[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 3rd Jan. 2014 Daily Gosho + 4th Jan. 2014 Daily Enc.

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A translation of the "Daily Gosho"
published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.

Friday, January 3rd, 2014
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"What does Bodhisattva Never Disparaging's profound respect for people signify? The purpose of the appearance in this world of Shakyamuni Buddha, the lord of teachings, lies in his behaviour as a human being."

(The Three Kinds of Treasure - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 852)
Selection Source: Thoughts on Buddhist Study, Seikyo Shimbun, Jan 1st, 2014

Saturday, January 4th, 2014
—— DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ——
"'The voice does the Buddha's work' (cf. OTT, 4).

"Nichiren Daishonin also urges us to tirelessly speak to others about the Mystic Law (cf. WND-1, 394). The sincerity, concern, and truth conveyed through our voice are certain to reach the person we're talking with.

"Our voice can change others' hearts. A few bright, positive words such as "Let's have fun!" "Be yourself!" "Cheer up!" can energise everyone.

"Our voice can benefit others. Simple words such as 'Be safe!' 'Take care!' can prevent accidents from happening.

"Don't be shy. Speak up clearly and say what needs to be said."

No. 8891, On Our Shared Journey for Kosen-rufu—I, (33) Meeting and Encouraging Others, from 30th Sep., 2012, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated 13th Dec. 2013,

- KYO NO GOSHO --
"FUKYO BOSATSU NO HITO O UYAMAISHIWA IKANARU KOTOZO KYOSHU SHAKUSON NO SHUSSE NO HONKAI WA HITO NO FURUMAI NITE SORAIKERUZO."
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1174)


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