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Wednesday, February 28, 2018

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 28th Feb. 2018 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 1st March Daily Encouragement

 

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

Wednesday, February 28th, 2018
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
In Nichiren Buddhism,
both those who share its teachings
and those who hear about it,
receive abundant benefit.
Our conversation with others 
to inspire one another 
is the direct path to the happiness 
of both ourselves and others.

Wednesday, February 28th, 2018
--- 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: 
Soka Gakkai member's experience, 
Seikyo Shinbun, Feb. 28th, 2018

Thursday, March 1st, 2018
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'What a joy it is for us to have been born in the Latter Day of the Law and to have shared in the propagation of the Lotus Sutra!' (WND-1, 1026)— With these words of Nichiren Daishonin in our hearts, let us joyously set forth on a fresh advance!"

Forging Ahead in the New Era - (22) Our Global Movement of Human Revolution, from the Nov. 17th, 2017 Seikyo Newspaper, translation released Jan. 2018

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
NICHIREN BUPPO WA
HANASU HITONIMO KIKU HITONIMO
IDAINA KUDOKU GA ARU.
TAGAI O SHOKUHATSU SURU TAIWA WA
JITA TOMONO KOFUKU NO JIKIDO DA!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO WA SHISHIKU NO GOTOSHI IKANARU YAMAI SAWARI O NASUBEKIYA"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1124)

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Tuesday, February 27, 2018

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

 

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

Tuesday, February 27th, 2018
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Those who continue 
 to make steady efforts
are the most remarkable 
 and respect-worthy.
While construction 
 calls for desperate struggles,
destruction is brought about 
 in an instant.
Let's never allow any devils 
 to get close,
and tenaciously advance 
  along the great path of honour!

Tuesday, February 27th, 2018
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"the Buddha dwells within our hearts.  For example, flint has the potential to produce fire, and gems have intrinsic value."
("New Year's Gosho", WND-1 page 1137)

Selection Source:  Ikeda Sensei's Essay
Seikyo Shinbun:  Feb. 26th, 2018

Wednesday, February 28th, 2018
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
Have confidence that your achievements in kosen-rfu and the development of your communities are all part of an inspiring story of a brilliant achievement that will live on into the future!

The Eternal Citadel of Soka, A Wonderful Story of the Victory of Mentor and Disciple, from the 1st December 2017 Seikyo Newspaper, translation released January 2018 

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
JIMICHINI TATAKAI TSUZUKERU HITO GA
MOTTOMO ERAI MOTTOMO TŌTOI.
KENSETSU WA SHITO, HAKAI WA ISSHUN.
DANJITE MA O YOSE TSUKEZU
HOMARE NO MICHI O AYUMI NUKO!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"HOTOKE TO MOSU KOTO MO WARERA NO KOKORO NO UCHI NI OWASHIMASU · TATOEBA ISHI NO NAKANI HI ARI TAMA NO NAKANI TAKARA NO ARUGA GOTOSHI"
("MUSHIMOCHI GOSHO", Gosho Zenshu page 1491)

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Monday, February 26, 2018

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 26th Feb. - 4th March 2018 Words of the Week, 26th Feb. Daily Gosho + 27th Feb. Daily Encouragement

 

A translation of "Words of the Week" published in the Seikyo Shinbun based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more.
 
February 26th-March 4th, 2018
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
Struggles transform into brilliant achievements 
(through our practice).
The Daishonin asserts,
"But still I am not discouraged."*
What's important is not to give up
by challenging ourselves 
with an indomitable spirit
to take one more step 
and try yet again.
Let's, all of us, challenge ourselves 
with a lively youthful spirit!

*"Because I have expounded this teaching, I have been exiled and almost killed. As the saying goes, 'Good advice grates on the ear.' But still I am not discouraged. The Lotus Sutra is like the seed, the Buddha like the sower, and the people like the field." - "The Essentials for Attaining Buddhahood" - WND-I, page 748
 
Monday, February 26th, 2018
 --- 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."
 
(The Wonderful Means of Surmounting Obstacles 
- WND, Vol. 1, page 842)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 
Seikyo Shinbun, Feb. 26th, 2018
 
Tuesday, February 27th, 2018
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) said: 'in thy life postpone no duty,/And thy life be deed on deed.'1

"Life is limited. Having been born into this world, let's make the most of our lives. A future of one brilliant achievement followed by another is created through living the present to the fullest.

"Nichiren Daishonin states: 'the vow we speak of is the vow to chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and propagate the teachings' (GZ,846)."

The Eternal Citadel of Soka, A Wonderful Story of the Victory of Mentor and Disciple, from the 1st December 2017 Seikyo Newspaper, translation released January 2018 

1. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Wilhelm Meister's Journeyman Years, or The Renunciation's, translated by Krishna Winston, in Goethe's Collected Works, (Princeton, New Jersey: Princeton University Press, 1995), vol.10, p315.
 
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-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
KUTO WA SOKU "EIKO" NARI.
"IMADA KORIZU SORO"
MO IPPO, MO ICHIDO TO
FUKUTSU NO SHUNEN NO CHOSEN DA.
MINA GA KAIKATSUNA SEINEN NO KOKORO DE!
 
 --- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"SHINJITSU ISSAI SHUJO SHIKISHIN NO RUNAN O TODOMURU HIJUTSU WA TADA NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1170)

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Sunday, February 25, 2018

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 25th Feb. 2018 To My Friends & Daily Gosho plus 26th Feb. Daily Encouragement

 

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

Sunday, February 25th, 2018
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Be it something for the sake 
of our own personal lives 
or kosen-rufu,
there is always that battle against oneself.
If we really are to going to live,
then let's achieve something historic!
As the Daishonin encourages us,
let's advance 
"day by day and month after month!"*

*"Strengthen your faith day by day and month after month. Should you slacken in your resolve even a bit, devils will take advantage." 
- "On Persecutions Befalling the Sage", WND-I, page 997

Sunday, February 25th, 2018
--- 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 
- WND, Vol. 1, page 345)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 
Seikyo Shinbun, Feb. 25th, 2018

Monday, February 26th, 2018
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"As we set forth on our way to brilliant achievement, I wish to reiterate those guidelines to the youthful Bodhisattvas of the Earth in whom I place my trust, as well as all our members throughout Japan and around the world who are linked together by profound karic bonds.

"Wisdom--diligently study the Gosho, the writings of Nichiren Daishonin, and polish your wisdom. This is the direct path to illuminating the future of humanity.

"Passion--always have a passion for sharing Buddhism with others. Strive for the happiness of yourselves and others. The Soka Gakkai is eternally committed to spreading Nichiren Buddhism.

"Victory--Be victorious, first and foremost, over your own limitations. Win again today. A steadfast practice of chanting and gongyo is the driving force for victory."

The Eternal Citadel of Soka, A Wonderful Story of the Victory of Mentor and Disciple, from the 1st December 2017 Seikyo Newspaper, translation released January 2018 

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
KOFU MO JINSEI MO
TSUNENI JIBUN TONO TATAKAI.
ONAJI IKIRU NARABA
NANIKA DE REKISHI O TSUKURO!
"TSUKIZUKU HIBINI" MAE E!

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

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Saturday, February 24, 2018

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 24th Feb. 2018 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 25th Feb. Daily Encouragement

 

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

Saturday, February 24th, 2018
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The main stage of worldwide kosen-rufu 
is in our own beloved neighbourhoods.
Let's plant seeds abundant with hope 
in our treasured neighbours' hearts.
Let's advance together along the great path 
with blossoms of human flowers!*

*"The Law preached by the Buddha is comparable to a great cloud that, with a single-flavoured rain, moistens human flowers so that each is able to bear fruit."
(The Lotus Sutra and Its Opening and Closing Sutras, page 142)

Saturday, February 24th, 2018
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The voice carries out the work of the Buddha."

(Nam-myoho-renge-kyo 
- ROTT, page 4)
Selection Source: 
Soka Gakkai member's experience, 
Seikyo Shinbun, Feb. 24th, 2018

Sunday, February 25th, 2018
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"To commemorate this year's 45th anniversary of the normalisation of diplomatic relations between China and Japan, former Chinese Minister of Culture Wang Meng and I have published a dialogue. Mr. Wang recently observed that because people today have focused solely on material values, as exemplified by science and technology, the world is now facing a crisis of the human spirit. It will become increasingly crucial, he said, to redirect our focus to creating spiritual values.

"Buddhism teaches that 'From this single element of mind spring all the various lands and environmental conditions' (WND-2, 843). It is not an exaggeration to say that war, famine, and environmental destruction can all be traced back to a problem with the 'single element of mind.'

"We practise Nichiren Buddhism, a teaching that imparts wisdom and richness that expands our hearts and minds, whose workings are mysterious and difficult to grasp, and leads them powerfully towards goodness, truth and peace.

"Filled with this confidence and pride, let us illuminate our families, communities, workplaces, societies and countries with the light of hope shining brightly in our own hearts."

The Eternal Citadel of Soka, A Wonderful Story of the Victory of Mentor and Disciple, from the 1st December 2017 Seikyo Newspaper, translation released January 2018 

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
SEKAI KOFU NO HONBUTAI WA
AISURU WAGA MACHI NI ARI.
KINRIN NO TOMO NO SHINDEN NI
YUTAKANA KIBO NO TANE O!
NINGE GA KAORU DAIDO O TOMONI!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"KOE BUTSUJI O NASU"
(Gosho Zenshu page 708)

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Friday, February 23, 2018

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho Feb. 23rd, 2018 plus Daily Encouragement Feb. 24th

 

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

Friday, February 23rd, 2018
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
It's not a question of 
"I wonder what might happen?"
but one of 
"What must I do to make it happen?"
A solid sense of responsibility towards the future
is what gives birth to courage and wisdom.
Let's not forget that each and every one of us 
is playing a leading role 
in opening the way to a new era!

Friday, February 23rd, 2018
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Even a feeble person will not stumble if those supporting him are strong, but a person of considerable strength, when alone, may fall down on an uneven path."

(Three Tripitaka Masters Pray for Rain 
- WND, Vol. 1, page 598)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 
Seikyo Shinbun, February 23rd, 2018

Saturday, February 24th, 2018
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"What is a correct vow? It is a steadfast commitment to the most correct way of life."

The Eternal Citadel of Soka, A Wonderful Story of the Victory of Mentor and Disciple, from the 1st December 2017 Seikyo Newspaper, translation released January 2018 

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
[DO NARU KA] DE WA NAI.
[DO SURU KA] DA!
MIRAI E NO TSUYOKI SEKININKAN GA
CHIE TO YUKI O  UMU.
SHINJIDAI HIRAKU SHUTAISHA NI!

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

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Thursday, February 22, 2018

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 22nd Feb. 2018 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 23rd Feb. Daily Encouragement

 

* Hope you have an extra 20 seconds this morning to read the Daily Encouragement!…

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

Thursday, February 22nd, 2018
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
If we feel stuck, 
let's return to our starting point.
Is my purpose clear?
Are my goals and targets specific?
What are we practising this faith for?
Let's change adversity into an opportunity!

Thursday, February 22nd, 2018
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Winter always turns to spring."

(Winter Always Turns to Spring 
- WND, Vol. 1, page 536)
Selection Source: 
Soka Gakkai member's experience, 
Seikyo Shinbun, Feb. 22nd, 2018

Friday, February 23rd, 2018
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"On display in the Tsunesaburo Makiguchi  Room of the Tokyo Makiguchi Memorial Hall is Mr. Makiguchi's copy of the Gosho. Throughout the book, we can see evidence of his rigorous study of the Daishonin's writings, on a par with a great swordsman mastering his art. In the "Opening of the Eyes," we find that Mr. Makiguchi has marked the words "Here I will make a great vow" (WND-1,280) with a double line and written "Great Vow" in red in the margin.

"This vow or commitment is the true spirit of practitioners of the Lotus Sutra, the essence of Nichiren Buddhism, and the heart of all Buddhist teachings.

"When Shakyamuni was asked to name the "highest blessing," he replied that it was "directing oneself rightly" --
Which could also be expressed as forging a correct commitment or vow to guide one's life. This, he stressed, was the "highest blessing."1

"Those who make a firm vow are strong and invincible. They are not swayed by circumstances or by negative things others may say.

"A correct vow is a source of unwavering strength, allowing us to lead lives of confidence and joy. It is the state of life described by the Daishonin in "the Opening of the Eyes," when he says: "All other troubles are no more to me than dust before the wind" (WND-1,280)."

The Eternal Citadel of Soka, A Wonderful Story of the Victory of Mentor and Disciple, from the 1st December 2017 Seikyo Newspaper, translation released January 2018 

1. The Suttanipata: An Ancient Collection of the Buddha's Discourses, Together with Its Commentaries, translated by Bhikkhu Bohdi (Somerville, MA: Wisdom Publications, 2017), p199 (Nos. 258-260).

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
YUKIZUMARI O KANJITARA
MIZUKARA NO GENTEN NI KAERO.
MOKUTEKI TO MOKUHYO WA MEIKAKUKA.
NANNO TAMENO SHINJIN KA.
GYAKKYO O "chance" NI!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"FUYU WA KANARAZU HARU TO NARU"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1253)

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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/

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Wednesday, February 21, 2018

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 21.2.2018 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 22.2. Daily Encouragement

 

* Just to let you know we are always sending out To My Friends... DAILY! If you do not get it or hear of a friend suddenly not getting it, it might be an idea to have a look in the junk or trash mail box. But rest assured, come rain or shine, every 24 hours or so, the next edition of TMF + comes out! Hope you get today's...   

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

Wednesday, February 21st, 2018
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Those of you who are delivering 
the Seikyo Shinbun and/or our other SGI publications, 
I thank you with the utmost respect 
for your perseverance in this brutally cold weather!
At the same time, 
to all of the local reporters of our publications
and those people in charge of promoting subscriptions, 
again my sincerest appreciation for your efforts! 
I earnestly chant for 
the absolute safety and good health 
of all of you who are the backbone 
of our regular publications!

Wednesday, February 21st, 2018
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Even a feeble person will not stumble if those supporting him are strong, but a person of considerable strength, when alone, may fall down on an uneven path."

(Three Tripitaka Masters Pray for Rain 
- WND, Vol. 1, page 598)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 
Seikyo Shinbun, February 21st, 2018

Thursday, February 22nd, 2018
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The fundamental purpose of our movement is to enact the grand and exciting drama of bringing happiness to all humanity and peace to the world. It is an epic poem that will continue to be told and passed on from mentor to disciple, from parent to child, and from generation to generation.

"Let's keep pressing forwards as long as we live. Let's emulate King Rinda who, the Daishonin says, was able to bring forth physical strength and perceptive powers many hundreds and thousands of times greater than they had been before (cf.WND-1,986; 'King Rinda').

"Those who dedicate their lives to the Mystic Law do not stagnate physically or spiritually. They can tap limitless life force from within and also bring forth immeasurable good fortune and wisdom."

The Eternal Citadel of Soka, A Wonderful Story of the Victory of Mentor and Disciple, from the 1st December 2017 Seikyo Newspaper, translation released January 2018 

The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
TOTOKI HAITATSUIN NO MINASAMA
GENKAN NO NAKA, ARIGATO!
TSUSHININ SHINBUNCHO NIMO KANSHA!
HONSHI O SASAETE KUDASARU KATA NO
KENKO MUJIKO O INORU.

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

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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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Tuesday, February 20, 2018

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 20th Feb. 2018 To My Friends & Daily Gosho plus 21st Feb. Daily Encouragement

 

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

Tuesday, February 20th, 2018
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Nichiren Buddhism is the teaching
"to remove suffering and to give happiness."
Sincerely empathising with our friends
who are in the midst of hardship,
let's chant daimoku together with them 
until their hardship is resolved.
Our wholehearted and persistent 
encouragement to our friends
is certain to turn on the light of courage 
in their hearts.

Tuesday, February 20th, 2018
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"From the time that I was born until today, I have never known a moment's ease;  I have thought only of propagating the daimoku of the Lotus Sutra."
("Persecution by Sword and Staff", WND-l page 965)

Selection Source:  Ikeda Sensei's Guidance
Seikyo Shinbun:  February 20th, 2018

Wednesday, February 21st, 2018
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"2018 is the Year of Brilliant Achievement. Our focus is on brilliant achievements that will endure forever, not transitory, fleeting acclaim. The key is fostering people and nurturing young lives to fulfil their potential."

Message to 29th Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders' Meeting, - Fostering Capable People is Key to Brilliant Achievement in Kosen-rufu, Seikyo Shinbun Dec. 12th, 2017,  translation released December 2017. 

The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"BAKKU YORAKU" NO SHINJIN DA.
TOMO NO NAYAMI NI YORISOI
TOMONI INORI NUITE IKU.
HAGEMASHI TSUZUKERU SONO SAKINI
YUKI NO HI WA TOMORU.

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"NICHIREN UMARESHI TOKI YORI · IMANI ICHINICHI KATATOKI MO · KOKORO YASUKI KOTO WA NASHI, KONO HOKEKYO NO DAIMOKU O HIROMEN TO OMOU BAKARI NARI"
("UENO DONO GOHENJI", Gosho Zenshu page 1558)

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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...

https://uk.groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo/conversations/messages
  
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