[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] March 31st, 2015 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + April 1st, 2015 Daily Encouragement

 

* Just to remind you that we often do NOT finish all the guidances from one particular SGI Newsletter as we always promise to bring you the latest guidances! so if there is anything you are enjoying in "Daily Encouragement," please look out for the same newsletter in your local SGI publications! All the best! A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more. Tuesday, March 31st, 2015 -- TO MY FRIENDS -- To our noble fellow members of the Chugoku region,* the land of remarkably capable and talented people, now is the time to create countless surging waves proclaiming justice and conviction! Let's together witness the dawn of a new era! *The Chugoku Region of Japan includes Hiroshima, Okayama, Yamaguchi, Tottori and Shimane prefectures. Tuesday, March 31st, 2015 --- DAILY GOSHO --- (The Nirvana Sutra states: "Have no fear of mad elephants. What you should fear are evil friends! Why?) Because a mad elephant can only destroy your body; it cannot destroy your mind. (But an evil friend can destroy both body and mind. . . . Even if you are killed by a mad elephant, you will not fall into the three evil paths. But if you are killed by an evil friend, you are certain to fall into them") (On the Protection of the Nation, The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin Vol 2, page 135) Selection source: SGI President Ikeda's Essay, Seikyo Shimbun, March 11th, 2015 Wednesday, April 1st, 2015 ---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---- "Nichiren Daishonin writes: 'Great evil portends the arrival of great good. If all of Jambudvipa [the entire world] were to be thrown into chaos, there could be no doubt that [the Lotus Sutra would] "be widely propagated throughout Jambudvipa" [LSOC28, 363]' (WND-1, 1122). "…Nichiren Buddhism sets forth the fundamental principles and means for resolving the problems of our contemporary world. "The Lotus Sutra teaches that all human beings are infinitely precious, possessing within them the noble Buddha nature, and presents a compassionate, altruistic way of life. Only when this philosophy is firmly established in people's hearts will it be possible to transform the all-too-common tendency of modern society to devalue life, and thereby put a stop to the tragedy of war. "In addition, the Buddhist principle of the oneness of life and its environment is a teaching that spurs us to reconsider the course of civilisation leading to widespread environmental destruction and shows us a new path to true prosperity for humanity. Similarly, the Buddhist principle of the oneness of body and mind offers a new way forwards for modern medicine, which often fails to focus on the whole person. "Furthermore, the Buddhist concept of dependent origination—which teaches that we do not exist in isolation, but rather are joined together in a profound web of relationships with everything else around us, supporting and aiding one another—can positively contribute to bringing together people long separated and divided by differences. "Nichiren Buddhism illuminates the true nature of life and death, reveals the way to transform our lives, and teaches the path of genuine humanity. It represents the most brilliant wisdom and supreme treasure of humankind. "Kosen-rufu is the effort to make the life-affirming principles of Nichiren Buddhism the common heritage of humanity and realise peace and prosperity for all." SGI Newsletter No. 9227, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 27: Chap. 2, Justice 5, translation released 27th March, 2015 * 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-- IDAI NARU JINZAI NO TENCHI CHUGOKU HOMEN NO TOMO YO SEIGI TO SHINNEN NO SAKEBI O BANPA TO HIROGEYUKE! TOMO NI SHIN JIDAI NO YOAKE O! --- KYO NO GOSHO --- AKUZOTO WA TADA YOKU MI O YABURITE KOKORO O YABURU ATAWAZU (Gosho Zenshu pg. 65)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] March 30th - April 5th, 2015 Words of the Week, 30th March Daily Gosho & 31st March Daily Enc.

 

A translation of President Ikeda's "Words of the Week" published in the Seikyo Shinbun and more March 30th - April 5th, 2015 -- WORDS OF THE WEEK -- The Daishonin encourages us, "Strive ever harder in faith, (and never give in to negligence.)"* It's through chanting daimoku with unyielding determination and taking courageous action with an indomitable spirit that we move the buddhas and gods. With perseverance and the unity of our camaraderie, let's open the way for the SGI movement to fully bloom! *"Letter to Niike" - WND-I, page 1027 Monday, March 30th, 2015 --- DAILY GOSHO --- "It is the heart that is important. No matter how earnestly Nichiren prays for you, if you lack faith, it will be like trying to set fire to wet tinder. Spur yourself to muster the power of faith." (The Strategy of the Lotus Sutra - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 1000) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin," Seikyo Shimbun, March 30th, 2015 Tuesday, March 31st, 2015 ---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---- "'Your illness is surely not due to karma, but even if it were, you could rely on the power of the Lotus Sutra [Nam-myoho-renge-kyo] to cure it. King Ajatashatru extended his life by forty years by embracing the Lotus Sutra. Ch'en Chen [an older brother of the Great Teacher T'ien-t'ai] added fifteen years to his life.' - From "The Bow and Arrow" (WND-1, 656). "Founding Soka Gakkai president Tsunesaburo Makiguchi treasured this passage and often used it to encourage those who were struggling with illness. "None of us can avoid sickness. But the Daishonin assures us that we can rely on the power of the Lotus Sutra, or the Mystic Law. It's important not to be pessimistic or give in to defeat, but rather to vanquish the devil of illness with the powerful lion's roar of daimoku. "Illness provides an opportunity for us to triumphantly attain the lofty life state of Buddhahood, to manifest clear benefit of prolonging our lives through faith. "My wife and I are chanting fervently each day that all our dear fellow members around the world will enjoy long, healthy, and fulfilling lives." SGI Newsletter No. 9223, Living the Gosho: Words of Encouragement from, (52), Winning Over Illness with the Power of the Mystic Law, from 26th March, 2015, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translation released 26th March, 2015 * The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's web-site address at http://www.seikyoonline.jp/news/index. -- KONSHU NO KOTOBA -- "IYOIYO HAGEMASE TAMAUBESHI" FUKUTSU NO INORI TO KODO GA BUTTEN O YURIUGOKASU. SHUNEN TO DOSHIAI NO DANKETSU DE SOKAZAKURA O MANKAI NI! --- KYO NO GOSHO --- "TADA KOKORO KOSO TAISETSU NARE IKANI NICHIREN INORI MOSUTOMO FUSHIN NARABA NURETARU HOKUCHI NI HI O UCHIKAKURUGA GOTOKU NARUBESHI HAGEMI O NASHITE GOJONI SHINRIKI O IDASHI TAMAUBESHI" (Gosho Zenshu, page 1192)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 29th March, 2019 To My Friends & Daily Gosho plus 30th March, 2015 Daily Enc.

 

A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" 
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Sunday, March 29th, 2015
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Taking action is the heart of Buddhism.
Dynamically, let's put our faith into action!
When we meet with others and share this philosophy of life,
our spirits rise and our life condition is elevated.
Today, again, let's take a courageous step forwards!

Sunday, March 29th, 2015
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Even a feeble person will not stumble if those supporting him are strong, but a person of considerable strength, when alone, may fall down on an uneven path."

(Three Tripitaka Masters Pray for Rain-The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. I page 598) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin",Seikyo Shimbun, March 29th, 2015

Monday, March 30th, 2015
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"My mentor, second Soka Gakkai president Josei Toda, said: 'Should you feel as though you're stuck, bring forth the great power of faith, challenge your own weaknesses, triumph over them, and expand your state of life. This is the ongoing challenge of "discarding the transient and revealing the true" in one's own life.'

"Never be discouraged, even if you don't see immediate results or things don't seem to be going as you had planned. Set forth anew each day, with perseverance and optimism. That is the way to genuine hope and fulfilment."

SGI Newsletter No. 9220, Humanistic Teachings for Victory, Set Out on a New Youthful Journey, Grow and Advance Every Day, from 20th Nov., 2013, issue of the Soka Shimpo, translation released 20th March, 2015.

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-- WAGATOMO NI OKURU --
KODO KOSO BUPPO NO TAMASHII DA.
OKIKU UGOKO!
ATTE KATAREBA KOKORO GA HAZUMU.
KYOGAI MO OKIKU NARU.
KYO MO YUKI NO IPPO O!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"KAI NAKI MONO NAREDOMO TASUKURU MONO TSUYOKEREBA TAUREZU SUKOSHI KENAGE NO MONOMO HITORI NAREBA ASHIKI MICHINIWA TAURENU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1468)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 28th March, 2015 To My Friends & Daily Gosho, 29th March, 2015 Daily Enc.

 

A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" 
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Saturday, March 28th, 2015
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's be careful not to cause a car accident!
When we are tired or careless,
devils (negative functions in the universe)
can take advantage when our guard is down.
By reminding each other of this point,
let's put safety as our top priority when driving!

Saturday, March 28th, 2015
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"...the wise will rejoice while the foolish will retreat."

(The Three Obstacles and Four Devils -The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. I page 637)   

Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin",

Seikyo Shimbun, March 28th, 2015

Sunday, March 29th, 2015
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The SGI is an organisation directly connected to Nichiren Daishonin, dedicated to realising the vow for kosen-rufu in accord with the Buddha's intent and decree.

"As we chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo for ourselves and others, the same life state as the Daishonin wells forth powerfully within us.

"It is just as Nichikan Shonin (1665–1726) declares: 'Through the power of the Mystic Law, we manifest the life of the Daishonin within ourselves' (Commentary on 'The Entity of the Mystic Law').

"In other words, we are all direct disciples of Nichiren Daishonin. We embrace the supreme Law for realising happiness for ourselves and others. We all, without exception, have a noble mission."

SGI Newsletter No. 9220, Humanistic Teachings for Victory, Set Out on a New Youthful Journey, Awareness of Being Directly Connected to the Daishonin, from 20th Nov., 2013, issue of the Soka Shimpo, translation released 20th March, 2015.

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-- WAGATOMO NI OKURU --
KURUMA NO JIKO NI CHUI!
TSUKARE YA YUDAN NADO
KOKORO NO SUKI NI MA WA KISOU.
TAGAI NI KOE O KAKEAI
ANZEN DAIICHI NO UNTEN O!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"KENJA WA YOROKOBI GUSHA WA SHIRIZOKU KORENARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1091)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 27th March, 2015 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 28th March Daily Encouragement

 

A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more. Friday, March 27th, 2015 -- TO MY FRIENDS -- Pioneering new horizons for kosen-rufu - the very mission of Hokkaido,* where Soka Gakkai's first three presidents have such profound ties. With the momentum of a lion's ferocity, let's all courageously help as many people as possible to form a connection with this Buddhism! Let's adorn this spring with blossoms of benefit and good fortune. *Hokkaido is the northernmost prefecture of Japan. Friday, March 27th, 2015 --- DAILY GOSHO --- "If in a single moment of life we exhaust the pains and trials of millions of kalpas, then instant after instant there will arise in us the three Buddha bodies with which we are eternally endowed. Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is just such a 'diligent' practice." (The Essential Passage in Each of the Twenty-eight Chapters of the Lotus Sutra, Emerging from the Earth -The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, page 214) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, March 27th, 2015 Saturday, March 28th, 2015 ---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---- "Kosen-rufu is the struggle to make compassion the foundation of society and to realise happiness for ourselves and others. It is the struggle to eliminate misery from the world and to build peace. "Encourage someone today. Impart courage and hope. Always be ready to personally engage in such frontline efforts for kosen-rufu. Wherever you go, ignite the determination to win in people's hearts and set in motion ripples of courageous action. "Responding to the rapidly changing times is extremely challenging, but let's unite solidly in faith and triumph based on faith. "The determination to confidently carry through with your efforts to the very end is the key to success. May each of you enjoy a beautiful springtime abloom with the brilliant benefit of winning over yourself and winning in society and life." SGI Newsletter No. 9221, Dynamically Advancing into the New Era, (9) Triumphing over Obstacles Is a Badge of Honour, from 14th March, 2015, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun translation released 23rd March, 2015 * 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-- KOFU KAITAKU KOSO SANDAIJO HOKKAIDO NO SHIMEI DA SHISHI FUNJIN NO IKIOI DE ISANDE BUTSUEN O HIROGEYO! KUDOKU MANKAI NO HARU O KAZARE! --- KYO NO GOSHO --- "ICHINEN NI OKUGONO SHINRO O TSUKUSEBA HONRAI MUSANO SANJIN NENNENNI OKORUNARI IWAYURU NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO WA SHOJINGYO NARI" (Gosho Zenshu, page 790)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 26th March, 2015 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 27th March, 2015 Daily Enc.

 

A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more. Thursday, March 26th, 2015 -- TO MY FRIENDS -- The more effort a leader tries to make by chanting daimoku and taking action, the more successfully their organisation develops. Let's try to meet each member and offer them our sincerest encouragement and so build a strong bond of trust between each other. Thursday, March 26th, 2015 --- DAILY GOSHO --- "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, March 26th, 2015 Friday, March 26th, 2015 ---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---- "Any real struggle for kosen-rufu is invariably accompanied by obstruction from devilish functions. Only by vanquishing negative forces can we become Buddhas. Only through that process can we attain an expansive state of absolute happiness. "So when we find ourselves in challenging times, let's be upbeat and cheerful. Let's advance with the heart of a lion king, confident that we can change our karma and transform everything, that we can make a cause for the eternal victory of mentor and disciple. "Nichiren Buddhism is a teaching of unsurpassed optimism—offering a positive, hope-filled view of life throughout the three existences of past, present, and future. It enables us to move forwards unhindered. It is a great teaching that allows us to create value even from the harshest adversity." SGI Newsletter No. 9221, Dynamically Advancing into the New Era, (9) Triumphing over Obstacles Is a Badge of Honour, from 14th March, 2015, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun translation released 23rd March, 2015 * 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-- "Leader" GA INORI KODO SHITA BUN DAKE SOSHIKI WA HATTEN SURU. HITORI TO ATTE HAGEMASHI SHINRAI NO KIZUNA O MUSUBE! --- KYO NO GOSHO --- "NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO WA SHISHIKU NO GOTOSHI IKANARU YAMAI SAWARI O NASUBEKIYA" (Gosho Zenshu, page 1124)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho March 25th, 2015 + Daily Encouragement March 26th

 

A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more. Wednesday, March 25th, 2015 -- TO MY FRIENDS -- To all of our fellow members in Great Kyushu,* whose spirits are burning with the shared vow of mentor and disciple, be the proud and dignified forerunners roaring like lion kings! Let triumphant shouts ring out throughout the Land of Fire! *Kyushu is the southernmost of the four main islands of Japan. It is well known for its numerous active volcanoes and is called the "Land of Fire". Wednesday, March 25th, 2015 --- DAILY GOSHO --- "I entrust you with the propagation of Buddhism in your province. It is stated that 'the seeds of Buddhahood sprout as a result of conditions, and for this reason they preach the single vehicle.'" (The Properties of Rice - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 1117) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, March 25th, 2015 Thursday, March 26th, 2015 ---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---- "In March, the month when we reaffirm our vow as successors of kosen-rufu, my mentor Josei Toda's impassioned call to us to never let up in our efforts for truth and justice resounds in my heart. "Actively seeking out challenges and triumphing over them is the spirit of youth; it is the badge of honour of true successors of our movement. "None are stronger than those who, even amid the fiercest storms of adversity, base their actions on chanting daimoku first. They will be able to win through without fail. "Even when Nichiren Daishonin faced life-threatening persecution as an exile on Sado Island, he declared: 'I feel immeasurable delight' (WND-1, 386). "When difficulties arise because of our efforts for truth and justice, we can be assured that it is the time for kosen-rufu. Mr. Toda rejoiced at the prospect of the appearance of great obstacles, asserting: 'I'll be delighted, and I hope all of you will be happy as well. When that time comes, let's fight bravely!'" SGI Newsletter No. 9221, Dynamically Advancing into the New Era, (9) Triumphing over Obstacles Is a Badge of Honour, from 14th March, 2015, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun translation released 23rd March, 2015 * 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-- SHITEI NO SEIGAN NI MOERU DAIKYUSHU NO DOSHI YO! OJA NO SHISHIKU DE DODOTARU SENKU O TANOMU! HI NO KUNI NI KACHIDOKI YO HIBIKE! --- KYO NO GOSHO --- "SONO KUNI NO BUPPO WA KIHEN NI MAKASE TATEMATSURI SOROZO BUSSHU WA EN NI YOTTE OKORU KONO YUENI ICHIJO O TOKUNARUBESHI" (Gosho Zenshu, page 1467)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 24th March 2015 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 25th March Daily Encouragement

 

A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more. Tuesday, March 24th, 2015 -- TO MY FRIENDS -- To all of our fellow members in the Shin-etsu Region,* home of the mountain range of capable and talented people, let's all stand up bravely and without any fears! By hoisting the banner of "courage" high, let's aim towards a glorious winning goal together, with the perfect unity of "Many in Body, One in Mind!" *Shin-etsu region covers Nagano and Niigata prefectures including Sado Island Tuesday, March 24th, 2015 --- DAILY GOSHO --- "Exert yourself in the two ways of practice and study." (The True Aspect of All Phenomena - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 386) Selection source: The New Human Revolution, Seikyo Shimbun, March 24th, 2015 Wednesday, March 25th, 2015 ---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---- "Each step forwards we take for the sake of Buddhism, the happiness of others, and the welfare of society, while struggling and wrestling with all kinds of problems and challenges, will become an immortal golden record of our life in this world. It will shine as a guidepost of infinite hope for all those who come after. "My mentor, second Soka Gakkai president Josei Toda, once said: 'Suppose that our way ahead on a mountain path is blocked by a massive boulder. But it is vital for us to get past it. Rousing our courage and tapping our wisdom at that time to come up with a solution demonstrates the true depth of our faith.' "We were born into this world with the vow to open the path of kosen-rufu, the great path to realising the Daishonin's ideal of 'establishing the correct teaching for the peace of the land.'" SGI Newsletter No. 9216, Walking the Triumphant Path of Soka, from the April 2015 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released 18th March, 2015 * 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-- JINZAI SANMYAKU SHINETSU NO TOMO YO KANZENTO TACHIAGARE! "YUKI" NO HATA TAKAKU EIKO NO KESSHOTEN E ITAI DOSHIN NO DAIZENSHIN O! --- KYO NO GOSHO --- "GYOGAKU NO NIDO O HAGEMI SOROBESHI" (Gosho Zenshu, page 1361)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 23rd - 29th March, 2015 Words of the Week, 23rd March Daily Gosho + 24th March Daily Enc.

 

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

March 23rd - 29th, 2015
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
It's springtime, the time to converse with others!
Let's get out and about with lighthearted steps!
And to those who are about to start a new school, grade or job,
let's offer them words of encouragement just like a warm spring breeze.
Let's all live out our lives boldly and with confidence!

Monday, March 23rd, 2015
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"With regard to the Lotus Sutra, when one's hand takes it up, that hand immediately attains Buddhahood, and when one's mouth chants it, that mouth is itself a Buddha."

(Wu-lung and I-lung - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 1099)  Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, March 23rd, 2015

Tuesday, March 24th, 2015
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"In a letter of encouragement to a follower named Nichinyo, Nichiren Daishonin writes:

"'There are trails in the sky where birds fly, but people cannot recognise them. There are paths in the sea along which fish swim, but people cannot perceive them. . . . In like manner, ordinary people cannot see that the "Treasure Tower" chapter [of the Lotus Sutra] exists within the body of Nichinyo, but Shakyamuni, Many Treasures, and the Buddhas of the ten directions perceive it.' (WND-1, 915–16)

"There is a path our lives follow, and though no one else may see it, Nichiren Daishonin perceives it. It is the path of Buddhist practice for ourselves and others that makes the treasure tower shine brilliantly in our lives and the lives of other people.

"In this troubled saha world in which we live, there are countless negative influences that can lead us astray into terrible suffering, until, as the Daishonin puts it, we are 'moving from darkness into darkness' (WND-2, 838).

"The teaching of the Mystic Law enables us to break free from the downward spiral of the evil paths and move into a path where we savour the true joy of living, a path shimmering with hope. This is none other than the direct path to attaining Buddhahood in this lifetime. It is also the path of true filial piety by which we can guide our parents to enlightenment. And it is the unsurpassed way that can lead all people to realise a state of supreme happiness.

"Life's path is often thorny and littered with obstacles. It can sometimes seem like a long tunnel, with no exit in sight. But as the ancient Roman philosopher Seneca said: 'It is a rough road that leads to the heights of greatness.'[1] Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is the engine that enables us to courageously climb the steepest, most difficult slopes."

SGI Newsletter No. 9216, Walking the Triumphant Path of Soka, from the April 2015 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released 18th March, 2015 

[1] Seneca, Epistles 66–92, translated by Richard M. Gummere (Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press, 1996), p. 285.

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-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
HARU DA! TAIWA DA!
ASHIDORI KARUKU KODO DA!
SHINGAKU SHUSHOKU NO TOMO NIMO
HARUKAZE NO "yell" O.
JINSEI WA TSUYOKI DE IKE!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"HOKEKYO TO MOSUWA TENI TOREBA SONOTE YAGATE HOTOKE NI NARI KUCHI NI TONAUREBA SONO KUCHI SOKU HOTOKE NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1580)

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