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Friday, February 28, 2014

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 28th Feb. 2014 To My Friends and Daily Gosho plus 1st March 2014 Daily Enc.

 

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

Friday, February 28th, 2014
— TO MY FRIENDS —
It's the momentum that 
our Young Men's and Women's Division members create
that accelerates the advancement of kosen-rufu.
To all of our young friends,
who carry the noble mission of achieving kosen-rufu,
summon up your courage and initiate action!
Let's all earnestly chant daimoku 
for these young people's success and victory 
and give them all the encouragement and support we possibly can!

Friday, February 28th, 2014
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Myō means to revive, that is, to return to life."

(The Daimoku of the Lotus Sutra - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, WND-I, page 725)  Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, Feb 28th, 2014

Saturday, March 1st, 2014
—— DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ——
"Creating
even greater triumphs—
our Soka movement.

"To live means to keep striving and pressing forward.

"While it might seem easier to get through life without making any commitment or challenging ourselves, those who take this route will end up leading sad lives filled with regret. In contrast, lives of satisfying victory await those who continue making efforts and progressing."

SGI Newsletter No. 8943, The Song of Human Victory <New Series>, from 29th Jan. 29, 2014, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated 27th Feb. 2014

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
DANJO SEINENBU NO IKIOI GA
KOFU O KASOKU SASERU.
SHIMEI NO KIMI YO FURUITATE!
WAKAKI TOMO NO SEICHO TO SHORI O
MINA DE INORI SASAEYO!

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

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Thursday, February 27, 2014

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 27th Feb. 2014 To My Friends and Daily Gosho plus 28th Feb. 2014 Daily Enc.

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

Thursday, February 27th, 2014
— TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's boldly and resolutely challenge
the "walls of limitations" that we ourselves have built!
It's the accumulation of such efforts to do so
that helps us build a splendid personal history
of accomplishing our human-revolution.
Let's advance with courage in our hearts!

Thursday, February 27th, 2014
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The truth of three thousand realms in a single moment of life too has
its origins in this single word 'belief' or 'faith,' and it is through
this single word 'belief' that the Buddhas of the three existences of
past, present, and future attained their enlightenment. This word
'belief' is a sharp sword that cuts off fundamental darkness or
ignorance."

(Ongi kuden - Gosho Zenshu, page 725, The Record of the Orally
Transmitted Teachings, page 54)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, Feb 27th, 2014

Friday, February 28th, 2014
—— DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The willingness to challenge hardships taps the power within human beings
to transform even a place of tragedy into a stage for fulfilling one's mission.
Nichiren encouraged his followers to lead a life in which they squarely confront
their troubles and, through their own example of doing so,
restore hope to those facing similar distress."

SGI Newsletter No. 8935, Value Creation for Global Change:
Building Resilient and Sustainable Societies
(SGI President Ikeda's Peace Proposal,
commemorating the 39th SGI Day, January 26, 2014.)
Released 20th Feb. 2014

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
JIBUN JISHIN NO [KABE] NI
KANZEN TO IDOMIYUKE!
SONO TSUMIKASANE GA
NINGEN KAKUMEI NO REKISHI TO NARU.
YUKI O MUNE NI MAE E!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"ICHINEN SANZEN MO SHIN NO ICHIJI YORI OKORI SANZE NO SHOBUTSU NO JODO
MO SHIN NO ICHIJI YORI OKORU NARI KONO SHIN NO JI GAMPON NO MUMYO O
KIRU RIKEN NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 725)


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Wednesday, February 26, 2014

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 26th Feb. 2014 To My Friends and Daily Gosho plus 27th Feb. 2014 Daily Enc.

 

A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" 

published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.

Wednesday, February 26th, 2014
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Our practice is for the present and the future.
Everything begins from this moment onwards!
It's in the midst of striving hard right now
and putting our very best into the present moment,
that we're able to create a life of glory, good fortune and success!

Wednesday, February 26th, 2014
--- 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, Feb 26th, 2014

Thursday, February 27th, 2014
—— DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"When people are exposed to calamities and disasters—unanticipated dangers such as natural disasters and economic crises, or persistent dangers such as political oppression and violations of human rights—there is a risk that they will succumb to despair out of overwhelming fear, grief and pain. However, if we relinquish hope and are paralysed by helplessness, we not only allow the problems to persist but can inadvertently contribute to the proliferation of similar problems elsewhere.

"The Austrian psychologist Viktor E. Frankl (1905–97), known for his book Man's Search for Meaning about his experiences in Nazi concentration camps during World War II, asserted that suffering becomes meaningful when it is endured for others, for some greater purpose—only then can we find within ourselves the light of humanity to dispel the darkness of despair.[i] What is important, he stressed, is one's attitude and the manner in which we face the cruel blows of unavoidable fate: human beings have the inherent capacity to uncover and grasp the meaning of life until they draw their last breath.[ii] Frankl called this act of mustering the resources of the human spirit in response to misfortune "attitudinal value" (Einstellungswerte).

"In other words, if one can rise to the challenge of enduring the most terrible afflictions and situations, maintaining the faith that life has meaning, one can transform personal tragedy into a triumph for humanity. This is the work of creating value."

SGI Newsletter No. 8935, Value Creation for Global Change: Building Resilient and Sustainable Societies
(SGI President Ikeda's Peace Proposal, commemorating the 39th SGI Day, January 26, 2014.) Released 20th Feb. 2014

[i]           See Frankl, Kuno suru ningen, 137.
[ii]          See Frankl, On the Theory and Therapy of Mental Disorders, 10.

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
SHINJIN WA [GENTO NISE]
ISSAI WA KORE KARA DA!
IMA KONO TOKI O ZENRYOKU DE
IKINUKU NAKA NI
EIKO NO JINSEI WA KAGAYAKU!

-- 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)

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Tuesday, February 25, 2014

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 25th Feb. 2014 To My Friends and Daily Gosho plus 26th Feb. 2014 Daily Enc.

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

Tuesday, February 25th, 2014
— TO MY FRIENDS —
Aspire for the very best, for the very highest!
Take action, starting from right where your feet are now!
Clearly articulate your focus points of your daimoku
and take one level-headed and at the same time powerful step in the direction you aspire to.
Through such a practice, let's adorn our life with good fortune, fulfilment and supreme happiness.*

* Gosho (Letter to the Lay Priest Domyo - WND1, pg. 750), Concerning
prayer, there are conspicuous prayer and conspicuous response,
conspicuous prayer and inconspicuous response, inconspicuous prayer
and inconspicuous response, and inconspicuous prayer and conspicuous
response. But the only essential point is that, if you believe in this sutra,
all your desires will be fulfilled in both the present and the future."

Tuesday, February 25th, 2014
--- 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: New Human Revolution, Justice - 44, Feb 22, 2014

Wednesday, February 26th, 2014
—— DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"…the words of the great twentieth-century historian Arnold J. Toynbee (1889–1975) come to mind: 'But we are not doomed to make history repeat itself; it is open to us, through our own efforts, to give history, in our own case, some new and unprecedented turn.'[i]

"To me, this is the challenge of creating value—the process by which each of us, in our respective roles and capacities, strives to create that value which is ours alone to realise in order to benefit our fellow citizens, society as a whole and the future.

"On the occasion of the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD), I emphasised that a renewed focus on humanity, reforming and opening up the inner capacities of our lives, is key to enabling effective change and empowerment on a global scale.

"This is what we in the SGI call human revolution. Its focus is empowerment that brings forth the limitless possibilities of each individual. As such, the full significance of human revolution is not realised while it remains confined to a change in the inner life. Rather, the courage and hope that arise from this inner change must enable people to face and break through even the most intractable realities, a process of value creation that ultimately transforms society. The steady accumulation of changes on the individual and community levels paves the path for humanity to surmount the global challenges we face.

"As this process of global transformation advances, smiles return to the faces of those who had been sunk in suffering. People thus empowered to realise the full scope of their possibilities willingly unite in solidarity to confront global issues. The challenge of value creation is that of linking the micro and the macro, the individual and the societal, in ways that reinforce positive transformation on both planes."

SGI Newsletter No. 8935, Value Creation for Global Change: Building Resilient and Sustainable Societies
(SGI President Ikeda's Peace Proposal, commemorating the 39th SGI Day, January 26, 2014.) Released 20th Feb. 2014

[i] Toynbee, Civilisation on Trial, 45.

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
"KOKOROZASHI" WA TAKAKU!
KODO WA ASHIMOTO KARA!
MEIKAKU NI INORI O SADAME
CHINCHAKU DE CHIKARAZUYOI IPPO O.
SHOGANMAZOKU NO JINSEI O KAZARE!

- 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"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1361)


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Monday, February 24, 2014

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 24th Feb. 2014 To My Friends and Daily Gosho plus 24th Feb.-2nd March 2014 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, Feb 24th, 2014
— TO MY FRIENDS --
Collective effort by fresh new people is 
the very driving force for kosen-rufu's advancement.
Let's carefully look out for new capable individuals
and give them all the support and encouragement we can
so that they can make the best possible development and growth!
This is the key to us being victorious.

Monday, Feb 24th, 2014
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Those who believe in the Lotus Sutra are as if in winter, but winter always turns to spring."

(Winter Always Turns to Spring - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 536) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun,  Feb 24th, 2014

Feb 24th-Mar 2nd, 2014
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
The Daishonin states,
"Even more valuable than reason and 
documentary proof is the proof of actual fact."*
Nothing can speak more eloquently 
than someone's personal experience.
With our voices brimming with confidence,
let's again today help as many people as we can,
to form a connection with Buddhism 
for the sake of their happiness!

*"Three Tripitaka Masters Pray for Rain" - WND-I, page 599

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
ARATANA CHIKARA NO KESSHU KOSO
KOFU ZENSHIN NO GENDORYOKU!
JINZAI O MITSUKE
HAGEMASHI NOBARU.
SOKO NI SHORI NO KAGI GA!

- KYO NO GOSHO --
"HOKEKYO O SHINZURU HITOWA FUYU NO GOTOSHI FUYU WA KANARAZU HARUTO NARU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1253)

--KONSHU NO KOTOBA--
"DORI SHOMON YORIMO
GENSHO NIWA SUGIZU"
TAIKEN NI MASARU YUBEN WA NAI.
KAKUSHIN MINAGIRU KOE DE
KYO MO KOFUKU NO BUTSUEN O!

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Sunday, February 23, 2014

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 23rd Feb. 2014 To My Friends and Daily Gosho plus 24th Feb. 2014 Daily Enc.

 

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

Sunday, February 23rd, 2014
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin encourages us,
"I entrust you with the propagation
of Buddhism in your province."*
By always trying to show our sincerity and integrity
when we interact with others,
let's expand our bonds of trust with the people around us.
Let's determine to become the person
who is entrusted with the happiness
of everyone in our local community.

*"The Properties of Rice" - WND-I, page 1117

Sunday, February 23rd, 2014
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"If you live even one day longer, you can accumulate that much more benefit. How truly precious your life is!"

(On Prolonging One's Life Span - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 955) Selection Source: Living Buddhism, Seikyo Shinbun, 23rd Feb., 2014

Monday, February 24th, 2014
—DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT--
"There are always time constraints. If we want to achieve anything within those limitations, we can't afford to waste a single moment; the only way is to devote ourselves to each task at hand. We can't accomplish anything by just proceeding aimlessly, without careful planning."

SGI Newsletter No. 8936, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 26: Chap. 3, Valiant Leaders 48, translated 20th Feb. 2014

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
"SONO KUNI NO BUPPO WA KIHEN NI
MAKASE TATEMATSURI SOROZO"
SEIJITSU NO FURUMAI DE
SHINRAI NO KIZUNA O HIROGEYO!
CHIIKI NO KOFUKU SEKININSHA TARE!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"ICHINICHI MO IKITE OWASEBA KUDOKU TSUMORU BESHI ARAOSHI NO INOCHIYA OSHINO INOCHI YA"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 986)

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Saturday, February 22, 2014

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 22nd Feb. 2014 To My Friends and Daily Gosho plus 23rd Feb. 2014 Daily Enc.

 

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

Saturday, February 22nd, 2014
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
As "leaders" of kosen-rufu,
let's all take the initiative in our activities
and complete this February,
the traditional month for our expansion and development,
by achieving the greatest results ever!
"We will certainly be victorious, no matter what!"
Such a strong and decisive determination like this
is what opens up paths to a glorious history of our movement.

Saturday, February 22nd, 2014
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The great distances these persons travelled are indicative of their devotion."

(Letter to the Mother of Oto - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 1030) Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shinbun, 22nd Feb., 2014

Sunday, February 23rd, 2014
--DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT--
"Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is the source of all victory. Nichiren Daishonin writes: '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).

"Whether your heart is filled with joy or with suffering, simply take all your thoughts and feelings, just as they are, to the Gohonzon. Continue chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo through all. That's the way to adorn your life with brilliant victory and help others do the same. Refusing to be daunted by any hardship, please live out your life with joy and optimism, and impart courage and hope to everyone."

SGI Newsletter No. 8937, On Our Shared Journey for Kosen-rufu-I, (39) Always Making an Effort to Warmly Encourage Everyone, from 11th Nov., 2012, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun translated 20th Feb. 2014

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
"Leader" SOSSEN NO KODO DE
NIGATSU TOSO NO SOSHIAGE O!
"DANJITE KATSU" TONO
KETSUJO SHITA ICHINEN GA
EIKO NO REKISHI O HIRAKU!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
MICHI NO TOKI NI KOKOROZASHI NO ARAWARURU NIYA"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1223)

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Friday, February 21, 2014

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 21st Feb, 2014 To My Friends and Daily Gosho plus 22nd Feb. Daily Enc.

 

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

Friday, February 21st, 2014
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Trust is the most valuable asset
that we can ever develop in life.
To all of our young friends,
no matter what kind of position or situation
you might be in right now,
may I encourage you to seriously take on every challenge and task
by putting forth your very best.

Friday, February 21st, 2014
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The 'great vow' refers to the propagation of the Lotus Sutra."

(Chapter Ten: The Teacher of the Law - The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, page 82) Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shinbun, 21st Feb., 2014

Saturday, February 22nd, 2014
--DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT--
"What matters in life? It is to strive with a sincere wish to support and help others. It is to be a person for whom others feel deep appreciation, saying, 7Your encouragement helped me get back on my feet!' It is to be a person who is regarded as an indispensable treasure by others.

"My mentor, second Soka Gakkai president Josei Toda, said: 'As leaders, I hope you will do your utmost to take care of the members and sincerely guide them so that they can savour the joy of faith and be truly glad that they are practicing the Daishonin's Buddhism.'

"No matter how firm a person's determination may be, there will be times when they feel discouraged. That's why I have always used every possible means to try to encourage and brighten the spirits of my fellow members.

"Some of our members are so busy that they can't participate in SGI activities very often. I would like those around them to be understanding of their situations and warmly encourage them. Making greater efforts to show support and care to those who are unable to attend meetings will accelerate the momentum of kosen-rufu significantly."

SGI Newsletter No. 8937, On Our Shared Journey for Kosen-rufu-I, (39) Always Making an Effort to Warmly Encourage Everyone, from 11th Nov., 2012, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun translated 20th Feb. 2014

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
SHINYO KOSO JINSEI NO
SAIKO NO ZAISAN NARI!
SEINEN YO DONNA TACHIBA DEMO
SEISHIN SEII O TSUKUSHITE
WAGA SHIGOTO NI ODOMI YUKE!

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

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Thursday, February 20, 2014

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 20th Feb. 2014 To My Friends and Daily Gosho plus 21st Feb. 2014 Daily Enc.

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

Thursday, February 20th, 2014
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Our discussion meetings
are like an oasis in the local community.
Giving hope to that friend,
giving courage to this friend!
Together let's engage in joyful, exuberant dialogues!

Thursday, February 20th, 2014
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Whether you chant the Buddha's name, recite the sutra, or merely
offer flowers and incense, all your virtuous acts will implant benefits
and roots of goodness in your life. With this conviction you should strive in faith."

(On Attaining Buddhahood in This Lifetime
- The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 4)
Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shinbun, 20th Feb., 2014

Friday, February 21st, 2014
—— DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Buddhism shines in our behaviour as human beings. Those who chant with a deep prayer for kosen-rufu can turn everyday interactions into opportunities for connecting others to the Daishonin's Buddhism.

"In a letter to his disciple Shijo Kingo, the Daishonin writes: 'Live so that all the people of Kamakura will say in your praise that [Shijo Kingo] is diligent in the service of his lord, in the service of Buddhism, and in his concern for other people' (WND-1, 851). Become individuals whose efforts in their work and in society, whose conduct and activities as SGI members, and whose contributions to the community are valued and admired. By doing so, you will create boundless treasures of the heart.

"I hope you will challenge yourselves in your human revolution, so that you can become people who win trust and respect in the chosen field of your mission."

SGI Newsletter No. 8933, Opening a New Era of Kosen-rufu Together, (7) The Noble Vow to Strive for Kosen-rufu, from the 16th Feb., 2014, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun translated 18th Feb. 2014

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
WARERA NO ZADANKAI WA
CHIKI NO KOKORO NO "OASIS" DA.
ANO TOMO NI KIBO O!
KONO TOMO NI YUKI O!
KANKI NO KATARAI O TOMO NI!

- KYO NO GOSHO --
"HOTOKE NO NA O TOMAE KYOKAN O YOMI HANA O CHIRASHI KO O HINERU MADEMO
MINA WAGA ICHINEN NI OSAMETARU KUDOKU ZENKON NARI TO SHINJIN O TORU
BEKI NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 383)


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Wednesday, February 19, 2014

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 19th Feb. 2014 To My Friends and Daily Gosho plus 20th Feb. 2014 Daily Enc.

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

Wednesday, February 19th, 2014
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The magnificent power of the Mystic Law
blossoms vibrantly wherever strong bonds of friendship and unity exist!
Let's make great strides ahead
overflowing with benefits
resulting from our single-minded efforts to achieve kosen-rufu!

Wednesday, February 19th, 2014
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Whatever trouble occurs, regard it as no more than a dream, and think
only of the Lotus Sutra."

(Letter to the Brothers - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. 1, page 502)
Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shinbun, February 19th, 2014

Thursday, February 20th, 2014
—— DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"To be healthy, you need to have a strong life force, which can be brought forth by deep prayer, and to recognise your profound mission for kosen-rufu through studying the Gosho."

SGI Newsletter No. 8934, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 26: Chap. 3, Valiant Leaders 45, translated 18th Feb. 2014

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
NAKAYOKI DANKETSU NO NAKA NI
MYOHO NO IDAI NA RIKIYU WA
IKIIKI TO YAKUDO!
KOFU E NO KOKORO HITOTSU NI
KUDOKU AFURERU KOSHIN O!

- KYO NO GOSHO --
"TATOI IKANARU WAZURAWASHIKI KOTO ARITOMO YUME NI NASHITE TADA HOKEKYO
NO KOTO NOMI SAWAGURASE TAMAU BESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1088)


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Tuesday, February 18, 2014

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 18th Feb. 2014 To My Friends and Daily Gosho plus 19th Feb. 2014 Daily Enc.

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

Tuesday, February 18th, 2014
— TO MY FRIENDS —
Every time we use somebody's home for a meeting,
let's be sure to sincerely express our appreciation to
their family members for their kindness.
At the same time, it's vital that
we are courteous, considerate of and friendly to the neighbours.
Let's together make every possible effort to protect and support
the treasure castles for kosen-rufu of our local community!

Tuesday, February 18th, 2014
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"'Joy' means that oneself and others together experience joy."

(Chapter Eighteen: The Benefits of Responding with Joy - The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, page 146) Selection source: SGI President Ikeda's essay, Seikyo Shimbun, Feb 18th, 2014

Wednesday, February 19th, 2014
—— DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ——
"There is no storehouse of treasures more precious than our lives. We have the power to continue creating value, in every situation. Our Buddhist faith and practice are the power source for this value creation.

"As SGI members who uphold the sound philosophy of Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism, a teaching of respect for the dignity of life, let us continue to illuminate the hearts of our precious friends with the light of courage and hope, and make intrepid efforts to create value in the form of peace, friendship, and happiness in our communities and societies."

SGI Newsletter No. 8929, Learning from the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin: The Teachings for Victory, [53] "The Treatment of Illness," Dispel the Darkness of the Times with the Supreme Philosophy of Humanity!, from the June 2013 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translated 7th Feb. 2014

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
KAIJO TEIKYOSHA NO GOKAZOKU NI
KOKORO KARA KANSHA NO KOTOBA O!
KINRIN ENO HAIRYO MO TAISETSU DA.
CHIIKI KOFU NO HOJO O
MINA DE MAMORI SASAEYO!

- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KI TOWA JITA TOMONI YOROKOBU KOTO NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 761)


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Monday, February 17, 2014

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 17th Feb. 2014 To My Friends and Daily Gosho plus 17th-23rd Feb. 2014 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, Feb 17th, 2014
— TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's try to accomplish today's mission
without putting it off to another day!
Once we make the determination to do something,
let's chant daimoku and take action,
by being true to ourselves.
Then we will be able to use the best
of our strengths and abilities.

Monday, Feb 17th, 2014
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Those who believe in the Lotus Sutra are as if in winter, but winter always turns to spring."

(Winter Always Turns to Spring - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 536) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, Feb 17th, 2014

Feb 17th-23rd, 2014
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
Obstacles are there in order for us to overcome them.
Those who decide to win, will win.
Now, let's go out and meet our friends.
Let's hold discussion meetings that are full of joy and happiness
where everyone wins a "Gold Medal" of good fortune and benefit!

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
KYO ICHINICHI NO SHIMEI O
KYO HATASO!
ARUGA MAMANO JISHIN DE
KIMETE INORI UGOKU TOKI
SAIKO NO CHIKARA GA HAKKI SARERU.

- KYO NO GOSHO --
"HOKEKYO O SHINZURU HITOWA FUYU NO GOTOSHI FUYUWA KANARAZU HARUTO NARU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1253)

--KONSHU NO KOTOBA--
KABE WA YABURU TAMENI ARU.
KATSU TO KIMETA HITO GA KATSU.
SA TOMO NO MOTO E!
YOROKOBI AFURERU ZADANKAI DE
MINA GA KUDOKU NO KIN "medal" O!


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Sunday, February 16, 2014

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 16th Feb. 2014 To My Friends and Daily Gosho plus 17th Feb. 2014 Daily Enc.

 

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

Sunday, February 16th, 2014
— TO MY FRIENDS —
Let's tell others, proudly and confidently,
how great practising this Buddhism is.
Nothing speaks with more convincing eloquence
than conviction based on personal experience.
Come, let's engage in courageous dialogue with others!

Sunday, February 16th, 2014
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Live so that all the people of Kamakura will say in your praise that Nakatsukasa Saburō Saemon-no-jō is diligent in the service of his lord, in the service of Buddhism, and in his concern for other people."

(The Three Kinds of Treasure - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. 1, page 851) Selection source: SGI President Ikeda's guidance, Seikyo Shimbun, Feb 16th, 2014

Monday, February 17th, 2014
—— DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ——
"As members of the SGI, we chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, the essence of the Lotus Sutra, and carry on the spirit and actions of Nichiren Daishonin to enable all people to attain enlightenment. We courageously talk with others to share the Daishonin's Buddhism, a teaching of the highest good. And we are showing brilliant actual proof of the greatness of the Daishonin's Buddhism through our efforts for kosen-rufu.

"In his copy of the Gosho, Mr. Makiguchi underlined this passage that reads: 'In the final analysis, unless we succeed in demonstrating that this teaching is supreme, these disasters will continue unabated' (WND-1, 1114). 'Succeed in demonstrating that this teaching is supreme,' in this context, means establishing truth and justice in society, in the real world. It is a struggle of words. It is won through courage. It is won through actual proof. Only then can we manifest our fundamental nature of enlightenment and overcome calamities and disasters."

SGI Newsletter No. 8929, Learning from the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin: The Teachings for Victory, [53] "The Treatment of Illness," Dispel the Darkness of the Times with the Supreme Philosophy of Humanity!, from the June 2013 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translated 7th Feb. 2014

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
SHINJIN NO SUBARASHISA O
DODOTO KATARINUKO!
MIZUKARA NO KAKUSHIN TO TAIKEN NI
MASARU YUBEN WA NAI.
SA YUKI NO TAIWA O!

- KYO NO GOSHO --
"NAKATSUKASA SABURO SAEMON-NO-JO WA SHU NO ONTAMENIMO BUPPO NO ONTAMENIMO SEKEN NO KOKORONEMO YOKARIKERI YOKARIKERI TO KAMAKURA NO HITOBITO NO KUCHI NI UTAWARE TAMAE"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1173)

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