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Wednesday, May 31, 2017

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 31st May, 2017 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 1st June Daily Enc.

 

A translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shinbun based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more.

Wednesday, May 31st, 2017
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin teaches us,
"From this single element of mind 
springs all the various lands and environmental conditions."
The power to shine brightly in society 
lies within our own lives. 
Lets all work together to create an environment  
where we can live genuinely happy amongst each other.

*"Nichiren Daishonin writes, 'From this single element of mind springs all the various lands and environmental conditions.' (WND-2, 843). Our heart or mind encompasses our environment; likewise the changes that occur in our environment arise from our heart or mind. The mind is incredibly powerful. If you have strong and invincible faith, you can transform your environment. That's the meaning of the 'threefold transformation of the land.'" 
(Ref.: The New Human Revolution, Vol. 24, "Beacon" chapter)

Wednesday, May 31st, 2017
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"This passage is saying that 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,
15. Emerging from the Earth 
- The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, page 214)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 
Seikyo Shinbun, May 31st, 2017

Thursday, June 1st, 2017
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The unity taught by the Daishonin is strong and noble beyond compare. Because the Daishonin's disciples had this unity of purpose, they were able to triumph in the midst of the Atsuhara Persecution.[1]

"For many years, the young Nikko Shonin, the Daishonin's direct disciple who later went on to become his true successor, had been spearheading the propagation efforts in Suruga Province (present-day central Shizuoka Prefecture), where Atsuhara was located. He directly conveyed the Daishonin's spirit to the farmer believers there and instilled in them faith to strive in oneness with the Daishonin.

"Moreover, Nikko Shonin forged strong, close-knit unity among the followers, based on a spirit of equality and mutual respect, transcending differences such as rank, status, and other social barriers. That's why he was able to build an unshakable community of practitioners who refused to give in to any persecution or hardship.

"The deaths of the three martyrs of Atsuhara,[2] who laid down their lives for their beliefs, signalled the true establishment of an invincible Buddhism of the people.

"Unity of purpose is something that must be forged by genuine disciples who base themselves on the Daishonin's spirit and boldly take their place on the front lines of the struggle for kosen-rufu. Nikko Shonin demonstrated this through his actions.

"The Soka Gakkai is an organisation of members firmly united in purpose—an organisation founded by presidents Tsunesaburo Makiguchi and Josei Toda for the sake of promoting kosen-rufu.

"The Daishonin declares that the key to victory is 'perfect unity' (WND-1, 618)—in other words, the unity of 'many in body, one in mind.' At the same time, victory is also proof of solid unity of purpose."

SGI Newsletter No. 9604, The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, Part 3: Kosen-rufu and World Peace, Chapter 23: The Unity of "Many in Body, One in Mind"—Part 2 [of 2], 23.10 The Power to Unite Humanity, from the December 2016 issue of the Daibyaku-renge, translation released 2nd May, 2017 

[1] Atsuhara Persecution: A series of threats and acts of violence against followers of Nichiren Daishonin in Atsuhara Village in Fuji District, Suruga Province (present-day central Shizuoka Prefecture), starting in around 1275 and continuing until around 1283. In 1279, 20 farmer disciples were arrested on false charges. They were interrogated by Hei no Saemon-no-jo, the deputy chief of the Office of Military and Police Affairs, who demanded that they renounce their faith. However, not one of them yielded. Hei no Saemon-no-jo eventually had three of them executed.

[2] The three martyrs of Atsuhara: Three brothers—Jinshiro, Yagoro, and Yarokuro—who were arrested and beheaded during the Atsuhara Persecution.

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"KOKORO NO IPPO YORI
KOKUDO SEKEN MO SHUTTAI"
SHAKAI O KAGAYAKASERU CHIKARA WA
WAGA SEIMEI NI ARI!
SACHI NO RAKUDO O KIZUKI YUKE!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"ICHINEN NI OKUGO NO SHINRO O TSUKUSEBA HONRAI MUSA NO SANJIN NENNEN NI OKORU NARI IWAYURU NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO WA SHOJINGYO NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu - Page 790)

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Tuesday, May 30, 2017

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 30th May, 2017 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 31st May Daily Encouragement

 

A translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shinbun based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more.

Tuesday, May 30th, 2017
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's make every effort to move at lightening speed
when it comes to reporting and communication!
It's the solid unity and momentum of our organisation
that helps each member to cultivate
and manifold their strengths many times over.

Tuesday, May 30th, 2017
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"When the skies are clear, the ground is illuminated.  Similarly, when one knows the Lotus Sutra, one understands the meaning of all worldly affairs."

("The Object of Devotion for Observing the Mind Established in the Fifth Five-Hundred-Year Period after the Thus Come One's Passing", 
WND-1 page 376) 
Selection Source:  Buddhism Teachings
Seikyo Shinbun:  May 30th, 2017

Wednesday, May 31st, 2017
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"There is a saying: "The fish rots from the head." The higher your leadership positions, the more you must unite and work together. Those who have undergone suffering themselves can understand and empathise with the suffering of others. Those who have worked hard themselves can appreciate the value of others' hard work and effort.

"At present, we are advancing our SGI activities bearing in mind such specific guidelines as maintaining a harmonious organisation through discussion and consensus, valuing young people and fostering successors, and respecting the opinions of women while promoting unity among the four divisions. Let us strengthen and deepen our efforts in this regard, for they exemplify the ideal organisation that accords with the Daishonin's teaching of 'many in body, one in mind.'

"In the realm of Buddhism, we are all equal, and we are all worthy of respect. We all have a mission, and we are all alike direct disciples of Nichiren Daishonin. It is extremely important, therefore, to create an atmosphere within our organisation where we can all voice our opinions, be willing to listen to what others have to say, and discuss things freely."

SGI Newsletter No. 9604, The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, Part 3: Kosen-rufu and World Peace, Chapter 23: The Unity of "Many in Body, One in Mind"—Part 2 [of 2], The Meaning of "Mind" in "Many in Body, One in Mind", from the December 2016 issue of the Daibyaku-renge, translation released 2nd May, 2017 

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
UTEBA HIBIKU YONA
SUBAYAI HOKOKU,RENRAKU O!
SOSHIKI NO DANKETSU TO IKIOI GA
HITORI HITORI NO CHIKARA O
NANBAI NIMO OKIKU SURU.

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"TEN HARE NUREBA CHI AKIRAKA NARI HOKKE O SHIRU MONO WA SEHO O UBEKIKA."

("NYORAI METSUGO GOGOHYAKUSAI NI HAJIMU KANJIN NO HONZON SHO", Gosho Zenshu page 254)

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Monday, May 29, 2017

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] May 29th-June 4th, 2017 Words if the Week, May 29th Daily Gosho + May 30th Daily Encouragement

 

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A translation of "Words of the Week" published in the Seikyo Shinbun based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more. 

May 29th - June 4th, 2017
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
The solidarity and unity of the SGI women is
like the sun that illuminates a society for peace.
The Daishonin teaches,
"The voice carries out the work of the Buddha."*
Shining with the Buddha's blessings and wisdom**
and brimming with the confidence 
we have in this practice, 
let's talk with as many people as possible, 
without hesitation,
about this Buddhism and its philosophy!

*Nam-myoho-renge-kyo - The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, page 4
**See today's Daily Gosho

Monday, May 29th, 2017 
--- DAILY GOSHO --- 
"The blessings and wisdom of the objective and subjective worlds are immeasurable. Nam-myoho-renge-kyo has these two elements of blessings and wisdom." 

(The Universal Gateway of the Bodhisattva Perceiver of the World's Sounds, The Essential Passage in Each of the Twenty-eight Chapters of the Lotus Sutra 
- The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, page 218)          
Selection source:  "Kyo no Hosshin," 
Seikyo Shinbun, May 29th, 2017 

Tuesday, May 30th, 2017
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---- 
"'If a boat is handled by an unskilled steersman, it may capsise and drown everyone aboard. Likewise, though someone may have great physical strength, if he lacks a resolute spirit, even his many abilities will be of no use.'
- From "The Supremacy of the Law" (WND-1, 614)

"Once a ship sails out to sea, huge responsibility rests on the shoulders of those at the helm. Similarly, leaders must remain unshaken in the face of even the fiercest storms.

"Chant earnestly with the resolve to firmly protect everyone and guide them to the harbour of happiness and victory. The power of the Buddha and the Law will manifest in direct proportion to the power of your faith and practise.

"The greater the challenges and the efforts you make, the greater the good fortune and benefits you will accumulate. I'm counting on you to demonstrate outstanding leadership to navigate the way forwards through even the most turbulent seas as you strive to help everyone bring forth their inner potential."

SGI Newsletter No. 9618, Advancing with the Gosho: Words of Encouragement from SGI President Ikeda, (65) Demonstrate Outstanding Leadership, translated from 23rd May, 2017, issue of the Seikyo Shinbun, translation released 25th May, 2017

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-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA -- 
SOKA NO JOSEI "scrum" WA
HEIWA SHAKAI NO TAIYO NARI.
"KOE BUTSUJI O NASU"
HOTOKE NO FUKUCHI O HIKARASE
JISHIN MANMAN TO KATARIYUKE!

--- KYO NO GOSHO --- 
"ESHO FUKUCHI TOMONI MURYO NARI IWAYURU NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO FUKUCHI NO NIHO NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu - Page 792)

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Sunday, May 28, 2017

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 28th May, 2017 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 29th May, Daily Encouragement

 

A translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shinbun based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more.

Sunday, May 28th, 2017
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To all of our young friends
who will carry the next generation on their shoulders,
may you all be at the very forefront of our movement
establishing the correct teaching 
for the peace of the land!*
By courageously speaking out 
with the spirit like that of a lion's roar,
let's spread the solidarity 
for happiness, justice and truth 
as far and wide as we possibly can!

*SGI President Ikeda says, "What matters is that the spirit of the great philosophy of peace expounded in the Lotus Sutra [with its teaching that all people are Buddhas] be given full play in society as a whole. On a societal level, 'establishing the correct teaching' means establishing the concepts of human dignity and the sanctity of life as principles that support and move society." (Rissho Ankoku—Securing Peace for the People - http://www.sgi.org/about-us/buddhism-in-daily-life/rissho-ankoku-securing-peace-for-the-people.html)

Sunday, May 28th, 2017
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Worthy persons deserve to be called so because they are not carried away by the eight winds: prosperity, decline, disgrace, honour, praise, censure, suffering, and pleasure."

(The Eight Winds 
- WND, Vol.I, page 794)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 
Seikyo Shinbun, May 28th, 2017

Monday, May 29th, 2017
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"We possess the Gohonzon, which Nichiren Daishonin describes as 'the supreme object of devotion in all of Jambudvipa [the entire world]' (WND-1, 386). The Daishonin urges us: 'Muster your faith, and pray to this Gohonzon. Then what is there that cannot be achieved?' (WND-1, 412).

"Let us walk the great path of compassionate propagation again today with confidence and joy, as we strive with our inspiring fellow members, encouraging one another and chanting together until we achieve our goals!"

SGI Newsletter No. 9619, Forging Ahead in the New Era,(9) Walking the Great Path of Compassionate Propagation, from 9th May, 2017 issue of the Seikyo Shibun, translation released 26th May, 2017

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
JIDAI O NINAU SEINEN YO
RISSHO ANKOKU NO SENTO NI TATE!
YUKAN NARU SHISHIKU DE
KOFUKU TO SEIGI NO RENTAI O
IKUE NIMO HIROGE YUKO!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"KENJIN WA HAPPU TO MOSHITE YATSU NO KAZE NI OKASARENU O KENJIN TOWA MOSU NARI URUOI OTOROE YABURE HOMARE TATAE SOSHIRI KURUSHIMI TANOSHIMI NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu - Page 1151)

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Saturday, May 27, 2017

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 27th May, 2017 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 28th May Daily Encouragement

 

A translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shinbun based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more.

Saturday, May 27th, 2017
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The more chances we have 
to meet with someone,
the more meaningful our friendship becomes.
The more we talk with our friends,
the deeper the trust between us.
Today also, let's put our faith into action!

Saturday, May 27th, 2017
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"If the spirit of many in body but one in mind prevails among the people, they will achieve all their goals."

(Many in Body, One in Mind 
- WND, Vol.I, page 618)
Selection source: "Myoji no Gen," 
Seikyo Shinbun, May 27th, 2017

Sunday, May 28th, 2017
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"On 3rd July, 1957, on my way from Hokkaido to Osaka [to appear for questioning in relation to the Osaka Incident], I made a brief stopover at Tokyo's Haneda Airport. Mr. Toda, who was waiting there to meet me, said: 'Kosen-rufu is an arduous struggle that takes place in society. No matter what obstacles may arise, we have no choice but to fight our hardest. Go to it, Daisaku!'

"Mentor and disciple united in shared purpose are fearless. They bravely forge ahead on the long journey to realise happiness and peace for all humanity, their vow from time without beginning, achieving one victory after another for truth and justice."

SGI Newsletter No. 9619, Forging Ahead in the New Era,(9) Walking the Great Path of Compassionate Propagation, from 9th May, 2017 issue of the Seikyo Shibun, translation released 26th May, 2017

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
ATTA BUN DAKE
YUJO WA FUKAKARU.
KATATTA BUN DAKE
SHINRAI GA HIROGARU.
SA KYO MO KODO O!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"ITAI DOSHIN NAREBA BANJI O JOJI"
(Gosho Zenshu - Page 1463)

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Friday, May 26, 2017

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 26th May 2017 To My Friends and Daily Gosho plus 27th May Daily Encouragement

 

A translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shinbun based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more.

Friday, May 26th, 2017
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
No matter what the hardships or the sorrows 
that we may face
they all serve as a catalyst and nourishment 
to help us develop an even higher state of life.
Let's decide "I'll definitely transform my karma!"
Striving single-mindedly with this deep vow
let's adorn our lives with triumphant victory!

Friday, May 26th, 2017
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"This passage refers to the great joy that one experiences when one understands for the first time that one's mind from the very beginning has been a Buddha. Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is the greatest of all joys."

(The Essential Passage in Each of the Twenty-eight Chapters of the Lotus Sutra, Prophecy of Enlightenment for Five Hundred Disciples 
- The Record of the Orally Transmitted
Teachings, page 211)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 
Seikyo Shinbun, May 26th, 2017


Saturday, May 27th, 2017
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Inspiration and insights gained through dialogue engender fresh wisdom and new ideas."

SGI Newsletter No. 9620, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 30: Chap. 1, Great Mountain 31, translation released 26th May, 2017

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
IKANARU KUNO MO HIAI MO
DAI-KYOGAI O HIRAKU
KATE TO NARU.
"SHUKUMEI TENKAN SHITE MISERU!"
KONO CHIKAI O DANKO TO TSURANUKI
GAIKA NO JINSEI O KAZARE!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"HAJIMETE WAGA KOKORO HONRAI NO HOTOKE NARITO SHIRU O SUNAWACHI DAIKANKI TO NAZUKU IWAYURU NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO WA KANKI NO NAKANO DAIKANKI NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu - Page 788)

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Thursday, May 25, 2017

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 25th May 2017 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 26th May Daily Enc.

 

A translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shinbun based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more.

Thursday, May 25th, 2017
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Never allow yourself to be defeated by illness!
Nichiren Daishonin assures us:
"What sickness can therefore be an obstacle?"*
Chant daimoku with the powerful inner resolve
to refresh and renew every single cell in your body!

* Gosho: (Reply to Kyō'ō - WND pg. 412) 
"Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is like the roar of a lion. What sickness can therefore be an obstacle?" **

Thursday, May 25th, 2017
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
" A passage in the Six Pāramitās Sutra says to become the master of your mind rather than let your mind master you. Whatever trouble occurs, regard it as no more than a dream, and think only of the Lotus Sutra."

(Letter to the Brothers 
- WND, Vol. I, page 502)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 
Seikyo Shimbun, May 25 2017

Friday, May 26th, 2017
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Consideration for others, expressed in words and actions, brings people's hearts together."

SGI Newsletter  No. 9611, The New Human Revolution––Vol. 30: Chap. 1, Great Mountain 25, translation released 17th May, 2017

* The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
BYOMA NI MAKERU NA!
[IKANARU YAMAI
SAWARI O NASU BEKI YA]
ZENSAIBO O ISSHIN SASSERU TO NO
TSUYOKI ICHINEN DE INORINUKE!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"KOKORO NO SHI TOWA NARUTOMO KOKORO O SHI TO SEZARE TOWA ROKUHARA MITSUKYO NO MON NARI. TATOI IKANARU WAZURAWASHIKI KOTO ARITOMO YUME NI NASHITE TADA HOKEKYO NO KOTO NOMI SAWAGURASE TAMO BESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu - Page 1088)

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Wednesday, May 24, 2017

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 24.5.2017 To My Friends and Daily Gosho plus 25.5. Daily Encouragement

 

A translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shinbun  based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more.

Wednesday, May 24th, 2017
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin encourages us,
"You have associated with a friend 
in the orchid room and have become 
as straight as mugwort growing among hemp."*
By interacting with others 
we can help to refine and uplift one another. 
Let's cultivate and spread 
great friendships and bonds 
by doing so.

*"How gratifying! You have associated with a friend in the orchid room and have become as straight as mugwort growing among hemp." - "On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land", WND-I, page 23
(Note: "A friend in the orchid room" indicates a person of virtue. The implication is that the company of a virtuous person works as a good influence, just as one is imbued with fragrance on entering a room filled with orchids. It is said that mugwort supported by hemp plants grows upright. - WND-I, page30)

Wednesday, May 24th, 2017
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Arouse deep faith, and diligently polish your mirror day and night. How should you polish it? Only by chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo."

(On Attaining Buddhahood in This Lifetime 
- WND, Vol.I, page 4)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin,"
Seikyo Shinbun, May 24th, 2017

Thursday, May 25th, 2017
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'The heavenly gods and benevolent deities, as well as the bodhisattvas numerous as the dust particles of a thousand worlds who emerged from beneath the ground, will protect . . . the votary of the Lotus Sutra. Under their protection, he will [establish and] spread abroad widely throughout Jambudvipa [the entire world] the object of devotion of the essential teaching, or the five characters of Myoho-renge-kyo.'
- From "On the Buddha's Prophecy" (WND-1, 400).

"The Soka Gakkai has spread the Mystic Law throughout the world in exact accord with Nichiren Daishonin's prediction. Today, its noble members in Japan and in countries around the globe are chanting and striving to fulfil their vow to propagate the great teaching of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo.

"We have entered an age when the Buddhism of the sun is beginning to brightly illuminate humanity. As the organisation faithfully carrying on the Daishonin's spirit, let's triumphantly open the way to happiness and peace through compassionately sharing Nichiren Buddhism with others, as we draw forth ever greater protection from the positive functions of the universe."

SGI Newsletter No. 9617, Advancing with the Gosho: Words of Encouragement from SGI President Ikeda, (64) The Buddhism of the Sun Illuminating Humanity, from 20th May, 2017, issue of the Seikyo Shinbun, translation released 23rd May, 2017

* The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"RANSHITSU NO TOMO NI MAJIWARITE
MAHO NO SHO TO NARU"
NINGEN DOSHI NO KORYU GA
TAGAI O MIGAKI TAKAMEAU.
ZENYU NO KIZUNA O HIROGEYUKO!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"FUKAKU SHINJIN O OKOSHITE NICHIYA CHOBO NI MATA OKOTARAZU MIGAKU BESHI IKAYO NI SHITEKA MIGAKU BEKI TADA NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO TO TONAE TATEMATSURU O KORE O MIGAKU TOWA IUNARI"

(Gosho Zenshu page 384)

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from there on it is all automatic!

ALSO if you want to introduce a friend to the SGI but just don&#39;t know where to start, share with them the following addresses and they can read and watch some very well put together explanations about the SGI. Check it out yourself!

http://www.sgi.org/
http://www.sgi-uk.org/buddhism/practice

Check out the following address if you are looking for an important gosho quote

http://www.nichirenlibrary.org

And for the children there&#39;s a wonderful new web-site

http://treasures-of-heart.com/

And if you are looking for back editions of To My Friends click on...

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