[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho April 30th, 2015 + Daily Enc. May1st, 2015

 

A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more. Thursday, April 30th, 2015 -- TO MY FRIENDS -- Let's use those bitter sufferings and hardships we are encountering as a source and opportunity for our growth! Let's convert our karma into our unique mission! Creating value out of every situation is what Buddhism is all about. Cheerfully, let's advance! Thursday, April 30th, 2015 --- DAILY GOSHO --- "But now you must build your reputation on the Lotus Sutra and give yourself up to it." (The True Aspect of All Phenomena - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 385) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, April 30th, 2015 Friday, May 1st, 2015 ---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---- "'The mighty warrior General Li Kuang, whose mother had been devoured by a tiger, shot an arrow at the stone he believed was the tiger. The arrow penetrated the stone all the way up to its feathers. But once he realised it was only a stone, he was unable to pierce it again.' - From "General Stone Tiger", (WND-1, 953). "The power of strong resolve can penetrate even stone. Faith in the Mystic Law and our Buddhist practice enable us to tap the true incredible power that resides within human life. "With focused prayer and the unwavering determination to win, to definitely accomplish our goals, we can make the impossible possible. "'I won't give up! I will definitely succeed!'—this commitment will activate the protective functions of the universe and turn everything into a friend and ally. "Faith is the ultimate power for breaking through all obstacles and limitations." SGI Newsletter No. 9237, Living the Gosho: (56) Making the Impossible Possible with Strong Resolve, from 23rd April, 2015, issue of the Seikyo Shinbun, translation released 23rd April, 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-- KUTO WA SEICHO NO CHIKARA NI! SHUKUMEI WA SHIMEI NI! SUBETE O KACHI E TO TENKAN SURU NO GA BUPPO DA. HOGARAKANI ZENSHIN O! --- KYO NO GOSHO --- "TOMOKAKU MO HOKEKYO NI NA O TATE MI O MAKASE TAMAU BESHI" (Gosho Zenshu page 1360)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 29th April, 2015 To My Friends & Daily Gosho plus 30th April Daily Encouragement

 

A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more. Wednesday, Apr 29th, 2015 -- TO MY FRIENDS -- Let's establish a healthy daily rhythm of life through our consistent practice of morning and evening gongyo and daimoku. Let's make every single day meaningful and special by brimming with powerful life force! Wednesday, Apr 29th, 2015 --- 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. I, page 4) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, April 29th, 2014 Thursday, Apr 30th, 2015 ---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---- "Through chanting the daimoku of the Lotus Sutra, Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, we can transmit benefit even to deceased family members, relatives, friends, or acquaintances who may have opposed our Buddhist practice—benefit that will warmly embrace them and lead them to a state of profound peace and comfort. Similarly, through the power of the Mystic Law, our family members and friends who have passed away in the course of the journey for kosen-rufu—whether from illness or as a result of unexpected accidents or natural disasters—will also be able to enter the path of Buddhahood. The best offering we can make for the eternal happiness of the departed is to live fully and strive vibrantly for kosen-rufu in their stead." SGI Newsletter No. 9233, Learning from the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin: The Teachings for Victory, [65] "Letter to Horen," Wu-lung and I-lung: Father and Son Attaining Buddhahood Together, from the August 2014 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released 14th April, 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-- ASABAN NO GONGYO, SHODAI KARA KISOKU TADASHI SEIKATSU "RHYTHM" O! MANMAN TARU SEIMEI RYOKU DE JUJITSU NO ICHINICHI ICHINICHI NI! --- KYO NO GOSHO --- "SHIKARU AIDA HOTOKE NO NA O TONAE KYOKAN O YOMI HANA O CHIRASHI KO O HINERU MADEMO MINA WAGA ICHINEN NI OSAMETARU KUDOKU ZENKON NARI TO SHINJIN O TORUBEKINARI (Gosho Zenshu, page 383)

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

 

A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more. Tuesday, Apr 28th, 2015 -- TO MY FRIENDS -- Let's constantly make a point of expressing our gratitude and appreciation to those who offer their homes for kosen-rufu activities as well as to their family members! It's only because of the support we receive from so many people in so many ways, that our movement for kosen-rufu is able to advance. Together, let's make a fresh departure together towards a brand new summit! Tuesday, Apr 28th, 2015 --- DAILY GOSHO --- "He is a man who never gives in to defeat and who greatly values his friends." (On Prolonging One's Life Span - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. 1, page 955) Selection Source: SGI President Ikeda's essay, Seikyo Shinbun, April 18th, 2015 Wednesday, Apr 29th, 2015 ---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---- "When one person stands up with strong faith, everyone in the family—even those who have not yet started practising—is enveloped in the light of the Mystic Law. "In his letter to Soya Kyoshin, the Daishonin declares: 'The blessings that you yourself enjoy are in fact treasures belonging to your late father' (WND-1, 513). "When you as an individual exert yourself in faith, you can also lead others in your environment towards the path to attaining Buddhahood. The lives of your family members, relatives, friends, and loved ones, too, even if they are suffering in such lower states as Hell or Hunger, will move in the direction of hope and happiness. Such is the tremendous power of the Mystic Law. "Also, when you personally stand up and dedicate yourself to your mission for kosen-rufu in your local area, it will have a powerful ripple effect. The human revolution of a single individual opens the way to a breakthrough for the happiness and victory of all." SGI Newsletter No. 9233, Learning from the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin: The Teachings for Victory, [65] "Letter to Horen," The Enlightenment of One Opens the Way to Enlightenment for All, from the August 2014 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released 14th April, 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 NO KAIJO TEIKYOSHA YA GOKAZOKU NI OREI O KOTOBA O! OKU NO KATA NO SASASE DE KOFU WA DODO NO ZENSHIN. ARATANA MINE E TOMO NI SHUPPATSU DA! --- KYO NO GOSHO --- "KIWAMETE MAKEJI TAMASHI NO HITONITE WAGA KATANO KOTO OBA DAIJI TO MOSU HITO NARI" (Gosho Zenshu, page 986)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] Words of the Week April 27th- May 3rd, 2015, Daily Gosho April 27th, Daily Enc. April 28th

 

A translation of President Ikeda's "Words of the Week" published in the Seikyo Shinbun and more April 27th - May 3rd, 2015 -- WORDS OF THE WEEK -- Hurrah for the triumphant songs of the people ringing out (across Japan)! I'd like to express my utmost appreciation, from the bottom of my heart, to all of our great noble fellow members who made these successive victories happen one after another! Now, let's strive, more than ever, to develop trust with the people around us and make the blossoms of good fortune and benefit abound in our local community! (*)Soka Gakkai (in Japan) endorses the Komeito Party, which won sweeping victories in local elections held on April 12th 26th, 2015. The New Komeito was originally founded by Soka Gakkai in 1964 but later separated as an independent entity, with Soka Gakkai providing only electoral support. The New Komeito is committed to giving political voice to the most vulnerable and underrepresented members of society on the issues of peace, social security, education, the environment and human rights. It works to protect the interests of non-union labour and people who work in small and medium-sized companies and constituencies that makes up a large segment of the Japanese public. NEW KOMEITO English website: http://www.komei.or.jp/en/ Monday, April 27th, 2015 --- DAILY GOSHO --- "A mind now clouded by the illusions of the innate darkness of life is like a tarnished mirror, but when polished, it is sure to become like a clear mirror, reflecting the essential nature of phenomena and the true aspect of reality. Arouse deep faith, and diligently polish your mirror day and night." (On Attaining Buddhahood in This Lifetime - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.1, page 4) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin," Seikyo Shimbun, April 27th, 2015 Tuesday, April 28th, 2015 ---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---- "Showing true filial devotion is indeed the first step towards all people attaining enlightenment. "'Faith for a harmonious family' is one of the eternal guidelines of the Soka Gakkai. Naturally, some members may be the only ones in their families practising Nichiren Buddhism. I am well aware of how difficult that can be. "In my youth, wishing for the happiness of my family, I chanted earnestly for my father to follow my mother's lead and become a Soka Gakkai member as well. Sensing my ardent wish to share Buddhism with my father, Mr. Toda said to me at that time: "'The important thing is that you stand up with strong faith. A big, magnificent umbrella can shelter many people all at once. In the same way, if one family member starts striving in faith, that person can protect the entire family. The benefit and good fortune you obtain through the wholehearted efforts you are making in your Buddhist practice will also be transmitted to your father. In his heart, he is already a Soka Gakkai member. I'm sure he's quietly supporting you, and also very proud of you." "Indeed, my father always took a warm interest in the efforts I was making for kosen-rufu alongside Mr. Toda." SGI Newsletter No. 9233, Learning from the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin: The Teachings for Victory, [65] "Letter to Horen," The Enlightenment of One Opens the Way to Enlightenment for All, from the August 2014 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released 14th April, 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 -- TODOROKU MINSHU NO GAIKA, BANZAI! IDAINA TOMONO RENSEN RENSHO NI KOKORO YORI KANSHA GASSHO. FUKUTOKU TO SHINRAI NO HANA O IYOIYO CHIIKI NI RANMANTO! --- KYO NO GOSHO --- "TADAIMA MO ICHINEN MUMYO NO MEISHIN WA MIGAKAZARU KAGAMI NARI KORE O MIGAKABA KANARAZU HOSSHOSHINNYO NO MEIKYO TO NARUBESHI FUKAKU SHINJIN O OKOSHITE NICHIYA CHOBO NI MATA OKOTARAZU MIGAKU BESHI" (Gosho Zenshu, page 384)

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

 

A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more. Sunday, Apr 26th, 2015 -- TO MY FRIENDS -- To connect people's hearts and develop a harmonious world in our local community —that is the SGI movement by the people and for the people! With confidence and pride as champions of human life, let's live out our lives by fulfilling our own unique missions! Sunday, Apr 26th, 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 Shinbun, April 26th, 2015 Monday, Apr 27th, 2015 ---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---- "The Daishonin writes: 'It [the Lotus Sutra] leads one person in the realm of hell, one person in the realm of hungry spirits, and thus one person in each of the nine realms of existence to Buddhahood, and thereby the way is opened for all living beings to attain Buddhahood' (WND-1, 512). "In Nichiren Buddhism, universal enlightenment is not an abstract theory or principle. What matters is whether the teaching actually helps an individual attain Buddhahood. One person, whatever their life state, gaining enlightenment, then serves as proof that the teaching can do the same for all people. The Daishonin likens this process to 'the joints in a piece of bamboo: if one joint is ruptured, then all the joints will split' (WND-1, 512). "Likewise, when an individual who has been suffering from illness or financial hardship becomes happy, this opens a sure way to happiness for all others experiencing similar painful sufferings." SGI Newsletter No. 9233, Learning from the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin: The Teachings for Victory, [65] "Letter to Horen," The Enlightenment of One Opens the Way to Enlightenment for All, from the August 2014 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released 14th April, 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 -- HITO TO HITO NO KOKORO O MUSUBI CHIIKI O WARAKU NO SONO NI SURU. SOREGA SOKA NO MINSHU UNDO! NINGEN OJA NO HOKORI MO TAKAKU WAGA SHIMEI O HATASHIYUKE! --- KYO NO GOSHO --- "ICHINEN NI OKUGO NO SHINRO O TSUKUSEBA HONRAI MUSANO SANJIN NENNENNI OKORU NARI IWAYURU NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO WA SHOJINGYO NARI" (Gosho Zenshu, page 790)

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

 

A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" 
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Saturday, Apr 25th, 2015
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
On the heads of those who continue to advance,
burning with the spirit to fulfill their vows (for kosen-rufu),
the laurels of victory in life certainly shine.
By chanting daimoku and taking action 
with indomitable determination,
let's create a history of outstanding victory and success!

Saturday, Apr 25th, 2015
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"I will be the pillar of Japan. I will be the eyes of Japan. I will be the great ship of Japan. This is my vow, and I will never forsake it!"

(The Opening of the Eyes
- The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, 
Vol 1, page 280)
Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin, 
Seikyo Shinbun, April 25th, 2015

Sunday, Apr 26th, 2015
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The future division was the first division I established after becoming the third president of the Soka Gakkai. [1] I set about personally fostering the future division members. Together, we studied and deeply engraved in our hearts the passage from the Daishonin's writing 'Letter from Sado': 'Those with the heart of a lion king are sure to attain Buddhahood' (WND-1, 302).

"Countless ordinary people, unheralded men and women, have joined me in rousing the 'heart of a lion king' and striving fearlessly in the face of adversity to build the great, united bastion of the Soka Gakkai, an organisation dedicated to the noble cause of kosen-rufu.

"As such, the first, all-important element of the Soka Gakkai spirit that I would like the future division members to carry on is the 'heart of a lion king.'  

"Truly capable individuals are those who foster others."

SGI Newsletter No. 9235. My Shining Successors, Win through Learning, from the May 2015 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released 17th April, 2015

[1] President Ikeda established the high school division in June 1964, the junior high school division in January 1965, and the boys and girls division in September 1965—which together comprise the Future Division.
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-- WAGATOMO NI OKURU --
SEIGAN NO HONOO O MOYASHI
ZENSHIN O TSUZUKERU HITO NI
JINSEI NO EIKAN WA KAGAYAKU!
KUKUTSU NO INORI TO KODO DE
IDAINA SHORI NO REKISHI O!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"WARE NIHON NO HASHIRA TO NARAN WARE NIHON NO GANMOKU TO NARAN WARE NIHON NO TAISEN TO NARAN TOTO CHIKAISHI NEGAI YABURU BEKARAZU"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 232)

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

 

A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" 
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Friday, Apr 24th, 2015
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Aiming at the highest peak of our individual possibilities,
let's unceasingly continue to make our ascent!
Faith means to have a constant challenging spirit,
to be fearless
and to always try to take action to improve ourselves.

Friday, Apr 24th, 2015
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"And yet, though one might point at the earth and miss it, though one might bind up the sky, though the tides might cease to ebb and flow and the sun rise in the west, it could never come about that the prayers of the practitioner of the Lotus Sutra would go unanswered."

(On Prayer -The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, 
Vol 1, page 345)
Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin, 
Seikyo Shinbun, April 24th, 2015

Saturday, Apr 25th, 2015
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Because we live in a troubled age, we may face unanticipated challenges. The Daishonin assures us, however, in a letter he wrote on hearing that young Kyo'o had fallen ill: 'Misfortune will change into fortune. Muster your faith, and pray to this Gohonzon. Then what is there that cannot be achieved?' (WND-1, 412).

"Summoning courageous faith at a crucial moment will triumphantly open the way to great and everlasting good fortune for one's entire family."

SGI Newsletter No. 9235. My Shining Successors, Win through Learning, from the May 2015 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released 17th April, 2015

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-- WAGATOMO NI OKURU --
JISHIN NO SAIKOHO E
TAYUMAZU NOBORIYUKE!
SHINKO TOWA CHOSEN NO KOKORO DA.
OSORENAKI SEISHIN DA.
KOJO ENO KODO DA.

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"DAICHI WA SASABA HAZURURU TOMO OZORA O TSUNAGU MONOWA ARITOMO SHIO NO MICHIHINU KOTOWA ARITOMO HI WA NISHI YORI IZURUTOMO HOKEKYO NO GYOJA NO INORI NO KANAWANU KOTO WA ARU BEKARAZU
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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 23rd April 2015 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 24th April 2015 Daily Enc.

 

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

Thursday, Apr 23rd, 2015
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The most trying of circumstances
offer the best opportunities 

to do our human revolution.
Being confident about this in our hearts,
let's use every situation 

that we are struggling with
as a springboard for our advancement!
Overflowing with joy and courage, 

let's stride ahead! 

Thursday, Apr 23rd, 2015
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The wonderful means of truly putting an end to the physical and spiritual obstacles of all living beings is none other than Nam-myoho-renge-kyo."

Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shinbun, April 23rd, 2015

Friday, Apr 24th, 

---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Let us foster people and help them develop their potential for the sake of the future! Let us create capable individuals and send them out into society! Eternal light emanates from efforts to nurture people's growth.  

"The Uruguayan author José Enrique Rodó (1871–1917) declared: 'A young mind is hospitable soil in which the seed of a single timely word will quickly yield immortal fruit.' [1]

In fostering the future division members, we of the SGI impart timely, sincere encouragement to the soil of young minds. We sow the seeds of hope, self-improvement, and courage, and nurture the fruit of happiness and victory.

"'The voice carries out the work of the Buddha' (OTT, 4), cites Nichiren Daishonin. Each word of encouragement we give to these young people—successors to the mission of eternally transmitting the Mystic Law—is an action of unsurpassed power that 'carries out the work of the Buddha.'

SGI Newsletter No. 9235. My Shining Successors, Win through Learning, from the May 2015 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released 17th April, 2015

[1] José Enrique Rodó, Ariel, translated by Margaret Sayers Peden (Austin, Texas: University of Texas Press, 2008), p. 32.

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-- WAGATOMO NI OKURU --
KUTO NO TOKI KOSO
NINGEN KAKUMEI NO KOKI.
SO KOKORO NI KIMETE
SUBETE O HIYAKU NO BANE NI!
YOROKOBI ISANDE SUSUME!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
SHINJITSU ISSAI SHUJO SHIKISHIN NO RUNAN O TODOMURU HIJUTSU WA TADA NAM MYOHO RENGE KYO NARI
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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 22nd April, 2015 To My Friends & Daily Gosho plus 23rd April, 2015 Daily Enc.

 

A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends"  published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more. Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015 -- TO MY FRIENDS -- Meeting with people and having conversations is in itself kosen-rufu. Don't be caught up in preconceived notions about people. Instead, through opening up our hearts and engaging in dialogue let's create an atmosphere where friendships blossom upon the fertile soil of understanding in our neighbourhoods. Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015 --- DAILY GOSHO --- "You must not spend your lives in vain and regret it for ten thousand years to come." (The Problem to Be Pondered Night and Day - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. I, page 622) Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shinbun, April 22nd, 2015 Thursday, April 23rd, 2015 ---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---- "'I am not urging any private or prejudiced view of my own; I speak solely out of motives of intense loyalty. I do not speak out for my own sake, but for the sake of the gods, for the sake of the ruler, for the sake of the nation, and for the sake of all living beings.' - From 'Letter to Hojo Tokimune' (WND-2, 315). "Wishing solely for peace throughout the world and the happiness of all humanity, Nichiren Daishonin waged a great, lifelong struggle to realise his ideal of 'establishing the correct teaching for the peace of the land.' "As demonstrated by our efforts to contribute to society today, we of the SGI have directly inherited the Daishonin's lofty spirit. In all our endeavours for kosen-rufu, we will definitely be able to bring forth the power of the Buddha. And the positive forces of the universe will protect us without fail. "We are undertaking the challenge of creating a world of human harmony that is the sincere wish of people everywhere. Let's continue talking to others about our noble aspiration with confidence and pride!" SGI Newsletter No. No. 9234, Living the Gosho: Words of Encouragement, (54) Sharing Our Noble Aspiration with Confidence and Pride, from 14th April, 2015, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translation released 14th April, 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 -- HITO TO AI KATARU KOTO GA KOSEN RUFU DA. SENNYUKAN NI TORAWARERU NA. KOKORO O HIRAITA TAIWA DE CHIKI NI YUJO NO YOKUYA O! --- KYO NO GOSHO --- "ISSHO MUNASHIKU SUGOSHITE BANZAI KUYURU KOTO NAKARE" (Gosho Zenshu, page 970)

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