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Tuesday, April 30, 2019

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 30th April HEISEI 2019 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 1 st May REIWA 🎎 2019

 

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

Tuesday, April 30th, 2019 HEISEI
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
(The Golden Week) holidays, 
(a time of vacation in Japan,) 
gives us an excellent opportunity 
to deepen our friendships.
By visiting, calling or writing, 
let's share heartfelt words 
with our friends!
Through renewing old friendships,
we can also form new connections.

Tuesday, April 30th, 2019 HEISEI
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"I have launched the battle between the provisional and the true teachings.  Donning the armour of endurance and girding myself with the sword of the wonderful teaching.  I have raised the banner of the five characters of Myho-renge-kyo, the heart of the entire eight volumes of the Lotus Sutra."
("On Practicing the Buddha's Teachings", WND-l page 392)

Selection Source: Explanation of Gosho
Seikyo Shinbun:  April 30th, 2019 HEISEI

Wednesday, May 1st, 2019 REIWA
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Nichiren Buddhism—with its complete view of life and its eternal nature encompassing the three existences of past, present and future--provides a sound explanation of life's meaning. It also shows us the way to sever the chains of karma holding us back and lead a joyous life as we walk the great path of our mission.

"This means dedicating ourselves to fulfilling our noble vow as Bodhisattvas of the Earth. It means striving for the happiness of ourselves and others and expanding the Soka Gakkai's grassroots network of ordinary people, with the resolve to bring peace and security to society and the world."

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [38] A Compass Guiding us to Lives Brimming with Joy and Pride, Serving Human Happiness, June 2018 issue of Daibyaku-renge, the Soka Gakkai monthly journal. Translation released March 2019.

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
GŌRUDEN UĪKU WA YUJO FUKAMERU KŌKI.
HŌMON · DENWA · TEGAMI TO DE
MAGOKORO NO KOE O TODOKEYO!
KYŪKO O ATATAMERU NAKANI
ARATANA EN MO UMARERU.

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"GON JITSU NI KYŌ NO IKUSA O OKOSHI NINNIKU NO YOROI O KITE MYŌKYŌ NO TSURUGI O HISSAGE ICHIBU HAKKAN NO KANJIN · MYOHO GOJI NO HATA O SASHIAGE TE" 
("NYOSETSU SHUGYO SHO", Gosho Zenshu page 502)

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Monday, April 29, 2019

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] April 29-May 5 2019 Words of the Week, April 29 Daily Gosho & Daily Encouragement April 30

 

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

April 29th - May 5th, 2019
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
The Daishonin teaches us,
"I would like to stress that 
the debt to one's mother 
is particularly important 
and worthy to be taken to heart."*
It's from our heartfelt appreciation 
towards our mothers 
that happiness and peace truly spreads.
Praising all of our sun-like 
women's division members, 
let our Soka family continue to advance 
with a smile!

*"I, Nichiren, would observe now that in my opinion this sutra passage states the case correctly. There is no need at this late date to emphasise how great is the debt one owes to one's father and mother. But I would like to stress that the debt to one's mother is particularly important and worthy to be taken to heart."

Monday, April 29th, 2019
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The mind represents the spiritual aspect, and the voice, the physical aspect. The spiritual aspect manifests itself in the physical."

(Opening the Eyes of Wooden and Painted Images 
- WND, Vol. 1, page 86)
Selection Source: 
Modern Time and Buddhism, 
Seikyo Shinbun, April 29th, 2019

Tuesday, April 30th, 2019
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The Russian author Leo Tolstoy (1828 - 1910) offered a guide for religion to serve human happiness, saying: 'Man requires for his happiness two beliefs: one, the belief that there is an explanation of the meaning of life, and the other—that he can find in this the very best explanation of life."*

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [38] A Compass Guiding us to Lives Brimming with Joy and Pride, Serving Human Happiness, June 2018 issue of Daibyaku-renge, the Soka Gakkai monthly journal. Translation released March 2019.

* Leo Tolstoy, "Pascal," in The Complete Works of Lyof N.Tolstoy, edited and translated by Nathan Haskall Dole (New York: Carlton House, 1928), page. 388.

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-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
"HAHA NO GO ON WASURE GATASHI"
HAHATACHI ENO KANSHA NO KOKORO KARA
KOFUKU TO HEIWA GA HIROGARU.
TAIYO NO FUJINBU O TATAE
SOKA KAZOKU WA EGAO DE ZENSHIN!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"KOKORO WA SHIMPO KOE WA SHIKIHO KOKORO YORI SHIKI O ARAWASU"
(Gosho Zenshu page 469)

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Sunday, April 28, 2019

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 28th April 🙏🏻 2019 To My Friend s & Daily Gosho + 29th April Daily Encouragement

 

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

Sunday, April 28th, 2019
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Whenever we go out or on a trip,
let's make sure our safety is first and foremost.
It's vital that we stay prudent at all times*
and make travel plans that allow ample time.
Let's make this Golden Week a meaningful one,
refreshing our energy and at the same time
expanding our circle of friends.

*Gosho: "It is a matter of rejoicing that your usual prudence and courage, as well as your firm faith in the Lotus Sutra, enabled you to survive unharmed." - WND-I, page 1000

**In 2019, the Japanese Emperor is scheduled to abdicate on April 30th, followed by the ascension to the throne of the new Emperor on May 1st which will be a national holiday. As a result, April 30th and May 2nd will also become national holidays (because according to Japanese law, a day between two holidays also becomes a holiday), creating an unprecedented, consecutive 10-days of holidays from April 27th to May 6th. Travel activity is therefore expected to peak around the beginning and end of the holiday period.  (Ref.: https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2282.html )

Sunday, April 28th, 2019
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"It must be ties of karma from the distant past that have destined you to become my disciple at a time like this. Shakyamuni and Many Treasures certainly realised this truth. The sutra's statement, 'Those persons who had heard the Law dwelled here and there in various Buddha lands, constantly reborn in company with their teachers,' cannot be false in any way."

(The Heritage of the Ultimate Law of Life 
- WND, Vol. 1, page 217)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 
Seikyo Shinbun, April 28th, 2019

Monday, April 29th, 2019
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The true exhilaration of our practice is found in eagerly returning from the summit of Buddhahood to the foothills of the nine worlds and sharing our joy with others. We go out into society and tell others about the Mystic Law, show proof of the benefit of Buddhist practice through our own example and expand our movement of hope. Then, we bring others along with us as we climb again to the summit of great joy that is Buddahood. Engaging in this continuous journey, along with many friends, from Buddhahood to the nine worlds and then back again, is how kosen-rufu unfolds."

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [38] A Compass Guiding us to Lives Brimming with Joy and Pride, From Buddhahood Back to the Nine Worlds, June 2018 issue of Daibyaku-renge, the Soka Gakkai monthly journal. Translation released March 2019.

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
DEKAKERU SAIWA ANZEN DAIICHI!
"SAKIZAKI NO YOJIN" OKOTARAZU
YOYU ARU KEIKAKU O.
YUIGINI EIKI O YASHINAI
YUKO HIROGERU "Golden Week" NI!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"KAKO NO SHUKUEN OIKITATTE KONDO NICHIREN GA DESHI TO NARI TAMOKA SHAKA TAHO KOSO GOZONJI SORORAME ZAIZAI SHOBUTSUDO JOYOSHIGUSHO YOMO SORAGOTO SORAWAJI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1338)

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[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 27th April 2019 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 28th April 🙏🏻 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.

Saturday, April 27th, 2019
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Good health is the foundation for happiness.
By wisely keeping a good daily rhythm,
let's try to maintain and improve 
both our physical and mental health.
With gongyo and daimoku 
as our fundamental basis,
let's spend each and every day meaningfully!

Saturday, April 27th, 2019
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Therefore, the best way to attain Buddhahood is to encounter a good friend."

(Three Tripitaka Masters Pray for Rain 
- WND, Vol. 1, page 598)
Selection Source: 
Q&A, Seikyo Shinbun, April 27th, 2019

Sunday, April 28th, 2019
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The general view regards Buddhahood as a distant summit that requires climbing a steep and arduous path to attain.. Reaching it is so difficult that we have no idea if we will ever make it and the task is so all-consuming that we are unable to think of others.

"But Nichiren Buddhism offers a completely different view of attaining Buddhahood. It teaches that anyone can reach the summit of Buddhahood instantly. This is the great power of the Mystic Law—the teaching that embracing the Gohonzon is in itself observing one's own mind,* or attaining enlightenment.

"In other words, in any given instant, we can—just as we are and wherever we may be--attain Buddhahood and, from that lofty summit, serenely gaze upon our surroundings and circumstances."

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [38] A Compass Guiding us to Lives Brimming with Joy and Pride, From Buddhahood Back to the Nine Worlds, June 2018 issue of Daibyaku-renge, the Soka Gakkai monthly journal. Translation released March 2019.

* "Embracing the Gohonzon is in itself observing one's own mind": In other words, through faith in the Gohonzon, one can tap the Mystic Law inherent in one's life and attain Buddahood.

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
KENKO WA KOFUKU NO ISHIZUE DA
KENMEINA SEIKATSU "rhythm" DE
SHINSHIN O TOTONOEYO.
GONGYO SHODAI O KONPONNI
JUJITSU NO ICHINICHI ICHINICHI O!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"HOTOKE NI NARU MICHIWA ZENCHISHIKI NIWA SUGIZU"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1468)

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Friday, April 26, 2019

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

 

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

Friday, April 26th, 2019
— TO MY FRIENDS --
"Wholeheartedly treasure 
  each person."
This is the very spirit of Soka.
Keeping our composure
and strengthening our endurance,
let's continue to support our friends.
All without slacking our deep chanting!

Friday, April 26th, 2019
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
Employ the strategy of the Lotus Sutra before any other. "All others who bear you enmity or malice will likewise be wiped out." These golden words will never prove false.

(The Strategy of the Lotus Sutra 
- WND, Vol. 1, page 1001)
Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin,
Seikyo Shinbun - Friday, April 26th, 2019

Saturday, April 27th, 2019
—— DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ——
"The dragon king's daughter declares to Bodhisattva Wisdom Accumulated and others in the assembly: 'Watch me attain Buddhahood!' (LSOC 12, 227).

"The scene in which she attains Buddhahood, just as she is, after making this bold declaration calls to mind Soka Gakkai members who have battled and overcome illness and other hardships. They are proudly and confidently demonstrating the dignity of their own lives through their personal struggles with their karma or destiny. This drama of transforming karma into mission is proof of the greatness of Nichiren Buddhism.

"The  sutra states that the dragon king's daughter then 'expounded the wonderful law for all living beings everywhere in the ten directions' (LSOC 12, 228). And when those present witnessed her acting on her vow, 'their hearts were filled with great joy and all from a distance paid reverent obeisance "(LSOC 12, 228).

"The key is to have 'hearts filled with great joy.' The brilliance of one person's life brings joy to those around them. One light in the dark can at once spark hope that brightens everything."

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [38] A Compass Guiding us to Lives Brimming with Joy and Pride, Going among the People with 'Hearts Filled with Great Joy, June 2018 issue of Daibyaku-renge, the Soka Gakkai monthly journal. Translation released March 2019.

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— WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"TESSHITE HITORI O TAISETSU NI"
KORE GA SOKA NO DAMASHII DA.
ASERAZU NINTAI ZUYOKU
TOMO NI YORISOI TSUZUKEYOU.
FUKAKI INORI O TAYUMI NAKU!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
NANI NO HEIHOU YORI MO HOKEKYOU NO HEIHOU O MOCHII TAMOU BESHI, "SHOYO ONTEKI KAISHITSU SAIMETSU" NO KINGEN MUNASHIKARU BEKARAZU. 

(Gosho Zenshu page 1192)

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Thursday, April 25, 2019

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 25th April 2019 To My Friends & Daily Gosho plus 26th April Daily Encouragement

 

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

Thursday, April 25th, 2019
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's treasure our neighbours and community!
Cheerful vibrant greetings 
and actions based on good common sense 
are what deepens friendships.
Nothing can be better diplomacy 
than actions of sincerity!

Thursday, April 25th, 2019
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Although I and my disciples may encounter various difficulties, if we do not harbour doubts in our hearts, we will as a matter of course attain Buddhahood. Do not have doubts simply because heaven does not lend you protection. Do not be discouraged because you do not enjoy an easy and secure existence in this life."

(The Opening of the Eyes 
- WND, Vol. 1, page 283)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 
Seikyo Shimbun, April 25th, 2019

Friday, April 26th, 2019
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"No matter what our current circumstances, all of us have chosen to be born into this world with different kinds of karma in order to carry out the noble task of kosen-rufu and lead all people of the Latter Day of the Law to happiness.

"When we are firmly convinced of this in the depths of our being, gratitude and joy are certain to well forth from our lives."

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [38] A Compass Guiding us to Lives Brimming with Joy and Pride, Attaining Buddhahood in One's Present Form, June 2018 issue of Daibyaku-renge, the Soka Gakkai monthly journal. Translation released March 2019.

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
KINRIN YA CHIIKI O TAISETSUNI!
SUGASUGASHII AISATSU TO
RYOSHIKI YUTAKANA FURUMAI GA
YUKO O FUKAMERU KONPON DA.
SEIJITSU NI MASARU GAIKO NASHI!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"WARE NARABINI WAGA DESHI SHONAN ARITOMO UTAGAU KOKORO NAKUBA JINENNI BUKKAI NI ITARU BESHI TEN NO KAGO NAKIKOTO O UTAGAWAZARE GENZE NO ANNON NARAZARU KOTO O NAGEKAZARE
(Gosho Zenshu page 234)

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Wednesday, April 24, 2019

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 24th April, 2019 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 25th April Daily Encouragement

 

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

Wednesday, April 24th, 2019

-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The SGI is like the pillar, the eyes 
and the great ship of a country.*
For the sake of the happiness and victory of all people,
in solid unity with our fellow members
whom we share the same struggles with 
towards achieving kosen-rufu,
let's forever advance spiritedly 
with dignity and pride!

*Gosho: "I will be the pillar of Japan. I will be the eyes of Japan. I will be the great ship of Japan. This is my vow, and I will never forsake it!" - WND-I, page 280

Wednesday, April 24th, 2019
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"If you find that you miss me, always look at the sun that rises [in the morning] and the moon that rises in the evening. Whatever the time, I will be reflected in the sun and the moon."

(Letter to the Lay Nun of Kō 
- WND, Vol. 1, page 596)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 
Seikyo Shinbun, April 24th, 2019

Thursday, April 25th, 2019
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"People motivated by gratitude and commitment are strong and resilient. This is the cornerstone of a happy life."

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [38] A Compass Guiding us to Lives Brimming with Joy and Pride, The Dragon King's Daughter's Enlightenment, June 2018 issue of Daibyaku-renge, the Soka Gakkai monthly journal. Translation released March 2019.

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
GAKKAI KOSO NIHON NO "HASHIRA"
"GANMOKU" "TAISEN" NARI.
ZENMINSHU NO KOFUKU TO SHORI E
KYOSEN NO DOSHI TO DANKETSU KATAKU
IFU DODOTO SUSUMI YUKO!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"NICHIREN KOISHIKU OWASEBA TSUNENI IZURU HI YUBENI IZURU TSUKI O
OGAMASE TAMAE ITSUTO NAKU NICHIGATSU NI KAGE O UKABURU MI NARI
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