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Tuesday, July 31, 2018

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] Words of the Week July 30th-Aug 5th, 2018, Daily Gosho July 30th & Daily Encouragement July 31st

 

* We're way out in the countryside of England and WiFi and mobile signals are a bit weak so there may be some delay! Apologies! 

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

July 30th - August 5th, 2018
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
The Daishonin teaches,
"The seeds of Buddhahood sprout as a result of conditions."*
This summer let's cherish every opportunity we have to meet new people
and at the same time deepen the friendships we do have!
Let's also help newer and younger members to improve their
strengths and talents this summer.
And lastly, together, let's elevate and expand our life conditions this summer!

*WND-I, page 1117

Monday, July 30th, 2018
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Buddha promised in the Lotus Sutra that, for women, the sutra will serve as a lantern in the darkness, as a ship when they cross the sea, and as a protector when they travel through dangerous places."

(The Supremacy of the Law - WND, Vol. 1, page 614)
Selection Source: 
SGI Korean member's experience, Seikyo Shinbun, July 30th, 2018

Tuesday, July 31st, 2018
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Expectations around the world are rising for the humanistic ideals that we of the Soka Gakkai are promoting. The bright eyes and brilliant smiles of our youthful Bodhisattvas of the Earth shine as a source of a hope for changing our times and building a better world.

"We have entered a new phase of development in our movement for kosen-rufu --the compassionate propagation of the Mystic Law—with courageous young bodhisattvas now 'emerging at the same instant' (cf. LSOC15, 252) all over the globe.

"Let us further expand and demonstrate the vitality and strength of 'Soka Gakkai Buddha,' breathing life into the Buddhism of the people and fulfilling the great vow to spread the Mystic Law throughout the entire world!"

The Buddhism of the Sun —Illuminating the World, (390) A Religion of Human Revolution—Part 10, Expanding the Vitality and Strength of "Soka Gakkai Buddha," from the October 2017 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released June 2018
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-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
"BUSSHU WA EN NI YOTTE OKORU"
HITOTSU HITOTSU EN O TAISETSU NI SHITE
YUJO O FUKAMERU NATSU NI!
JINZAI O NOBASU NATSU NI!
TOMONI KYOGAI O HIROGERU NATSU NI!

--- KYO NO GOSHO --
"HOKEKYO WA NYONIN NO ONTAMENIWA KURAKINI TOMOSHIBI UMI NI FUNE OSOROSHIKI TOKORO NIWA MAMORI TO NARUBEKIYOSHI CHIKAWASE TAMAERI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1220)

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Sunday, July 29, 2018

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 29.7.2018 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 30.7. Daily Encouragement

 

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

Sunday, July 29th, 2018
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Buddhism expounds the principle 
of "changing poison into medicine".*
No matter what kind of problems
or hardships we might be facing now,
every one of them 
has a profound meaning in our lives.
To be robust and optimistic 
under any circumstances 
is proof of being a Buddhist!

*https://www.sgi.org/about-us/buddhist-concepts/changing-poison-into-medicine.html

Sunday, July 29th, 2018
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"When one comes to realise and see that each thing the cherry, the plum, the peach, the damson—in its own entity, without undergoing any change, possesses the eternally endowed three bodies, then this is what is meant by the word ryō, "to include" or all-inclusive."

(The Immeasurable Meanings Sutra
 - OTT, page 200)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin",
 Seikyo Shinbun , July 29th, 2018

Monday, July 30th, 2018
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
" Being a Bodhisattva of the Earth means taking action for the happiness of both oneself and others. Genuine bodhisattvas strive to help others overcome sufferings and problems, while at the same time carrying out their own personal mission in society."

The Buddhism of the Sun —Illuminating the World, (390) A Religion of Human Revolution—Part 10, Bodhisattvas Building a Society of Respect for the Dignity of Life, from the October 2017 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released June 2018

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"DOKU TO HENJITE KUSURI TO NASU"
IKANARU NAYAMI YA KONNAN MO
KANARAZU IMI GA ARU!
TAKUMASHIKI RAKKAN SHUGI KOSO
BUPPOSHA NO AKASHI NARI!

--- KYO NO GOSHO --
"OBAITORI NO KOKONO TOTAI O ARATAMEZU SHITE MUSASANJIN TO KAIKEN
SUREBA KORE SUNAWACHI RYOGI NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 784)

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Saturday, July 28, 2018

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho July 28th, 2018 + Daily Encouragement July 29th

 

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

Saturday, July 28th, 2018
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The more fine books we encounter,
the more our minds and thoughts 
are enriched.
Let's challenge to read good books, 
even if it's just a little bit at a time.
Those who continue to learn 
are never deadlocked!

Saturday, July 28th, 2018
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Now, when Nichiren and his followers chant Nam myoho-renge-kyo, they are revealing that the phantom city is none other than the treasure land. These mountain valleys and broad plains where we live are all, every one of them, treasure lands of Eternally Tranquil Light."

(The Parable of the Phantom City chapter - 
OTT, page 77)
Selection Source: SGI President Ikeda's message, Seikyo Shinbun, July 28th, 2018

Sunday, July 29th, 2018 
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The Daishonin's Buddhism of the people is a powerful teaching that enables each person to become a lion, someone able to take initiative with a fearless standalone spirit."

The Buddhism of the Sun —Illuminating the World, (390) A Religion of Human Revolution—Part 10, A Teaching of Personal Empowerment, from the October 2017 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released June 2018

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
RYOSHO NI FURETA BUN DAKE
YUTAKANA KOKORO GA HAGUKUMARERU.
SUKOSHI DEMO DOKUSHO NI IDOMO.
MANABI TSUZUKERU HITO WA
ZETTAINI IKIZUMARANAI!

--- KYO NO GOSHO —-
"IMA NICHIREN TONO TAGUI NAM-MYOHO-RENGE KYO TO TONAE TATEMATSURU MONO WA KEJO SOKU HOSHO NARI WARERA GA KYOJU NO SENGOKU KOYA MINA KAIJO JAKKO NO HOSHO NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 734)

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Friday, July 27, 2018

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 27.7.2018 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 28.7. Daily Encouragement

 

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

Friday, July 27th, 2018
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Gosho states:
"Iron, when heated in the flames 

and pounded,
becomes a fine sword."*
The challenges and struggles 
of our younger years all become 
the priceless treasures 
that serve to polish our personalities.
So let's continue to forge ahead 
on our path of challenge!

*Source Gosho: "Letter from Sado" WND, Vol. 1, page 303,  "Iron, when heated in the flames and pounded, becomes a fine sword."

Friday, July 27th, 2018
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Teaching another something is the same as oiling the wheels of a cart so that they turn even though it is heavy."

("The Wealthy Man Sudatta", 
WND-l page 1086)
Selection Source:  Suntetstu (Epigram),
 Seikyo Shinbun:  July 26th, 2018

Saturday, July 28th, 2018 
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The awareness that we are Bodhisattva of the Earth is the foundation for our human revolution.... with this awareness and pride, we can tap our inherent power as Bodhisattvas of the Earth and bring it to flow forth dynamically."

The Buddhism of the Sun —Illuminating the World, (390) A Religion of Human Revolution—Part 10, Soka Gakkai Members Are Courageous Bodhisattvas of the Earth, from the October 2017 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released June 2018

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
[KUROGANE WA KITAI UTEBA
TSURUGI TO NARU] GOSEIKUN.
WAKAKI HI NO ROKU WA SUBETE
JISHIN O MIGAKU ZAISAN NI.
KYO MO CHOSEN NO AYUMI O!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"HITO NO MONO O OSHIURU TO MOSU WA KURUMA NOOMOKEREDOMO ABURA O NURITE MAWARI"

("UENO DONO GOHENJI", Gosho Zenshu page 1574)

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Thursday, July 26, 2018

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 26th July 2018 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 27th July Daily Encouragement

 

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

Thursday, July 26th, 2018
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin encourages us,
"Test the truth of Buddhism now!"*
Our practice is the fuel 
to open the door to happiness.
The bigger the challenge, 
the more courageous in faith we have to be!
Then the door to victory 
and brilliant achievements 
is absolutely certain to open!

*"Therefore, I say to you, my disciples, try practising as the
Lotus Sutra teaches, exerting yourselves without begrudging your lives! Test the truth of Buddhism now!" 
- WND-I, page 584

Thursday, July 26th, 2018
 --- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Mugwort that grows in the midst of hemp, or a snake inside a tube [will as a matter of course become straight], and those who associate with people of good character will consequently become upright in heart, deed and word."

(The Bodies and Minds of Ordinary Beings
 - WND-1, page 1128)
Selection Source: SGI President Ikeda's guidance,
 Seikyo Shinbun, July 26th, 2018

Friday, July 27th, 2018
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The 'emergence of Bodhisattvas of the Earth' can also be taken as a metaphor for the way that ordinary people firmly grounded in reality reveal their innate potential and joyously emerge onto the stage of history to transform their troubled and deadlocked society on a fundamental level."

The Buddhism of the Sun —Illuminating the World, (390) A Religion of Human Revolution—Part 10, "Emerging from the Earth" Symbolises the True Power of Awakened People from the October 2017 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released June 2018

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"KONO TABI BUPPO O KOKOROMIYA"
JISSEN KOSO KOFUKU O HIRAKU CHIKARA.
KUNAN GA OKII HODO
YUKI NO SHINJIN DE IDOMO!
EIKO ENO TOBIRA WA KANARAZU HIRAKU!

 --- KYO NO GOSHO --
"ASA NO NAKANO YOMOGI TSUTSU NO NAKA NO KUCHINAWA YOKI HITO NI MUTSUBU MONO NANITO NAKEREDOMO KOKORO MO FURUMAI MO KOTOBA MO NAOSHIKU NARUNARI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1591)

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Wednesday, July 25, 2018

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 25.7.2018 😅 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 26.7. Daily Encouragement

 

* We're experiencing for a second day blockage of certain addresses by Yahoo Groups, therefore we are resending this edition, too for a second time. Apologies for the possible repeats and hope you can quickly remove what is not necessary a second time...

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

Wednesday, July 25th, 2018
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To all of our dear friends who are studying 
so hard for their upcoming 
school entrance exams,*
never give up, give this challenge 
your very best shot.
Don't be defeated by your weaknesses!
We're chanting  
for all of you to be in 
good health and to develop
and for your progress and victory.
Let's treasure each and every day 
by putting forth our very best!

* From September onwards Japan and several other countries have entrance exams for various levels of educational institutions.  The preparation can get extremely intense and in some cases even one day of little or no study can cause a serious setback. 

Wednesday, July 25th, 2018
--- 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."

(How Those Initially Aspiring to the Way Can Attain Buddhahood through the Lotus Sutra 
- WND, Vol. 1, page 880)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin", 
Seikyo Shinbun, July 25th, 2018

Thursday, July 26th, 2018
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
" The American poet and philosopher Henry David Thoreau (1817-62),  born two centuries ago this year (2017), also believed in the tremendous power of individuals who have the courage to stand up for what was right and just. That is the origin of all social change. Thoreau declared that the institution of slavery would be abolished 'if one thousand, if one hundred , if ten men whom I could name,--if 10 honest men only,--ay,  if one HONEST man'* stood up and took action against it.

"Quoting these words of Thoreau, Dr Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-68),  the great leader of the American civil rights movement, said that by participating in the struggle to end segregation, African Americans who had suffered the indignities of racial discrimination were 'already walking straighter because of the protest,' and as a result, 'beneath the surface this nation's conscience is being stirred.'**

"When the minds and actions of individuals change, the collective conscience that forms the basis of society is also stirred to change."

The Buddhism of the Sun —Illuminating the World, (390) A Religion of Human Revolution—Part 10, Fundamental Change Starts with a Single Individual,  from the October 2017 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released June 2018

* Henry David Thoreau, Walden and Civil Disobedience (New York: Penguin books, 1983), p. 397.
** Martin Luther King Jr., Stride Towards Freedom: The Montgomery Story  (San Francisco: HarperSanFrancisco, 1986), P. 219. The protest mentioned is the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
GAMBARE JUKENSEI!
JIBUN JISHIN NI MAKERUNA!
MINASAN NO KENKO TO SEICHO
ZENSHIN TO SHORI O INORIMASU.
ICHINICHI ICHINICHI O TAISETSU NI!

--- KYO NO GOSHO --
"YOKI SHI TO YOKI DANNA TO YOKI HO TO KONO MITSU YORIAITE INORI O JOJU SHI KOKUDO NO DAINAN OMO HARAUBEKI MONO NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 550)

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

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 25.7.2018 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 26.7. Daily Encouragement

 

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

Wednesday, July 25th, 2018
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To all of our dear friends who are studying 
so hard for their upcoming 
school entrance exams,
never ever give up, give this challenge 
your very best shot.
Don't be defeated 
by your own weaknesses!
We're chanting  
for everyone's good health and growth
and your progress and victory.
Let's treasure each and every day 
by putting forth our very best!

Wednesday, July 25th, 2018
--- 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."

(How Those Initially Aspiring to the Way Can Attain Buddhahood through the Lotus Sutra 
- WND, Vol. 1, page 880)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin", 
Seikyo Shinbun, July 25th, 2018

Thursday, July 26th, 2018
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
" The American poet and philosopher Henry David Thoreau (1817-62),  born two centuries ago this year (2017), also believed in the tremendous power of individuals who have the courage to stand up for what was right and just. That is the origin of all social change. Thoreau declared that the institution of slavery would be abolished 'if one thousand, if one hundred , if ten men whom I could name,--if 10 honest men only,--ay,  if one HONEST man'* stood up and took action against it.

"Quoting these words of Thoreau, Dr Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-68),  the great leader of the American civil rights movement, said that by participating in the struggle to end segregation, African Americans who had suffered the indignities of racial discrimination were 'already walking straighter because of the protest,' and as a result, 'beneath the surface this nation's conscience is being stirred.'**

"When the minds and actions of individuals change, the collective conscience that forms the basis of society is also stirred to change."

The Buddhism of the Sun —Illuminating the World, (390) A Religion of Human Revolution—Part 10, Fundamental Change Starts with a Single Individual,  from the October 2017 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released June 2018

* Henry David Thoreau, Walden and Civil Disobedience (New York: Penguin books, 1983), p. 397.
** Martin Luther King Jr., Stride Towards Freedom: The Montgomery Story  (San Francisco: HarperSanFrancisco, 1986), P. 219. The protest mentioned is the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
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ICHINICHI ICHINICHI O TAISETSU NI!

--- KYO NO GOSHO --
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(Gosho Zenshu page 550)

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