[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] Friday Dec. 31st, 🍾 2021 Daily Gosho + Saturday January 1st 🎍 Daily Encouragement

* Today there is no Seikyo Newspaper so there is no "To My Friends," BUT everything else continues!... 

Friday, December 31st, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"I, Nichiren, I am the richest man in all of present-day Japan. I have dedicated my life to the Lotus Sutra, and my name will be handed down in ages to come."

(The Opening of the Eyes 

 - WND, Vol. 1, page 268)
Selection Source:  Daily Wisdom, 

Dec. 31st

Saturday, January 1st, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"In times of difficulty, the way of Soka is to summon forth the 'heart of a lion king'* and challenge our situation based on the 'strategy of the Lotus Sutra'**—that is, faith in the Mystic Law. By transforming our karma into mission and winning over all obstacles, we demonstrate the great beneficial power of the Mystic Law. We make the place where we are right now the stage for an ever unfolding drama of joy and dynamic progress." 

New Year Message, January 1st, 2022

* "Letter from Sado," WND-1, 302

** "The Strategy of the Lotus Sutra,." WND-1, 1001

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] Daily Gosho Dec. 30th, 2021 + Daily Encouragement Dec. 31st

* Today there is no Seikyo Newspaper so there is no "To My Friends," BUT everything else continues!... 

* There was an error in yesterday's "Daily Encouragement" the word "recount" should have read "recant" our apologies. 

Thursday, December 30th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Where strong winds cause the grasses to bend and flashes of lightning fill people with alarm—in a world such as ours, how wonderful it is that to this day you remain unshaken in your faith!  They say that when roots are deep, the leaves will not wither; when there is a jewel in the heart of the fountain, its waters will never cease to flow. And how deep are the roots of your faith, how pure the jewel in your heart. How admirable, how admirable!"

(Reply to the Lay Nun of Kubo

 - WND, Vol. 2, page 755)
Selection Source:  Suntetsu, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Dec. 30th, 2021

Friday, December 31st, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'True happiness is not built on the misfortune of others' – this is the philosophy and firm conviction of the Soka Gakkai.

"Expanding your circles of friendship, studying hard and cultivating wisdom, thinking about and doing your best to understand people who are different from you – your steady, day-to-day efforts in this way will contribute to building a peaceful world." 

Towards 2030—To My Young Successors, The Torchbearers of Justice, [18] Working Towards a Future of Shining Happiness for Ourselves and Others. Future Journal, September 2021 edition, translation released December 2021.

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
OKAZE NO KUSA O NABIKASHI IKAZUCHI NO HITO O ODOROKASU YONI SORO YONO NAKANI IKANI IMAMADE GOSHINYO NO SORAIKERU FUSHIGISA YO NE FUKAKEREBA HA KAREZU IZUMI NI TAMA AREBA MIZU TAEZU TO MOSU YONI GOSHINJIN NO NE NO FUKAKU ISAGIYOKI TAMA NO KOKORO NO UCHINI WATARASE TAMOKA TOTOSHI TOTOSHI
(Gosho Zenshu page 1479)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho Dec. 29th, 2021 + Daily Encouragement Dec. 30th

* Just to give you the heads up...Seikyo Newspaper will stop its printing presses for the next two days so there will be no "To My Friends," BUT we will carry on with everything else! So here is the last "To My Friends" for this year...

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

Wednesday, December 29th, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
We'd like to express our deepest 

appreciation to our deliverers,
local reporters, and everyone 

who has been promoting 

and supporting Seikyo Newspaper 

and all our other SGI publications!
We wish you all a happy 

and peaceful New Year!

Wednesday, December 29th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Since childhood, I, Nichiren, have never prayed for the secular things of this life but have single-mindedly sought to become a Buddha. Of late, however, I have been ceaselessly praying for your sake to the Lotus Sutra, Shakyamuni Buddha, and the god of the sun, for I am convinced that you are a person who can inherit the soul of the Lotus Sutra."

(The Hero of the World 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 839)
Selection Source: 

Learning from the Wisdom of Buddhism, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Dec. 29th, 2021

Thursday, December 30th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'Those possessed by a great devil will, once they succeed in persuading a believer to recount, use that person as a means for making many others abandon their faith.'

– From 'The Workings of Brahma and Shakra' (WND–1, 800).

"In this writing, Nichiren Daishonin calls on his young disciple Nanjo Tokimitsu to protect his fellow practitioners who are striving for kosen-rufu.

"We mustn't let negative influences disrupt our faith. When we see devilish functions for what they are, they will disperse. I hope each of you, as a protagonist of kosen-rufu, will stand as firm and unshaken as a rock.

"The Soka Gakkai is a harmonious community of practitioners dedicated to truth and justice, directly connected to Nichiren Daishonin, the Buddha of the Latter Day of the Law. Let's warmly encourage and support our precious fellow members, advancing in solid unity of purpose with confidence, wisdom and optimism." 

Spreading the Brilliant Light of the Daishonin's writings, [51] Strive as Unshakeable Protagonists of Kosen-rufu! Translated from the September 3rd, 2021, issue of the Seikyo newspaper, translation released December 2021. 

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
HONSHI NO HAITATSU NI KAKAWARU MINASAMA
TSUSHIN IN SHINBUN CHO O HAJIME
SEIKYO O SASAETE KUDASARU
SUBETE NO KATAGATA NI DAIKANSHA!
KOFUKU ANNON NO SHINNEN O!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
NICHIREN WA WAKAKI YORI KONJO NO INORI NASHI TADA HOTOKE NI NARANTO OMOU BAKARI NARI SAREDOMO TONO NO ONKONO OBA HIMANAKU HOKEKYO SHAKABUTSU NITTEN NI MOSU NARI SONO YUEWA HOKEKYO NO INOCHI O TSUGU HITO NAREBA TO OMOU NARI
(Gosho Zenshu page 1169)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 28th Dec. 2021 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 29th Dec. Daily Encouragement

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

Tuesday, December 28th, 2021

-- TO MY FRIENDS --

Precisely because 

we are in times of change,

it's crucial to make an unyielding resolve 

to break through the challenges 

we are facing now, no matter what. 

Let's open wide a hope-filled future

with a burning indomitable spirit!

Tuesday, December 28th, 2021

--- DAILY GOSHO ---

 "The Lotus Sutra is like the seed, the Buddha like the sower, and the people like the field."

"The Essentials 

for Attaining Buddhahood," 

WND—l page 748 

Selection Source:  

Spreading the Brilliant Light 

of the Daishonin's Writing 

Seikyo Newspaper:  Dec. 28th, 2021

Wednesday, December 29th, 2021

---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"There is a Hawaiian saying, '"Ole Ua, "Ole Anuenue'—'No rain, no rainbow.' The rainbow of happiness only shines after the rain of suffering."

Unforgettable Journeys, Hawaii—Spreading the Aloha Spirit throughout the World, October 1st issue of Seikyo Newspaper, translated December 2021.

 

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

 HENKA NO JIDAI DAKARA KOSO 

KANARAZU GENJO O DAKAI SURU TONO 

KETSUJO SHITA ICHINEN GA TAISETSU DA. 

FUKUTSU NO TAMASHII O MOYASHITE 

KIBO NO MIRAI O HIRAKO!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---

"HOKEKYO WA TANE NO GOTOKU HOTOKE WA UETE NO GOTOKU SHUJO WA TA NO GOTOKU NARI"

("SOYA DONO GOHENJI", 

Gosho Zenshu page 1056)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] Dec. 27th 2021- Jan. 2nd 2021 Words of the Week, Dec. 27th Daily Gosho + Dec. 28th Daily Encouragement

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

December 27th, 2021-January 2nd, 2022
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
Hooray for all of our 

noble treasured members 

for having built 

the greatest solidarity of hope 

through all our glorious victories!
It is most certain 

that our lives will be adorned
with immeasurable 

good fortune and benefit.
Let's spread our youthful wings
and make a dynamic leap 

into the new year!

Monday, December 27th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Those who believe in the Lotus Sutra are as if in winter, but winter always turns to spring. Never, from ancient times on, has anyone seen or heard of winter turning back to autumn. Nor have we ever heard of a believer in the Lotus Sutra who turned into an ordinary person. The sutra reads, 'If there are those who hear the Law, then not a one will fail to attain Buddhahood.'"

(Winter Always Turns to Spring

 - WND, Vol. 1, page 535)
Selection Source: Ikeda Sensei's essay, 

Seikyo Newspaper, December 27th, 2021

Tuesday, December 28th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"There is a Hawaiian motto that resonates with the famous Kansai resolve to never be defeated. At the end of the 19th century, Queen Liliuokalani, who also composed the famous song 'Aloha "Oe" (farewell today), took a firm stance to protect her homeland from foreign takeover. Though she was eventually forced to abdicate, she shared her personal motto of 'Onipa'a' (remain steadfast) with the Hawaiian people.

"Touching on the spirit, Dr. Lou Ann Ha'aheo Guanson of the Spark M. Matsunaga Institute for Peace in Hawaii also stressed that courage and unshakeable conviction are the most important things in life."

Unforgettable Journeys, Hawaii—Spreading the Aloha Spirit throughout the World, October 1st issue of Seikyo Newspaper, translated December 2021.

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-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
"KIBO" NO DAIRENTAI O KIZUITA
"SHORI" NO ZEN HOYU, BANZAI!
FUKUTOKU WA MURYO MUHEN NARI.
MINA GA "SEINEN" NO TSUBASA O HIROGE
"HIYAKU" NO SHINSHUN O SOKAI NI!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
HOKEKYO O SHINZURU HITO WA FUYU NO GOTOSHI FUYU WA KANARAZU HARU TO NARI IMADA MUKASHI YORI KIKAZU MIZU FUYU NO AKI TO KAERERU KOTO O IMADA KIKAZU HOKEKYO O SHINZURU HITO NO BONPU TO NARU KOTO O KYOMON NIWA NYKU U MONPOSHA MUICHI FUJOBUTSU TO TOKARETE SORO
(Gosho Zenshu page 1253)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] Dec. 26th, 2021 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + Dec. 27th Daily Encouragement

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

Sunday, December 26th, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
With a severe cold front coming in,
be on the alert for white-out conditions

due to blizzards and roads freezing over!
For those of you who deliver 

the Seikyo Newspaper and

other SGI publications
and everyone else who is out there,
we are chanting earnest daimoku
for your absolute safety 

and no traffic accidents.

Sunday, December 26th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Therefore, we know that the prayers offered by a practitioner of the Lotus Sutra will be answered just as an echo answers a sound, as a shadow follows a form, as the reflection of the moon appears in clear water, as a mirror collects dewdrops, as a magnet attracts iron, as amber attracts particles of dust, or as a clear mirror reflects the colour of an object."

(On Prayer 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 338)
Selection Source: One Gosho, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Dec. 26th, 2021

Monday, December 27th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Hawaii's former governor George Ariyoshi—the first Japanese-American to be elected a state governor—and his wife, Jean, took great pride in the aloha spirit. Discussing his role as the leader of a state known for its cultural and ethnic diversity, he spoke of his father's conviction that we all depend on and have a mutual obligation to one another—as expressed in the Japanese phrase otagai ni—asserting that was his own philosophy as governor.* We can't treat people like robots, he said, explaining that when we show respect for others' efforts, we naturally encourage them to do their best.**

"With vigour and insight, Governor Ariyoshi highlighted the qualities of gratitude, respect, sincerity and encouragement that will be indispensable for leadership from now on." 

Unforgettable Journeys, Hawaii—Spreading the Aloha Spirit throughout the World, October 1st issue of Seikyo Newspaper, translated December 2021.

* Cf. George R. Ariyoshi, With Obligation to All(Honolulu: Ariyoshi Foundation, 1997). p.22.. 

** Ibid., pp.92-33.

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
KYORETSUNA KANPA SEKKIN NI TOMONAU
BOFUSETSU TOKETSU NI KEIKAI O!
HAITATSU NI TAZUSAWARU KATA NADO MINA GA
KOTSU JIKO TO NI AWANU YO
SHINKEN NI DAIMOKU O OKURIMASU.

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
HOKEKYO NO GYOJA NO INORU INORI WA HIBIKI NO OTO NI OZURUGA GOTOSHI KAGE NO KARADA NI SOERU GA GOTOSHI SUMERU MIZU NI TSUKI NO UTSURU GA GOTOSHI HOSHO NO MIZU O MANEKU GA GOTOSHI JISHAKU NO TETSU O SU GA GOTOSHI KOHAKU NO CHIRI O TORU GA GOTOSHI AKIRAKANARU KAGAMI NO MONO NO IRO O UKABURU GA GOTOSHI
(Gosho Zenshu page 1347)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho 🎄Dec. 25th, 2021 + Daily Encouragement 🥊 Dec. 26th

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

Saturday, December 25th, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To all who have supported 

kosen-rufu activities behind the scenes

such as the handling of meetings and  

the security of our community centres, 

thank you all so much 

for your selfless dedication
throughout this year!
It is most certain that immeasurable 

good fortune and benefit 

will brilliantly shine on your lives
for your trustworthiness, 

even if it's unnoticed by anyone.*

*"For though one's trustworthiness may at first go unnoticed, in time it will be openly rewarded." 

- "The Four Virtues and the Four Debts of Gratitude" 

(WND, Vol.2, page 636)

Saturday, December 25th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Nichiren declares that the varied sufferings that all living beings undergo—all these are Nichiren's own sufferings."

(The Life Span of the 

Thus Come One chapter 

- OTT, page 138)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 

Seikyo Newspaper, Dec. 25th, 2021

Sunday, December 26th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"May new horizons

shine before you

on your journey.

"There is a Hawaiian saying of which I am very fond: He ola i ka leo kahea, meaning 'There is life in a [hospitable] call.'*

"Nothing warms the heart more than words filled with kindness and care.

"Hawaii's wonderful greeting 'Aloha' is familiar to all around the world. It is as beloved as the famous Hawaiian spirit of hospitality.

"'Aloha' is used for both 'hello' and 'goodbye.' Brief as it is, the word is rich in meaning, expressing love, kindness, empathy, acceptance and compassion, as well as gratitude and respect for the people and the natural environment that have nurtured us.

"The aloha spirit is encapsulated in the so-called Aloha Chant, which translates in English to the effect:

"Gentle are the people of Hawaii

Working together in harmony

Pleasant are their thoughts

Humble are their ways

Patience will bring victory!

"If we make our journey through life with this spirit of aloha, we can create a cheerful, warmhearted realm of happiness in even the darkest, coldest times." 

Unforgettable Journeys, Hawaii—Spreading the Aloha Spirit throughout the World, October 1st issue of Seikyo Newspaper, translated December 2021  

*Olelo No'eau Hawaiian Proverbs & Poetical sayings, collected, translated and annotated by Mary Kawena Pukui (Honolulu Museum Press, 1983), p. 93.  

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
KAIGO UN-EI KAIKAN KEIBI NADO
KOFU WO KAGE DE SASAERU MINASAMA
KONO ICHINEN ARIGATO!
"KAKURETE NO SHIN" NI
MURYO NO FUKUTOKU WA SANZENTO KAGAYAKU.

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
ISSAI SHUJO NO I NO KU O UKURUWA KOTOGOTOKU KORE NICHIREN ICHINEN NO KU NARUBESHI
(Gosho Zenshu page 758)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] Friday, 24th Dec. 2021 To My Friends and Daily Gosho plus Saturday, 25th December

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

Friday, December 24th, 2021

-- TO MY FRIENDS --

Let's treasure the conversations

we have with our family.

Let's listen closely 

to what our children 

are thinking and feeling

and praise them 

for their efforts and achievements!

During this winter vacation,

let's strengthen the bonds

between parents and children

by deepening our relationship 

with them!

Friday, December 24th, 2021

--- DAILY GOSHO ---

Though one might point at the earth and miss it, though one might bind up the sky, though the tides might cease to ebb and flow and the sun rise in the west, it could never come about that the prayers of the practitioner of the Lotus Sutra would go unanswered.

(On Prayer - WND-1, page 345)

Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin

Seikyo Newspaper, Dec. 24th, 2021

Saturday, December 25th, 2021

---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"Denmark was the first stop on my first visit to Europe in 1961. On the day of my arrival, a youth division leader from Japan came to see me. He was an engineer in Europe on business and had taken time out of his schedule to do so. I was delighted by his seeking spirit.

"I shared these words of Nichiren Daishonin with him: 'You must not spend your lives in vain and regret it for ten thousand years to come' (WND–1, 622). Now is your time, I encouraged him, to undertake the work that is yours alone, to forge yourself as a person and accumulate eternal good fortune. He responded to my call and joined with fellow members to create a great mountain range of capable individuals in Hiroshima, the city of peace and the entire Chukoku region.

"When imbued with prayer, a single encounter, a single conversation with just one person can produce immeasurable value." 

Our Journey of Mentor and Disciple Shining with Hope and Victory, Expanding Our Circle to Embrace Many New Friends, from the October 5th, 2021 issue of the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released December 2021. 

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

KAZOKU NO KATARAI O TAISETSU NI.

WAGA KO NO OMOI O UKETOME

SONO GANBARI O TATAEYOU!

FUYU YASUMI NO KAKAWARI O TOOSHITE

OYAKO NO KIZUNA O SARA NI TSUYOKU!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---

DAICHI WA SASABA HAZURURU TOMO OOZARU O TSUNAGU MONO WA ARI TOMO, SHIO NO MICHI'INU KOTO WA ARI TOMO HI WA NISHI YORI IZURU TOMO, HOKEKYOU NO GYOUJA NO INORI NO KANAWANU KOTO WA ARU BEKARAZU

(Gosho Zenshu page 1351)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 23rd Dec. 2021 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 24th Dec. Daily Encouragement

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

Thursday, December 23rd, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The SGI movement 

is an "oasis" of encouragement
with empathy and genuine care 

for others' suffering and difficulties.
Whenever we experience hard times,

it's important to let someone know.
Together, let's advance towards 

a hope-filled future!

Thursday, December 23rd, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Strengthen your faith day by day and month after month. Should you slacken in your resolve even a bit, devils will take advantage."

(On Persecutions Befalling the Sage 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 997)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 

Seikyo Newspaper, Dec. 23rd, 2021

Friday, December 24th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Finding good people, forging ties with good people – such positive connections become a beacon of hope for the future."

Our Journey of Mentor and Disciple Shining with Hope and Victory, Expanding Our Circle to Embrace Many New Friends, from the October 5th, 2021 issue of the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released December 2021. 

 

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
GAKKAI WA DOKU NO KOKORO DE SUSUMU
HAGEMASHI NO "oasis" DA.
TSURAI TOKI KURUSHII TOKI WA
SHUI NI TSUTAERU KOTO MO TAISETSU.
KIBO NO MIRAI O TOMONI!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
TSUKIZUKI HIBI NI TSUYORI TAMAE SUKOSHIMO TAYUMU KOKORO ARABA MA TA TAYORI O UBESHI
(Gosho Zenshu page 1190)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] Wednesday, 22nd December, 2021 To My Friends & Daily Gosho plus Thursday 23rd December Daily Encouragement

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

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Leaders must absolutely 

protect the privacy of their members 

at all times!

The trust from our fellow members 

is the very basis
that unwaveringly makes 

for our development.

*"Leaders should always respect the character and rights of those who come to them for advice in this area and never divulge anything they are told. Never violate members' privacy by talking about the situation with anyone, not even your family or friends. Please remember, should you fail in this, you not only hurt the parties involved but compromise the trust people have in you and the Soka Gakkai, disqualifying yourself as a leader. I wish to reaffirm that this is an iron fast rule all leaders need to abide by, not just in Germany but in Japan and everywhere else." 

(ref: Bells of Dawn chapter, 

The New Human Revolution, Vol.30)

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2021
--- 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 Buddhahood in This Lifetime 

- WND, Vol. 1, page )
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 

Seikyo Newspaper, Dec. 22nd, 2021

Thursday, December 23rd, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"In the reading notebook I kept in my youth, I copied these words of the German poet Friedrich Holderlin (1770-1843): 'That is eternal youth, when enough powers are always in exercise for and our whole selves are occupied in pleasure and work.'*

"Let us—the members of Soka, young and old alike, walking the path of mentor and disciple—strive ever true to our vow from time without beginning. As we dedicate ourselves to the happiness of all people based on the Mystic Law, let us enjoy eternal youth to the fullest!"

Our Journey of Mentor and Disciple Shining with Hope and Victory, Enjoying Eternal Youth to the Fullest, from the September 18th, 2021 issue of the Seikyo Newspaper.

* Friedrich Holderlin, Hyperion, translated by Willard R. Task, in Hyperion and Selected Poems, edited by Eric. L. Saunter (New York: The Continuum Publishing Company, 1990), p.81.

 
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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"Leader" WA IKANARU TOKIMO
KAIIN NO "privacy" O
ZETTAINI GENSHU SURUKOTO!
DOSHI KARANO SHINRAI KOSO
YURUGANU HATTEN NO ISHIZUE DA.

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
FUKAKU SHINJIN O OKOSHITE NICHIYA CHOBO NI MATA OKOTARAZU MIGAKU BESHI IKAYONI SHITE MIGAKU BEKI TADA NANMYOHORENGEKYO TO TONAE TATEMATSURU O KORE O MIGAKU TOWA IU NARI
(Gosho Zenshu page 384)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho Dec. 21, 2021 + Daily Encouragement Dec. 22

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

Tuesday, December 21st, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --

In the season when 

the air becomes dry.

Be extremely wary of fire hazards!

First and foremost, 

let's check our surroundings

and see if there isn't anything 

that can easily catch fire  

that has been left around.

Check also to see if there is any risk 

from overloading any electrical outlets.

Don't put off doing safety checks 

until later - do them now! 

Tuesday, December 21st, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---

"It is due to the authority and supernatural power of Bodhisattva Universal Worthy that this Lotus Sutra is propagated throughout Jambudvipa.  Therefore the widespread propagation of this sutra must be under the care and protection of Bodhisattva Universal Worthy."

(OTT page 190)

 

Selection Source: 

Ikeda Sensei's Message

Seikyo Newspaper:  Dec. 21st, 2021

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"Naturally, as we advance in years, we cannot avoid physical decline to some extent and other unexpected challenges, but the Daishonin resoundingly declares: 'The votary [practitioner] of the Lotus Sutra is the Thus Come One [Buddha] whose lifespan is immeasurable' (WND–1, 471).

"The lives of every member of our Soka family are absolutely assured of triumph throughout the three existences of past, present and future." 

 

Our Journey of Mentor and Disciple Shining with Hope and Victory, Enjoying Eternal Youth to the Fullest, from the September 18th, 2021 issue of the Seikyo Newspaper.

 

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

KŪKI GA KANSO SURU JIKI.

KASAI NI GENJU KEIKAI!

MOEYASUI MONO NO HŌCHI YA

TAKO ASHI HAISEN TŌ GA NAIKA

ATOMAWASHI NI SEZU TENKEN SHIYO.

 

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---

"KONO HOKEKYO O ENBUDAI NI GYŌZURU KOTO WA FUGEN BOSATSU NO ISHIN NO CHIKARA NI YORU NARI, KONO KYO NO KŌSENRUFU SURU KOTOWA FUGEN BOSATSU NO SHUGO NARU BEKI NARI"

("ONGI KUDEN", Gosho Zenshu page 780)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 20th-26th Dec., 2021 Words of the Week, 20th Dec.Daily Gosho + 21st Dec. Daily Encouragement

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

December 20th-26th, 2021
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
Seasonal greetings 

spread the warmth of our hearts.
The Daishonin encourages us to
"Express courtesy 

towards one's friends."*
Let's try our very best 

to deepen trust and friendship
with our neighbours, relatives, 

friends and acquaintances!

*"The four virtues are ... (3) courtesy towards one's friends … Third, treating one's friends with courtesy means that, although one may encounter them ten or twenty times in the course of a single day, one greets them courteously as though they had travelled a thousand or two thousand miles to see one, never showing them indifference." -
"The Four Virtues and the Four Debts of Gratitude" 

(WND Vol.2, page 636)

Monday, December 20th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"It is rare to be born a human being. The number of those endowed with human life is as small as the amount of earth one can place on a fingernail."

(The Three Kinds of Treasure 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 851)
Selection Source: Myoji no Gen, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Dec. 20th, 2021

Tuesday, December 21st, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"I am deeply moved by the passion and tireless efforts of those members, who, though unable to move about freely because of the coronavirus pandemic, continue to warmly encourage members and share Buddhism with others by telephone and sometimes even online." 

Our Journey of Mentor and Disciple Shining with Hope and Victory, Enjoying Eternal Youth to the Fullest, from the September 18th, 2021 issue of the Seikyo Newspaper.

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-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
NENMATSU NENSHI NO AISATSU WA
KOKORO NO NUKUMORI O HIROGERU.
"TOMO NI AUTE REI ARUBESHI"
KINRIN SHINSEKI YUJIN CHIJIN TO
SHINRAI TO YUJO NO FUKAMARI O!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
JINSHIN WA UKEGATASHI TSUME NO UE NO TSUCHI
(Gosho Zenshu page 1173)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] UPDATED - Pool... 19th Dec. 2021 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 20th Dec. Daily Encouragement

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

Sunday, December 19th, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's cheer on and inspire our

treasured Future Division members.*
At the same time, 

it's important to support their families
who are busy 

trying to raise their children.
Let's pool our efforts with others 

in our local community

and nobly foster 

our precious successors!

(Young  people between the ages of 5 and 18)!

Sunday, December 19th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Even if one should fall into hell, because one has heard the Lotus Sutra, which leads to Buddhahood, with this as the seed, one will invariably become a Buddha."

(How Those Initially Aspiring to the Way Can Attain Buddhahood through the Lotus Sutra 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 882)
Selection Source: Suntetsu, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Dec. 19th, 2021

Monday, December 20th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Through our united efforts as members of this wonderful Soka family, let us buoyantly give people hope and confidence that they can affect positive change, turning poison into medicine, in their communities and societies that today face so many challenges."

Our Journey of Mentor and Disciple Shining with Hope and Victory, Spreading the Mystic Law of the "Foremost Ally of the Lotus Sutra." September 9th, 2021 issue of the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released December 2021. 

 
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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
TAKARA NO MIRAIBU NI "yell"O!
KOSODATE NI HAGEMU KAZOKU ENO
"support" MO TAISETSU DA.
KOKEI NO TOMO O HAGUKUMU SEIGYO O
CHIIKI DE CHIKARA O AWASETE!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
JIGOKU NIWA OTSURU TOMO HOTOKE NI NARU HOKEKYO O MIMI NI FURENUREBA KORE O TANE TO SHITE KANARAZU HOTOKE NI NARUNARI
(Gosho Zenshu page 552)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho Dec. 19, 2021 + Daily Encouragement Dec. 20

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

Sunday, December 19th, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's cheer on and inspire our

treasured Future Division members.*
At the same time, 

it's important to support their families
who are busy 

trying to raise their children.
Let's pull our efforts together 

with others in our local community

and nobly foster 

our precious successors!

(Young  people between the ages of 5 and 18)!

Sunday, December 19th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Even if one should fall into hell, because one has heard the Lotus Sutra, which leads to Buddhahood, with this as the seed, one will invariably become a Buddha."

(How Those Initially Aspiring to the Way Can Attain Buddhahood through the Lotus Sutra 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 882)
Selection Source: Suntetsu, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Dec. 19th, 2021

Monday, December 20th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Through our united efforts as members of this wonderful Soka family, let us buoyantly give people hope and confidence that they can affect positive change, turning poison into medicine, in their communities and societies that today face so many challenges."

Our Journey of Mentor and Disciple Shining with Hope and Victory, Spreading the Mystic Law of the "Foremost Ally of the Lotus Sutra." September 9th, 2021 issue of the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released December 2021. 

 
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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
TAKARA NO MIRAIBU NI "yell"O!
KOSODATE NI HAGEMU KAZOKU ENO
"support" MO TAISETSU DA.
KOKEI NO TOMO O HAGUKUMU SEIGYO O
CHIIKI DE CHIKARA O AWASETE!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
JIGOKU NIWA OTSURU TOMO HOTOKE NI NARU HOKEKYO O MIMI NI FURENUREBA KORE O TANE TO SHITE KANARAZU HOTOKE NI NARUNARI
(Gosho Zenshu page 552)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] Saturday, December 18th, 2021 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + Sunday, December 19th Daily Encouragement

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

Saturday, December 18th, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The coldest weather of this season 

has arrived.
Beware, with extra caution, 

of strong winds, snowfalls, and icy roads!

While preparing well for cold weather 

before it gets worse,
let's ensure that our safety is always 

the top priority in any kind
of actions we take!

Saturday, December 18th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"That is why the Great Teacher Miao-lo stated, 'The stronger one's faith, the greater the protection of the gods.' So long as one maintains firm faith, one is certain to receive the great protection of the gods."

(The Supremacy of the Law - WND, Vol. 1, page 614)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin," Seikyo Newspaper, December 18th, 2021

Sunday, December 19th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Tsunesaburo Makiguchi and Jose Toda, first and second Soka Gakkai presidents, directly inherited Nichiren Daishonin's spirit, selflessly dedicating their lives to spreading the Mystic Law. Following in their footsteps united by the bonds of mentor and disciple, we of the Soka Gakkai have vanquished the three powerful enemies* and forged ahead in our efforts for kosen-rufu. The Daishonin would surely affirm that today the Soka Gakkai is without a doubt 'the foremost ally of the Lotus Sutra' in the world.

"Our admirable members, making the Daishonin's spirit their own, are showing their devotion by working tirelessly to contribute to the noble cause of 'establishing the correct teaching for the peace of the land.' With Brahma and Shakra as their firm allies, each of these courageous Bodhisattvas of the Earth and those with whom they share karmic connections are certain to attain the great life state of Buddhahood." 

Our Journey of Mentor and Disciple Shining with Hope and Victory, Spreading the Mystic Law of the "Foremost Ally of the Lotus Sutra." September 9th, 2021 issue of the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released December 2021. 

* The three powerful enemies: Three types of arrogant people who persecute those who propagate the Lotus Sutra in the evil age after Shakyamuni Buddha's death, described in the concluding verse section of the "Encouraging Devotion" (13th) chapter of the Lotus Sutra. The great teacher Mia-lo of China summarises them as arrogant laypeople, arrogant priests and arrogant false sages. 

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
KONKI ICHIBAN NO KANKI GA TORAI.
KYOFU SEKISETSU ROMEN TOKETSU TO NI
JUBUN NI CHUI SHIYO!
JIZEN NO JUNBI O OKOTARAZU
MUJIKO DAIICHI NO KODO O!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
MYORAKU DAISHI NOTAMAWAKU KANARAZU KOKORO NO KATAKI NI YORITE KAMI NO MAMORI SUNAWACHI TSUYOSHI TO UNNUN HITO NO KOKORO KATAKEREBA KAMI NO MAMORI KANARAZU TSUYOSHI TOKOSO SORAE
(Gosho Zenshu page 1220)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho December 17th, 2021 + Daily Encouragement December 18th

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

Friday, December 17th, 2021

-- TO MY FRIENDS --

Our discussion meetings are 

where everyone can be 

the protagonist.

Let's shine a light on everyone,

praising each others' hard work

in the shadows!

Together with our comrades, 

our fellow friends,

with whom we share 

our joys and struggles,

let's engage in conversation

where everyone's smiles 

can all bloom!

Friday, December 17th, 2021

--- 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 Newspaper 

- Friday, December 17th, 2021

Saturday, December 18th, 2021

---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"Let's use the nurturing and empowering qualities of the Soka family to open an even brighter future." 

From "Our Journey of Mentor and Disciple Shining with Hope and Victory, Develop a Strong Inner Self through Buddhist Practice." August 31st, 2021, issue of the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released December 2021. 

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

MINA GA SHUYAKU NO ZADANKAI.

SUBETE NO HITO NI HIKARI O ATE

KAGE NO DORYOKU O TATAEAOU!

KURAKU O WAKACHIAU DOUSHI TO

EGAO NO HANA SAKU KATARAI O!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---

OUBAI TOURI NO KOKO NO TOUTAI O ARATAMEZUSHITE MUSA SANJIN TO KAIKEN SUREBA KORE SUNAWACHI RYOU NO GI NARI

(Gosho Zenshu page 784)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] Thurs. 16th Dec. 2021 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + Fri. 17th Dec. Daily Encouragement

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

Thursday, December 16th, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Everyone is a person 

with a precious noble mission.
Let's try to find the strengths 

of each person, sincerely trust them,
and continue to encourage them 

to the very end!
Just as Buddhism teaches 

the principle of cherry, plum, peach 

and damson,*
let's build a beautiful solidarity 

of people with diverse talents 

in our local community and our district!

*"Buddhism teaches the principle of cherry, plum, peach and damson—that every being is beautiful and valuable as it is, without trying to be something else. Everyone possesses the seed of a precious mission. The purpose of our lives is to make that seed sprout, flourish and blossom."
(https://www.sokaglobal.org/resources/study-materials/buddhist-study/the-wisdom-for-creating-happiness-and-peace/chapter-6-1.html)

Thursday, December 16th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"For faith may be called the source of the way and the mother of blessings."

(Nembutsu and the 

Hell of Incessant Suffering 

- WND, Vol. 2, page 24)
Selection Source: "Myoji no Gen," 

Seikyo Newspaper, Dec. 16th, 2021

Friday, December 17th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"I recall British historian Arnold J. Toynbee (1889-1975) citing four qualities required by leaders in difficult times: vision, moderation, tolerance and endurance. He regarded tolerance as the consummate ability to cheerfully endure and overcome hardships.

"In The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, Nichiren Daishonin states: 'Concerning…the practices carried out by Nichiren and his followers now in the Latter Day of the Law, you should understand that, when one practices the Lotus Sutra under such circumstances, difficulties will arise and those are to be looked on as [peace and comfort]' (cf. OTT, 115). Through our Soka Gakkai activities, we are buoyantly carrying out in today's world the essence of the Buddhist practice the Daishonin describes." 

From "Our Journey of Mentor and Disciple Shining with Hope and Victory, Develop a Strong Inner Self through Buddhist Practice." August 31st, 2021, issue of the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released December 2021. 

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
DAREMO GA TOTOKI SHIMEI NO HITO DA.
HITORI HITORI NO CHOSHO O MITSUKE
SHINRAI SHITE HAGEMASHI NUKO!
OBAI TORI NO JINZAIJO O
WAGA CHIIKI NI WAGA CHIKU NI!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
SHIN WA BUTSUDO NO MINAMOTO DE ARI KUDOKU NO HAHA DE ARU
(Gosho Zenshu page 97)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho December 15th, 2021 + Daily Encouragement Dec. 16th

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

Wednesday, December 15th, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Merely passing on information to others
won't help create understanding  

or compliance.
By visiting them, one by one,
and offering them warm caring words 

of encouragement,
let's carefully listen 

to what their thoughts 

and feelings are

and together help them 

to take a determined step forwards.

Wednesday, December 15th, 2021
--- 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, Vol. 1, page 681)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 

Seikyo Newspaper, Dec. 15th, 2021

Thursday, December 16th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Nichiren Daishonin wrote many letters of encouragement to his young disciple Nanjo Tokimitsu. In one, he urges him to rejoice when obstacles arise, writing: 'If things should not go as you wish…, then determine to be more contented than ever' (WND–2, 576).

"The more setbacks we encounter, the more we need to remain positive and resolutely rise to the challenges before us."

From "Our Journey of Mentor and Disciple Shining with Hope and Victory, Develop a Strong Inner Self through Buddhist Practice." August 31st, 2021, issue of the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released December 2021. 

 

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
JOHO O TSUTAERU DAKE DEWA
NATTOKU WA UMARENAI.
TEINEINA HOMON GEKIREI DE
AITE NO OMOI NI MIMI O KATAMUKE
TOMONI KETSUI NO IPPO O!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
KU OBA KU TO SATORI RAKU OBA RAKU TO HIRAKI KURAKU TOMONI OMOI AWASETE NAMMYOHORENGEKYO TO UCHITONAE ISASE TAMAE
(Gosho Zenshu page 1143)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 14th Dec. 2021 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 15th Dec. Daily Encouragement

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

Tuesday, December 14th, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --

Steadily challenging ourselves 

without being noticed by others

is the surest path to victory.

With the spirit of

"honing one's swordsmanship 

for ten years

to demonstrate the utmost 

swing of a sword,"

let's tenaciously "forge" ourselves

with unwavering resolve!

Tuesday, December 14th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---

"In battles soldiers regard the general as their soul.  If the general were to lose heart, his soldiers would become cowards."

("The Supremacy of the Law" WND-l page 613) 

Selection Source:  WISDOM 

- Interview with a Student Division Leader

Seikyo Newspaper:  December 13th, 2021

Wednesday, December 15th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"The Daishonin assures us: 'When great evil occurs, great good follows' (WND–1, 1119). He describes the positive, challenging spirit we should have, saying: 'You should all perform a dance… you should leap up and dance. When Bodhisattva Superior Practices emerged from the earth, did he not emerge dancing?' (WND–1, 1119). 

"Standing up courageously at a time of great evil–a time of trouble and daunting challenges–with the conviction that we can move our lives and society's in the direction of great good–this is our spirit as practitioners of Nichiren Buddhism.

"Such a life is free of pessimism, self-pity or resignation. It is filled with joy–the great joy of practising the unsurpassed Mystic Law–and the honour of carrying out one's mission." 

 

 Our Brilliant Human Revolution, Districts Are the Home Bases of Our Network of Encouragement, September 23rd, 2021 issue fo the Seikyo Newspaper. Translation released December 2021.  

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

HITO SHIRENU JIMICHINA CHOSEN GA

SHORI E NO TASHIKANA MICHI DA.

"JUNEN IKKEN O MIGAKU"

KONO SHINNEN DE NEBARIZUYOKU

JISHIN O KITAEYO!

 

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---

"IKUSA NIWA DAISHOGUN O TAMASHII TO SU DAISHOGUN OKUSHI NUREBA TSUWAMONO OKUBYO NARI."

("OTO GOZEN GOSHOSOKU", Gosho Zenshu page 1219)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] Daily Gosho December 13th, 2021 + Daily Encouragement December 14th

Today is a Japanese national press holiday so "Words of the Week" was published yesterday. Do not worry we still have some words of wisdom and encouragement for today!…

Monday, December 13th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is like the roar of a lion. What sickness can therefore be an obstacle?"

(Reply to Kyō'ō - WND, Vol. 1, page 412)
Selection Source: 

The Brilliance of Buddhist Thought, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Dec. 12th, 2021

Tuesday, Dec. 14th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"With the highest expectations, Mr. Toda urged us: "Lift the spirits of your fellow members and strive with the awareness that you are a central figure in realising the great vow for kosen-rufu." 

Our Brilliant Human Revolution, Districts Are the Home Bases of Our Network of Encouragement, September 23rd, 2021 issue fo the Seikyo Newspaper. Translation released December 2021.  

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
NANMYOHORENGEKYO WA SHISHIKU NO GOTOSHI IKANARU YAMAI SAWARI O NASUBEKIYA

(Gosho Zenshu page 1124) 

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] Words of the Week Dec. 12th-19th, 2021, Daily Gosho Dec.12th & Daily Encouragement Dec. 13th

* There is a national press holiday tomorrow to give all the people involved in producing and delivering a newspaper a short rest. So tomorrow's "Words of the Week" appears one day early. 

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

December 12th-19th, 2021
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
Our discussion meetings are 

like a runway for a great leap forwards
in our lives.
Let's respectfully praise each other's 

efforts and struggles 

and have hope-filled conversations.

Let's be sure to express 

our heartfelt appreciation 

to those members and their families 

who have offered their homes 

for our meetings, 

and make a dynamic start 

towards the New Year. 

Sunday, December 12th, 2021
--- 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: 

The Brilliance of Buddhist Thought, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Dec. 12th, 2021

Monday, December 13th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Why were we successful in such a short period of time? Because we treasured each individual.

"Mr. Toda often said that all it takes is meeting one person, having one person listen to what we have to say.

"It's not a numbers game. Everything starts from giving top priority to one-on-one dialogue and making a connection with each person we meet." 

Our Brilliant Human Revolution, Districts Are the Home Bases of Our Network of Encouragement, September 23rd, 2021 issue fo the Seikyo Newspaper. Translation released December 2021.  

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-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
WARERA NO ZADANKAI WA
SEIMEI HIYAKU NO KASSORO NARI.
KENTO O NEGIRAI KIBO NO TAIWA O.
KEIJO NO GOKAZOKU NI KANSHA SHI
IKIOI YOKU SHINNEN E SHUPPATSU DA!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
KOTOBA TO IU WA KOKORO NO OMOI O HIBIKASHITE KOE O ARAWASU O IU NARI
(Gosho Zenshu page 563)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] Saturday, Dec. 11th, 2021 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + Sunday, Dec. 12th Daily Encouragement

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

Saturday, December 11th, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Speed is of the essence.
Whatever the situation, 

it's vital to proactively 

make that first move.
For the sake of 

our friend's happiness and victory,
let's take the appropriate actions 

with earnestness and sensitivity!
That's where joy is born.

Saturday, December 11th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The good fortune one receives from simply chanting the daimoku is beyond measure."

(The Daimoku of the Lotus Sutra 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 143)
Selection Source: "Suntetsu," 

Seikyo Newspaper, December 11th, 2021

Sunday, December 12th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Empty, flippant words are meaningless. Nothing is more eloquent than such human qualities as courage and conviction exuding from a person's whole being, a sincere voice, a bright smile and an act of immense kindness. Our seniors in faith are perfect examples of this.

"Let's each share the hope-filled philosophy of Nichiren Buddhism with others in our own unique way in the place where we are! With the passionate, indomitable spirit exemplified by the Daishonin when he says 'Still I am not discouraged' (WND–1, 748), let us further expand our efforts in dialogue!"

Our Brilliant Revolution, Building Peace through Dialogue, translated from the August 24th, 2021, issue of the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released December 2021. 

 
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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"Speed" GA DAIJI.
NANIGOTO MO SENTE O UTSU KOTO DA.
TOMO NO TAME SHORI NO TAME
EIBIN NI SHINKEN NI UDOKO!
SOKONI KANKI GA UMARERU.

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
DAIMOKU BAKARI O TONAURU FUKU HAKARU BEKARAZU
(Gosho Zenshu page 942)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] Dec. 10th, 2021 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + Dec. 11th Daily Encouragement

Small but important correction - "pool" not "pull". Our apologies!

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

Friday, December 10th, 2021

-- TO MY FRIENDS --

This is the faith of 

"changing poison into medicine."

To those who are

challenging adversity at work,

remember that it's 

the experiences we gain  

from growing amidst such hardships

that are the cornerstones 

of our victories in life.

With strong tenacious perseverance, 

let's cheerfully advance!

Friday, December 10th, 2021

--- DAILY GOSHO ---

If one's heavy karma from the past is not expiated within this lifetime, one must undergo the sufferings of hell in the future, but if one experiences extreme hardship in this life [because of the Lotus Sutra], the sufferings of hell will vanish instantly.

(Lessening One's Karmic Retribution 

- WND-1, page 199)

Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin

Seikyo Newspaper 

- Friday, December 10th, 2021

Saturday, December 11th, 2021

---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"Professor Arnold J. Toynbee (1889-1975) believed that creativity arose from the chance encounter of individuals. That is why he entrusted us of the Soka Gakkai with the task of carrying out dialogue based on the spirit of 'Choose life,' bringing people and cultures together.

"Now, in both our immediate local communities and in the wider global community, we must engage even more in dialogue on the many issues that confront us – such as epidemics, climate change, division and conflict – pool our wisdom, and demonstrate our ability to create positive new value."

Our Brilliant Revolution, Building Peace through Dialogue, translated from the August 24th, 2021, issue of the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released December 2021. 

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

"HENDOKU IYAKU" NO SHINJIN DA.

SHIGOTO DE GYAKKYOU NI IDOMU TOMO YO

ROUKU NO NAKA DE TSUCHIKATTA TAIKEN WA

JINSEI SHOURI NO ISHIZUE TO NARU.

NINTAI ZUYOKU HOGARAKA NI MAE E!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---

SENGOU NO OMOKI KONJOU NI TSUKIZUSHITE MIRAI NI JIGOKU NO KU O UKU BEKI GA KONJOU NI KAKARU JUUKU NI AI SOURAEBA JIGOKU NO KURUSHIMI PATTO KIETE

(Gosho Zenshu page 1000)

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