This Week and This Month's Event Calendars: September 2016

Friday, September 30, 2016

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 30.9.2016 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 1.10 Daily Encouragement

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

Friday, September 30th, 2016
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
A "mission" is not something
we are charged with doing
nor is it something we are given,
it is something that we ourselves
have chosen to do
and so pursue of our own free will.
By exerting ourselves to fulfil such a mission
with unrelenting effort and perseverance,
let's be victorious in our lives!

Friday, September 30th, 2016
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The provinces we live in are far apart, and months and years have passed, so I was concerned that you might slacken in your resolve. However, you are increasingly demonstrating the depth of your faith and accumulating good deeds. Surely this is not a result of practice over just one or two previous lifetimes."
("Reply to the Lay Priest of Ko", WND-1, page 491)

Selection Source: Together With the Gosho
Seikyo Shinbun: September 29th, 2016

Saturday, October 1st, 2016
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"No fact speaks louder than transforming our life circumstances. No proof is more powerful than changing our destiny.

"Just as our founding president Tsunesaburo Makiguchi insightfully observed, Buddhism is a teaching for living. It gives us the strength to navigate the rough waters of life. It is the path leading to supreme happiness.

SGI Newsletter No. 9450, The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [10] The Five Eternal Guidelines of the Soka Gakkai—Part 2 [of 5], "Faith for Achieving Happiness"—A Religion for Transforming Our Lives, from the February 2016 issue of the Daibyaku-renge, translation released 15th Sep., 2016

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"SHIMEI" TOWA
ATAERARERU NODEWA NAKU
MIZUKARA ERABI TORU MONODA.
FUKUTSU NO DORYOKU TO NINTAI DE
WAGA JINSEI O KACHI HIRAKE

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
KUNI MO · HEDATARI NENGETSU MO KASANARI SORAEBA · TAYUMU OKOKOROMO YATO UTAGAI SORO NI · IYOIYO · IRO O ARAWASHI KOU O TSUMASE TAMOU KOTO · TADA ISSHO NISHO NO KOTONIWA ARAZARUKA.
("KO NYUDO DONO GOHENJI", GOSHO ZENSHU - page 1323)

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Thursday, September 29, 2016

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 29th September 2016 To My Friends & Daily Gosho plus 30th Sep. 2016 Daily Enc.

* Just to point out we sometimes do NOT finish a particular guidance from one SGI Newsletter as our pledge has always been to get the very latest guidance out to you! If you see anything that really helps you PLEASE make sure to check it out again in your local SGI publication…there could well be more!

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

Thursday, September 29th, 2016
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Everything begins from our chanting Daimoku.
It's precisely when we are at our busiest
that it is absolutely vital to chant Daimoku,
not only out of gratitude but also with the determination
towards fulfilling our vow for kosen-rufu.
This is how we then can draw out
the very best of wisdom from within ourselves
and overflow with both hope and courage
in order to take that necessary action!

Thursday, September 29th, 2016
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Today there are people who have faith in the Lotus Sutra. The belief of some is like fire while that of others is like water. When the former listen to the teachings, their passion flares up like fire, but as time goes on, they tend to discard their faith. To have faith like water means to believe continuously without ever regressing. Since you visit me constantly, regardless of the difficulties, your belief is comparable to flowing water."

(The Two Kinds of Faith - WND, Vol. I, page 899)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin,"
Seikyo Shinbun, September 28th, 2016

Friday, September 30th, 2016
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Achieving victory is a lifelong process. Moreover, our lives continue eternally throughout the three existences of past, present, and future. Even if things may be challenging right now, let's keep moving forwards confidently with the spirit to say 'Just watch what I accomplish!'"

SGI Newsletter No. 9452, The New Human Revolution––Volume 27: Chapter 2, Justice 44, translation released 20th Sep. 2016

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
SUBETE WA INORI KARA HAJIMARU.
ISOGASHI TOKI KOSO
SEIGAN TO KANSHA NO DAIMOKU O!
SOKO NI SAIKO NO CHIE TO
KODO SURU YUKI GA WAKU!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"SOMOSOMO IMA NO TOKI HOKEKYO O SHINZURU HITO ARI ARUIWA HI NO GOTOKU SHINZURU HITO MO ARI ARUIWA MIZU NO GOTOKU SHINZURU HITO MO ARI CHOMON SURU TOKIWA MOETATSU BAKARI OMOEDOMO TOZAKARINUREBA SUTSURU KOKORO ARI MIZU NO GOTOKU TO MOSUWA ITSUMO TAISEZU SHINZURU NARI KOREWA IKANARU TOKIMO TSUNEWA TAISEZU TOWASE TAMAEBA MIZU NO GOTOKU SHINZESASE TAMAERUKA"
(Gosho Zenshu - Page 1544)

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Wednesday, September 28, 2016

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 28th Sep. 2016 To My Friends and Daily Gosho plus 29th Sep. Daily Encouragement

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

Wednesday, September 28th, 2016
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Buddhism is a philosophy that teaches us
how to be independent and self reliant.
Instead of depending on other people
to do something for us,
we must stand up on our own.
We, ourselves must make the effort
to transform our environment.
Let's all fervently pursue our human revolution!

Wednesday, September 28th, 2016
--- 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 - WND, Vol. I, page 412)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin,"
Seikyo Shinbun, September 28th, 2016

Thursday, September 29th, 2016
—— DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'This Buddha [Shakyamuni] expounded the medicine of immortality. This is the five characters of Myoho-renge-kyo we have today. Moreover, he specifically taught that these five characters are "good medicine for the ills of the people of Jambudvipa [the entire world]"' [LSOC23, 330].
- From "The Good Medicine for All Ills" (WND-1, 937).

"Nichiren Daishonin wrote this passage to encourage one of his disciples [the lay nun Myoshin] who was deeply concerned about her husband's illness.

"As SGI members we possess the supreme medicine of the Mystic Law that enables us to overcome the sufferings of birth, ageing, sickness, and death. Therefore, we have nothing to fear. This strong conviction moves our lives in a positive direction.

"All of us at some time experience unexpected illness or suffering. But through faith in the Mystic Law, we can change poison into medicine without fail. By chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, which is like a lion's roar, let's make the sun of hope rise in our heart and break through all obstacles."

SGI Newsletter No. 9457, Advancing with the Gosho: Words of Encouragement from SGI President Ikeda, (30) We Possess the Supreme Medicine of the Mystic Law, from 22nd August, 2016, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translation released 28th Sep. 2016

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— WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
BUPPO WA JIRITSU NO TESTUGAKU DA.
HITO NI TAYORU NO DEWA NAKU
JIBUN GA TACHIAGARU.
MIZUKARA GA KANKYO O UGOKASU.
WAGA NINGENGAKUMEI NI IDOME!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"KONO MANDARA YOKUYOKU SHINZESASE TAMO BESHI NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO WA SHISHIKU NO GOTOSHI IKANARU YAMAI SAWARI O NASU BEKIYA"
(Gosho Zenshu - Page 1124)

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Tuesday, September 27, 2016

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 27th Sep. 2016 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 28th Sep. Daily Encouragement

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

Tuesday, September 27th, 2016
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
"Leaders" must constantly
be thinking about what to say
and what actions to take so that
everyone around them can feel reassured
and at the same time

can manifest their full potential.
The ability to breathe conviction

and impart confidence
is of critical importance!

Tuesday, September 27th, 2016
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The best way to attain Buddhahood is to encounter a good friend."

(Three Tripitaka Masters Pray for Rain
- WND, Vol. I, page 598)
Selection source: Soka Gakkai member's experience,
Seikyo Shinbun, September 27th, 2016

Wednesday, September 28th, 2016
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"As you know, in an orchestra, many different instruments—each producing diverse sounds and rhythms—are combined to create music. If the orchestra lacked even one instrument, the symphony would be incomplete. Each instrument has its own precious mission. The same is true of people.

"Kosen-rufu, especially, is an effort to unite the hearts of people of different languages and cultures, draw out the best from each, and create a grand symphony of peace….

"…Forming a connection with other people is important. As human beings, everything starts with each of us developing ties with others, forging bonds of friendship, and winning trust.

"Peace begins by caring for the person in front of us. At times, there are bound to be people we don't like or have trouble getting along with, but the more different they are from us, the more we can learn from them. The important thing is to have courage, speak to others, and make wise efforts to forge friendships. This is the first step to becoming admirable global citizens who can unite humanity around the world."

SGI Newsletter No. 9454, Spread Your Wings towards the Future, [19] New York, City of Diversity Committed to Peace, from 1st October, 2015, issue of the Mirai [Future] Journal, translation released 23rd Sep. 2016

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
DO SUREBA MINA GA ANSHIN SHI
CHIKARA O HAKKI DEKIRU KA.
"LEADER" WA KOKORO O KUDAKI
KOTOBA O TSUKUSO!
NATTOKU TO KYOKAN GA TAISETSU DA!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"HOTOKE NI NARU MICHI WA ZENCHISHIKI NIWA SUGIZU"
(Gosho Zenshu - Page 1468)

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Monday, September 26, 2016

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] Sep. 26 to Oct. 2nd 2016 Words of the Week, Sep. 26th Daily Gosho plus Sep. 27th Daily Encouragement

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

September 26th - October 2nd, 2016
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
First of all, let's take the initiative ourselves

to engage in dialogue with others,

one person at a time!
Let's also reach out to each of our fellow members

and offer them words of warm encouragement!
It's the determination of each and every one of us

to limitlessly expand our efforts
that boundlessly enables the expansion

and development of kosen-rufu.

Monday, September 26th, 2016
--- 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."

(The Opening of the Eyes

- WND, Vol. I, page 283)
Selection source: Buddhist study,

Seikyo Shinbun, September 26th, 2016

Tuesday, September 27th, 2016
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"When we do gongyo and chant every morning and evening, we pray for the peace and happiness of all humanity. This is supremely noble and admirable.

"At the end of the 'Life Span' (16th) chapter of the Lotus Sutra that we recite during gongyo, we find the words:

At all times I think to myself:
How can I cause living beings
to gain entry into the unsurpassed way
and quickly acquire the body of a Buddha? (LSOC16, 273)

"Simply put, this means: 'I am always thinking about how I can help all people develop their fullest potential and become happy.'

"Even if you are not consciously aware of it, every day you are engraving in your lives the great mission of realising world peace and helping humanity.

"Having a lofty aspiration is important. To aspire is to set your mind on achieving something. Aspiration leads to growth….

"On the other hand, if you succumb to pessimism and give up on yourself and your potential, your life will be pulled in a negative direction. That's why it's so important to chant daimoku with the power and energy to bring forth strong life force.

"Nichiren Daishonin writes: 'It is the heart that is important' (WND-1, 1000).

"If you have lofty aspirations, you will gradually come to see what you need to challenge and gain a clear perspective on your future. It's like when you look up at a tall building from below. You may feel overwhelmed by its height, but once you go up to the top, you can enjoy a refreshing breeze and a beautiful, open view.

"I hope that you will lead noble lives dedicated to kosen-rufu, to the happiness of all humanity."

SGI Newsletter No. 9454, Spread Your Wings towards the Future, [19] New York, City of Diversity Committed to Peace, from 1st October, 2015, issue of the Mirai [Future] Journal, translation released 23rd Sep. 2016

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-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
MAZU JIBUN GA UGOITE
HITORI NO TOMO TO TAIWA O!
HITORI NO DOSHI NI HAGEMASHI O!
WAGA ICHINEN NO KAKUDAI GA
KOSEN RUFU O KAKUDAI SURU.

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"WARE NARABINI WAGA DESHI SHONAN ARITOMO UTAGAU KOKORO NAKUBA JINENNI BUKKAI NI ITARUBESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu - Page 234)

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Sunday, September 25, 2016

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] Sep 25 2016 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + Sep 26 Daily Encouragement

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

Sunday, September 25th, 2016
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
It's in the midst of challenging ourselves
in activities for the sake of kosen-rufu
that we can elevate our life condition
way beyond our imagination!
The Daishonin states,
"(The greater the hardships befalling him,)
the greater the delight he feels,
because of his strong faith."*
Let's advance, no matter what,
by proudly taking on any and all challenges
that might confront us.

*"A Ship to Cross the Sea of Suffering", WND-I, page 33

Sunday, September 25th, 2016
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Myō means to revive, that is, to return to life."

(The Daimoku of the Lotus Sutra
- WND, Vol. I, page 149)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin",
Seikyo Shinbun, September 25th, 2016

Monday, September 26th, 2016
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Courageously challenging ourselves gives rise to tremendous joy and strengthens and solidifies our conviction. That joy and conviction causes powerful life force to well forth, becoming the impetus for surmounting difficulties and for sharing Buddhism with others.

"In a word, the strength of the Soka Gakkai's pioneer members lay in their dedicated, wholehearted efforts to introduce others to faith. As a result, the great life state of the Bodhisattvas of the Earth, the great joy of being a follower of the Daishonin, beat in their hearts. That enabled them to continue forging ahead bravely, undaunted by any obstacle they faced.

"There is no greater source of strength than sharing the Mystic Law with others. Through our steady efforts to do so, we can develop strong and steadfast faith."

SGI Newsletter No. 9452, The New Human Revolution––Volume 27: Chapter 2, Justice 44, translation released 20th Sep. 2016

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-- WAGATOMO NI OKURU --
KOFU NO DAITOSO NO NAKADE
KYOGAI WA OKIKU HIRAKARERU.
"GOJO NO SHINJIN
IYOIYO YOROKOBI O NASUBESHI"
KUNAN NI MUNE HARI SUSUMIYUKE!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"MYO TOWA SOSEI NO GI NARI SOSEI TO MOSUWA YOMIGAERU GI NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu - Page 947)

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Saturday, September 24, 2016

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho Sep. 24th, 2016 plus Daily Encouragement Sep. 25th

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

Saturday, September 24th, 2016
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's be careful about accidents
especially at dusk and night time
when visibility becomes low.
Walking and focusing on something else
at the same time
like a mobile phone or other device,
is dangerous.
Also, if and when riding a bicycle,
let's be sure to turn on the lights
early enough, before it gets dark!

Saturday, September 24th, 2016
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Those who hear even a single sentence or phrase of the Lotus Sutra will attain Buddhahood without fail."

(The Four Debts of Gratitude
- WND, Vol. I, page 42)
Selection source: SGI President Ikeda's message,
Seikyo Shinbun, Sep. 24th, 2016

Sunday, September 25th, 2016
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The Soka Gakkai is a gathering of Bodhisattvas of the Earth, shouldering the unprecedented mission of kosen-rufu.

"With regard to practising the Mystic Law, Nichiren Daishonin writes: 'You must not only persevere yourself; you must also teach others' (WND-1, 386).

"When we engage in Soka Gakkai activities for kosen-rufu, activities for the happiness of ourselves and others, the great life state of the Bodhisattvas of the Earth, filled with boundless joy, pulses within us.

"In the early days of the Soka Gakkai's movement, members joyously shared Nichiren Buddhism with others while struggling with personal problems such as illness, financial hardship, and family discord. Very few people, however, were willing to listen with an open mind to what they had to say. The members were ridiculed and insulted, and sometimes even ostracised by their neighbours and communities. But they refused to give up.

"Why? Because their seniors in faith had warned them that such obstacles would arise when they endeavored to spread the Mystic Law, and this was in exact accord with the predictions in the Daishonin's writings and the Lotus Sutra. That gave the members joy and conviction, and they persevered in their propagation efforts with even more passionate determination."

SGI Newsletter No. 9452, The New Human Revolution––Volume 27: Chapter 2, Justice 44, translation released 20th Sep. 2016

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-- WAGATOMO NI OKURU --
USUGURAI YUGUREDOKI YA
YAKAN NO JIKO NI CHUI!
KEITAI DENWA NO SOSA NADO
"NAGARA ARUKI" WA KIKEN.
JITENSHA WA HAYAME NO TOKA O!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"HOKEKYO WA ICHIMON IKKU NAREDOMO MIMI NI FURURU MONOWA SUDENI HOTOKE NI NARUBEKI"
(Gosho Zenshu - Page 936)

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Friday, September 23, 2016

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 23.9.2016 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 24.9 Daily Encouragement

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

published in the Seikyo Shinbun and more.

Friday, September 23rd, 2016
-- TO MY FRIENDS --

Genuine youthfulness lies in
the power of spirit to strive constantly to improve oneself.
Living without making any effort to progress

naturally leads to our life state lowering.
By not yielding to living a life of comfort and ease,
let's create another drama of new challenges
for the sake of kosen-rufu!

Friday, September 23rd, 2016
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Three things are required – a good teacher, a good believer, and a good teaching – before prayers can be effective and disasters banished from the land."
("Those Initially Aspiring To The Way", WND-1 page 880)

Selection Sources: Kyo no Hosshin
Seikyo Shinbun: September 23rd, 2016

Saturday, September 24th, 2016
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Experiencing the power of faith is the direct path to developing conviction. In life, we encounter all sorts of problems and difficulties, both big and small. We may sometimes feel stuck in our jobs, relationships, family situations, and so on. We may have accidents or fall ill. Some of us may feel frustrated at not being able to introduce anyone to Nichiren Buddhism. It's important to regard each such problem or difficulty as our personal challenge, chant daimoku earnestly, and participate in Soka Gakkai activities. If we do so, we will definitely make a breakthrough. Sometimes our problems are resolved one at a time, and sometimes they are all resolved at once, as the Daishonin describes when he writes: 'The sufferings of hell will vanish instantly' (WND-1, 199). We can also build an invincible self, such that even if our problems persist, we won't be swayed or defeated by them. That's because our Buddhist practice enables us to elevate our state of life.

"By accumulating experiences of surmounting difficulties through faith, we can deepen and strengthen our conviction in the power of Nichiren Buddhism."

SGI Newsletter No. 9452, The New Human Revolution––Volume 27: Chapter 2, Justice 43, translation released 20th Sep. 2016

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
SHIN NO WAKASA TOWA TSUNE NI
KOJO O MEZASU TAMASHII NO CHIKARA DA.
TEITAI WA KOTAI NI TSUZU.
AN'ITSU NI NAGASAREZU
ARATANA CHOSEN NO GEKI O!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
YOKI SHI TO · YOKI DANNA TO · YOKI HO TO KONO MITSU YORIAITE INORI O JOJUSHI KOKUDO NO DAINAN OMO HARAUBEKI MONO NARI.

("HOKKE SHOSHIN JOBUTSU SHO", GOSHO ZENSHU page 550)

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Thursday, September 22, 2016

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 22 Sep 2016 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 23 Sep 2016 Daily Enc.

A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends"
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Thursday, September 22nd, 2016
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Those whose faith flows consistently,
sparing no effort when it comes
to taking sincere action,
are certain to build a solid
and indestructible state of life!
Let's advance one step at a time
with sincerity and pure-hearted faith!

Thursday, September 22nd, 2016
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Women support others and thereby cause others to support them."

Letter to the Brothers - WND 1, page 502
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin",
Seikyo Shinbun, Sep 22nd, 2016

Friday, September 23rd, 2016
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Turning to the question of how one can develop strong conviction in faith, Shin'ichi continued: 'One way is to accumulate many experiences of seeing the tangible results of Buddhist practice in your life. Those who have such experiences are strong, because they feel the power of the Gohonzon in the depths of their lives.

"'Naturally, deepening your understanding of Buddhist doctrine is also important, as it can serve as a motivating force for making efforts in your Buddhist practice. But theory alone is not enough. To know something intellectually is different from knowing it with your life.

"'In sports such as kendo and judo, just learning the rules and moves doesn't make you proficient. You actually have to practise and engage in many bouts, learning with your body, with your life, how to win and what to do in different situations. That's how you hone your ability and technique.'"

SGI Newsletter No. 9452, The New Human Revolution––Volume 27: Chapter 2, Justice 43, translation released 20th Sep. 2016

* The Japanese kanji is available

by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
JIMICHI NA KATSUDO O ITOWANU
[JIZOKU NO SHINJIN] GA
KONGOFUE NO KYOGAI O KIZUKU.
MAJIME NI GUCHOKU NI
IPPO IPPO SUSUMIYUKE!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"NYONIN TO NARU KOTO WA MONO NI SHITAGATTE MONO O SHITAGAERU MI NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, pg 1088)

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