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Friday, November 29, 2019

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 29th Nov. 2019 To My Friends & Daily Gosho plus 30th Nov. Daily Encouragement

 

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

Friday, November 29th, 2019
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Be extremely careful 
of frauds and scams!
Don't make rash hasty decisions.
Stay calm and don't get confused;
you can always consult your family
and friends around you..
Everyone, 
let's reach out with our voices
and remind each other to be vigilant!

Friday, November 29th, 2019
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
The "great vow" refers to the propagation of the Lotus Sutra

(Chapter Ten: The Teacher of the Law
Sixteen important points - OTT, page 82)
Selection Source: Kyō no Hosshin 
Seikyo Newspaper - November 29th, 2019

Saturday, November 30th, 2019
—— DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ——
"…to always act respectfully towards others, no matter who they are, out of an unwavering belief in the Buddha nature of all people—that behaviour is itself the fundamental cause for attaining Buddhahood."

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [44] For our Wonderful New Members—Part 5 [of 5], The Lotus Sutra's Philosophy of Respect for All, December 2018 Daibyakurenge monthly publication, translation released September 2019.

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
SAGI NI GENJUU CHUUI!
SEIKYUU NA HANDAN WA KINMOTSU DA. 
AWATEZU ASERAZU
KAZOKU YA SHUUI NI SOUDAN O. 
MINA DE KOE O KAKE AOU!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
DAIGAN TO WA HOKKE GUTSUU NARI
(Gosho Zenshu page 736)

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Thursday, November 28, 2019

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 28th Nov. 2019 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 29th Nov. Daily Encouragement

 

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

Thursday, November 28th, 2019
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
In every region around the world,
the SGI is launching a new start 
with a fresh new stance.
Leaders and Vice Leaders in unison 
are essential in our victory 
and development.
Brimming with strong life force,
let's open up a brand new era!

Thursday, November 28th, 2019
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Shakyamuni taught that the shallow is easy to embrace, but the profound is difficult. To discard the shallow and seek the profound is the way of a person of courage."

(On the Buddha's Prophecy 
- WND, Vol. 1, page 402)
Selection Source: 
"Kyo no Hosshin", 
Seikyo Newspaper, Nov. 28th, 2019

Friday, November 29th, 2019
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"…The Daishonin states that the purpose of Shakyamuni's appearance in this world was to preach the Lotus Sutra. He explains that the Lotus Sutra is 'the heart of the Buddha's lifetime of teachings…, and the heart of the practice of the Lotus Sutra is found in the "[Bodhisattva] never disparaging" chapter' (WND–1, 851–52).

"The 'Bodhisattva Never Disparaging' (20th) chapter of the Lotus Sutra explains the practice of Bodhisattva Never Disparaging,* who firmly believed that all living beings possess the Buddha nature and persisted in paying reverence to them, no matter how he was persecuted for his actions. The Daishonin thus concludes that the purpose of Shakyamuni Buddha's appearance in this world is to teach this practice of showing respect for others through one's actions, as exemplified by Bodhisattva Never Disparaging.

"In other words, in 'The Three Kinds of Treasure,' the Daishonin repeatedly stresses to Shijo Kingo the importance of behaving with sincerity and integrity at all times in order to triumph over the challenges facing him."

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [44] For our Wonderful New Members—Part 5 [of 5], Teaching the Practice of Showing Respect to Others, December 2018 Daibyakurenge monthly publication, translation released September 2019.

*Bodhisattva Never Disparaging is described in the "Bodhisattva never disparaging" (20th) chapter of the Lotus Sutra. This bodhisattva — Shakyamuni in a previous life time –  would bow to everyone he met and say: "I have profound reverence for you, I would never dare treat you with disparagement or arrogance. Why? Because you will all practice the bodhisattva way and will then be able to attain Buddhahood"(LSOC 20, 308). However, he was attacked by arrogant people, who beat him with sticks and staves and threw stones at him. The sutra explains that this practice became the cause for Bodhisattva Never Disparaging to attain Buddhahood.

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
KAKUCHI GA SHINTAISEI DE SHUPPATSU.
SEI FUKUYAKUSHOKU NO DANKETSU KOSO
SHORI TO HATTEN NO KANAME DA.
MANMANTARU SEIMEIRYOKU DE
SHINJIDAI O HIRAKI YUKO!

--- KYO NO GOSHO --
"ASAKI WA YASUKU FUKAKI WA KATASHI TOWA SHAKA NO SHOHAN NARI ASAKI O
SATTE FUKAKI NI TSUKUWA JOBU NO KOKORO NARI
(Gosho Zenshu page 509)

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Wednesday, November 27, 2019

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] Nov. 27th, 2019 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + Nov. 28th, 2019 Daily Encouragement

 

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

Wednesday, November 27th, 2019
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To all of our Seikyo Newspaper 
and SGI publication deliverers,
who walk the noble road of 
"uncrowned heroes and heroines",
thank you all so much 
for your hard work 
and precious dedication!
It is getting colder and colder 
at this time of the year.
Please, therefore, 
take every possible measure 
to stay warm
and make your safety 
the top priority at all times,
never pushing yourself 
whenever you feel it is not safe!

Wednesday, November 27th, 2019
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Arouse deep faith, and diligently polish your mirror day and night. How should you polish it? Only by chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo."

(On Attaining Buddhahoodin This Lifetime 
- WND, Vol. 1, page 4)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin,"
Seikyo Newspaper,  Nov. 27th, 2019

Thursday, November 28th, 2019
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The foundation for any genuine religious reformation lies in each person's inner transformation, achieved through actions grounded in respect for others."

The Buddhism of the Sun--Illuminating the World, [44] For our Wonderful New Members—Part 5 [of 5], The Way of Life of a Wise Person, December 2018 Daibyakurenge monthly publication, translation released September 2019.

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--  WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
TOTOKI MUKAN NO MICHI O AYUMU
HAITATSUIN NO MINASAMA NI KANSHA!
SAMUSA GA ICHIDANTO MASU JIKI.
BOKAN TONO TAISAKU O BANZEN NI
MURI SEZU ANZEN DAIICHI DE!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"FUKAKU SHINJIN O OKOSHITE NICHIYA CHOBONI MATA OKOTARAZU MIGAKU BESHI
IKAYO NI SHITEKA MIGAKU BEKI TADA NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO TO TONAE
TATEMATSURU O KORE O MIGAKU TOWA IUNARI
(Gosho Zenshu page 384)

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Tuesday, November 26, 2019

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 26th Nov. 2019 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 27th Nov. Daily Encouragement

 

* We are encountering a blockage so we are resending to hopefully unblock whatever. Apologies if you get a second round! ...

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

Tuesday, November 26th, 2019
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
I am going to become stronger!
I am going to be kinder 
and more compassionate!
When we confront 
and overcome great difficulties,
we can develop a greater self.
This is what this practice is here for!

Tuesday, November 26th, 2019
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"(The devil king of the sixth heaven…) is at war with the votary of the Lotus Sutra to stop him from taking possession of and to wrest away from him this impure land where both ordinary people and sage dwell."
("The Great Battle", WND-ll page 465)
 
Selection Source:  Buddhist Teachings
Seikyo Newspaper:  Nov. 26th, 2019

Wednesday, November 27th, 2019
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"When we decide to follow our chosen path, we will undoubtedly encounter forces that try to stop us, like the powerful rapids buffeting the carp attempting to climb the Dragon Gate. Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo enables us to transform such adversity into the irrepressible energy to continue moving forwards and to not be defeated. Those who remain true to their beliefs, basing their actions on daimoku, are real champions.

"Carrying out the great movement for kosen-rufu to spread peace and happiness around the world is the ultimate commitment we can make as human beings."

Building a Bright Future based on our Vow—Exploring the Life of Nanjo Tokimitsu, [5] Forging an Unshakable Self, from 1st August, 2018 issue of the Mirai [Future] Journal, translation released September 2019   

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わが友に贈る・今週のことば

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
MOTTO TSUYOKU!
MOTTO YASASHIKU!
ŌKINA KUNAN O KOETE KOSO
ŌKINA JIBUN NI NARERU.
SONOTAME NO SHINJIN DA.

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"DŌKO EDO O · TORAREJI UBAWAN TO · ARASOU"
("BEN-DONO-AMA GOZEN GOSHO", Gosho Zenshu page 1224)

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Monday, November 25, 2019

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] Nov. 25th-Dec. 1st, 2019 Words of the Week, Nov. 25th Daily Gosho + Nov. 26th Daily Encouragement

 

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

November 25th-December 1st, 2019
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
To chant for the sake of our friend's happiness 
and share our personal experiences 
of faith and practice with them.
This is exactly what 
the sacred noble Buddha's work is all about.
Cheerfully, 
and with strong conviction,
let's plant the seeds of Buddhahood 
in the future lives of as many
people as we can!

*"Many of the practitioners from Sado Province have made the long journey all the way to this place, and that is why I have expounded for them the teaching that I am propagating now, which will become the seed of Buddhahood in their future lives as well." - WND-2, page 534

Monday, November 25th, 2019
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"When that is done, then both oneself and others together will take joy in their possession of wisdom and compassion."

(The Benefits of Responding with Joy chapter 
- OTT, page 146)
Selection Source: 
SGI Hong Kong member's experience, 
Seikyo Newspaper, Nov. 25th, 2019

Tuesday, November 26th, 2019
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Human beings possess infinite good-heartedness. To believe this is to believe in the boundless potential inherent in every person, and that each person can change for the better." 

Building a Bright Future based on our Vow—Exploring the Life of Nanjo Tokimitsu, [5] Forging an Unshakable Self, from 1st August, 2018 issue of the Mirai [Future] Journal, translation released September 2019   

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-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
TOMO NO SHIAWASE O INORI
SHINJIN NO TAIKEN O KATARU.
KOREKOSO HOTOKE NO SEIGYO NARI.
HOGARAKANI DAIKAKUSHIN DE
"MIRAI MADE NO BUSSHU" O!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"JITA TOMONI CHIE TO JIHI TO ARU O KI TOWA IUNARI
(Gosho Zenshu page 761)

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Sunday, November 24, 2019

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

 

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

Sunday, November 24th, 2019
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin teaches,
"If you want to understand what results 
will be manifested in the future,
look at the causes that exist in the present."*
What opens the door 
to a victorious and glorious life 
is our resolve 
and the action that 
we are taking right now!

*"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." - WND-I, page 279

Sunday, November 24th, 2019
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Ordinary people keep in mind the words 'earnest resolve' and thereby become Buddhas."

(The Gift of Rice 
- WND, Vol. 1, page 1125)
Selection Source: 
Soka Gakkai President Harada's encouragement, 
Seikyo Newspaper, Nov. 24th, 2019

Monday, November 25th, 2019
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The great British historian Arnold J. Toynbee (1889-1975) remarked that the human spirit is always vulnerable to becoming apathetic, and constant effort is required to awaken us to our dormant potential. One of the purposes of religion, he observed, is to be a spiritual stimulant in this process.

"You all have the unparalleled practice of Nichiren Buddhism,. When you do morning gongyo, you can start your engine for the day. When you chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, you can tap the limitless power within you. Moreover, the encouragement you receive from fellow members of the Soka family Can inspire you to move forwards and grow."

Building a Bright Future based on our Vow—Exploring the Life of Nanjo Tokimitsu, [4] Perseverance Is Another Name for Unwavering Determination, from 1st July, 2018 issue of the Mirai [Future] Journal, translation released September 2019   

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わが友に贈る・今週のことば

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"MIRAI NO KA O
SHIRAN TO HOSSEBA
SONO GENZAI NO IN O MIYO"
EIKO NO JINSEI O HIRAKU NOWA
IMA NO KETSUI TO KODO NI ARI!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"BONPU WA KOKOROZASHI TO MOSU MOJI O KOKOROETE HOTOKE NI NARI SORONARI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1596)



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Saturday, November 23, 2019

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 23rd Nov. 2019 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 24th Nov. Daily Encouragement

 

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

Saturday, November 23rd, 2019
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To all our volunteer staff who support 
our satellite rebroadcast meetings,
thank you so very much 
for all your assistance 
especially in this cold weather!
Please take good care of yourselves, 
keep warm
and be careful not catch a cold.
Your lives dedicated to such unseen hard work 
for the sake of kosen-rufu
is most certainly adorned with immeasurable 
good fortune and benefit!

Saturday, November 23rd, 2019
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Words echo the thoughts of the mind and find expression through the voice."

(The Unanimous Declaration by the Buddhas of the Three Existences regarding the Classification of the Teachings and Which Are to Be Abandoned and Which Upheld 
- WND, Vol. 2, page 843)
Selection Source: "Myoji no Gen", 
Seikyo Newspaper, Nov. 23rd, 2019

Sunday, November 24th, 2019
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Perseverance is another name for unwavering determination. Always advance with confidence, ever resolved to strive harder."

Building a Bright Future based on our Vow—Exploring the Life of Nanjo Tokimitsu, [4] Perseverance Is Another Name for Unwavering Determination, from 1st July, 2018 issue of the Mirai [Future] Journal, translation released September 2019   

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
CHUKEI GYOJI NI TAZUSAWARU
SUBETE NO YAKUIN NO MINASAMA
SAMUI NAKA ARIGATO!
KAZE O HIKANAI YONI.
KAGE NO ROKU NI FUKUTOKU WA SANZEN!

--- KYO NO GOSHO --
"KOTOBA TO IUWA KOKORO NO OMOI O HIBIKASHITE KOE O ARAWASU O IUNARI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 563)

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Friday, November 22, 2019

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] 22.11.2019 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 23.11. Daily Encouragement

 

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

Friday, November 22nd, 2019
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
"The place where the person
upholds and honours the Lotus Sutra
is the 'place of practice.'"
The place where we are right now
is the stage for us
to perform our Human Revolution on.
Let's be a person who tries to shine
in both our local community 
and society!

*from OTT pg. 192

Friday, November 22nd, 2019
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
Suffer what there is to suffer, enjoy what there is to enjoy. Regard both suffering and joy as facts of life, and continue chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, no matter what happens.

(Happiness in This World 
- WND-1, page 681)
Selection Source: Kyō no Hosshin 
Seikyo Newspaper - Nov. 22nd, 2019

Saturday, November 23rd, 2019
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The Daishonin encourages Tokimitsu to ' believe continuously without ever regressing' and praises him for visiting him 'constantly, regardless of the difficulties' (WND-1, 899). In the same way, I hope all of you will keep moving ahead and never give up.

"As long as you continue to believe in your potential, the way forwards will open for you. Even if you don't achieve your immediate goal, each step you take towards it will shine as a wonderful accomplishment…" 

Building a Bright Future based on our Vow—Exploring the Life of Nanjo Tokimitsu, [4] Perseverance Is Another Name for Unwavering Determination, from 1st July, 2018 issue of the Mirai [Future] Journal, translation released September 2019   

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"HOKEKYOU O TAMOCHI TATEMATSURU TOKORO O
TOUKEI DOUJOU TO IU NARI"
IMA IRU BASHO KOSO
WAGA NINGEN KAKUMEI NO BUTAI DA. 
CHIIKI DE SHAKAI DE KAGAYAKU HITO NI!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
KU O BA KU TO SATORI RAKU O BA RAKU TO HIRAKI KURAKU TOMO NI OMOI AWASETE NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO TO UCHI TONAE ISASE TAMAE
(Gosho Zenshu page 1143)

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Thursday, November 21, 2019

[SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho Nov. 21st 2019 + Daily Encouragement Nov. 22nd

 

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

Thursday, November 21st, 2019
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
A fresh new year begins 
by completing the goals of this year.
Our motto of 
"Many in Body, One in Mind," 
means that every one of us
advances 
and every one of us becomes 
capable!
So, now, let's all take an important 
step forwards as forerunners
(of kosen-rufu!)

Thursday, November 21st, 2019
 --- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Exert yourself in the two ways of practice and study. Without practice and study, there can be no Buddhism. You must not only persevere yourself; you must also teach others. Both practice and study arise from faith. Teach others to the best of your ability, even if it is only a single sentence or phrase.."

(The True Aspect of All Phenomena 
- WND, Vol. 1, page 386)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 
Seikyo Newspaper, Nov. 21st, 2019

Friday, November 22nd, 2019
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Water flows constantly. When it encounters an obstacle, it simply changes its direction and finds a new way forwards. Similarly, if you come up against a barrier that temporarily stops you, make a fresh determination and start moving forwards again."

Building a Bright Future based on our Vow—Exploring the Life of Nanjo Tokimitsu, [4] Perseverance Is Another Name for Unwavering Determination, from 1st July, 2018 issue of the Mirai [Future] Journal, translation released September 2019   
   
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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
MYONEN NO "start" WA
HONNEN NO SOSHIAGE KARA.
ITAI DOSHIN NO AIKOTOBA WA
MINA GA ZENSHIN! MINA GA JINZAI!
SA SENKU NO DAIIPPO O!

 --- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"GYOGAKU NO NIDO O HAGEMI SOROBESHI GYOGAKU TAENABA BUPPO WA ARU BEKARAZU WAREMO ITASHI HITO OMO KYOKE SORAE GYOGAKU WA SHINJIN YORI OKORUBEKU SORO CHIKARA ARABA ICHIMON IKKU NARITOMO KATARASE TAMOBESHI
(Gosho Zenshu page 1361)

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