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Sunday, August 31, 2014

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] Aug. 31st 2014 To My Friends and Daily Gosho plus 1st Sep. 2014 Daily Enc.

 

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

Sunday, Aug 31st, 2014
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's kickstart a day full of value creation and meaning
by being victorious in the morning!
The repetition of seemingly small daily actions
becomes the foundation for us
to accomplish our human revolution.

Sunday, Aug 31st, 2014
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"One day of life is more valuable than all the treasures 
of the major world system."

(On Prolonging One's Life Span - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 955)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", August 31st, 2014

Monday, Sept 1st, 2014
—— DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The world is waiting for capable leaders who uphold a truly humanistic philosophy."

SGI Newsletter No. 9073, Living the Gosho: 
Words of Encouragement from
SGI President Ikeda (2), (26) 
translation released Aug.27th, 2014 from the Aug. 27th, 2014 edition of the Seikyo Shinbun.

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
ASA NI KATSU KOTO KARA
KACHI ARU ICHINICHI NO SHUPPATSU O!
CHISAKU TOMO
SONO TSUMIKASANE GA
NINGENKAKUMEI NO KIBAN TO NARU.

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"ICHINICHI NO INOCHI WA SANZENKAI NO TAKARA NIMO SUGITE SORO NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 986)

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Saturday, August 30, 2014

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] Aug. 30th, 2014 To My Friends and Daily Gosho plus Aug. 31st, 2014 Daily Encouragement

 

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

Saturday, Aug 30th, 2014
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
This is the time of year when there are sharp fluctuations 
in daytime and night-time temperatures.
Let's take due care to wisely look after ourselves,
for example, 
by keeping warm at night so we don't catch
a chill while sleeping!
Let's all try to advance in the very best of good health!

Saturday, Aug 30th, 2014
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"What is most important is that, by chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo
alone, you can attain Buddhahood. It will no doubt depend on the
strength of your faith. To have faith is the basis of Buddhism."

(The Real Aspect of the Gohonzon - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin,
Vol.1, page 832)
Selection source: "Teachings of Buddhism", August 23rd, 2014

Sunday, Aug 31st, 2014
—— DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"When the Daishonin was struggling against harsh persecution while in exile on Sado Island, he declared with great confidence in the future:
 
"'Were they not Bodhisattvas of the Earth, they could not chant the daimoku. At first only Nichiren chanted Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, but then two, three, and a hundred followed, chanting and teaching others. Propagation will unfold this way in the future as well. Does this not signify 'emerging from the earth?' (WND-1, 385)
            
"May all of you, in your respective local areas, treasure and encourage each person and support their growth. I also hope you will call forth those with whom you share profound karmic ties in this lifetime—members and nonmembers alike—and confidently lead lives dedicated to fulfilling your personal vow.
            
"Together, let's take fresh, energetic strides towards the realisation of worldwide kosen-rufu."

SGI Newsletter No. 9074, On Our Shared Journey for Kosen-rufu—II, Challenges Make Us Stronger, from the 29th Sep., 2013, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translation released 28th Aug. 2014

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
CHOYA NO ONDOSA GA
HAGESHI JIKI DA.
NEBIE NADO NI CHUI SHI
KENMEI NA TAICHO KANRI O!
KENKO DAIICHI DE SUSUME!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO TO BAKARI TONAETE HOTOKE NI NARU BEKI KOTO
MOTTOMO TAISETSU NARI SHINJIN NO KOHAKU NI YORU BEKI NARI BUPPO NO
KONPON WA SHIN O MOTTE MINAMOTO TO SU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1244)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 29th Aug. 2014 To My Friends and Daily Gosho plus 30th Aug. 2014 Daily Enc.

 

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

Friday, Aug 29th, 2014
— TO MY FRIENDS —
It's important that "leaders" waste no time in getting involved 
where activities are taking place for kosen-rufu.  
Let's talk with and get to know each member, one by one,
and so nurture a new group of capable and talented people.
Let's initiate a new surge of advancement in our movement!  

Friday, Aug 29th, 2014
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Believe in this mandala with all your heart. Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is
like the roar of a lion. What sickness can therefore be an obstacle?"

(Reply to Kyō'ō - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 412)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, August 29th, 2014

Saturday, Aug 30th, 2014
—— DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Nichiren Daishonin declares: 'Only by defeating a powerful enemy can one prove one's real strength' (WND-1, 302). These are turbulent times. Your days, therefore, may be a constant tale of perseverance and struggle as all kinds of obstacles assail you. But the more formidable the 'adversaries' of challenges and hardships you face, the stronger you can become."

SGI Newsletter No. 9074, On Our Shared Journey for Kosen-rufu—II, Challenges Make Us Stronger, from the 29th Sep., 2013, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translation released 28th Aug. 2014

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
"LEADER" WA
ISANDE SAIZENSEN E!
HITORI HITORI TO KATARIAI
ARATANA JINZAI NO IKUSEI O!
ZENSHIN NO HADO O OKOSE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KONO MANDARA YOKUYOKU SHINZESASE TAMAUBESHI NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO WA
SHISHIKU NO GOTOSHI IKANARU YAMAI SAWARI O NASUBEKI YA"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1124)

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Thursday, August 28, 2014

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 28th Aug. 2014 To My Friends and Daily Gosho plus 29th Aug. 2014 Daily Enc.

 

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

Thursday, Aug 28th, 2014
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Every single effort we make for the sake of our friends
shines eternally as treasures of the heart.
Let's lead a life of honour and pride,
earning people's respect through our actions
so that someone can say this about us:
"It's all thanks to having that person in my life!"

Thursday, Aug 28th, 2014
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The Lotus Sutra, on the other hand, is known as a sutra that was preached in accordance with the Buddha's own mind. Because the Buddha's mind is an excellent mind, persons who read this sutra, even though they may not understand its meaning, will gain inestimable benefit."
The Bodies and Minds of Ordinary Beings, Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Volume 1, page 1128. Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin",
Seikyo Shimbun, August 28th, 2014

Friday, Aug 29th, 2014
—— DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"In life, we may be faced with unexpected illnesses, inescapable problems, and ceaseless challenges. "Whatever storms of karma may assail you, the key is to earnestly chant daimoku with the determination, 'This is the moment to turn poison into medicine!' Everything is encompassed in daimoku. "Walk with the sun! The sun is always shining and watching over you,… "In life, winning in the end is the greatest happiness. Advance in high spirits!"

SGI Newsletter No. 9072, On Our Shared Journey for Kosen-rufu—II, from the 22nd Sep., 2013, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun translation released 26th Aug. 2014

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
TOMO NO TAME NO KODO WA
SUBETE GA KOKORO NO TAKARA TO KAGAYAKU.
[ANO HITO GA ITA KARA]
SO TATAERARERU
HOKORI TAKAKI JINSEI O!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
HOKEKYO TO MOSU WA ZUI JII TO MOSHITE HOTOKE NO OKOKORO O TOKASE TAMO (Gosho Zenshu, page 1591)

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Wednesday, August 27, 2014

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

 

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

Wednesday, Aug 27th, 2014
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The power of our voice is truly magnificent.
With cheer and warmth in our voices
let's shine a brilliant light of courage and hope
on our friends' hearts.
And ignite the powerful life force of the universe!

Wednesday, Aug 27th, 2014
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"(A passage in the Six Paramitas Sutra says) to become the master of your mind rather than let your mind master you."

Reply to the Lay Priest Soya, Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Volume
1, page 486.
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, August 27th, 2014

Thursday, Aug 28th, 2014
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Recently, I saw a brilliant full moon in the autumn sky. It was an enchanting evening fit for a moon-viewing party [commonly held at this time of year in various Asian traditions].


"​Let us always take the time to admire things such as a beautiful moon and to converse with friends.


"​Even if your reality seems dark and bleak, as long as you have the hope-filled light of the moon shining in your heart, you won't be defeated. As Nichiren Daishonin states: 'For those who have profound faith, it is as though a full moon were illuminating the night' (WND-1, 94).


"​Nothing is more powerful than prayer."


SGI Newsletter No. 9072, On Our Shared Journey for Kosen-rufu—II, Nothing Is More Powerful Than the Prayers of Women, from the Sep. 22nd, 2013, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translation released 26th Aug., 2014


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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
KOE NO CHIKARA WA IDAI DA.
HAZUMU KOE, ATATAKANA KOE DE
TOMO NO KOKORO NI YUKI TO
KIBO NO HIKARI O OKURO!
DAISEIMEIRYOKU O MOYASHITE!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KOKORO NO SHI TO WA NARU TO MO KOKORO O SHI TO SEZARE"
(Gosho Zenshu - Page 1025)

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Tuesday, August 26, 2014

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

 

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

Tuesday, Aug 26th, 2014
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Come, let's advance in the new challenges we face
by setting clear and specific goals!
It's that strong determined prayer, based on daimoku,
as well as the concrete action we take,
which serve as the driving force
for the expansion and development of our
movement for kosen-rufu,

Tuesday, Aug 26th, 2014
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings says: The words 'four sides' stand for birth, aging, sickness, and death. We use the aspects of birth, aging, sickness, and death to adorn the tower that is our body."

(Ongi Kuden - Gosho Zenshu, page 740, The Record of the Orally
Transmitted Teachings, page 90)
Selection source: SGI President Ikeda's Essay, Seikyo Shimbun, August 14th, 2014

Wednesday, Aug. 27th, 2014
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"​We practice this Buddhism for our own sake. The purpose of our faith and practice is to live true to ourselves. It is to increase our good fortune and open the way to happiness. Since this is the case, if we are easily swayed by trifling matters, upbeat one minute and down the next, we cannot say that we are truly practising Nichiren Buddhism.
​
"In the realm of the Mystic Law, no matter what happens, we can, in time, positively transform all poison into medicine.
​
"In fact, there is really no clear-cut dividing line between poison and medicine. The same substance can act as either a poison or a medicine, depending on the dosage and the life force of the individual who takes it. Some have even described medicine as 'poison that saves lives.'

"​Similarly, there is no clear difference between what will function as poison or medicine when it comes to victory and defeat in life. For instance, if we triumph in the end, everything we experienced can be seen as medicine. On the other hand, if our lives end in defeat, then everything—even that which seemed to function as medicine along the way—becomes poison.

"​What do we mean by triumphing in the end? It means being victorious in faith. For this is our true victory as a human being—one that leads to our victory throughout the three existences of past, present, and future."

SGI Newsletter No. 9070, The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, Part 1: Happiness, Chap. 4: Transforming Suffering into Joy—Part 2 [of 3], 4.3 "Changing Poison into Medicine," from the August 2014 issue of the Daibyakurenge, the Soka Gakokai monthly study journal) translation released 25th Aug. 2014.

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
SA ARATANA ZENSHIN E
MOKUHYO O MEIKAKU NI!
FUKAKI KETSUI NO INORI
GUTAITEKI NA KODO GA
KOFU HATTEN NO GENDORYOKU DA.

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"ONGIKUDEN NI IWAKU SHIMEN TOWA SHOROBYOSHI NARI SHISO O MOTTE
WARERAGA ISSHIN NO TO O SOGON SURU NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 740)

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Monday, August 25, 2014

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 25th-31st Aug., 2014 Words of the Week, 25th Aug., 2014 Daily Gosho plus 26th Aug. 2014 Daily Enc.

 

A translation of President Ikeda's "Words of the Week" 
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Aug. 25th-31st, 2014
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
The Daishonin encourages us, 
"If the spirit of many in body but one in mind 
prevails among the people, 
they will achieve all their goals.*"
Unity is the source of hope.
Let's hold the type of harmonious discussion meetings
where everyone resultantly feels they can start anew 
towards achieving their respective victories and successes!

*"Many in Body, One in Mind" - WND-I, page 618

Monday, August 25th, 2014
--- 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. Do not have doubts simply because heaven does not lend you protection. Do not be discouraged because you do not enjoy an easy and secure existence in this life."

(The Opening of the Eyes - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 283). Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, August 25th, 2014

Tuesday, Aug. 26th, 2014
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Our daimoku will move the heavenly deities—the positive forces of the universe—to bring protection and prosperity to us, our families, and our communities.


"​If we have strong and unwavering faith, we will definitely be able to open a way forwards in all our endeavours.


"No matter what our situation—even when something painful or unpleasant happens—the important thing is that we keep chanting daimoku. We should feel free to chant about anything and everything—chanting to the Gohonzon as if engaging in an inner conversation.

​

"The entire universe will move to fulfill our prayers, even though we may not be able to see it. Those who have struggled the most will come to lead the most inspiring lives.

​

"Everything begins from chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo."


SGI Newsletter No. 9064, Opening a New Era of Kosen-rufu Together, (28) Winning Each Day with Vibrant Gongyo, from the Aug. 3rd, 2014 edition of the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released Aug., 12th, 2014.


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--KONSHU NO KOTOBA--
"ITAI DOSHIN NAREBA
BANJI O JOJI"
DANKETSU KOSO KIBO NO CHIKARA DA.
WARAKU NO ZADANKAI KARA
MINA GA SHORI E "start" O!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"WARE NARABINI WAGA DESHI SHONAN ARITOMO UTAGAU KOKORO NAKUBA JINENNI BUKKAI NI ITARUBESHI TEN NO KAGO NAKI KOTO O UTAGAWAZARE GENSE NO ANNON NARAZARU KOTO O NAGEKAZARE"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 234) 

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Sunday, August 24, 2014

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 24th Aug. 2014 To My Friends and Daily Gosho plus 25th Aug. 25th, 2014 Daily Enc.

 

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

Sunday, August 24th, 2014
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
This is the faith that enables us to develop
a life condition of supreme value.
If we exert ourselves in the two ways of practice and study,
we are certain to become people
who can appreciate everything in life and 
who are never defeated by anything! 
Let's therefore, advance along the great and correct path 
of our human revolution.

Sunday, August 24th, 2014
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Where there is unseen virtue, there will be visible reward."

(Unseen Virtue and Visible Reward - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 907). Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, August 24th, 2014

Monday, August 25th, 2014
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Gongyo—reciting portions of the Lotus Sutra and chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo—is a ceremony in which our lives commune with the universe. It allows us to fully open the storehouse of treasures that resides within us, and tap limitless wisdom, compassion, and courage from the wellspring of our lives.

​

"Our vibrant gongyo will not fail to bring forth a vigorous life force. Nichiren Daishonin writes:

 

The neighing of the white horses is the sound of our voices chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. When Brahma, Shakra, the gods of the sun and moon, the four heavenly kings, and the others hear this sound, how could they fail to take on a healthy colour and shine with a brilliant light? How could they fail to guard and protect us? We should be firmly convinced of this! (WND-1, 989–90)."


SGI Newsletter No. 9064, Opening a New Era of Kosen-rufu Together, (28) Winning Each Day with Vibrant Gongyo, from the Aug. 3rd, 2014 edition of the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released Aug., 12th, 2014.


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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
DAIKYOGAI O HIRAKU SHINJIN DA.
GYOGAKU NO NIDO NI TESSUREBA
SUBETE NI KANSHA DEKIRU JIBUN
MAKENAI JIBUN NI KAWARU.
NINGEN KAKUMEI NO DAIDO O SUSUME!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"INTOKU AREBA YOHO ARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1178)

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Saturday, August 23, 2014

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

 

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

Saturday, August 23rd, 2014
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The growth and development of young people
is the light for victory in the future.
Let's give all the support and encouragement we can
to our young men and women
who by exerting themselves
in their practice and study of Buddhism
are trying to achieve their very best.

Saturday, August 23rd, 2014
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"To have faith is the basis of Buddhism."

(The Real Aspect of the Gohonzon - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 832)
Selection source: Buddhist Study, Seikyo Shimbun, August 23rd, 2014

Sunday, August 24th, 2014
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'And this year, on the first day of the seventh month, he [your son Tokuro Moritsuna] came again to Mount Minobu to pay respects at his father's [Abutsu-bo's] grave. Surely, there is no treasure greater than a child, no treasure greater than a child!'
From "The Treasure of a Filial Child" (WND-1, 1045).

"Nichiren Daishonin addressed these words to Sennichi, the widow of Abutsu-bo. He notes that her son Tokuro Moritsuna travelled all the way from the remote island of Sado to visit his father Abutsu-bo's grave at Minobu, as he had also done the previous year [bringing Abutsu-bo's ashes with him to inter them there]. He praises Tokuro Moritsuna for being a wonderful son and also commends Sennichi.
​
"Conducting ourselves as exemplary sons and daughters is the behaviour of genuine practitioners of the Daishonin's Buddhism. By chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo for our parents—and, indeed, all with whom we share a connection—we can pass on to them the benefit of our good causes. The power of the Mystic Law guarantees that, as a result, they, too, will enjoy peace and tranquillity throughout the three existences of past, present, and future."

SGI Newsletter No. 9065, (23) Conducting Ourselves as Exemplary Sons and Daughters, from the 8th August, 2014 edition of the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released 14th August, 2014

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
NOBIYUKU WAKAKI CHIKARA KOSO
MIRAI NO SHORI NO HIKARI DA.
GYOGAKU REMMA NI HAGEMU
DANJO SEINEMBU NO SEICHO O
ZENRYOKU DE OEN SHIYO!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"BUPPO NO KOMPON WA SHIN O MOTTE MINAMOTO TO SU"

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