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Wednesday, October 31, 2018

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 31st Oct. 2018 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 1st Nov. Daily Encouragement

 

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

Wednesday, October 31st, 2018
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Be aware of sudden temperature changes
during the morning and evening hours 
and throughout the day.
Let's take good precautions 
in order to prevent ourselves 
from catching a cold!
Good health is the key to happiness.

Wednesday, October 31st, 2018
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"If one lights a fire for others, one will brighten one's own way."

(On the Three Virtuesof Food 
-WND, Vol. 2, page 1060)
Selection Source: Editorial, 
Seikyo Shinbun, October 31st, 2018

Thursday, November 1st, 2018
----  DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"It's not a matter of numerical strength. If one person stands up in earnest, they can bring happiness to all those around them and also positively transform their environment. The vital point is actually chanting and taking action for that purpose with honest resolve."

The New Human Revolution—Vol. 30, Vow 105, translation released September 2018

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
ASABAN NO HIEKOMI TO
ICHINICHI NO KANDANSA NI CHUI.
KAZE NADO HIKANAIYO
BANZEN NO YOBO TO TAISAKU O!
KENKO KOSO KOFUKU NO DODAI DA.

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"HITONO TAMENI HI O TOMOSEBA WAGA MAE AKIRAKA NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1598)

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Tuesday, October 30, 2018

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 30th Oct. 2018 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 31st Oct. Daily Encouragement

 

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

Tuesday, October 30th, 2018
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The advance of kosen-rufu is propelled 
by the power of our voices.
Let's strive to make our voices
resonate with heartfelt words
that deeply touch our friends' hearts, 
at times like a musical masterpiece,
based on our earnest 
and resolute chanting!

Tuesday, October 30th, 2018
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"I, Nichiren, do not cry, but my tears flow ceaselessly. I shed my tears not for worldly affairs but solely for the sake of the Lotus Sutra."
("The True Aspect of All Phenomena", WND-l page 386)

Selection Source:  Suntetsu
Seikyo Shinbun:  October 30th, 2018

Wednesday October 31st, 2018
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Encouragement is the driving force for growth and development."

The New Human Revolution—Vol. 30, Vow 103, translation released September 2018

* Daisaku Ikeda, "New Proposals for Peace and Disarmament," A lasting Peace (New York and Tokyo: John Weatherhill, inc., 1987), vol.2, p.147. 

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
KOFU WA "KOE" NO CHIKARA DE SUSUMU.
TOMO NO MUNE NI GUTTO HAIRU YO
TOKINI MEIKYOKU O KANADERUYO NI
KOKORO O KOMETE HIBIKASEYO.
SHINKEN NA INORI O KONPON NI!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"NICHIREN WA · NAKANE DOMO · NAMIDA HIMANASHI, KONO NAMIDA SEKEN NO KOTO NIWA ARAZU TADA HITOENI HOKEKYO NO YUE NARI"
("SHOHO HISSO SHO", Gosho Zenshu page 1361)

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Monday, October 29, 2018

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] Oct. 29-Nov.4 2018 Words of the Week, Oct. 29 Daily Gosho + Oct. 30 Daily Encouragement

 

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

October 29th-November 4th, 2018
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
"If one can establish a relationship 

with even just one phrase 
of the Wonderful Law,
that relationship will continue unbroken 
over a million kalpas."*
The relationship that we develop with someone 
through sharing this Buddhism with them
becomes an eternal bond of happiness.
Let's wholeheartedly talk to others 
about this Buddhism with such conviction!

*Gosho - OTT, page 219

Monday, October 29th, 2018
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"If you think the Law is outside yourself, you are embracing not the Mystic Law."

(On Attaining Buddhahoodin This Lifetime 
- WND, Vol. 1, page 3)
Selection Source: "Myoji no Gen," 
Seikyo Shinbun, October 29th, 2018

Tuesday, October 30th, 2018
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Fostering friendship unites people. Peace is another name for friendship."

The New Human Revolution—Vol. 30, Vow 102, translation released September 2018

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-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
"IKKU MYOHO NI KETSUEN SUREBA
OKUGO NIMO USEZU"
HITOTABI MUSUNNDA BUTSUEN WA
EIEN NO SACHI NO KIZUNA TO NARU.
JISHIN MANMANTO KATARIKIRE!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"MOSHI KOSHIN NO HOKANI HO ARITO OMOWABA MATTAKU MYOHO NI ARAZU"
(Gosho Zenshu page 383)

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Sunday, October 28, 2018

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho Oct. 28th, 2018 plus Daily Encouragement Oct. 29th

 

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

Sunday, October 28th, 2018
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
What opens up a new history 
has always been and will forever be 
the courage of young people!
With heads held high, 
let's proudly head straight on!
Leaving no one behind,
let's all advance along the path of 
our unique missions and victory!

Sunday, October 28th, 2018
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Kyō'ō's misfortune will change into fortune. Muster your faith, and pray to this Gohonzon. Then what is there that cannot be achieved?"

(Reply to Kyō'ō 
- WND, Vol. 1, page 412)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 
Seikyo Shinbun, October 28th, 2018

Monday, October 29th, 2018
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"We must not allow war to destroy the bright futures of people whose period of greatest activity will be in the 21st-century. If we wish our children to have any future at all, we ordinary citizens of the world must make the wise choice of heeding the pacifist instinct in all peoples."*

The New Human Revolution—Vol. 30, Vow 100, translation released September 2018

* Daisaku Ikeda, "New Proposals for Peace and Disarmament," A lasting Peace (New York and Tokyo: John Weatherhill, inc., 1987), vol.2, p.147. 

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
ARATANA REKISHI O HIRAKU NOWA
TSUNENI SEINEN NO YUKI DA!
SA MUNEHARI SUSUMIYUKE!
HITORI MO MORENAKU
SHIMEI TO SHORI NO MICH O!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"WAZAWAI MO TENJITE SAIWAI TO NARUBESHI AIKAMAETE GOSHINJIN O IDASHI KONO GOHONZON NI KINEN SESHIME TAMAE NANIGOTO KA JOJU SEZARUBEKI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1124)

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Saturday, October 27, 2018

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 27th October 2018 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 28th Oct. Daily Encouragement

 

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

Saturday, October 27th, 2018
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To practice this Buddhism means 
to take the initiative of our own accord.
By spontaneously devoting ourselves 
to activities, 
the greater the joy there is 
to be experienced.
Together, 
let's strive in the two ways 
of practice and study!

Saturday, October 27th, 2018
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Extinction occurs so that there may be rebirth, and descent so that there may be ascent."

(The Portable Shrine Incidents 
- WND, Vol. 2, page 304)
Selection Source: "Suntetsu," 
Seikyo Shinbun, Oct. 27th, 2018

Sunday, October 28th, 2018
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Dreaming about what life might be like if only you didn't have any problems is just an escape from reality into a fantasy realm. It only leads to defeat in life. People who are always making positive efforts, thinking about how to overcome each problem and transform it into a source of value and victory are the winners in life. 

"Your resolve determines your life. I hope you will all be great actors in your own dramas of victory, brilliantly proving this truth, and be people who encourage and impart self-confidence to everyone around you.."

The New Human Revolution—Vol. 30, Vow 98, translation released September 2018

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
SHINJIN TOWA JIHATSU NODODA.
MIZUKARA GA SHUTAISHA TO NATTE
KATSUDO NI HAGENDE KOSO
KANKI MO OKIKU NARU.
GYOGAKU NIDO NO CHOSEN O TOMONI!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"MESSURU WA SHOZENGA TAME KUDARU WA NOBORANGA TAMENARI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1264)

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Friday, October 26, 2018

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

 

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

Friday, October 26th, 2018
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The drama of our human revolution
starts right now, right where we are.
Through actual proof of our faith and practice
by gaining others' trust and achieving victory 
in our work place and local community, 
may we gain the praise that 
we are diligent in carrying out our mission.* 

*  "Live so that all the people of Kamakura will say in your praise that Nakatsukasa Saburo Saemon-no-jo is diligent in the service of his lord, in the service of Buddhism, and in his concern for other people."  (WND-I page 851)

Friday, October 26th, 2018
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Carry through with your faith in the Lotus Sutra.  You cannot strike fire from flint if you stop halfway."
("Earthly Desires Are Enlightenment", WND-1 page 319)

Selection Source:  Suntetsu
Seikyo Shinbun:  October 26th, 2018

Saturday, October 27th, 2018
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Buddhism teaches that suffering is the springboard to enlightenment. No one is free from problems and worries—nor is any family or region.

"Life is a struggle against problems. What's important is how we solve the various sufferings and problems that weigh down on us. We need to call forth all our wisdom and make repeated efforts to overcome those problems and reach the victory that lies beyond them.

The New Human Revolution—Vol.30, Vow 98, translation released September 2018

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
NINGEN KAKUMEI NO DORAMA WA
"IMA""KOKO" KARA HAJIMARU.
SHIMEI NO SHOKUBA YA CHIIKI DE
"YOKARIKERI" TO AOGARERU
SHINRAI TO SHORI NO JISSHO O!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"HOKEKYO NO SHINJIN O · TOOSHI TAMAE · HI O KIRU NI · YASUMI NUREBA HI O EZU"
("SHIJO KINGO DONO GOHENJI", Gosho Zenshu pages 1117 – 1118)

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Thursday, October 25, 2018

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

 

A translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shinbun based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, and more.
 
Thursday, October 25th, 2018
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
When driving at dusk
let's make a point of 

turning on our headlights early.
"I won't cause a traffic accident
nor will I get caught up in one."
Based on chanting in such a way
let's not let our guard down! 

Thursday, October 25th, 2018
 --- DAILY GOSHO ---
"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 
- OTT, page 214)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 
Seikyo Shinbun, October 25th, 2018
 
Friday, October 26th, 2018
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
 "Our daily inconspicuous efforts can change society."

The New Human Revolution—Vol.30, Vow 96, translation released September 2018
 
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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
YUGUREDOKI NO UNTEN WA
HAYAMENI "light" NO TENTO O.
"KOTSU JIKO O OKOSANAI"
"MAKIKOMARENAI" TONO
INORI O KONPONNI YUDAN NAKU!
 
--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"ICHINEN NI OKUGO NO SHINRO O TSUKUSEBA HONRAI MUSANO SANJIN NENNENNI OKORUNARI IWAYURU NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO WA SHOJINGYO NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 790)

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