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Thursday, August 31, 2017

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 31st Aug., 2017 To My Friends and Daily Gosho plus 1st Sep., Daily Encouragement

 

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

Thursday, August 31st, 2017
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To those who are actively involved 
in fostering the members of our Future Division*
our heartfelt gratitude for everything you do.
Your sincere and noble actions are securing 
the future foundations of kosen-rufu. 
Let's forever advance along the path of glory 
together with our young 
and most treasured friends!

*(Youths between approximately 5 and 18 years of age.)

Thursday, August 31st, 2017
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"But how great is the difference between the blessings received when a sage chants the daimoku and the blessings received when we chant it?' To reply, one is in no way superior to the other."

(The Fourteen Slanders 
- WND, Vol. 1, page 756)
Selection Source:  "Kyo no Hosshin", 
Seikyo Shinbun:  August 31st, 2017 

Friday, September 1st, 2017
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Discussing the meaning of the term 'lion's roar' (Jpn. shishi ku), which appears in the Lotus Sutra, Nichiren Daishonin states:

'The first shi [which means "teacher"] of the word shishi, or "lion," is the Wonderful Law that is passed on by the teacher. The second shi [which means "child"] is the Wonderful Law as it is received by the disciples. The "roar" (ku) [of the lion] is the sound of the teacher and the disciples chanting in unison.' (cf. OTT, 111)

"This passage from The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings is one I return to again and again.

"My mentor brimmed with the ardent spirit of a Bodhisattva of the Earth to free all people from suffering. I told myself that if I, his disciple, chanted Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and strove wholeheartedly, making his spirit my own, I would be able to summon forth the same wisdom and courage that he did.

"With that conviction, I exerted myself tirelessly at the forefront of our movement for kosen-rufu, opening the way for dramatic expansion in the Soka Gakkai's membership. There were fierce, seemingly impossible, struggles that at first gave members pause. But I put everything I had into these struggles, with the spirit of expending countless eons of effort in a single moment of life (cf. OTT, 214). I was convinced that, since these challenges were all part of fulfilling the vision of my great mentor in kosen-rufu, I could not fail to succeed—indeed, failure was not an option! And I went on to raise one banner of victory after another. 

"Over these many decades, my fellow members have valiantly fought and triumphed alongside me. Fearless in the face of any hardship and working unstintingly for our cause, they have demonstrated the underlying power of the Bodhisattvas of the Earth. To them, I can only express my deepest gratitude."

SGI Newsletter No. 9702, The Eternal Citadel of Soka, Seven Decades of Working for People's Happiness and Victory, from 25th Aug., 2017, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translation released 30th Aug. 2017

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--WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
MIRAIBU IKUSEI NI TAZUSAWARU
SUBETE NO KATA NI KOKORO KARA KANSHA!
TOTOKI MAGOKORO DE KOFU WA BANJAKU.
DOKOMADEMO TAKARA NO TOMO TO
EIKO NO MICHI O AYUMI YUKO!

--- KYO NO GOSHO --
"SHONIN NO TONAE SASE TAMO DAIMOKU NO KUDOKU TO WARERA GA TONAE MOSU DAIMOKU NO KUDOKU TO IKAHODO NO TASHO SORO BEKIYA TO UNNUN SARANI SHORETSU ARU BEKARAZU SORO"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1381)

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Wednesday, August 30, 2017

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 30.8.2017 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 31.8. Daily Encouragement

 

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

Wednesday, August 30th, 2017
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Complaining erases our good fortune 
while on the other hand 
chanting daimoku of appreciation 
builds up our happiness that lasts for eternity.  
If we make the effort to change ourselves 
so as to elevate our life condition, 
the circumstances and surroundings 
that we are in now 
are certain to become better! 

Wednesday, August 30th, 2017
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is like the roar of a lion. What sickness can therefore be an obstacle?"

(Reply to Kyō'ō 
- WND, Vol. 1, page 412)
Selection Source:  "Kyo no Hosshin," 
Seikyo Shinbun:  August 30th, 2017 

Thursday, August 31st, 2017
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'Tan, the Duke of Chou, was so earnest in receiving callers that he would wring out his hair three times in the course of washing it, or spit out his food three times in the course of a meal [in order not to keep them waiting]. Consider this carefully so that you will have no cause to reproach me later. What is called Buddhism is found in this behaviour.'
- From "The Three Kinds of Treasure" (WND-1, 851).

"These words are addressed to Shijo Kingo, warning him not to let his short temper get the better of him.

"The true spirit of Buddhism pulses in behaviour that demonstrates humanity and common sense; it is found in courtesy, sincerity, and warm consideration.

"We strive to spread heart-to-heart ties in our communities as good citizens. We make efforts to catch up and converse with old friends as well as make new friends. Friendship is one of life's greatest treasures, and the trust of others is a source of infinite pride and honour.

"Treating each person with respect, let's wisely form good friendships with many people!"

SGI Newsletter No. 9696, Advancing with the Gosho: Words of Encouragement from SGI President Ikeda, (77) Friendship Is One of Life's Greatest Treasures, from 11th Aug., 2017, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translation released 23rd Aug., 2017

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--WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
GUCHI WA FUKUUN O KESU.
KANSHA NO SHODAI WA
BANDAI NO SACHI O KIZUKU.
MIZUKARA GA KYOGAI KAKUMEI SUREBA
KANKYO WA KANARAZU KAWARU.

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

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Tuesday, August 29, 2017

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] Aug. 29th, 2017 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + Aug. 30th Daily Encouragement

 

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

Tuesday, August 29th, 2017
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Our sworn friends of the men's division, 
are all invincible fearless lions.
With the pride of being our golden pillars 
of the organisation,
let's strive to triumph over all the challenges 
that we face,
and courageously play out a drama of
victory through faith!

Tuesday, August 29th, 2017
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"A king sees his people as his parents, and the people see their food as Heaven."

("Offerings in the Snow", WND-II page 809) 
Selection Source:  Buddhism Teaching
Seikyo Shinbun:  August 29th, 2017

Wednesday, August 30th, 2017
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Because each of you has such a profound mission, you are bound to face various difficulties and problems. But the bigger those problems, the stronger you will become, and the more you will be able to understand the sufferings of others and become a supportive person yourself. It's important that you study and learn now to train yourselves and strengthen your minds and spirits.

"Nichiren Daishonin writes: "From the time I was young I have had my heart set on learning" (WND-2, 1050). He made a vow to become the wisest person in Japan, and studied diligently so that he could help others. Learning is the driving force for carrying out that noble mission."

SGI Newsletter No. 9699, Spread Your Wings towards the Future, [29] The Swiss Flag, from 1st Aug., 2016, issue of the Mirai [Future] Journal, translation released 24th Aug. 2017

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
WAGA MEIYU NO SONEN-BU WA
MINA GA IKKITOSEN NO SHISHI DA.
OGONBASHIRA NO HOKORI O MUNE NI
IKANARU SHIREN MO KACHIKOE
YUKAN NI SHINJIN NO SHORIGEKI O!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"OU WA TAMI O OYA TO SHI TAMI WA SHOKU O TEN TO SU,"
("UENO DONO GOHENJI", Gosho Zenshu page 1554)

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Monday, August 28, 2017

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] Aug. 28th - Sep. 3rd 2017 Words of the Week, Aug. 28th Daily Gosho + Aug. 29th Daily Encouragement

 

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

Aug. 28th - Sep. 3rd, 2017
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
The Daishonin teaches us (the principle 
of three thousand realms in a single moment of life),
"One's body and mind at a single moment 
pervade the entire realm of phenomena."*
The power of daimoku 
is as vast as the entire universe.
By chanting daimoku 
with the vow to achieve kosen-rufu,
let's create a surge of increasing 
fellow Bodhisattvas of the Earth.
Let's strive together with our young friends 
all around the world!

*"You should understand that one's life and its environment at a single moment encompass the three thousand realms. Therefore, when one attains the Buddha way, one puts oneself in accord with this fundamental principle, and one's body and mind at a single moment pervade the entire realm of phenomena." 
- "The Object of Devotion for
Observing the Mind Established 
in the Fifth Five-Hundred-Year Period
after the Thus Come One's Passing", 
WND-I, page 366, 
"The Doctrine ofThree Thousand Realms 
in a Single Moment of Life", WND-II, page 82

Monday,August 28th, 2017
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"When an evil ruler in consort with priests of erroneous teachings tries to destroy the correct teaching and do away with a man of wisdom, those with the heart of a lion king are sure to attain Buddhahood."

(Letter from Sado 
- WND, Vol.I, page 302)
Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 
Seikyo Shinbun, Aug. 28th, 2017

Tuesday,August 29th, 2017
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Those who can learn from others are always improving themselves. Truly wise people are those who can and actively try to learn from all kinds of people.

"People who try to learn from others are able to sincerely respect and care about them."

SGI Newsletter No. 9699, Spread Your Wings towards the Future, [29] The Swiss Flag, from 1st Aug., 2016, issue of the Mirai [Future] Journal, translation released 24th Aug. 2017

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--KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
"ISSHIN ICHINEN HOKEI NI AMANESHI'
DAIMOKU NO CHIKARA WA UCHU DAI NARI.
"SEIGAN NO INORI" DE
JIYU NO KAKUDAI NO HADO O.
SEKAI NO WAKODO TO TOMONI!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"AKUO NO SHOHO O YABURU NI JAHO NO SORA GA KATODO O NASHITE CHISHA O
USHINAWAN TOKIWA SHISHIO NO GOTOKUNARU KOKORO O MOTERU MONO KANARAZU
HOTOKE NI NARUBESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu - Page 957)


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Sunday, August 27, 2017

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 27th Aug. 2017 To My Friends and Daily Gosho plus 28th Aug. Daily Encouragement

 

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

Sunday, August 27th, 2017
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
We practice the Buddhism of the true cause.
Everyday is a fresh new start.
From this very moment, right where we are,
by beginning with what we decide to do ourselves,
let's take one courageous step forwards
to take on the challenges that we now face!

*Now is eternity. Right now is the beginning. The past is gone. The future has not yet arrived. The present moment is all that exists. … To view this moment of life as the direct effect of some cause made in the past is to think in terms of the true effect. To think, in other words, "I did that, so this happened."  But that perspective alone will not give rise to hope. The key is to view one's life at the present moment as the cause for creating future effects. This is the true cause that reaches the very depths of one's being. It is not a superficial cause.
(Ref.: The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra, Vol. 6)

Sunday, August 27th, 2017
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Shakyamuni's practices and the virtues he consequently attained are all contained within the five characters of Myoho-renge-kyo. If we believe in these five characters, we will naturally be granted the same benefits as he was."

(The Object of Devotion for Observing the Mind Established in the Fifth Five-Hundred-Year Period after the Thus Come One's Passing
- WND, Vol. 1, page 365)
Selection Source:  "Kyo no Hosshin", 
Seikyo Shinbun:  August 27th, 2017 

Monday, August 28th, 2017
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"A goal is a flag of hope that helps make each day fulfilling. It is a flag of challenge that flies fearlessly, even in the face of the stiffest winds."

SGI Newsletter No. 9699, Spread Your Wings towards the Future, [29] The Swiss Flag, from 1st Aug., 2016, issue of the Mirai [Future] Journal, translation released 24th Aug. 2017

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
WARERA NO SHINJIN WA HON-INMYO.
MAINICHI GA ATARASHII SHUPPATSU DA.
"IMA KOKO KARA"
"MAZU JIBUN KARA"
YUKI TO CHOSEN NO IPPO O!

--- KYO NO GOSHO --
"SHAKUSON NO INGYOKATOKU NO NIHO WA MYOHORENGEKYO NO GOJI NI GUSOKU SU WARERA KONO GOJI O JUJI SUREBA JINENNI KANO INGA NO KUDOKU O YUZURI ATAE TAMO"
(Gosho Zenshu page 246)

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Saturday, August 26, 2017

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] Aug. 26th, 2017 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + Aug. 27th Daily Encouragement

 

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

Saturday, August 26th, 2017
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's try to make our district the world's best 
for raising capable leaders and creating hope!
It's such determined daimoku that we chant together
that brings about great momentum and unity 
and at the same time opens up the door 
to victory and success.

Saturday, August 26th, 2017
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The mighty sword of the Lotus Sutra must be wielded by one courageous in faith."

(Reply to Kyō'ō 
- WND, Vol. 1, page 412)
Selection Source:  "Suntetsu", 
Seikyo Shinbun:  Aug. 26th, 2017 

Sunday, August 26th, 2017
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Cloth dipped in the liquid produced from the indigo plant becomes a deeper blue through repeated dyeing. In the same spirit, we should strive to foster a never-ending stream of successors and raise them to surpass us.

"It's important that we have faith in this principle of 'from the indigo, an even deeper blue.'

"Only a lion can foster a lion.

"The noted peace scholar and activist Elise Boulding (1920–2010), an unforgettable friend, declared in our dialogue: 'I saw raising children as peace work.'[1]

"Enabling the life of a single future division member to shine is a great endeavour for peace that will illuminate the world with hope."

SGI Newsletter No. 9700, The Eternal Citadel of Soka, Growing with the Future Division, from 1st Aug., 2017, issue of the Seikyo Shinbun,translation released 24th Aug., 2017

[1] Elise Boulding and Daisaku Ikeda, Into Full Flower: Making Peace Cultures Happen (Cambridge, Massachusetts: Dialogue Path Press, 2010), p. 27.

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--WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
WAGA CHIKU O SEKAI ICHI NO
JINZAIJO KIBOJO NI!
KETSUJO SHITA INORI KARA
IKIOI MO DANKETSU MO UMARE
SHORI NO TOBIRA WA HIRAKARERU!

--- KYO NO GOSHO --
"HOKEKYO NO TSURUGI WA SHINJIN NO KENAGE NARU HITO KOSO MOCHIIRU KOTO NARE"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1124)

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

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Friday, August 25, 2017

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 25th Aug. 2017 🇯🇵To My Friends a nd Daily Gosho plus 26th Aug. Daily Encouragement

 

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

Friday, August 25th, 2017 
-- TO MY FRIENDS -- 
We arise again today 
with our SGI organisational publication(s)! 
Our heartfelt appreciation and respect 
to those local people 
who are in charge of their promotion. 
Let's aim at spreading 
our philosophy of humanism 
and illuminate society 
with happiness and truth!

Friday, August 25th, 2017 
--- 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 
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin", 
Seikyo Shinbun, Aug. 25th, 2017 

Saturday, August 26th, 2017 
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"In shogi, a pawn remains a pawn until it is moved. As it advances square by square, however, and eventually enters enemy territory on the board, it becomes a 'promoted pawn' and can move the same as a 'gold general.'

"The movement of the knight in shogi is also interesting. It can remain still until the critical moment and then suddenly block the opponent's attack.

"Each piece in shogi is unique. None of them is without significance. In the struggle unfolding on the board, each can display its special, inherent abilities.

"The same is true of people. Buddhism teaches the principle of 'cherry, plum, peach, and damson blossoms'—in other words, a way of life in which each individual cultivates and reveals their unique potential.

"…By leading a life based on the Mystic Law that is dedicated to the great vow for kosen-rufu, anyone can bring the flower of their unique and infinite potential to bloom to the fullest extent."

SGI Newsletter No. 9700, The Eternal Citadel of Soka, Growing with the Future Division, from 1st Aug., 2017, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun,translation released 24th Aug., 2017

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU -- 
KYO MO SEIKYO TO TOMO NI!
KONO KOKORO DE CHIIKI O KAKERU
SHIMBUN-CHO NO MINASAMA NI SAIKEIREI!
NINGEN SHUGI NO TETSURI O TSUTAE
SHAKAI NI SACHI TO SEIGI NO HIKARI O!

--- KYO NO GOSHO -- 
"DAICHI WA SASABA HAZURURUTOMO OZORA O TSUNAGU MONO WA ARITOMO SHIO NO MICHIHINU KOTO WA ARITOMO HI WA NISHI YORI IZURU TOMO HOKEKYO NO GYOJA NO INORI NO KANAWANU KOTO WA ARU BEKARAZU"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1351)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 24.8.2014 🇫🇷To My Friends & Dail y Encouragement + 25.8. Daily Encouragement

 

* Pardonne for the delay in sending this, in transit via Paris to Tokyo. Here we go…

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

Thursday, August 24th, 2017
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's dedicate ourselves wholeheartedly
to treasuring each person.
This is the very heart of Soka.
From our discussion meetings, 
let's spread a solidarity of encouragement
where each person is inspired to shine
with lively enthusiasm!

Thursday, August 24th, 2017
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Employ the strategy of the Lotus Sutra before any other."

(The Strategy of the Lotus Sutra 
- WND, Vol. 1, page )
Selection Source:  Soka Gakkai member's experience, 
Seikyo Shinbun:  August 24th, 2017 

Friday, August 25th, 2017
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Whatever happens, we possess the Mystic Law that enables us to change poison into medicine. We have fellow members with whom we can share our sufferings and joys. Let's set out even more energetically to relieve people of suffering and impart joy to them, as we create lives of hope, harmonious families, and prosperous communities."

SGI Newsletter No. 9698, Forging Ahead in the New Era, (14) Spreading the Ever-victorious Spirit of Soka throughout the World, from 17th July, 2017, issue of the Seikyo Shinbun, translation released 24th Aug., 2017

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--WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
TESSHITE HITORI O TAISETSU NI!
KORE GA SOKA NO KOKORO DA.
DAREMOGA IKIIKITO KAGAYAKU
HAGEMASHI NO "scrum" O
ZADANKAI KARA HIROGE YUKO!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"NANI NO HEIHO YORIMO HOKEKYO NO HEIHO O MOCHII TAMO BESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1192)

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Wednesday, August 23, 2017

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 23rd Aug. 2017 To My Friends and Daily Gosho plus 24th August Daily Encouragement

 

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A translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shinbun based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more. 
 Wednesday, August 23rd, 2017 
 -- TO MY FRIENDS -- 
Let's always cheer on 
and warmly encourage
our youth division members 
who are endeavouring to expand 
the kosen-rufu movement 
by sharing this Buddhism 
and its philosophy with others!
The new era is in their hands, 
it is their great actions 
that brings an abundance 
of great joy and hope 
to one and all.

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2017  
--- DAILY GOSHO --- 
 "Buddhism primarily concerns itself with victory or defeat, while secular  authority is based on the principle of reward and punishment. For this  reason, a Buddha is looked up to as the Hero of the World, while a king is  called the one who rules at his will." 
 (The Hero of the World
 - WND, Vol.1, page 835) 
 Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin, 
Seikyo Shinbun, August 23rd, 2017 

 Thursday, August 24th, 2017 
 ---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"All great revolutions—whether in world history or, for example, the Meiji Restoration in Japanese history—were carried out through the joint struggles of mentors and disciples. The mentors stood up with vision and resolve, but in many cases, they were imprisoned or assassinated, or they died of illness, or in battle, before they could achieve their aims. The disciples inherited their mentors' aspirations and worked hard to see them to fruition. There is nothing more beautiful, more inspiring, than this spiritual relay, the passing of the baton to those who will carry on the struggle. 

"Without the mentor-disciple relationship, anything we undertake just ends with our own lifetime. It becomes nothing more than a small drama and a pursuit for our own self-satisfaction. In contrast, the mentor-disciple relationship enables us to live a life connected to the great flow of humanity, a life like a mighty river, a life that is part of an unending relay race."
SGI Newsletter No. 9694, THE WISDOM FOR CREATING HAPPINESS AND PEACE, Part 3: Kosen-rufu and World Peace. Chapter 25: The Mentor-Disciple Relationship Is the Heart of the Soka Gakkai—Part 1 [of 2], from the February 2017 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released 18th August, 2017

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 --WAGA TOMO NI OKURU -- 
 GUKYO KAKUDAI NI FUNTO SURU 
 SEINENBU NI ATATAKAI O-EN O!
SHINJIDAI O NINAI TATSU  KOKEI NO 
YAKUDO NO SUGATA NI  KANKI 
TO KIBO WA BAIZO SURU. 

--- KYO NO GOSHO -- 
 "SORE BUPPO TO MOSU WA SHOBU O SAKI TOWHI O-HO TO MOSU WA SHOBATSU O MOTO  TO SERI YUENI HOTOKE OBA SEO TO GOSHI O OBA JIZAI TO NAZUKE TARI"    (Gosho Zenshu page 1165)

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

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