documentary proof. And even more valuable than reason and documentary proof is the proof of actual fact." - "Three Tripitaka Masters Pray for Rain", WND-I, page 599

Friday, Nov 29th, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The sage replied: '... I have believed it is most important to understand one's obligations to others, and made it my first duty to repay such debts of kindness. In this world, we owe four debts of gratitude. One who understands this is worthy to be called human, while one who does not is no more than an animal.'"

(Conversation between a Sage and an Unenlightened Man - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 122) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, November 29th, 2013

Saturday, Nov 30th, 2013
—— DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ——
"Family discord and communication breakdown between parents and children are not recent developments, but problems that people have suffered over since the beginning of time. I am sure that there are those who, even though they practise the Daishonin's Buddhism, have challenging relationships with their sons or daughters, or with their daughter-in-laws, or perhaps with their spouses.

"In the end, the only way to heal these rifts in human relationships is through our Buddhist practice—that is, through expanding our life condition, changing inside, and carrying out our human revolution based on faith."

SGI Newsletter No. 8872, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 26: Chap. 3, Valiant Leaders 14, translated 20th Nov. 2013.

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
"DORI SHOMON YORIMO
GENSHO NIWA SUGIZU"
KATEI DE SHAKAI DE
NINGEN KAKUMEI NO SHORIGEKI O!
SONO SUGATA NI SHINRAI GA HIROGARU.

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


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

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

Thursday, Nov 28th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
When it comes to encouraging someone, the most important thing
is to deeply and empathetically listen to what they have a problem about.
When people feel that "there is someone who understands"
it becomes a source of great reassurance and impetus
to help them advance and eventually overcome their hardship.

Thursday, Nov 28th, 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, November 28th, 2013

Friday, Nov 29th, 2013
—— DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Sincerity is what matters. If we maintain unwavering faith, we can light a lamp of good fortune that can illuminate the entire universe."

SGI Newsletter No. 8872, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 26: Chap. 3, Valiant Leaders 13, translated 20th Nov. 2013.

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
HAGEMASHI NO YOTEI WA
NAYAMI O YOKU KIKU KOTO DA.
[WAKATTE KURETA!]
SONO ANSHIN GA ZENSHIN E NO
OKI NA CHIKARA TO NARU.

-- 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] 27th Nov. 2013 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 28th Nov. 2013 Daily Enc.

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

Wednesday, Nov 27th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The most significant victories are those that we win against
our own limitations and boundaries.
Let's constantly review our goals and targets
and passionately strive to achieve them!
Let's make every single day of our lives meaningful and victorious.

Wednesday, Nov 27th, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The place where the person upholds and honours the Lotus Sutra is the
'place of practice' to which the person proceeds. It is not that he
leaves his present place and goes to some other place."

(Ongi kuden - Gosho Zenshu, page 781, The Record of the Orally
Transmitted Teachings, page 192)
Selection source: "Kyo no hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, November 27th, 2010

Thursday, Nov 28th, 2013
—— DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Nichiren Daishonin writes: 'Teaching another something is the same as oiling the wheels of a cart so that they turn even though it is heavy, or as floating a boat on water so that it moves ahead easily' (WND-1, 1086).

"As leaders, let's be prepared to promptly do whatever is needed so that everyone is energised, cheered, and uplifted. That is the key. It is crucial that we continue moving forward victoriously, like the flow of a mighty river, while always treasuring the members and fostering the youth."

SGI Newsletter No. 8874, On Our Shared Journey for Kosen-rufu—II
(21) Encourage Each Member Sincerely and Thoughtfully, from 26th May, 2013, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated 21st Nov. 2013

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
MOTTOMO IDAI NA SHORI WA
JIBUN NI KATSU KOTO DA.
WAGA MOKUHYO O SAIKAKUNIN SHI
IKIIKI TO IDAMIYUKE!
KACHI ARU ICHINICHI ICHINICHI O!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"HOKEKYO O TAMOCHI TATEMATSURU TOKORO O TOKEIDOJO TO IUNARI KOKO O
SATTE KASHIKO NI IKUNIWA ARAZARUNARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 781)


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

 

* Apologies for the delay today!

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

Tuesday, Nov 26th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To all young educators who sincerely seek the happiness of our younger generation,
the precious treasures of the future.
Each day is a challenge, a battle for their sakes!
Please chant strongly so that you can overflow with compassion!
I hope that you yourselves can shine like the sun in their lives!

Tuesday, Nov 26th, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"(The effect of such writings is like a little rain falling in a time
of prolonged drought, which only makes the plants and trees more
parched than before, or) like dispatching one's weakest forces to lead
the attack on a powerful opponent, which only makes the enemy more
confident than ever."

Selection source: Together with the Gosho, President Ikeda's
Encouragement series, Seikyo Shimbun, November 13th, 2013

Wednesday, Nov 27th, 2013
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Encouraging a single individual can serve as inspiration for all those connected to that person. People are intricately interconnected.

"When encouraging someone, we should do so sincerely and thoughtfully, taking into account each person's situation, and speak from our heart. A single word can transform a person's life and destiny. Please think about how important encouragement can be."

SGI Newsletter No. 8874, On Our Shared Journey for Kosen-rufu—II
(21) Encourage Each Member Sincerely and Thoughtfully, from 26th May, 2013, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated 21st Nov. 2013

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
MIRAI NO TAKARA NO KOFUKU O NEGAI
FUNTO SURU WAKAKI KYOIKUSHA YO.
MAINICHI GA SHINKEN SHOBU DA.
TSUYOKI INORI DE JIAI NO KOKORO O!
JISHIN GA TAIYO TO HIKARE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"(TATOEBA SAKAN NARU KANBATSU NO TOKINI KOAME O FURASEBA SOMOKU IYOIYO
KARE) HEISHA O UTSU KIZAMI NI JAKUHEI O SAKINZUREBA GOTEKI MASUMASU
CHIKARA O URU GA GOTOSHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 37)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 25th Nov. 2013 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 25th Nov.-1st Dec. 2013 Words of The Week

Translations of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" and "Words of the Week"
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Monday, November 25th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
What is the driving force towards achieving
kosen-rufu in our local community?
It is our district planning meetings.
For the sake of the prosperity and flourishing of our villages and towns
and the happiness and victory of everyone in them,
let's advance by bringing together all of our wisdom!

Monday, November 25th, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"When you shake your head, your hair sways; when your mind begins to work, your body moves. When a strong wind blows, the grass and trees can no longer remain still; when the earth shakes, the seas are atremble. Thus if one can move Shakyamuni Buddha, the lord of teachings, can the grass and trees fail to respond, can the waters remain calm?"

(Concerning the Statue of Shakyamuni Buddha Fashioned by Nichigen-nyo - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.2, page 811) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, November 25th, 2013

November 25th-December 1st, 2013
--- WORDS OF THE WEEK ----
Life is indeed a challenge.
Let's therefore be absolutely clear about what our goals are
and make sure that what we are chanting about is precise.
Through chanting daimoku with the great vow (for kosen-rufu),
let's today again,
take on any and all challenges and win!

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
CHIIKI KOFU NO GENDORYOKU!
SOREGA CHIKU KYOGIKAI DA.
WAGA MACHI NO HANEI E
MINA NO KOFUKU TO SHORI E
EICHI O KESSHU SHITE SUSUME!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KOBE O FUREBA KAMI YURUGU KOKORO HATARAKEBA MI UGOKU OKAZA FUKEBA SOMOKU SHIZUKA NARAZU DAICHI UGOKEBA TAIKAI SAWAGASHI KYOSHU SHAKUSON O UGOKASHI TATEMATSUREBA YURUGANU SOMOKU YA ARUBEKI SAWAGANU MIZUYA ARUBEKI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1187)

-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
JINSEI WA TATAKAI DA.
MOKUHYO O MEIKAKU NI!
INORI WA GUTAITEKI NI!
SEIGAN NO DAIMOKU DE
KYOMO KACHI HIRAKE!


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

 

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

Sunday, Nov 24th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
It is most certain that Nichiren Daishonin is
admiring the outstanding progress of the SGI
which is precisely carrying out the Buddha's will and decree.
Together with our fellow members all over the world,
let's expand our hope-filled solidarity far and wide!

Sunday, Nov 24th, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is like the roar of a lion. What sickness can therefore be an obstacle?"

(Reply to Kyo'o - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 412)
Selection source: SGI President Ikeda's guidance, Seikyo Shimbun, November 24th, 2013

Monday, Nov 25th, 2013
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"As leaders, please chant daimoku wholeheartedly and devote yourselves all out for the sake of kosen-rufu and your fellow members.

"Nichiren Daishonin writes: 'If one can move Shakyamuni Buddha, the lord of teachings, can the grass and trees fail to respond, can the waters remain calm?' (WND-2, 811). Earnestly chanting before the Gohonzon sets everything in motion.

"Let's help as many people as possible move their lives in the direction of happiness, hope, and peace."

SGI Newsletter No. 8875, On Our Shared Journey for Kosen-rufu--II, (22) Courageously Share the True Greatness of Our Movement, from 2nd June, 2013, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated 21st Nov. 2013

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
BUTSUI BUCCHOKU NO
SOKA NO DAIYAKUSHIN O
GOHONBUTSU MO GOSHOSAN!
SEKAI NO DOSHI TO TOMONI
KIBO NO RENTAI O HIROGEYO!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO WA SHISHIKU NO GOTOSHI IKANARU YAMAI SAWARI O NASU BEKI YA"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1124)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 23rd Nov. 2013 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 24th Nov. 2013 Daily Enc.

 

A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends"
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Saturday, Nov 23rd, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To all of those who are going to take
the Buddhist Study Introductory Exam
(to be held this Sunday in Japan),
please rest assured
that everything you learn (in this Buddhism)
will form the foundation
for a life of victory and success.
Let's create our own personal history of study
without any regrets

Saturday, Nov 23rd, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Myo means to revive, that is, to return to life."

(The Daimoku of the Lotus Sutra - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 149)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, November 23rd, 2013

Sunday, Nov 24th, 2013
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Share your experiences in faith, your conviction in the Daishonin's Buddhism, and the spirit of mentor and disciple. Doing so will give immense courage to others.

"Understanding the way of mentor and disciple is key to understanding the path of right action as a human being--the path that leads to true victory in life. That is the foundation for fostering the next generation."

SGI Newsletter No. 8875, On Our Shared Journey for Kosen-rufu--II, (22) Courageously Share the True Greatness of Our Movement, from 2nd June, 2013, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated 21st Nov. 2013

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
NINYO SHIKEN NI IDOMU
TOTOKI KYUDO NO MINASAMA!
MANANDA KOTOWA SUBETE GA
JINSEI SHORI NO DODAI TO NARU.
KUINAKI KENSAN NO REKISHI O!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"MYO TOWA SOSEI NO GI NARI SOSEI TO MOSUWA YOMIGAERU GI NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 947)

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

A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends"
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Friday, Nov 22nd, 2013
— TO MY FRIENDS --
If indeed you are youthful,
live out your life with hope and
never be defeated by any form of adversity!
Advance boldly by constantly challenging yourself
and persevering in your efforts!

Friday, Nov 22nd, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Even an individual at cross purposes with himself is certain to end in failure. Yet a hundred or even a thousand people can definitely attain their goal, if they are of one mind."

(Many in Body, One in Mind - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 618)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, November 22nd, 2013

Saturday, Nov 23rd, 2013
—— DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ——
"Second Soka Gakkai president Josei Toda called out: 'Live out your lives with courage and confidence! We of the Gakkai must advance bravely! This serves our noble cause!'

"People around the world have high hopes and appreciation for our humanistic movement. How wonderful this is!

"All of you, my friends, who are dedicating your lives to kosen-rufu, are more admirable than those who boast worldly power and authority. You are spiritual champions.

"Whatever happens, always be courageous. Please convey the true greatness of the SGI with equal confidence to whoever you may encounter. A new drama will unfold from there."

SGI Newsletter No. 8875, On Our Shared Journey for Kosen-rufu—II, (22) Courageously Share the True Greatness of Our Movement, from 2nd June, 2013, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated 21st Nov. 2013

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
SEINEN NARABA
KIBO NI IKIYO!
KUNAN NI MAKERUNA!
DAITAN NI SUSUMU NODA!
DORYOKU TO CHOSEN NO SEISHUN TARE.

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"HITORI NO KOKORO NAREDOMO FUTATSU NO KOKORO AREBA SONO KOKORO TAGAITE JOZURU KOTO NASHI HYAKUNIN SENNIN NAREDOMO HITOTSU KOKORO NAREBA KANARAZU KOTO O JOZU"
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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 21st Nov. 2013 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 22nd Nov. 2013 Daily Enc.

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

Thursday, Nov 21st, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Especially when we are really busy,
let's not forget those warm acts of consideration
for the people in our immediate environment!
Just a few heartfelt caring words can go a long way
in giving birth to precious bonds of trust.

Thursday, Nov 21st, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"It is said that, if a teacher has a good disciple, both will gain the
fruit of Buddhahood, but if a teacher fosters a bad disciple, both
will fall into hell. If teacher and disciple are of different minds,
they will never accomplish anything."

(Flowering and Bearing Grain - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin,
Vol.1, page 909)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, November 21st, 2013

Friday, Nov 22nd, 2013
—— DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"All too many people's hearts are racked by anxiety and fear in these uncertain times in which we live. How inspiring, then, are our members, who confidently share the Buddhist teaching of cause and effect with others, and demonstrate it in their own lives, giving proof to the Daishonin's words: 'Human beings [will] never fail to prosper when they make good causes' "(WND-1, 1013).

"My mentor, second Soka Gakkai president Josei Toda, once said: 'Even the most painful situation will be resolved in the end. Calmly keep challenging yourself! Our practice of Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism gives us the power to create endless possibilities from the present on into the future.'

SGI Newsletter No. 8869, Accumulating Good Fortune in Our Lives, from the December 2013 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translated 15th Nov. 2013

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
ISOGASHI TOKI KOSO
SHUI E NO KOMAYAKANA
KIKUBARI O WASURERU NA!
MAGOKORO NO HITO KOTO KARA
SHINRAI NO KIZUNA WA UMARERU.

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"YOKI DESHI O MOTSU TOKINBA SHITEI BUKKA NI ITARI ASHIKI DESHI O
TAKUWAINUREBA SHITEI JIGOKU NI OTSU TO IERI SHITEI SOI SEBA NANIGOTO
MO NASU BEKARAZU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 900)


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

A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends"
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Wednesday, Nov 20th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's make a point of sticking to the ending times of meetings
and other activities to plan things,
by having value creative discussions with focussed objectives.
Let's make our gatherings inspiring and encouraging
so people can go back home feeling:
"Yes, I'm going to try! I know I can do it!"

Wednesday, Nov 20th, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"More valuable than treasures in a storehouse are the treasures of the
body, and the treasures of the heart are the most valuable of all.
From the time you read this letter on, strive to accumulate the
treasures of the heart!"

(The Three Kinds of Treasure - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin,
Vol.1, page 851)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, November 20th, 2013

Thursday, Nov 21st, 2013
—— DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"In Buddhism, good actions or causes are likened to roots, and thus called 'roots of goodness,' which will produce good effects or reward.

"In praise of one of his female followers, the lay nun of Kubo, Nichiren Daishonin writes: 'When roots are deep, the leaves will not wither…. How deep are the roots of your faith!' (WND-2, 755). The lay nun, who had overcome the grief of losing her husband to illness, raised her young daughter on her own and withstood the harsh attacks that assailed the Daishonin's followers during the Atsuhara Persecution.

"In another letter, the Daishonin assures the lay nun of Kubo that because of all the good causes she has made, her deceased husband undoubtedly attained Buddhahood, while her daughter would surely enjoy a happy life and be admired as a worthy child of her parents in the future. He was also overjoyed to see that the lay nun's daughter was steadfastly following her on the path of faith (cf. WND-2, 816)."

SGI Newsletter No. 8869, Accumulating Good Fortune in Our Lives, from the December 2013 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translated 15th Nov. 2013

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
KAIGO YA UCHIAWASE WA
YOTEN O OSAE
JIKAN GENSHU DE KACHITEKI NI.
[YOSHI GANBARO!] TO
MINA GA FURUITATSU TSUDOI O!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KURA NO TAKARA YORIMO MINO TAKARA SUGURETARI MINO TAKARA YORI KOKORO
NO TAKARA DAIICHI NARI KONO ONFUMI O GORAN ARAN YORIWA KOKORO NO
TAKARA O TSUMASE TAMAUBESHI"
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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 19th Nov. 2013 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 20th Nov. 2013 Daily Enc.

A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends"
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Tuesday, Nov 19th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The voice of women brimming with conviction and compassion
is the source and power of a transformation in society.
Our deepest appreciation and gratitude
to the noble and sincere efforts
of our Womens' and Young Womens' Division members!

Tuesday, Nov 19th, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Today there are people who have faith in the Lotus Sutra. The belief
of some is like fire while that of others is like water. When the
former listen to the teachings, their passion flares up like fire, but
as time goes on, they tend to discard their faith. To have faith like
water means to believe continuously without ever regressing."

The Two Kinds of Faith - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 899
Selection source: The Teachings of Buddhism, Seikyo Shimbun, November 10th, 2013

Wednesday, Nov 20th, 2013
—— DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Many delight in seeing beautiful flowers in bloom, but few perhaps give thought to the roots sunk deep into the ground, providing support, stability, and nourishment to those flowers. The roots are vital for the flowers to flourish.

"The German poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832) sang of the pride of plants sending down solid roots, unseen beneath the earth:

"'I am anchored
deep in the ground;
hence my flowers,
so beautifully round.'[1]

"In life, too, the roots of perseverance—forged through bravely weathering the cold winters of adversity and staying determined to triumph—eventually produce glorious spring flowers of joy.

"Let us take pride in the fact that, year after year—through living our lives based on the Mystic Law and challenging all kinds of personal problems, such as economic hardship, difficulties at work, sickness, or nursing a family member—we are putting down roots that will bring us infinite good fortune and benefit."

SGI Newsletter No. 8869, Accumulating Good Fortune in Our Lives, from the December 2013 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translated 15th Nov. 2013

[1] Translated from German. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, "Im Vorübergehen" (In Passing By), in Goethe Gedichte: Sämtliche Gedichte in zeitlicher Folge (Goethe Poems: Collected Poems in Chronological Order), edited by Heinz Nicolai (Frankfurt am Main: Insel Verlag, 1982), p. 671.


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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
SHINNEN TO JIAI NO
JOSEI NO KOE KOSO
SHAKAI O KAEYUKU CHIKARA DA.
FUJINBU, JOSHIBU NO
TOTOKI FUNTO NI SAIKEIREI!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"SOMOSOMO IMA NO TOKI HOKEKYO O SHINZURU HITO ARI ARUIWA HI NO GOTOKU
SHINZURU HITOMO ARI ARUIWA MIZU NO GOTOKU SHINZURU HITO MO ARI CHOMON
SURU TOKI WA MOETATSUBAKARI OMOEDOMO TOZAKARINUREBA SUTSURU KOKORO ARI
MIZU NO GOTOKU TO MOSUWA ITSUMO TAISEZU SHINZURU NARI"
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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 18th Nov. 2013 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 18th-24th Nov. 2013 Words of the Week

* The Soka Gakkai Nichiren Buddhism Library has been launched, commemorating November 18th, Soka Gakkai Day. The site introduces foundational scriptures of Nichiren Buddhism and Soka Gakkai International.
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Monday, November 18th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
For the sake of the happiness of all people
and the light for a peaceful world--
this is the vow of the SGI.
Renewing our determination with a refreshed pure spirit,
let's advance together towards this hope-filled, monumental undertaking!

Monday, November 18th, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"If Nichiren's compassion is truly great and encompassing, Nam-myoho-renge-kyo will spread for ten thousand years and more, for all eternity."

(On Repaying Debts of Gratitude - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 736) Selection source: SGI President Ikeda's epitaph, Seikyo Shimbun, November 18th, 2013

November 18th-November 24th, 2013
--- WORDS OF THE WEEK ----
The Soka Gakkai Founding Day is also
the day that the Soka Gakkai First President
Tsunesaburo Makiguchi died a martyr for his beliefs.
Let's never forget this most stern and unwavering spirit of the SGI.
Let's all advance with the spirit and courage of a lion king!

*On November 18, 1944, Tsunesaburo Makiguchi died in prison of old age and malnutrition. To the end he refused to recant or compromise his beliefs, dying a martyr to the values of peace and human happiness--the values that had informed and motivated the activities of a lifetime. (ref. - http://www.tmakiguchi.org/religiousreformer/asreligiousreformer/unwaveringconviction.html)

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
ZENMINSHU GA KOFUKU NI!
SEKAI NI HEIWA NO HIKARI O!
KOREGA WARERA NO NEGAI DA.
SEISHIN NA KETSUI DE
TOMONI KIBO NO DAIKENSETSU E!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"NICHIREN GA JIHI KODAI NARABA NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO WA MANNEN NO HOKA MIRAI MADEMO NAGARU BESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 329)

-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
"SORITSU NO HI" WA
SENSHI NO "JUNKYO NO HI" NARI.
SHUNGEN NARU GAKKAI SEISHIN O
DANJITE WASUREMAI.
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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 17th Nov. 2013 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 18th Nov. 2013 Daily Enc.

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

Sunday, Nov 17th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's never forget to be appreciative of
our Soka fathers and mothers
who built a solid foundation for kosen-rufu
through their selfless dedication and devotion.
Now, all of our young youthful Soka successors,
with your tireless enthusiasm and rising spirits,
please protect the castle of the people and let it shine forever!

Sunday, Nov 17th, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"A hundred years of practice in the Land of Perfect Bliss cannot compare to the benefit gained from one day's practice 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: SGI President Ikeda's poem, Seikyo Shimbun, November 17th, 2013

Monday, Nov 18th, 2013
—— DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ——
""'Dispatching one's weakest forces to lead the attack on a powerful opponent . . . only makes the enemy more confident than ever.'
- From "On the Protection of the Nation" (WND-2, 93).

"The Daishonin taught an unchanging rule for victory—namely, leaders themselves taking action in the vanguard.

"President Toda always entrusted me, young though I was, with taking leadership in the most challenging areas in order to create breakthroughs for the development of our movement. This spirit of youth leading the way is the proud tradition of our youthful SGI.

"It is especially important for newly appointed leaders to be firmly committed to working for the members' happiness, to overcoming all obstacles, and to achieving positive results through their own initiative and frontline efforts."

SGI Newsletter No. 8868, Living the Gosho: Words of Encouragement from SGI President Ikeda (2), (15) Leaders, Take Action in the Vanguard! From 13th Nov., 2013, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated 14th Nov. 2013.

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
KOFU NO ISHIZUE O KIZUITA
CHICHI HAHA NO ROKU NI KANSHA!
KOKEI NO WAKAKI KIMIYO
MOEAGARU JONETSU TO CHIKARA DE
KAGAYAKU MINSHUJO O EIEN NI!

-- 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)


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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 16th Nov. 2013 To My Friends and Daily Gosho plus 17th Nov. 2013 Daily Enc.

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

Saturday, Nov 16th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Anyone who shares this Buddhism with others is
indeed "the envoy of the Thus Come One."*
The sincere caring words that we speak for that person's happiness
will definitely reach the buddha nature of their heart.
It is also certain that our lives will be adorned with
good fortune and benefit for this noble and venerable work!

*"If one of these good men or good women in the time after I have passed into extinction is able to secretly expound the Lotus Sutra to one person,
even one phrase of it, then you should know that he or she is the envoy of the Thus Come One."
- The Lotus Sutra, "Teacher of the Law" chapter,
"A Ship to Cross the Sea of Suffering," WND I, p. 33 (and others)

Saturday, Nov 16th, 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, page 345) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, November 16th, 2013

Sunday, Nov 17th, 2013
—— DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ——
"My mentor, second Soka Gakkai president Josei Toda, once said: 'The sutra calls this world a place 'where living beings enjoy themselves at ease.' In other words, we were born here to enjoy ourselves. Kosen-rufu is the process of becoming happy ourselves and helping others do the same. Let's have the spirit that the more trying situation, the more joyfully we will challenge it!"

SGI Newsletter No. 8867, SGI President Ikeda's Message, 1st Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting, Brightly Illuminating the Future of the World, from 10th November, 2013, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated 14th Nov. 2013

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
BUPPO O KATARU HITOWA
"NYORAI NO TSUKAI" NARI.
SEIJITSU NO KOTOBA WA
KANARAZU AITE NO BUSSHO NI TODOKU.
TOTOKI SEIGYO NI FUKUTOKU WA GENZEN!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"DAICHI WA SASABE HAZURURU TOMO OZORA O TSUNAGU MONOWA ARITOMO SHIO NO MICHIHINU KOTOWA ARITOMO HIWA NISHI YORI IZURU TOMO HOKEKYO NO GYOJA NO INORI NO KANAWANU KOTOWA ARU BEKARAZU"
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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 15th Nov. 2013 To My friends and Daily Gosho + 16th Nov. 2013 Daily Enc.

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

Friday, Nov 15th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
All of our leaders who are in assistant/vice positions are
indeed the pivot of our "Many in Body but One in Mind" unity.
Thank you, as always, for your kind support!
Making full use of your wonderful experiences,
may you shine as expert leaders in encouraging others.

Friday, Nov 15th, 2013
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Exert yourself in the two ways of practice and study. Without practice and study, there can be no Buddhism. You must not only persevere yourself; you must also teach others. Both practice and study arise from faith. Teach others to the best of your ability, even if it is only a single sentence or phrase."

(The True Aspect of All Phenomena - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 386)
Selection source: SGI President Ikeda's guidance, Seikyo Shimbun, November 15th, 2013

Saturday, Nov 16th, 2013
—— DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ——
"Declaring 'There is no true happiness for human beings other than chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo' (WND-1, 681), the Daishonin urges us: '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' (WND-1, 681).

"Our chanting of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is infused with a vow for kosen-rufu. It is a resonant intonation of infinite power, depth, and hope, and can truly be described as 'the greatest of all joys' (OTT, 212).

"No matter what bitter adversity we may face, we will never be defeated. Through the power of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, we can transform even the most painful sorrow—transmuting it into the compassion to encourage and help others who are suffering—and keep moving forwards joyfully and positively.

"You and I are linked in the depths of our lives by the daimoku we chant to realise the vow for kosen-rufu. As such, we are always together."

SGI Newsletter No. 8867, SGI President Ikeda's Message, 1st Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting, Brightly Illuminating the Future of the World, from 10th November, 2013, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated 14th Nov. 2013

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
FUKU YAKUSHOKU NO MINASAMA WA
ITAI DOSHIN NO KANAME NARI.
ITSUMO ARIGATO!
YUTAKANA KEIKEN O IKASHI
HAGEMASHI NO TATSUJIN TO HIKARE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"GYOGAKU NO NIDO O HAGEMI SOROBESHI GYOGAKU TAENABA BUPPO WA ARU BEKARAZU WAREMO ITASHI HITO OMO KYOKE SORAE GYOGAKU WA SHINJIN YORI OKORUBEKU SORO CHIKARA ARABA ICHIMON IKKU NARITOMO KATARASE TAMAU BESHI"
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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 14th Nov. 2013 To My Friends and Daily Gosho plus 15th Nov. 2013 Daily Enc.

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

Thursday, Nov 14th, 2013
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Lets take extra care in protecting ourselves against
the chilly mornings and evenings!
Let's take all possible precautions,
such as frequently washing our hands and gargling
in order to prevent ourselves from catching a cold.
And let's make every single day victoriously healthy!

Thursday, Nov 14th, 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, November 14th, 2013

Friday, Nov 15th, 2013
—— DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
There will probably be members who, because of health, age, or other reasons, will not be able to come to this hall. But please remember that all of us who have exerted ourselves for kosen-rufu and contributed to the development of today's Soka movement have definitely accumulated boundless and immeasurable benefit and good fortune in our lives, and constructed a brilliant inner palace of eternity, happiness, true self, and purity that will endure across the three existences of past, present, and future. We all share the same benefit and joy. Please have complete confidence in this.

SGI Newsletter No. 8866, The Great Vow for the Happiness of All Humanity, from 9th November, 2013, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun translated 13th Nov. 2013

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
ASABAN NO HIEKOMI NI CHUI!
KAZE O HIKANAI YO
TEARAI, UGAI
HOKANTO NO TAISAKU O BANTAN
KENKO SHORI NO HIBI O!

-- 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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