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Thursday, May 31, 2018

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 31st May, 2018 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 1st June Daily Encouragement

 

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

Thursday, May 31st, 2018
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin asserts,
"A hundred years of practice 
in the Land of Perfect Bliss 
cannot compare to the benefit 
gained from one day's practice 
in the impure world."*
Let's be decisive in taking on any 
and all challenges that may confront us!
The bigger the hardships we encounter,
the more immeasurable benefits 
that can shine in our lives!

*"On Repaying Debts of Gratitude" - WND-I, page 736

Thursday, May 31st, 2018
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Therefore a person who upholds the Lotus Sutra is repaying the debt of gratitude owed to their father and mother. Even if one does not feel in one's own heart that one can do so, one can repay it through the power of this sutra."

(The Four Virtues and the Four Debts of Gratitude 
- WND, Vol. 2, page 638)
Selection Source: 
"Kyo no Hosshin," 
Seikyo Shinbun, May 31st, 2018

Friday, June 1st, 2018
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Practise forms an essential part of all spheres of human activity. We talk about the importance of practice in such traditional Japanese sports as judo, kendo and sumo, or in piano playing and other pursuits.. Without practise, there is no improvement. There is no success.

"Through patient and assiduous practise, we can gain mastery in a particular field. We can hone our skills and develop our learning. This is the only way to improve. This accords with reason.

"Buddhism is also based on reason. Therefore, those who persevere tenaciously in their Buddhist practice will achieve victory."

SGI Newsletter 1420, quoting from 32nd Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders' Meeting video of 73rd Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders' Meeting 1993, translation released May, 2018  

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"GOKURAKU HYAKUNEN NO SHUGYO WA EDO NO
ICHINICHI NO KUDOKU NI OYOBAZU"
KETSUZENTO KUNAN NO IDOMO!
KURO GA OKII BUN
MURYO NO KUDOKU GA KAGAYAKU!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"HOKEKYO O TAMOTSU HITO WA CHICHI HAHA TONO ON O HOZURUNARI WAGA KOKORO NIWA HOZURU TO OMOWANEDOMO KONO KYO NO CHIKARA NITE HOZURUNARI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1528)

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Wednesday, May 30, 2018

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 30.5.2018 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 31.5. Daily Encouragement

 

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

Wednesday, May 30th, 2018
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The mission of a leader 
is to take exemplary action!
Jumping right into the heart 
of activities for kosen-rufu,
let's create 
a whirlpool of development!
Let's always try to guide 
with conviction and passion!

Wednesday, May 30th, 2018
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"There is no true happiness other than upholding faith in the Lotus Sutra. This is what is meant by 'peace and security in their present existence and good circumstances in future existences.' Though worldly troubles may arise, never let them disturb you."

(Happiness in This World 
- WND, Vol. 1, page 681)
Selection Source: 
"Kyo no Hosshin," 
Seikyo Shinbun, May 30th, 2018

Thursday, May 31st, 2018
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The purpose of faith in Nichiren Buddhism is to firmly establish the state of Buddhahood in our lives, a state of indestructible happiness continuing across the three existences of past, present, and future. That is the reason we devote ourselves to our Buddhist practice in this lifetime. We will attain this wonderful state of life through our unflagging efforts in this life.

"From the perspective of eternity, 30 or 50 years are just a fleeting moment. We create the causes for attaining the life condition of Buddhahood through our own efforts. And, as proof that we have indeed done so, we will come to enjoy lives of unsurpassed happiness. This is the purpose of our Buddhist practice."

SGI Newsletter 1420, quoting from 32nd Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders' Meeting vidoe of 73rd Soka Gakkai Heaquarters Leaders' Meeting 1993, translation released May, 2018 

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"Leader" NO SHIMEI WA
SOSSEN SUIHAN NO KODO DA.
KOFU NO SAIZENSEN NI TOBIKOMI
KAKUDAI NO UZU O OKOSO!
KAKUSHIN TO JONETSU NO MEISHIKI O!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"HOKEKYO O TAMOCHI TATEMATSURU YORI HOKANI YURAKU WA NASHI GENZE ANNON GOSHO ZENSHO TOWA KORE NARI TADA SEKEN NO RUNAN KITARUTOMO TORIAE TAMO BEKARAZU"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1143)

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Tuesday, May 29, 2018

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] May 29th, 2018 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + May 30th Daily Encouragement

 

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

Tuesday, May 29th, 2018
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
It's our earnest gongyo and daimoku
that is the wellspring of
hope and happiness in our lives.
Let's vigorously and sonorously 
chant the Mystic Law
with the rhythm of a galloping 
white horse in the sky!
Brimming with powerful life force,
let's propel ourselves forwards!

Tuesday, May 29th, 2018
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
" 'Attain' means to open or reveal. It is to reveal that the beings of the Dharma-realm are Buddhas eternally endowed with the three bodies. 'Buddhahood' means being enlightened to this."

(OTT page 126)
Selection Source:  Buddhist Teachings
Seikyo Shinbun: May 29th, 2018

Wednesday, May 30th, 2018
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Another name on the Buddha is 'One Who Can Endure. In other words, a person who can persevere through any hardship.

"No one is stronger than those who are unafraid of anything, undefeated by anything, who can endure any suffering without the slightest complaint—even if they are persecuted or imprisoned for their beliefs.

"Consequently, the strength to endure, no matter what happens, the strength to live and survive through any adversity, is the foundation for supreme happiness for human beings. This is the life state of Buddhahood.

"This strength overflows in the Soka Gakkai. That is why we have been able to endure so much. That is why we have won."

SGI Newsletter 1420, quoting from 32nd Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders' Meeting vidoe of 73rd Soka Gakkai Heaquarters Leaders' Meeting 1993, translation released May, 2018 

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
SHINKEN NA GONGYO, SHODAI KOSO
KIBO TO KOFUKU NO GENSEN DA.
HAKUBA GA TENKU O KAKERU GOTOKU
RORO TO MYOHO O TONAE YO!
MANMANTARU SEIMEIRYOKU DE ZENSHIN!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"JO WA HIRAKU GI NARI HOKAI MUSA NO SANSHIN NO HOTOKENARI TO HIRAKITARI, HOTOKE TOWA KORE O KAKUCHI SURU O YU NARI"
("ONGI KUDEN", Gosho Zenshu page 753)

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Monday, May 28, 2018

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] May 28th - June 3rd 2018 Words of the Week, May 28th Daily Gosho & Daily Encouragement May 29th

 

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

May 28th - June 3rd, 2018 
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
Let's advance together 
with those who are studying
for our Buddhist Introductory Exam!
The Daishonin encourages us,
"Teach others to the best of your ability,
even if it is only a single sentence or phrase."*
With enthusiasm, 
let's study this ultimate philosophy of life
and cheerfully share it 
with as many people as we can!

*"The True Aspect of All Phenomena" - WND-I, page 386

Monday, May 28th, 2018
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"When water is clear, the moon is reflected. When the wind blows, the trees shake. Our minds are like the water. Faith that is weak is like muddy water, while faith that is brave is like clear water."

(Reply to the Lay Nun Nichigon 
- WND, Vol. 1, page 1079)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 
Seikyo Shinbun, May 28, 2018

Tuesday, May 29th, 2018
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Anxiety and turbulence are intensifying around the world. Let us, therefore, take to heart that Daishonin's message to 'Regard both suffering and joy as facts of life' (WND – 1, 681), and continue chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. By doing so, we can make the sun of time without beginning—our innate Buddahood—rise within us, day after day, and bring our lives to shine with the light of hope, wisdom and peace."

32nd Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders' Meeting, March 26th, 2018 edition of Seikyo Shinbun, translation released May, 2018 

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-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
NINYO JUKEN TO TOMOTO KYOSHIN!
"ICHIMON IKKU NARITOMO
KATARASE TAMOBESHI"
SAIGOKU NO SEIMEI TETSURI O
TANOSHIKU MANABI KATARO!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"MIZU SUMEBA TSUKI UTSURU KAZE FUKEBA KI YURUGU GOTOKU MINANO OKOKORO WA MIZU NO GOTOSHI SHIN NO YOWAKI WA NIGORUGA GOTOSHI SHINJIN NO ISAGIYOKIWA SUMERUGA GOTOSHI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1262)

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Sunday, May 27, 2018

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 27.5.2018 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 28.5. Daily Encouragement

 

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

Sunday, May 27th, 2018
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin encourages us,
"Even a feeble person will not stumble
if those supporting them are strong."*
Especially for those 
who are extremely busy with work, 
raising children, caring for a family member, etc.,
let's be sure to try to 
empathise and understand their situations
and at the same time let's offer them 
the warmest words of encouragement we can!

*"When a tree has been transplanted, though fierce winds may blow, it will not topple if it has a firm stake to hold it up. But even a tree that has grown up in place may fall over if its roots are weak. 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-I, page 598

Sunday, May 27th, 2018
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"If the spirit of many in body but one in mind prevails among the people, they will achieve all their goals, whereas if one in body but different in mind, they can achieve nothing remarkable."

(Many in Body, One in Mind 
- WND, Vol. 1, page 618)
Selection Source: "Koe", 
Seikyo Shinbun, May 27th, 2018

Monday, May 28th, 2018
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Nichiren Daishonin writes: 'from this single element of mind spring all the various lands and environmental conditions' (WND – 2, 843.)

"From the perspective of the Buddhist philosophy of life, the differences between various lands arise from the mind, from people's hearts. Therefore, no matter what the situation or circumstances, when we embrace faith in the Mystic Law, we can transform our minds, or inner state of life, in the place where we are now and undertake the challenge of doing our human revolution. And as we spread ripples of such inner change from one person to another, we can transform our immediate families, our communities, our society, and even the land in which we live."

32nd Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders' Meeting, March 26th, 2018 edition of Seikyo Shinbun, translation released May, 2018 

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

TASUKURU MONO
TSUYOKEREBA TAUREZE"
SHIGOTO IKUJI KAIGO NADO
TABO O KIWAMERU TOMO NIKOSO
TESSHITE RIKAI TO HAGEMASHI O!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"ITAI DOSHIN NAREBA BANJI O JOZU DOTAI ISHIN NAREBA SHOJI KANAU KOTO NASHI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1463)

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Saturday, May 26, 2018

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 26th May, 2018 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 27th 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 26th, 2018
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
What results are manifested 
in the future is determined
by the causes that we are creating 
right at this moment.*
Let's summon up our courage 
and put our faith into action!
Making a decision or determination
means that we immediately 
take action.
And as we do, 
instantly boundless joy 
overflows in our hearts!

*"If you want to understand the causes that existed in the past, look at the results as they are manifested in the present. And if you want to understand what results will be manifested in the future, look at the causes that exist in the present." 
- "The Opening of the Eyes",
WND-I, page 279

Saturday, May 26th, 2018
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The way to become a Buddha easily is nothing special.. It is the same as giving water to a thirsty person in a time of drought, or as providing fire for a person freezing in the cold."

(The Wealthy Man Sudatta 
- WND, Vol. 1, page 1086)
Selection Source: 
SGI President Ikeda's guidance, 
Seikyo Shinbun, May 26th, 2018

Sunday, May 27th, 2018
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"No matter what painful challenges we may face, we can overcome them. And we can turn all hardships into 'treasures of the heart' (WND – 1, 851.) This is the power of the Mystic Law, which can change 'poison' into 'medicine,' and the power of faith, which assures us of absolute victory."

World Youth General meeting, March 11th, 2018, from the March 12th edition of the Seikyo Shinbun, translation released May, 2018 

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"MIRAI NO KA" WA
"GENZAI NO IN" NI ARI.
ISANDE UTTE DEYO!
"KETSUI SOKU KODO"
"KODO SOKU KANKI" DA!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"HOTOKE NI NARIYASUKI KOTO WA BETSU NO YO SORAWAZU KANBATSU NI KAWAKERU MONONI MIZU O ATAE KANPYO NO KOGOETARU MONO NI HI O ATAURUGA GOTOSHI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1574)

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Friday, May 25, 2018

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 25.5.2018 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 26.5. 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.

Friday, May 25th, 2018
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's always respond with 
lightning speed 
when our friends share something 
that matters to them,
and always be responsive to their needs 
when they lean on us 
for advice or encouragement!
Our "speed" of response 
is what really demonstrates 
our sincerity and seriousness of intent.
Let's become leaders who stand out 
in everyone's minds as truly responsible!

Friday, May 25th, 2018
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The sun rises in the east, an auspicious sign of how the Buddhism of Japan is destined to return to the Land of the Moon. ... But the light of the sun is brilliant, outshining the moon, an auspicious sign of how the Buddhism of Japan is destined to illuminate the long darkness of [the Latter Day of the Law, which begins with] the fifth five-hundred-year period."

(On Reprimanding Hachiman - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol.2, page 936) 
Selection source: The New Human Revolution, Seikyo Shimbun, May 25th, 2018

Saturday, May 26th, 2018
—— DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"In this evil age of the Latter Day of the Law, an age of conflict, when people are becoming more disconnected from one another, the practice of encouraging others carried out by the Soka Gakkai is almost miraculously expanding a vast network for happiness and peace, transcending all differences.

"Let us make even greater efforts to encourage the wondrous young Bodhisattvas of the Earth who are emerging at this time, and together spiritedly perform a joyous and brilliant song of spring!

"Let's unstintingly use our voices 
as experts in the art of encouragement,
imparting boundless inspiration
and strength to others
again today."

Editorial from the March 2018 edition of Daibyaku Renge, translation released May 2018 

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
TOMO NO HOKOKU, SODAN NI
DENKO SEKKA DE KOTAEYO!
SONO "SPEED" NI
SEIJITSU TO SEKININKAN GA ARAWARERU.
SHINRAI HIKARU "LEADER" TARE!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"HIWA HIGASHI YORI IZU NIHON NO BUPPO NO GASSHI E KAERUBEKI ZUISO 
NARI ... HIWA KOMYO TSUKINI MASARERI GO GOHYAKUSAI NO NAGAKI YAMI 
O TERASUBEKI ZUISO NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 589)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] May 25th, 2018 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + May 26th Daily Encouragement

 

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

Friday, May 25th, 2018
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's always respond with 
lightning speed 
when our friends share something 
that matters to them,
and always be responsive to their needs 
when they lean on us 
for advice or encouragement!
Our "speed" of response 
is what really demonstrates 
our sincerity and seriousness of intent.
Let's become leaders who stand out 
in everyone's minds as truly responsible!

Friday, May 25th, 2018
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The sun rises in the east, an auspicious sign of how the Buddhism of Japan is destined to return to the Land of the Moon. ... But the light of the sun is brilliant, outshining the moon, an auspicious sign of how the Buddhism of Japan is destined to illuminate the long darkness of [the Latter Day of the Law, which begins with] the fifth five-hundred-year period."

(On Reprimanding Hachiman 
- WND, Vol.2, page 936) 
Selection source: 
The New Human Revolution, 
Seikyo Shinbun, May 25th, 2018

Saturday, May 26th, 2018
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"In this evil age of the Latter Day of the Law, an age of conflict, when people are becoming more disconnected from one another, the practice of encouraging others carried out by the Soka Gakkai is almost miraculously expanding a vast network for happiness and peace, transcending all differences.

"Let us make even greater efforts to encourage the wondrous young Bodhisattvas of the Earth who are emerging at this time, and together spiritedly perform a joyous and brilliant song of spring!

"Let's unstintingly use our voices 
as experts in the art of encouragement,
imparting boundless inspiration
and strength to others
again today."

Editorial from the March 2018 edition of Daibyaku Renge, translation released May 2018 

The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
TOMO NO HOKOKU, SODAN NI
DENKO SEKKA DE KOTAEYO!
SONO "SPEED" NI
SEIJITSU TO SEKININKAN GA ARAWARERU.
SHINRAI HIKARU "LEADER" TARE!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"HIWA HIGASHI YORI IZU NIHON NO BUPPO NO GASSHI E KAERUBEKI ZUISO 
NARI ... HIWA KOMYO TSUKINI MASARERI GO GOHYAKUSAI NO NAGAKI YAMI 
O TERASUBEKI ZUISO NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 589)

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

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Thursday, May 24, 2018

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 24.5.2018 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 25.5. Daily Encouragement

 

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

Thursday, May 24th, 2018
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's always keep moving forwards!
Let's always try to advance one step!
Buddhism is all about 
"the mystic principle of true cause."*
The ones who battle through 
any circumstances
that might be going on right now
are the ones who always win in the end.

*The past is the past; the future is the future. Look to the future and keep moving forwards, telling yourself, "Everything starts from today—it starts from now, this minute, this moment!" This is the essence of Nichiren Buddhism, the Buddhism of "true cause." … If you should fall, just get right back up. If you can pick yourself up, you can move forwards. … Move forwards. As you struggle, chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and keep pressing ahead, even if only a millimeter or two. If you keep that up all your life, when you finally look back, you'll see you've made your way out of the jungle. 
(Ref.: "The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace" by Daisaku Ikeda)

Thursday, May 24th, 2018
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"If you wish to free yourself from the sufferings of birth and death you have endured since time without beginning and to attain without fail unsurpassed enlightenment in this lifetime, you must perceive the mystic truth that is originally inherent in all living beings."

(On Attaining Buddhahood in This Lifetime 
- WND, Vol. 1, page 3)
Selection Source: 
"Kyo no Hosshin," 
Seikyo Shinbun, May 24th, 2018

Friday, May 25th, 2018
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Since our lives and the lives of others are deeply connected, encouraging others is also encouraging ourselves. It is a process of mutually strengthening one another's Buddha nature.

"Praising Shijo Kingo and his wife Nichigen-nyo, the Daishonin writes: 'You two are even firmer and more dedicated in your faith then I myself' (WND – 1, 436.) From this example, I have engraved in my life that encouragement begins from respecting and being willing to learn from others.

Editorial from the March 2018 edition of Daibyaku Renge, translation released May 2018 

The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
TSUNENI MAE O MUKO!
TSUNENI IPPO SUSUMO!
BUPPO WA "HON-INMYO" DA.
"IMA" O IKINUKU HITO GA
SAIGONI KANARAZU SHORI SURU.

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"SORE MUSHI NO SHOJI O TODOMETE KONO TABI KETSUJO SHITE MUJO BODAI O
SHOSEN TO OMOWABA SUBEKARAKU SHUJO HONNU NO MYORI O KANZU BESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 383)

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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/

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