[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

* The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
web-site address athttp://www.seikyoonline.jp/news/index.html

--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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