[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 31st Dec. 2014 Daily Gosho + 1st Jan. 2015 Daily Encouragement

 

* We have another press holiday for Seikyo Newspaper staff today so there is no "To My Friends." Back in the saddle with that tomorrow! In the mean time here is Daily Gosho Encouragement! …Happy New Year everyone! Wednesday, Dec 31st, 2014 --- DAILY GOSHO --- "This saha world is a land in which one gains the way through the faculty of hearing." (The Doctrine of Three Thousand Realms in a Single Moment of Life - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.2, page 87) Selection Source: Editorial, Seikyo Shinbun, December 30th, 2014 Thursday, January 1st, 2015 ---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---- "To begin the year with a new, revitalised spirit, to move forwards with the fresh vitality of New Year's Day each and every day—surely this is a universal wish. "'Each day comes to me with both hands full of possibilities,'[1] wrote Helen Keller (1880–1968), who refused to let her disabilities stand in the way of contributing to society. "As members of the SGI, endowed with 'great good fortune from past existences' (LSOC27, 356), we have been able to take faith in the Mystic Law in this lifetime. With the sound of our voices chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, we make the sun of time without beginning rise in our hearts each day and each year, revitalising our lives. "Nichiren Daishonin writes: 'Myo [of myoho, the Mystic Law] means to revive, that is, to return to life' (WND-1, 149). The practice of chanting daimoku is the ultimate source of youthfulness and limitless vitality. "The daimoku that we chant as Bodhisattvas of the Earth constitutes prayer infused with a deep vow and commitment. It is not a weak, imploring plea for something. It is a lion's roar that reverberates with all of our being, and is powered by making a personal vow, setting our minds on realising it, and aligning our lives with the fundamental law of the universe. There is no force stronger or more sublime." SGI Newsletter No. 9142, The Fearless Lion's Roar of Daimoku、from the January edition of the Daibyaku Renge editorial, translation released 16th Dec., 2014 [1] Helen Keller, My Religion (Garden City, New York: Doubleday, Page and Company, 1927), p. 49. * The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's web-site address at http://www.seikyoonline.jp/news/index.html -- KYO NO GOSHO -- "KONO SHABA SEKAI WA NIKONTOKUDO NO KUNI NARI" (Gosho Zenshu page 415)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 30th Dec. 2014 Daily Gosho & 31st Dec. 2014 Daily Encouragement

 

* Seikyo Shinbun staff are taking a break as we get closer to the New Year festivities!…We carry on though! Minus To My Friends!   

A translation of President Ikeda's Daily Encouragement 
and more.

Tuesday, Dec 30th, 2014
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The voice carries out the work of the Buddha."

The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, page 4
Selection source: Editorial, December 12th, 2014

Wednesday, Dec 31st, 2014
—— DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Encouraging Yasaburo, a follower confronting an important challenge for kosen-rufu, Nichiren Daishonin writes: 'You must simply make up your mind" (WND-1, 829). Saying that this is a chance for Yasaburo to make a name for himself, the Daishonin goes on to encourage him: "You should pray intently that Shakyamuni, Many Treasures, and the Buddhas of the ten directions will all gather and enter into your body to assist you' (WND-1, 829).

"We of the SGI are carrying on the Daishonin's spirit, chanting and striving for the realisation of kosen-rufu. As such, we cannot fail to display the great power of the Buddha or open up the path to truth and victory. The harder you exert yourselves in your indescribably challenging efforts, the more certain it is that you will attain immense benefit that will endure for all eternity.

"My friends, who shine with unsurpassed unity of purpose! Let's show the world our brilliant dramas of human revolution, staying ever alert and moving forwards with joy, optimism, and strength. I am chanting for you, praying deeply and strongly that Brahma and Shakra—the protective functions of the universe—will safeguard all of you, my precious fellow members."

SGI Newsletter No. 9162, Opening a New Era of Kosen-rufu Together, (43) May Your Lives Be Adorned with Honour and Benefit, translation released 24th Dec., 2014

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-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KOE BUTSUJI O NASU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 708)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 29th Dec. 2014 - 4th Jan. 2015 Words of the Week, 29th Dec. 2015 Daily Gosho + 30th Dec. 2014 Daily Enc.

 

* Seikyo Newspaper will be giving its staff a holiday tomorrow as we get closer to New Year celebrations but we will continue with Daily Gosho Encouragement. 

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A translation of President Ikeda's "Words of the Week" 
published in the Seikyo Shinbun and more

December 29th, 2014 - January 4th, 2015
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
Thank you all so very much for all of your devotion 
and dedication to making such outstanding achievements
throughout this year that will go down in history!
All of your hard work and dedicated efforts are certain to
turn into immeasurable good fortune and benefit for eternity.
With a fresh new breath as if we were reborn,
let's start sailing once more, together, into the new year!

Monday, December 29th, 2014
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The passage describes how one dances with joy when one comes to the realisation that the elements of the body and the mind are the Wonderful Law."

(The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, page 1119)  
Selection source: 
"Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, December 29th, 2014

Tuesday, December 30th, 2014
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Dear members of our Soka family! Nichiren Daishonin's words 'I entrust you with the propagation of Buddhism in your province' (WND-1, 1117) are addressed to all of you. You have a truly noble mission. I am keenly aware of your efforts for kosen-rufu in this freezing  cold weather.

"The Daishonin writes: 'My wish is that my disciples will be cubs of the lion king, never to be laughed at by the pack of foxes' (WND-2, 1062).

"Those who keep striving dauntlessly with the heart of a lion king, no matter what happens, will attain Buddhahood. The more actively we are engaged in efforts for kosen-rufu, the more quickly we can transform our karma. We will be able to break through every obstacle we encounter.

"Rouse even more courageous faith, forge ahead as lions, speak out, and resolutely achieve dynamic development in kosen-rufu and in your lives."

SGI Newsletter No. 9162, Opening a New Era of Kosen-rufu Together, (43) May Your Lives Be Adorned with Honour and Benefit, translation released 24th Dec., 2014

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--KONSHU NO KOTOBA--
REKISHI NI KAGAYAKU ICHINEN
HONTONI ARIGATO!
ROKU WA EIEN NO FUKUTOKU NARI.
UMAREKAWATTA IBUKI DE
SHINNEN MO TOMODOMO NI KAISO O!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"SHIKISHIN NO NIHO O MYOHO TO KAIGO SURU O KANKI YUYAKU TO TOKUNARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 722)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 28th Dec., 2014 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 29th Dec., 2014 Daily Enc.

 

A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more. Sunday, Dec 28th, 2014 -- TO MY FRIENDS -- To everyone who has supported Seikyo Shimbun and all our other SGI publications (throughout this year), especially its deliverers carrying such a noble mission, all of our local reporters, and those who are in charge of subscription promotions, may I express my sincerest appreciation and respect for you all. Now, together, let's start a fresh new advancement! Sunday, Dec 28th, 2014 --- DAILY GOSHO --- "Although I and my disciples may encounter various difficulties, if we do not harbor 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. I, page 283) Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, Dec 28th, 2014 Monday, Dec 29th, 2014 ---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---- ""Everything starts from the individual." "Treasure each person!" "The ultimate essence of kosen-rufu lies in encouraging one person and helping them become happy." SGI Newsletter No. 9164, Advancing Worldwide Kosen-rufu through One-on-One Interactions, Part 3—Europe and Africa, from the March 2014 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released 26th Dec., 2014. * The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's web-site address at http://www.seikyoonline.jp/news/index.html --WAGATOMO NI OKURU-- KEDAKAKI MUKAN NO MINASAMA TSUSHIN-IN, SHIMBUNCHO HAJIME HONSHI O SASAETE KUDASATTA SUBETE NO KATAGATA NI SAIKEIREI! ARATANA ZENSHIN O TOMODOMO NI! -- KYO NO GOSHO -- "WARE NARABINI WAGA DESHI SHONAN ARITOMO UTAGAU KOKORO NAKUBA JINENNI BUKKAI NI ITARU BESHI TEN NO KAGO NAKI KOTO O UTAGAWAZARE GENSE NO ANNON NARAZARU KOTO O NAGEKAZARE" (Gosho Zenshu, page 234)

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

 

A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more. Saturday, Dec 27th, 2014 -- TO MY FRIENDS -- Children's smiles are the foundation for building peace and happiness. Let's have a meaningful and purposeful winter break strengthening our family ties and creating golden memories for both parents and children! Saturday, Dec 27th, 2014 --- DAILY GOSHO --- "Little streams come together to form the great ocean, and tiny particles of dust accumulate to form Mount Sumeru. When I, Nichiren, first took faith in the Lotus Sutra, I was like a single drop of water or a single particle of dust in all the country of Japan. But later, when two people, three people, ten people, and eventually a hundred, a thousand, ten thousand, and a million people come to recite the Lotus Sutra and transmit it to others, then they will form a Mount Sumeru of perfect enlightenment, an ocean of great nirvana. Seek no other path by which to attain Buddhahood!" (The Selection of the Time - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. I, page 579) Selection Source: "Suntetsu", Seikyo Shimbun, Dec 27th, 2014 Sunday, Dec 28th, 2014 ---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---- "The more we look after and care for others—that is, help them become empowered—the more we are empowered, too. "…Of course, there are also times and situations when we may just need to sit quietly with a friend, offering emotional support and a listening ear. Whatever the case may be, our sincere prayers and deep wish for the other person's happiness will definitely touch their life. It is our heart, our sincerity, that moves others' hearts." SGI Newsletter No. 9164, Advancing Worldwide Kosen-rufu through One-on-One Interactions, Part 3—Europe and Africa, from the March 2014 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released 26th Dec., 2014. * The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's web-site address at http://www.seikyoonline.jp/news/index.html --WAGATOMO NI OKURU-- KODOMOTACHI NO EGAO WA HEIWA TO KOFUKU NO DODAI. OYAKO NO KIZUNA O TSUYOKU TAKARA NO OMOIDE O KIZAMU YUIGINA FUYUYASUMI O! -- KYO NO GOSHO -- "SHURU ATSUMARITE TAIKAI TO NARU MIJIN TSUMORITE SHUMISEN TO NARERI NICHIREN GA HOKEKYO O SHINJI HAJIMESHIWA NIHONKOKU NIWA ITTAI ICHIMIJIN NO GOTOSHI HOKEKYO O NININ SANNIN JUNIN HYAKUSENMANOKUNIN TONAE TSUTAURU NARABA MYOKAKU NO SHUMISEN TOMO NARI DAINEHAN NO TAIKAI TOMO NARUBESHI HOTOKE NI NARU MICHI WA KOREYORI HOKANI MATA MOTOMURU KOTO NAKARE" (Gosho Zenshu, page 288)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 26th Dec. 2014 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 27th Dec. 2014 Daily Encouragement

 

A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more. Friday, Dec 26th, 2014 -- TO MY FRIENDS -- By looking back on how we did this year, let's start setting fresh new goals for the next year. It's important that our spirit always be that the stage on which we stand in our lives is the one on which things are just about to begin! Together, let's create new dynamic developments! Friday, Dec 26th, 2014 --- DAILY GOSHO --- "All the characters in which the Lotus Sutra is written represent living Buddhas. But because we have the eyes of common mortals, we see them as characters." (Letter to Hōren - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. I, page 517) Selection Source: SGI President Ikeda's message, Seikyo Shimbun, Dec 26th, 2014 Saturday, Dec 27th, 2014 ---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---- "Faith in the Mystic Law is the engine that will propel you in the direction of happiness. "Strong faith enables you to strengthen your life force and gain indestructible happiness, no matter what happens. It empowers you to achieve victory in life without fail and to lead your family and descendants towards happiness. "It is important that you '[pray] as earnestly as though to produce fire from damp wood, or to obtain water from parched ground' (WND-1, 444), and also 'pray intently that Shakyamuni, Many Treasures, and the Buddhas of the ten directions will all gather and enter into your body to assist you' (WND-1, 829). "The essence of faith is to summon within your lives the protective functions of the universe so that you can display the power and wisdom of the Buddha." SGI Newsletter No. 9163, Humanistic Teachings for Victory, Strong Faith Activates the Protective Functions of the Universe, from 19th June, 2013, issue of the Soka Shimpo, translation released 24th Dec., 2014 * The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's web-site address at http://www.seikyoonline.jp/news/index.html --WAGATOMO NI OKURU-- KONO ICHINEN O FURIKAERI MYONEN NO MOKUHYO O SADAMEYO! ITSUMO "KOREKARA" GA JINSEI NO HONBUTAI DA. TOMONI ARATANA YAKUSHIN O! -- KYO NO GOSHO -- "IMANO HOKEKYO NO MOJI WA MINA SHOSHIN NO HOTOKE NARI WARERA WA NIKUGEN NAREBA MOJI TO MIRUNARI" (Gosho Zenshu, page 1050)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 25th Ho Ho Dec. 2014 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 26th Dec. 2014 Daily Enc.

 

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

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Thursday, Dec 25th, 2014
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Our efforts in sharing this Buddhism with others
leads to the heightening and development of our life condition.
May the training groups of the new 

Dedicated Soka Group and Gajokai members,*
challenge to do their very best in this area!
Right now, is the moment for us to make great strides forwards.

* Gajokai - YMD group that is chiefly responsible for protecting SGI centres.

Thursday, Dec 25th, 2014
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The first shi of the word shishi, or 'lion' [which means 'teacher'], is the Wonderful Law that is passed on by the teacher.  The second shi [which means 'child'] is the Wonderful Law as it is received by the disciples. The 'roar' is the sound of the teacher and the disciples chanting in unison."

(Ongi kuden - Gosho Zenshu, page 748, 

The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, page 111)
Selection Source: 

"Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, Dec 24th, 2014

Friday, Dec 26th, 2014
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"To never let hardships beat you, to keep trying even harder when you come up against an obstacle and overcoming it—this courageous spirit is what makes a rainbow of hope shine in your heart."

SGI Newsletter No. 9160, Rainbow of Hope—Great Figures of the World, [3] Yukichi Fukuzawa, Founder of Keio University: Study Hard — Those Who Study Are Truly Great, from 1st June, 2014, issue of Boys and Girls Hope News, the Soka Gakkai monthly newspaper for the boys and girls division  translation released 22nd Dec. 2014

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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
GUKYO E NO CHOSEN NO NAKA DE
WAGA KYOGAI WA HIRAKARERU.
SOKAHAN, GAJOKAI NO
DAIGAKKOSEI YO GANBARE!
IMA KOSO YAKUSHIN NO TOKI DA.

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"SHI TOWA SHISHO SAZUKURU TOKORONO MYOHO SHI TOWA DESHI UKURU TOKORONO
MYOHO KU TOWA SHITEI TOMONI TONAURU TOKORONO ONJO NARI"
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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 24th Dec. 2014 To My Friends & Daily Gosho plus 25th Dec. 2014 Daily Encouragement

 

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

Wednesday, Dec  24th, 2014
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The first debt of gratitude in Buddhism is
"the debt of gratitude to be paid to one's father and mother."*
May our youth members shine
as they repay their debt of gratitude to their parents!
Doing so is the most admirable proof for all human beings 
of the profound growth we have made.

* Gosho, The Four Virtues and the Four Debts of Gratitude, 
WND-2, page 636: 
"Next, the four debts of gratitude of Buddhism are 
(1) the debt of gratitude to be paid to one's father and mother; 
(2) the debt of gratitude to be paid to the ruler of the nation; 
(3) the debt of gratitude to be paid to all living beings; 
and (4) the debt of gratitude to be paid to the three treasures 
[The Buddha, the Law and the Order]."

Wednesday, Dec  24th, 2014
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Words echo the thoughts of the mind and find expression through the voice."

(The Unanimous Declaration by the Buddhas of the Three Existences regarding the Classification of the Teachings and Which Are to be Abandoned and Which Upheld 
- The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. 2, page 843)
Selection source: "Together with the Gosho, President Ikeda's encouragement series", Seikyo Shimbun, Dec 11th, 2014

Thursday, Dec 25th, 2014
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Even if you have a hard time studying, or can't find a subject that interests you, if you decide to take up one thing and challenge yourself patiently, you'll surely begin to understand what is being taught. Then, studying hard actually becomes fun.

"Tsunesaburo Makiguchi, first Soka Gakkai president and founder of Soka education, said: 'Learning is a light.' Your eagerness to learn will illuminate everything like the morning sun."

SGI Newsletter No. 9160, Rainbow of Hope—Great Figures of the World, [3] Yukichi Fukuzawa, Founder of Keio University: Study Hard — Those Who Study Are Truly Great, from 1st June, 2014, issue of Boys and Girls Hope News, the Soka Gakkai monthly newspaper for the boys and girls division  translation released 22nd Dec. 2014

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

--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
[BUKKYO NO SHION TO WA
ICHI NI FUBO NO ON]
SEINEN WA OYAKOKO DE HIKARE!
SOREGA NINGEN TOSHITE NO
IDAI NA SEICHO NO AKASHI DA.

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KOTOBA TO IU WA KOKORO NO OMOI O HIBIKASHITE KOE O ARAWASU O IU NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 563)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 23rd Dec. 2014 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 24th Dec. 2014 Daily Enc.

 

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

Tuesday, Dec. 23rd, 2014
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's always remember to express our utmost appreciation
to those members who are so kind to offer their homes for our meetings.
At the same time let's be sure to offer words of sincere gratitude
to their family members who are also kindly supporting our activities!
It's precisely because we have such treasure castles
that we can make great advancement in our own local kosen-rufu.

Tuesday, Dec. 23rd, 2014
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"And now the place where Nichiren and his followers chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, "whether . . . in mountain valleys or the wide wilderness" (chapter twenty-one, Supernatural Powers), these places are all the Land of Eternally Tranquil Light."

(Chapter Twenty-eight: 
Encouragements of the Bodhisattva Universal Worthy
- The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, page 192) 
Selection Source: Living Buddhism, 
Seikyo Shimbun, December 23rd, 2013

Wednesday, Dec. 24th, 2014
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Concrete action is more important than the most high-sounding theories.

"Peace is not something removed from our daily lives. It starts with being firmly rooted in our communities and treasuring each individual. Developing heart-to-heart bonds with others in the place where we are right now—by opening our hearts, acting in friendship, and using our wisdom—is the surest way to build peace."

SGI Newsletter No. 9156, Humanistic Teachings for Victory, Be People Who Can Contribute to World Peace, Thinking Globally, Acting Locally, translation released 19th Dec., 2014 

* The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
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--WAGATOMO NI OKURU--
KAIJO TEIKYO NO MINASAMA
SASAERU GOKAZOKU NO KATAGATA NI
KANSHA TO OREI NO KOTOBA O!
TOTOKI HOJO ARITE
CHIIKI KOFU WA DAIHATTEN!

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
"IMA NICHIREN RANO TAGUI NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO TO TONAE TATEMATSURU MONONO JUSHO WA SENGOKU KOYA MINA JAKKODO NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 781)

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