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Friday, November 30, 2018

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] November 30th, 2018 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + December 1st Daily Encouragement

 


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

Friday, November 30th, 2018
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Be extremely careful of scams!
If you think, "this is strange,"
double-check with those around you.
Let's stay in touch with each other
and prevent any incidents or accidents  
from happening before they happen!

Friday, November 30th, 2018
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
The character myo means to open. 

(The Daimoku of the Lotus Sutra 
- WND, Vol. 1, page 145)
Selection Source: "Gendai to Buppou," 
Seikyo Shinbun, Nov. 30th, 2018

Saturday, December 1st, 2018

---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"There's no need to be obsessive about faith and put pressure on yourself as a result. Also, you mustn't give guidance that makes people feel burdened and lose their joy.

"Doing gongyo and chanting daimoku benefit your life. But that doesn't mean that you will be punished or suffer negative consequences if you don't do them. If that were the case, we'd have a situation where those who never practised Nichiren Buddhism in the first place would be better off!"

The New Human Revolution - Volume 30, Vow 81, translation released August 2018. 

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 -- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
SAGI NI GENJUU NA CHUUI O!
"HEN DA NA," TO OMOTTARA
SHUUI NI KAKUNIN・SOUDAN O. 
MINA DE KOE O KAKEAI
JIKO O MIZEN NI FUSEGOU!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
MYO TO MOUSU KOTO WA KAI TO IU KOTO NARI. 
(Gosho Zenshu page 943)

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Thursday, November 29, 2018

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 29th Nov. 2018 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 30th Nov. Daily Encouragement

 

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

Thursday, November 29th, 2018
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
All of our sincere efforts  

for the sake of kosen-rufu 
bring forth immeasurable benefits 
and good fortune in our lives. 
The Daishonin promises,
"The benefits from this will extend to 
your parents, your grandparents, 
nay, even to countless living beings."*
Now, let's travel this great path 
to happiness together!

*The Offering of an Unlined Robe," WND 1, p. 533

Thursday, November 29th, 2018
 --- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The farther the source, the longer the stream."

(The Farther the Source, the Longer the Stream 
- WND, Vol. 1, page 940)
Selection Source: "Myoji no Gen," 
Seikyo Shinbun, Nov. 29th, 2018

Friday, November 30th, 2018
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Indeed when we have the 'heart' to base our lives on the Mystic Law, on the way of the mentor and disciple and to strive together with our fellow members, we can unlock boundless possibilities everywhere. What is in our heart at this moment shapes our future.

"Therefore, let's each stand up in our own capacity and take action. We are all courageous Bodhisattvas of the Earth who have a mission to accomplish in this world."

The Buddhism of the Sun-illuminating the World, [32] A Religion of Human Revolution—Part 12, The Brilliant Light of Human Revolution, December 2017 edition of Daibyaku-renge, translation released August 2018 

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
KOFU O SASAERU MAGOKORO WA
SUBETE GA MURYO NO FUKUTOKU NI.
"KUDOKU WA FUBO SOFUBO 
NAISHI MUHEN NO SHUJO NIMO"
TOMODOMONI KOFUKU NO DAIDO O!

 --- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"MINAMITO TOKEREBA NAGARE NAGASHI"
(Gosho Zenshu, page 1180)

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Wednesday, November 28, 2018

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

 

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

Wednesday, November 28th, 2018
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Nichiren Buddhism is 
a universal religion for humanity 
that expounds the importance 
of the dignity of life.
Being one in mind in our mutual goal 
with all of our fellow members
around the world,
let's strive together 
to create peace and harmony!

Wednesday, November 28th, 2018
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"This is what I have taught my disciples morning and evening, and yet they begin to harbour doubts and abandon their faith. Foolish men are likely to forget the promises they have made when the crucial moment comes."

(The Opening of the Eyes 
- WND, Vol. 1, page 283)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin", 
Seikyo Shinbun, Nov. 28th, 2018

Thursday, November 29th, 2018
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"In real life, there are times when we win and times when we lose. But no matter what painful trials we may face, as long as we maintain our faith, we can make the causes for great future victory without fail."

The Buddhism of the Sun-illuminating the World, [32] A Religion of Human Revolution—Part 12, The Heart is Where All Change Begins, December 2017 edition of Daibyaku-renge, translation released August 2018 

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
NICHIREN BUPPO WA
SEIMEI NO SONGEN O HIRAKU
JINRUI FUHEN NO SHUKYO DA.
SEKAI NO TOMO TO KOKORO O HITOTSUNI
WARAKU TO HEIWA NO SOSHUTSU E!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"WAGA DESHI NI CHOSEKI OSHIE SHIKADOMO UTAGAI O OKOSHITE MINA SUTEKEN TSUTANAKI MONO NO NARAI WA YAKUSOKU SESHI KOTO O MAKOTO NO TOKIWA WASURURU NARUBESHI
(Gosho Zenshu page 234)

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Tuesday, November 27, 2018

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

 

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

Tuesday, November 27th, 2018
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The joy that we experience through 
dedicating ourselves 
to our mission for kosen-rufu,
resonates in others
and spreads vibrancy and vigour.
It's when one person 
courageously stands up
that unity begins to be created  
and the momentum in our advancement 
towards kosen-rufu accelerates!

Tuesday, November 27th, 2018
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Buddhas recognise each character (of this sutra) as a golden Shakyamuni"
("Reply to the Lay Priest Soya", WND-l page 486)

Selection source:  Suntetsu
Seikyo Shinbun:  November 27th, 2018

Wednesday, November 28th, 2018
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"As practitioners of Nichiren Buddhism, we direct our hearts towards shaping the present and future. Rather than dwelling on the past and being filled with regret, it is important to take positive action right now to create something meaningful for the future." 

The Buddhism of the Sun-illuminating the World, [32] A Religion of Human Revolution—Part 12, The Heart is Where All Change Begins, December 2017 edition of Daibyaku-renge, translation released August 2018 

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
KOFU NO SHIMEI NI IKIRU
KANKI NO KYOMEI NI YOTTE
SEIMEI NO YAKUDO WA HIROGARU!
HITORI TATSU YUSHA KARA
DANKETSU TO IKIOI GA UMARERU!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"HOTOKE WA HITOTSU HITOTSU NO MOJI O KONJIKI NO SHAKUSON TO GORAN ARUBEKI NARI"
("SOYA NYUDO DONO GOHENJI", Gosho Zenshu page 1025)

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Monday, November 26, 2018

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] Nov. 26th -Dec. 2nd, 2018 Words of the Week, Nov. 26th Daily Gosho & Nov. 27th Daily Encouragement

 

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

November 26th-December 2nd , 2018
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
Let's live out our lives boldly 

  and with confidence!
Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo 
  is like the invincible roar of a lion.
Making the firm decision to be victorious,
  let's unceasingly chant daimoku!
Aiming towards outright glorious victory,
  let's advance with the heart of a lion king!

Monday, November 26th, 2018
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Never seek this Gohonzon outside yourself. The Gohonzon exists only within the mortal flesh of us ordinary people who embrace the Lotus Sutra and chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. The body is the palace of the ninth consciousness, the unchanging reality that reigns over all of life's functions."

(The Real Aspect of the Gohonzon 
- WND, Vol. 1, page 832)
Selection Source: 
SGI President Ikeda's message, 
Seikyo Shinbun, Nov. 26th, 2018

Tuesday, November 27th, 2018
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The Daishonin writes: 'As life does not go beyond the moment, the Buddha expounded the blessings that come from a single moment of rejoicing [on hearing the Lotus Sutra]' (WND-1, 62; 'Questions and Answers about Embracing the Lotus Sutra'). Making a fresh determination in faith right now, at this moment, can transform everything."
  
The Buddhism of the Sun-illuminating the World, [32] A Religion of Human Revolution—Part 12, Making the Causes for Future Victory, December 2017 edition of Daibyaku-renge, translation released August 2018 

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-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
JINSEI WA TSUYOKI DE IKE!
DAIMOKU WA MUTEKI NO SHISHIKU DA.
KATSU TO KIMETE INORIKIRE.
"EIKO" SOSHITE "SHORI" E
"SHISHIO NO KOKORO" DE ZENSHIN!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"KONO GOHONZON MATTAKU YOSO NI MOTOMURU KOTO NAKARE TADA WARERA SHUJO
NO HOKEKYO O TAMOCHITE NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO TO TONAURU KYOUCHU NO
NIKUDAN NI OWASHIMASU NARI KORE O KUSHIKI SHINNO SHINNYO NO MIYAKO
TOWA MOSUNARI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1244)

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Sunday, November 25, 2018

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

 

Sunday, November 25th, 2018
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin states,
" A blue fly, if it clings to the tail 
of a thoroughbred horse, can
travel ten thousand miles."*
If we continue to practice 
this Buddhism with firm pure faith,
the supreme state of life will, 
as a matter of course, 
unfold in our lives.
Let's, therefore, wholeheartedly 
devote our lives to fulfilling the
great vow of achieving kosen-rufu!

*WND-I, page 17

Sunday, November 25th, 2018
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"We can know a country's rise and fall by whether its tones are happy or sad."

(Gosho Zenshu, p. 88, 
tentative translation from Oct. 2018 Living Buddhism)
Selection Source: "Myoji no Gen", 
Seikyo Shinbun, November 25th, 2018

Monday, November 26th, 2018
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The Daishonin describes the workings of our heart, or life, as being 'strict,' adding that every one of the three thousand realms exists in our lives (cf.OTT, 22). Our heart determines whether or not we attain Buddahood. That's why 'it is the heart that is important.'"

The Buddhism of the Sun-illuminating the World, [32] A Religion of Human Revolution—Part 12, The Heart is Where All Change Begins, December 2017 edition of Daibyaku-renge, translation released August 2018 

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"SOYO KIBI NI FUSHITE
BANRI O WATARI" GOSEIKUN.
JUNSHINNA SHINJIN O TSURANUKEBE
IDAINA KYOGAI GA HIRAKARERU.
KOFU SEIGAN NI IKINUKO!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"OTO NO AIRAKU O MOTTE KUNI NO SEISUI O SHIRU"
(Gosho Zenshu page 88)

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Saturday, November 24, 2018

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

 

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

Saturday, November 24th, 2018
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Our battle for kosen-rufu 
is one of unceasing efforts.
By chanting daimoku 
with fresh new determination,
let's start anew with dynamism!
Aiming towards the great boundless sky 

of the future! I 


Saturday, November 24th, 2018
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Winter always turns to spring."

(Winter Always Turns to Spring 
- WND, Vol. 1, page 536)
Selection Source: 
SGI President Ikeda's message, 
Seikyo Shinbun, November 24th, 2018

Sunday, November 25th, 2018
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Changing our heart is not a matter of doing something that will only temporarily lift our mood or make us feel better, without changing our reality. A true change in our heart is more profound; genuine inner change produces actual change in our lives. Deepening our 'heart'—Our life state—is the essence of our religion of human revolution. When we speak of obtaining benefit through our Buddhist practice, we are ultimately referring to our inner transformation at the deepest level.

"That's why we need to have a serious attitude in faith. If we allow ourselves to be defeated by negative functions and give in to complaint, our hearts will lose their vibrancy. The subtlest difference in our hearts can produce dramatically different results."

The Buddhism of the Sun-illuminating the World, [32] A Religion of Human Revolution—Part 12, The Heart is Where All Change Begins, December 2017 edition of Daibyaku-renge, translation released August 2018 

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
KOSENRUFU NO TATAKAI WA
KANDAN NAKI HISHOU DA!
SEISHINNA KETSUI TO DAIMOKU DE
CHIKARA ZUYOKU SHUPPATSU SHIYO!
MIRAI NO O-ZORA NI MUKATTE!

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

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