This Week and This Month's Event Calendars: March 2021

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 31 March 2021 To My Friends & Daily Gosho plus 1 April Daily Encouragement

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

Wednesday, March 31st, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
"Joy" means that oneself

and others together

experience joy.*
When we take action

for the sake of others,
our own hearts

prosper at the same time.
Let's strengthen our bonds

with our fellow members

and solidify our relations

so much so that we can

frankly share both our sufferings
and joys in life with each other!

*Gosho: OTT, page 146

Wednesday, March 31st, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Believe in this mandala with all your heart. 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: "Kyo no Hosshin,"

Seikyo Newspaper, March 31st, 2021

Thursday, April 1st, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'If you propagate [this teaching], devils will arise without fail. If they did not, there would be no way of knowing that this is the correct teaching' (WND – 1, 501).

"Buddhism is about winning. The proud history of the Soka Gakkai has been one of boldly overcoming every storm of adversity and paving the way for the peace and happiness of all people."

Building a Bright Future Based on Our Vow, [15] The Ikegami Brothers — Part 2 [of 2], Together Creating inspiring Stories for Future Generations, from the July 1st, 2019 issue of the Mirai [Future] Journal, translation released February 2021

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"KI TOWA JITA TOMONI YOROKOBU KOTO"
TOMO NO TAMENI UGOKEBA
JISHIN NO KOKORO MO YUTAKA NI NARU.
KURAKU O WAKACHIAU
DOSHI NO KIZUNA O TSUYOKU KATAKU!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"KONO MANDARA YOKUYOKU SHINZE SASE TAMOBESHI NANMYOHORENGEKYO WA SHISHIKU NO GOTOSHI IKANARU YAMAI SAWARI O NASU BEKIYA"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1124)

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021

[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 30th March 2021 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 31st March Daily Encouragement

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

Tuesday, March 30th, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --

"Accomplish what needs

to be done today!"

With single-minded resolve,

let's start the day off with

morning gongyo and daimoku,

Brimming with vigorous life force,

let's create a victorious drama!

Tuesday, March 30th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---

"'Opening' here is another name for the mind of faith."

(OTT, page 28 )

Selection Source: Suntetsu

Seikyo Newspaper: March 30th, 2021

Wednesday, March 31st, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"'I would imagine that your daughter, Oto, has become a fine, intelligent girl.'

– From "The Supremacy of the Law" (WND—1, 616).

"These words are addressed to a mother and daughter who together maintain steadfast faith in the Mystic Law amid great hardship.

"Nichiren Daishonin loved young people and always warmly encouraged them. Today, the spirit pulses vibrantly in the Soka Gakkai's efforts to foster the Future Division members.

"Our Soka castle of capable people is a beacon of hope for the world. Let's warmly support and encourage our young friends, the 'torchbearers of justice,' who are working hard towards their goals, undefeated by the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.

"Let's all chant for the health and success of each of our precious young successors…."

Engraving The Daishonin's Writings in Our Hearts, [94] Supporting and Encouraging Our Future Division Members, from 8th December, 2020 issue of the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released February 2021.

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

"KYO NASUBEKI KOTO O NASU"

ASA NO GONGYO · SHODAI KARA

ICHINEN O SADAMETE SHUPPATSU O!

MANMAN TARU SEIMEI RYOKU DE

SHORI NO DORAMA O TSUZURO!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---

"KAI TOWA SHINJIN NO IMYO NARI "

("ONGI KUDEN", Gosho Zenshu page 716)

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Monday, March 29, 2021

[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 29th March-4th April 2021 Words of the Week, 29th March Daily Gosho + 30th March Daily Encouragement

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

March 29th-April 4th, 2021
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
Come, let's be active

under the fresh spring sun!
With a refreshing "greeting,"

a bright "smile"

and sincere "behaviour,"
may friendship

and trust bloom!

Monday, March 29th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"This passage refers to the great joy that one experiences when one understands for the first time that one's mind from the very beginning has been a Buddha. Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is the greatest of all joys."

(The Essential Passage in Each of the Twenty-eight Chapters of the Lotus Sutra, Prophecy of Enlightenment for Five Hundred Disciples chapter

- OTT, page 211)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin,"

Seikyo Newspaper, March 29th, 2021

Tuesday, March 30th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'The Buddha nature that all [living beings of the Ten Worlds] possess is called by the name Myoho-renge-kyo.. Therefore, if you recite these words of the daimoku once, then the Buddha nature of all living beings will be summoned and gather around you.'

— From "Conversation between a Sage and an Unenlightened Man" (WND–1, 131).

"All people possess the supreme life state of Buddhahood. Nichiren Daishonin revealed the teaching of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo as a means for unlocking and bringing forth this precious inner potential.

As Soka Gakkai members, we reach out to others in dialogue as part of our efforts to fulfil our vow as Bodhisattvas of the Earth, believing in each person's Buddha nature and seeking to make it shine. Herein lies the path to peace, rising above all differences and transforming division into unity.

"Through the power of our voices—chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and sharing Nichiren Buddhism—let's strive to strengthen the life state of Buddhahood all across our planet based on the principle of the 'mutual possession of the Ten Worlds.'"

Engraving The Daishonin's Writings in Our Hearts, [92] All People Possess the Life State of Buddhahood, from 1st December, 2020 issue of the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released February 2021.

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-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
SA, HARU NO TAIYO TO TOMONI!
SAWAYAKANA "AISATSU"
AKARUI "EGAO"
SEIJITSUNA "FURUMAI" DE
YUJO TO SHINRAI NO HANA NO WA O!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"HAJIMETE WAGA KOKORO HONRAI NO HOTOKE NARITO SHIRU O SUNAWACHI DAIKANKI TO NAZUKU IWAYURU NANMYOHORENGEKYO WA KANKI NO NAKA NO DAIKANKI NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 788)

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Sunday, March 28, 2021

[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho March 28th, ⏰ 2021 + Daily Encouragement March 29th

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

Sunday, March 28th, ⏰ 2021

-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Treasured memories

that bond parents and children
become the foundation

for a happy harmonious family.
By carefully lending an ear

to what our children have to say

and at the same time sharing

the starting point and experiences

of our faith and practice,
let's have a valuable meaningful

spring break together!

Sunday, March 28th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"'Joy' means that oneself and others together experience joy."

(The Benefits of Responding with Joy chapter

- OTT, page 146)
Selection Source: "Myoji no Gen,"

Seikyo Newspaper, March 28th, 2021

Monday, March 29th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Always remembering the Daishonin's words 'the wise will rejoice,' let's cheerfully overcome any valley of difficulty and mountain of hardship!"

Building a Bright Future Based on Our Vow, [15] The Ikegami Brothers — Part 1 [of 2], Be Wise People Who Will Achieve Victory in Your Youth, from the June 1st, 2019 issue of the Mirai [Future] Journal, translation released February 2021

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
OYAKO NO TAKARA NO OMOIDE GA
WARAKU NO KATEI O KIZUKU.
KODOMO NO HANASHI NI MIMI O KATAMUKE
SHINKO NO GENTEN YA TAIKEN O
KATARI TSUTAERU HARUYASUMI NI!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"KI TOWA JITA TOMONI YOROKOBU KOTO NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 761)

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Saturday, March 27, 2021

[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] March 27th, 2021 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + March 28th ⏰ Daily Encouragement

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

Saturday, March 27th, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Spring is in full swing!
While taking every action

to prevent being infected

by the Coronavirus,

let's challenge ourselves

to do whatever "we can!"
With a lively up-lifting spirit,
let's spread hope-filled

encouragement and inspiration

throughout our communities
and propagate flower gardens

of friendship around us!

Saturday, March 27th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Both of you have continued believing in the Lotus Sutra; thus you are now ridding yourselves of your grave offenses from the past. For example, the flaws in iron come to the surface when it is forged. Put into flames, a rock simply turns to ashes, but gold becomes pure gold."

(Letter to the Brothers

- WND, Vol. 1, page 497)
Selection Source:

Gosho study for YMD,

Seikyo Newspaper, March 27th, 2021

Sunday, March 28th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'The heart of the Buddha's lifetime of teachings is the Lotus Sutra, and the heart of the practice of the Lotus Sutra is found in the "[Bodhisattva] Never Disparaging" chapter. What does Bodhisattva Never Disparaging's profound respect for people signify? The purpose of the appearance in this world of Shakyamuni Buddha, the lord of teachings, lies in his behaviour as a human being.'

-From 'The Three Kinds of Treasure'

(WND-1, 851-52).

"The heart of the practice of the Lotus Sutra—that is, a spirit of respect for all people—was revived in modern times by the Soka Gakkai. Our efforts in Buddhist dialogue and building a network of friendship constitute the practice of Bodhisattva Never Disparaging, believing in the Buddha nature of each person and striving to elevate the life state of both ourselves and others.

"In today's world, where mistrust and hate are all too prevalent, our network of trust and respect shines as a beacon of hope for humanity. Through our wise 'behaviour as a human being,' let us each joyfully continue to reach out and encourage those around us."

Engraving The Daishonin's Writings in Our Hearts, [91] Let's Joyfully Reach Out and Encourage Others, from 28th November, 2020 issue of the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released February 2021.

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
YAKUDO NO HARU HONBAN!
KANSEN BOSHI TAISAKU O BANZEN NI
"DEKIRU KOTO" NI IDOMO.
HAZUMU INOCHI DE HAGEMASHI O HIROGE
CHIIKI O YUKO NO HANAZONO NI!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"ONO ONO ZUIBUNNI HOKEKYO O SHINZERARETSURU YUENI KAKO NO JUZAI O SEMEIDASHI TAMAITE SORO TATOEBA KUROGANE O YOKUYOKU KITAEBA KIZU NO ARAWARURU GA GOTOSHI ISHI WA YAKEBA HAI TO NARU KOGANE WA YAKEBA SHINKIN TO NARU"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1083)

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Friday, March 26, 2021

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

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

Friday, March 26th, 2021

-- TO MY FRIENDS --

The key to making great progress

is by understanding

the matter at hand.

What is the "wall"

that needs surmounting?

Clearly define each wall.

So doing so,

let's move into the new* year

with strong momentum!

* Japan and some other countries start a new work and school year as of April 1st every year.

Friday, March 26th, 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-1, page 681)

Selection Source: Kyō no Hosshin

Seikyo Newspaper

- Friday, March 26th, 2021

Saturday, March 27th, 2021

---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"'The doctrine of three thousand realms in a single moment of life I have revealed in all its purity in the great mandala [the Gohonzon of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo]. It is a doctrine that the scholars of the present age, lacking comprehension in such matters, cannot fathom even in their dreams. T'ient'ai, Miao-lo and Dengyo pondered it in their minds but did not spread it abroad.

From "The Oral Tradition regarding the Enlightenment of Plants

(WND-2, 430)

"Nichiren Daishonin, the Buddha of the Latter Day of the Law, revealed the Gohonzon to enable all people to attain enlightenment. It is the most powerful and sublime embodiment of the life force of the entire universe. Through the power of faith and practice, our members around the world are drawing forth the limitless power of the Buddha and the Law.

"Prayer infused with a vow for kosen-rufu can activate the Buddhas and protective functions throughout the universe, in accordance with the principle of 'three thousand realms in a single moment of life.'

"Making our lives shine as supremely noble entities of the Mystic Law and helping others do the same, let's continue creating value for the happiness and victory of all!"

Engraving The Daishonin's Writings in Our Hearts, [90] Activating the Protective Functions of the Universe, from 25th November, 2020 issue of the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released February 2021.

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

HIYAKU NO KAGI WA

KADAI O NINSHIKI SURU KOTO.

"KOERU BEKI KABE" WA NANI KA

HITOTSU HITOTSU MEIKAKU NI SHIYOU!

IKIOI YOKU SHIN-NENDO E!

--- 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, March 25, 2021

[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho 25th March 2021 plus Daily Encouragement 26th March

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

Thursday, March 25th, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
While driving or riding a bicycle,
always focus on the roads

and do not be distracted
(by using a mobile phone

or doing something else.)
Never become inattentive

or complacent,
thinking "I'm okay.

Nothing's going to happen to me!"
Let's seriously chant daimoku

with the determination
that we must be absolutely free

of any kind of accident!

Thursday, March 25th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"One day of life is more valuable than all the treasures of the major world system, so first you must muster sincere faith."

(On Prolonging One's Life Span

- WND, Vol. 1, page 955)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin,"

Seikyo Newspaper, March 25th, 2021

Friday, March 26th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"When you are challenging yourself to do something but feel like giving up, I encourage you to regard such moments as opportunities for personal growth. Chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo with the resolve that everything starts from now, that you will achieve a breakthrough in your life and boldly take a step forwards."

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
KURUMA YA JITENSHA TO DENO
"NAGARA UNTEN" WA KINMOTSU.
"JIBUN WA DAIJOBU" TONO
YUDAN TO MANSHIN O HAISO!
MUJIKO NO INORI O TSUYOKU!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"ICHINICHI NO INOCHI WA SANZENKAI NO TAKARA NIMO SUGITE SORO NARI MAZU ONKOKOROZASHI O MI MIESASE TAMOBESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 986)

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021

[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] March 24th, 2021 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + March 25th, Daily Encouragement

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

Wednesday, March 24th, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
All of our dedicated actions

that we take for the sake

of other people's happiness
creates a sense of purpose in life

and energises us.

SGI activities provide the ultimate way

to improve and maintain

our good health.
Now, and forever,

let's stay active in helping our friends!

Wednesday, March 24th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"And yet, 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, Vol. 1, page 345)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin,"

Seikyo Newspaper, March 24th, 2021

Thursday, March 25th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'All those who keep faith in the Lotus Sutra are most certainly Buddhas, and one who slanders a Buddha commits a grave offence.

"'When one chants the daimoku [Nam-myoho-renge-kyo] bearing in mind that there are no distinctions among those who embrace the Lotus Sutra, then the blessings one gains will be equal to those of Shakyamuni Buddha.'

- From 'The Fourteen Slanders' (WND–1, 756).

"Our discussion meetings are gatherings brimming with the great impartial wisdom of the Mystic Law, gatherings of Buddhas. Respectful dialogue and mutual encouragement are a source of revitalisation and courage.

"First Soka Gakkai President Tsunesaburo Makiguchi referred to members' noble experiences of changing poison into medicine as precious diamonds. The more we speak about the benefits we have gained through our Buddhist practice, the more they will shine. Ours is a network of respect for life and human dignity that people everywhere are seeking.

"Let's make even greater efforts to bring the light of hope and joy to all those around us, members and nonmembers alike."

Engraving The Daishonin's Writings in Our Hearts, [89] Discussion Meetings Are a Source of Revitalisation and Courage, from 20th November, 2020 issue of the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released February 2021.

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
TASHA ENO KENSHIN NO KODO GA
IKIGAI TO KATSURYOKU O UMU.
GAKKAI KATSUDO KOSO
SAIKO NO KENKO NO MICHI DA.
SA TOMO NO TAMENI UGOKO!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"DAICHI WA SASABA HAZURURUTOMO OZORA O TSUNAGU MONO WA ARITOMO SHIO NO
MICHIHINU KOTO WA ARITOMO HI WA NISHI YORI IZURUTOMO HOKEKYO NO GYOJA
NO INORI NO KANAWANU KOTO WA ARU BEKARAZU"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1351)

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021

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

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

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --

By summoning up the courage

to stand alone,

we can summon forth

unlimited power from within.

By making clear

what the purpose and objective

of our faith and practice is

and what our goals are,

let's willingly challenge ourselves

to take the initiative!

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---

"The graceful cherry blossoms come forth from trees"

("The New Year's Gosho", WND-l page 1137)

Selection Source: Together With Ikeda Sensei

Seikyo Newspaper: March 23rd, 2021

Wednesday, March 24th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'If you propagate [this teaching], devils will arise without fail. If they did not, there would be no way of knowing that this is the correct teaching.'

- From 'Letter to the Brothers'

(WND –1, 501).

"These words are an important guide for all followers of Nichiren Daishonin. Devilish functions will arise precisely because one practises the correct teaching of Buddhism.

"The Ikegami brothers, the recipients of this guidance, overcame the hardship of the elder brother, Munenaka, being disowned by their father twice. Continuous difficulties, such as the recurrence of illness, are trials we undergo in order to attain a state of absolute happiness, a state in which magnificent hope-filled vistas stretches endlessly before us.

"Encountering obstacles is a sign that we can definitely achieve victory in the future despite all odds. With this firm conviction, let's cheerfully persevere upholding 'faith for overcoming obstacles' and 'faith for absolute victory'!"

Engraving The Daishonin's Writings in Our Hearts, [86] Confidently Share the Joy of Faith, from 7th November, 2020 issue of the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released February 2021.

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

"HITORI TATSU YŪKI" KARA

MUGEN NO CHIKARA GA WAKU.

"NAN NO TAME" TONO

SHINJIN NO MOKUTEKI O MEIKAKU NI

JIHATSU · NŌDŌ NO CHŌSEN O!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---

"SAKURA WA OMOSHIROKI MONO · KI NO NAKA YORI SAKIIZU"

("MUSHIMOCHI GOSHO", Gosho Zenshu page 1492)

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Monday, March 22, 2021

[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 22nd-28th March, 2021 Words of the Week, 22nd March Daily Gosho and 23rd March Daily Encouragement

* There's quite a bit here today but please try to read it all some time during the day. It won't take too long!...

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

March 22nd-28th, 2021
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
Let's offer warm, heartfelt and

thoughtful words of encouragement
to all of our friends who're starting

a new school, job, etc..
When we live out our lives

based on the Mystic Law,
no matter where we might be,
it will always be the

Land of Eternally Tranquil Light.*
Dynamically, take that

first step forwards to victory!

*"Buddhism teaches that the place we reside is transformed into a Buddha land, a land of Eternally Tranquil Light. To make that happen, we need to decide that our present location is itself the grand stage upon which we will carry out our mission and then take courageous action to advance kosen-rufu. Those who strive courageously are filled with youthful vigour. Their lives abound with hope and joy. And the great path towards a state of absolute happiness will open before them without fail."

(Ref. NHR, Vol. 10, "A New Course" chapter)

Monday, March 22nd, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"For instance, there are certain Hinayana bodhisattvas, not yet freed from delusion, who draw evil karma to themselves by their own compassionate vow. If they see that their father and mother have fallen into hell and are suffering greatly, they will deliberately create the appropriate karma in hopes that they too may fall into hell and share in and take their suffering upon themselves. Thus suffering is a joy to them."

(The Opening of the Eyes

- WND, Vol. 1, page 243)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin,"

Seikyo Newspaper, March 22nd, 2021

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"... You might often find yourself feeling lost, aimless or unmotivated. The negativity in your heart that gives rise to such feelings can be regarded as the workings of devilish functions. For instance, you might start studying but then quickly become distracted. You might decide to take on a fresh challenge only to be overcome by the temptation to kick back and relax. These examples can be considered the workings of the devilish functions within your own life.

"How, then, can you defeat them? Since devilish functions arise in confusing forms, it's important to see them for what they really are. As soon as you identify them as devilish functions, they will disperse.

"Citing the words of the Great Teacher T'ien-t'ai, the Daishonin wrote: "One should be neither influenced nor frightened by [the three obstacles and four devils]"* (WND – 1, 501). Bringing forth the life state of Buddhahood will enable you to vanquish devilish functions without being swayed or intimidated by them. Our daily practice of gongyo and chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo are key to strengthening this life force of Buddhahood within us.

"When you become stronger in this way, you can transform any obstacle or negative function into a springboard for personal growth. When you advance based on faith, the Daishonin's warning that devilish functions are certain to emerge becomes a source of powerful encouragement, a source of reassurance that you can achieve great development and victory without fail."

* Three obstacles and four devils: various obstacles and hindrances to the practice of Buddhism. The three obstacles are (1) the obstacle of earthly desires, (2) the obstacle of karma and (3) the obstacle of retribution. The four devils are (1) the hindrance of the five components, (2) the hindrance of earthly desires (3) the hindrance of death and (4) the hindrance of the devil king.

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-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
SHINNENDO NO KADODE NO TOMO NI
KOMAYAKANA HAGEMASHI O!
MYOHO TO IKIRU SEIMEI NIWA
IZUKO MO JOJAKKODO NARI.
SHORI NO DAIIPPO O CHIKARA ZUYOKU!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"REISEBA SHOJO NO BOSATSU NO MI DANNAKU NARUGA GANKEN OGO TO MOSHITE TSUKURITAKU NAKI TSUMI NAREDOMO BUMO TONO JIGOKU NI OCHITE DAIKU O UKURU O MITE KATA NO GOTOKU SONO GO O TSUKUTTE NEGATTE JIGOKU NI OCHITE KURUSHIMU NI ONAJI KURUSHIMI NI KAWARERU O YOROKOBI TO SURUGA GOTOSHI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 203)

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Sunday, March 21, 2021

[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] March 21st 2021 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + March 22nd Daily Encouragement (Typo!)

Small but important typo!...Once more!

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

Sunday, March 21st, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
"One encounter,"
"One conversation

we have with someone"
is where a drama

of our human revolution begins.
Let's bring on a warm spring breeze

of conversation in our community.
May "cherry blossoms of friendship"

burst into full bloom!

Sunday, March 21st, 2021
--- 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 Newspaper, March 21st, 2021

Monday, March 22nd, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'Kyo [of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo] represents the words and voices of all living beings. A commentary says, "The voice carries out the work of the Buddha, and this is called kyo, or sutra."

-From The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, p.4.

"Our voices have incredible power. They can carry out the Buddha's work.

"...In particular, nothing touches peoples lives more deeply than personal experiences in faith. Even if you're not the most eloquent of speakers, your sincere words conveying the joy of faith will resonate with the Buddha nature of those listening."

Engraving The Daishonin's Writings in Our Hearts, [85] Confidently Share the Joy of Faith, from 4th November, 2021 issue of the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released February 2021.

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"HITOTSU NO DEAI"
"HITORI TONO KATARAI" KARA
NINGEN KAKUMEI NO "drama" WA HAJIMARU.
CHIIKI NI TAIWA NO HARUKAZE O!
"YUJO ZAKURA" O MANKAI NI!

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

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] March 21st, 2021 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + March 22nd Daily Encouragement

* Apologies if you receive a double of today's edition. Techno-shima!

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

Sunday, March 21st, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
"One encounter,"
"One conversation

we have someone"
is where a drama

of our human revolution begins.
Let's bring on a warm spring breeze

of conversation in our community.
May "cherry blossoms of friendship"

- WND, Vol. 1, page 217)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin,"

-From The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, p.4.

"Our voices have incredible power. They can carry out the Buddha's work.

Engraving The Daishonin's Writings in Our Hearts, [85] Confidently Share the Joy of Faith, from 4th November, 2021 issue of the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released February 2021.

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Saturday, March 20, 2021

[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 20th March 2021 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 21st March Daily Encouragement

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

Saturday, March 20th, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin teaches,
"The four debts of gratitude

of Buddhism (include)
(1) the debt of gratitude to be paid

to one's father and mother.."*
All of our dedicated and devoted

efforts towards achieving kosen-rufu
are the best possible way

we can give back to our parents.
Let's live out our lives

brimming with gratitude

for all the people

who have supported us!

*Gosho: WND, Vol. 2, page 636

Saturday, March 20th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"More valuable than treasures in a storehouse are the treasures of the body, and the treasures of the heart are the most valuable of all."

(The Three Kinds of Treasure

- WND, Vol. 1, page 851)
Selection Source:

Soka Gakkai YWD member's experience,

Seikyo Newspaper, March 20th, 2021

Sunday, March 21st, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Those who embrace the daimoku of the Lotus Sutra [Nam-myoho-renge-kyo]…will enjoy the happiness of the wisdom king Craving-Filled and the good fortune of the heavenly king Vaishravana. Wherever your daughter may frolic or play, no harm will come to her; she will move about without fear like the lion king.

- From 'Reply to Kyo'o'

(WND-1, 412).

"Nichiren Daishonin sent these words to a couple struggling with the illness of their infant daughter Kyo'o. He reassures them that as long as one strives with courageous faith, one will not be defeated by illness and can transform even misfortune into fortune.

"Faith in the Mystic Law enables us to attain a boundless life state in which we can 'enjoy ourselves at ease' (cf.LSOC16, 272). We can 'move about without fear like the lion king,' come what may. The key to doing so is chanting the lions roar of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo.

"As members of the Soka family, let us continue confidently forging ahead together with the fearless heart of the lion king!"

Engraving the Daishonin's Writings In Our Hearts, [84] Forge Ahead Fearlessly, Come What May, translated from the October 30th, 2020, issue of the Seikyo Newspaper, released February 2021

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"BUKKYO NO SHION TOWA
ICHI NIWA FUBO NO ON"
KOFU NI HAGEMU KOTO GA
SAIKO NO OYA KOKO TO NARU.
HO ON NO JINSEI O AYUMO!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"KURA NO TAKARA YORIMO MI NO TAKARA SUGURETARI MI NO TAKARA YORI KOKORO NO TAKARA DAIICHI NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1173)

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Friday, March 19, 2021

[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 19th March 2021 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 20th March Daily Encouragement

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

Friday, March 19th, 2021

-- TO MY FRIENDS --

It's at times

when we feel there's no way forwards,

that it's time to seek the advice

of friends and seniors!

The world of Soka is

a safe place/

a place we can feel at ease in

where we can transform

whatever sufferings we might have

into hope.

Friday, March 19th, 2021

--- DAILY GOSHO ---

If in a single moment of life we exhaust the pains and trials of millions of kalpas, then instant after instant there will arise in us the three Buddha bodies with which we are eternally endowed. Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is just such a "diligent" practice.

(The Essential Passage in Each Chapter

- OTT, page 214)

Selection Source: Kyō no Hosshin

Seikyo Newspaper

- Friday, March 19th, 2021

Saturday, March 20th, 2021

---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"As humanity confronts shared challenges such as the coronavirus pandemic and climate change, there is an urgent need for a new vision for global society.

"That is why I calling out to you, our young global citizens of Soka! Let us continue to wisely spread our philosophy of respect for the dignity of life, promote altruistic value creation and expand our network of respect for all people as we advance together on our shared journey of mentor and disciple, a journey of unending hope and victory."

From Constructing The New Era, Advancing Together on Our Shared journey of Mentor and Disciple, 15th December 2020 issue of Seikyo Newspaper, translation released February, 2021

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

IKIZUMATTA TOKI KOSO

DOUSHI YA SEMPAI NI SOUDAN O!

SOUKA NO SEKAI WA

KUNOU O KIBOU NI TENJIRU

SEIMEI NO ANZEN CHITAI DA.

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---

ICHINEN NI OKUGOU NO SHINROU O TSUKUSEBA HONRAI MUSA NO SANJIN NENNEN NI OKORU NARI IWAYURU NAM-MYŌHŌ-RENGE-KYŌ WA SHOUJINGYOU NARI

(Gosho Zenshu page 790)

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Thursday, March 18, 2021

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

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

Thursday, March 18th, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To all of my dear young friends

who have just graduated,*
all of your experiences

cultivated in the midst of difficulties
will become the wings

that will fly you into the future.
Courageously and with confidence,
soar into the vast sky of glorious victories!

* Several countries, particularly in Asia and of course Japan finish their school years in March.

Thursday, March 18th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"There cannot be the least doubt that your late father is now in the presence of Shakyamuni Buddha, the lord of teachings, and that you will receive great blessings in your present existence. How wonderful, how splendid!"

(Good Fortune in This Life

- WND, Vol. 1, page 655)
Selection Source:

Ikeda sensei's guidance,

Seikyo Newspaper, March 18th, 2021

Friday, March 19th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"In December 1955 prior to the Osaka Campaign,* I was engaged in an intense, all-out struggle. At that time my mentor, second Soka Gakkai president Josei Toda, told me reassuringly: 'Dai, suffering is unavoidable in life. Only when you suffer can you understand faith and become a person of substance.'"

From Constructing The New Era, Advancing Together on Our Shared journey of Mentor and Disciple, 15th December 2020 issue of Seikyo Newspaper, translation released February, 2021

* Osaka Campaign: in May 1956, the Kansai members, uniting around a young Daisaku Ikeda, who had been dispatched by second Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda to support them, introduced 11,111 households to the practice of Nichiren Buddhism in a single month.

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
SOTSUGYO O MUKAETA MINASAN
KONNAN NO NAKA DE TSUCHIKATTA KEIKEN WA
MIRAI E HISHO SHIYUKU TSUBASA DA.
JISHIN TO YUKI O MOTTE
EIKO NO OZORA E HABATAKE!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"JIBU KAKO NO SHORYO WA KYOSHU SHAKUSON NO ONMAE NI WATARASE TAMAI DANNA WA MATA GENZE NI DAIKAHO O MANEKAN KOTO UTAGAI ARU BEKARAZU KOJIN KOJIN"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1530)

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021

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

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

Wednesday, March 17th, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Discussion meetings are the

driving force for kosen-rufu.
By learning about Buddhism

together,
cheerfully sharing our experiences

with everyone,
let's start anew

with a fresh determination!
Let's expand our circle of joy

far and wide!

Wednesday, March 17th, 2021
--- 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."

(The Opening of the Eyes

- WND, Vol. 1, page 283)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin,"

Seikyo Newspaper, March 17th, 2021

Thursday, March 18th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The compassion and wisdom of Nichiren Buddhism shines ever brighter in times of adversity.

"Referring to Shakyamuni, the Daishonin writes: 'He was the first Buddha to appear in this Saha world of ours, which previously had not known any Buddha and he opened the eyes of all living beings' (WND –1, 170). Buddhas are defined by taking the lead to impart hope and courage in a world filled with suffering."

From Constructing The New Era, Advancing Together on Our Shared journey of Mentor and Disciple, 15th December 2020 issue of Seikyo Newspaper, translation released February, 2021

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
ZADANKAI WA KOFU NO GENDORYOKU.
MINADE BUPPO O MANABIAI
IKIIKITO TAIKEN O KATARI
KETSUI ARATANI SHUPPATSU SHIYO.
KANKI NO WA O IKUE NIMO!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"WARE NARABINI WAGA DESHI SHONAN ARITOMO UTAGAU KOKORO NAKUBA JINENNI BUKKAI NI ITARU BESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 234)

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021

[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 16th March, 🎓2021 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 17th March Daily Encouragement

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

Tuesday, March 16th 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --

At the very heart of Buddhism

is the mentor – disciple relationship.

When we challenge to advance

with the noble spirit of oneness

of mentor and disciple,

there are absolutely no obstacles

that we cannot break through!

Chanting daimoku powerfully

like a charging lion,

let's create a triumphal history!

Tuesday, March 16th 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---

"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."

("Reply to the Lay Nun of Kubo",

WND-ll page 755)

Selection Source:

Ikeda Sensei and Mrs. Ikeda's Message

Seikyo Newspaper: March 16th, 2021

Wednesday, March 17th 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Commending a disciple who persevered in faith and sincerely supported him throughout the four seasons, Nichiren Daishonin writes: 'Not a single one of them [your offerings in faith] will fail to bring you benefit' (WND –2, 806).

"None of our devoted efforts for kosen-rufu is ever in vain.

Particularly, over this past year, our members everywhere have striven tirelessly, undefeated by any challenge. They have fought their hardest, praying for the peace and security of the land is based on the humanistic principles of Nichiren Buddhism and using their creativity and ingenuity to stay connected and encourage one another. The Daishonin is surely praising them most highly."

From Constructing The New Era, Advancing Together on Our Shared journey of Mentor and Disciple, 15th December 2020 issue of Seikyo Newspaper, translation released February, 2021

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

BUPPO NO KONKAN WA 'SHITEI'.

FUNI NO KOKORO DE SUSUMEBA

YABURENU KABE WA NAI!

SHISHI FUNJIN NO INORI DE

GAIKA NO REKISHI O TSUKURO!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---

"NE FUKAKEREBA HA KAREZU · IZUMI NI TAMA AREBA MIZU TAEZU TO MŌSU YŌNI · GOSHINJIN NO NE NO FUKAKU · ISAGIYOKI TAMA NO KOKORO NO UCHINI · WATARASE TAMŌKA"

("KUBO-NO-AMA GOZEN GOHENJI",

Gosho Zenshu page 1479)

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Monday, March 15, 2021

[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 15th March 2021 Daily Gosho + 16th March Daily Encouragement

*Today is a Japanese national press holiday to give all those involved in producing and delivering a newspaper a rest! Therefore "Words of the Week" was sent out one day earlier - yesterday BUT the other normal features will appear today as usual! ENJOY!…

Monday, March 15th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Only by defeating a powerful enemy can one prove one's real strength."
(Letter from Sado - WND, Vol. 1, page 302)

Selection Source:

Soka Gakkai YWD member's experience,

Seikyo Newspaper E-edition, March 15th, 2021

Tuesday, March 16th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Bodhisattvas of the Earth who chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and tackle the challenges in front of them can turn any hardship into training for their growth and development. They can forge and polish their lives into shining swords of truth and justice, vanquishing all devilish functions and championing people's happiness."

Constructing the New Era, Challenge Forge and Strengthen Our Lives, Seikyo Newspaper Nov. 24th, 2020, translation released February 2021

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"GOTEKI O FUKUSHITE HAJIMETE RIKISHI O SHIRU"
(Gosho Zenshu page 957)

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Sunday, March 14, 2021

Re: [sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 13th March 2021 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 14th March Daily Encouragement

Yep, sure is a pertinent one!

Our team of translators is getting better and better at translating them IF I am allowed to say that!

Thx for the very valuable feedback Danny! It is VERY much appreciated! Seriously!

S-j

On Sun, Mar 14, 2021 at 8:19, Scobie-john Le May-Grellan <sjlmg28@gmail.com> wrote:

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

Saturday, March 13th 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's be the first one
to make the move!
Setting an example worth following,
by challenging ourselves,
Is certain to inspire others.
Let's share our conviction and joy
through our own practice
and study of this Buddhism!

Saturday, March 13th 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Because the Buddha's mind is an excellent mind, persons who read this sutra, even though they may not understand its meaning, will gain inestimable benefit."

(The Bodies and Minds of Ordinary Beings
- WND, Vol. 1, page 1128)
Selection Source: "Suntetsu,"
Seikyo Newspaper, March 13th 2021

Sunday, March 14th 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Nichiren Daishonin writes: 'When the skies are clear, the ground is illuminated. Similarly, when one knows the Lotus Sutra, one understands the meaning of all worldly affairs" (WND – !, 376).

"Since embracing faith in Nichiren Buddhism, Mr. Makiguchi cherished this passage and strove to illuminate the darkness of troubled times with the light of the Daishonin's Buddhism of the sun.

"His passionate call to "be a person of courage and determination who takes active steps for good"* is the starting point of the Soka Gakkai spirit."

Constructing the New Era, Challenge Forge and Strengthen Our Lives, Seikyo Newspaper Nov. 24th, 2020, translation released February 2021

* Translated from Japanese. Tsunesaburo Makiguchi, Makiguchi Tsunesaburo Zenshu (Collected Works of Tsunesaburo Makiguchi), vol.6 (Tokyo Daisanbunmei-sha, 1983), p. 180.

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
MAZU MIZUKARA GA UGOKO!
SOSSEN SUIHAN NO CHOSEN GA
TOMO O KOBU SURU.
WAGA GYOGAKU NO JISSEN O TOSHI
KAKUSHIN TO KANKI O KATARO!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"HOTOKE NO MIKOKORO WA YOKI KOKORO NARU YUENI TATOI SHIRAZARU HITO MO KONO KYO O YOMITATEMATSUREBA RIYAKU HAKARI NASHI"
- (Gosho Zenshu page 1591)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] Words of the Week March 14th-21st, 2021, Daily Gosho March 14th + Daily Encouragement March 15th

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

March 14th-21st, 2021
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
March 16th is the day for us all

to renew our vow for kosen-rufu!*

Together with the Soka youth

around the world,
holding firm to the resolve to become

"an even deeper blue,"**

through having an even stronger practice,

let's become even bluer than the indigo.

May we all become capable people

and champions of kosen-rufu!

*March 16: Kosen-rufu Day -
https://www.sokaglobal.org/resources/study-materials/commemorative-dates/march-16-kosen-rufu-day.html

**Nichiren Daishonin writes: "T'ien-t'ai states, 'From the indigo, an even deeper blue.' This passage means that, if one dyes something repeatedly in indigo, it becomes even bluer than the indigo leaves. The Lotus Sutra is like the indigo, and the strength of one's practice is like the deepening blue."

(WND-1, page 457)

This allegory of the indigo plant is often used to indicate the disciple growing to surpass the mentor or to describe how deepening our practice leads to strengthening our faith (Ref. NHR, Vol.2, "Vanguard" chapter)

Monday, March 14th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"If only you chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, then what offense could fail to be eradicated? What blessing could fail to come? This is the truth, and it is of great profundity. You should believe and accept it."

(Conversation between a Sage

and an Unenlightened Man

- WND, Vol. 1, page 130)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin,"

Seikyo Newspaper, March 14th, 2021

Tuesday, March 15th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Thanking members of the women's division for their dedicated efforts during the Osaka Campaign, Mr. Toda said: 'Genuine disciples of the Daishonin, true agents of change, are those who put Buddhism into practice in society and strive as hard as they can for the welfare of others, their country and the world. That's what the Soka Gakkai is all about."

Constructing the New Era, Challenge Forge and Strengthen Our Lives, Seikyo Newspaper Nov. 24th, 2020, translation released February 2021

* Osaka Campaign: In May 1956, the Kansai members, uniting around a young Daisaku Ikeda, who had been dispatched by second Soka Gakkai president Josei Toda to support them, introduced 11,111 households to the practice of Nichiren Buddhism in a single month.

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-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
KOFU SEIGAN NO SAN TEN ICHIROKU
ZENSEKAI NO WAKODO TO TOMONI
"IYOIYO AOSHI" TO
JURAN NISHO NO KAITAKU O.
MINA GA JINZAI, MINA GA TOSHI NI!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"TADA NANMYOHORENGEKYO TO DANIMO TONAE TATEMATSURABA MESSENU TSUMI YA ARUBEKI KITARANU FUKU YA ARUBEKI SHINJITSU NARI JINJIN NARI KORE O SHINJU SUBESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 497)

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Saturday, March 13, 2021

[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 13th March 2021 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 14th March Daily Encouragement

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

Saturday, March 13th 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's be the first one

to make the move!
Setting an example worth following,
by challenging ourselves,

Is certain to inspire others.
Let's share our conviction and joy
through our own practice

and study of this Buddhism!

Saturday, March 13th 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Because the Buddha's mind is an excellent mind, persons who read this sutra, even though they may not understand its meaning, will gain inestimable benefit."

(The Bodies and Minds of Ordinary Beings

- WND, Vol. 1, page 1128)
Selection Source: "Suntetsu,"

Seikyo Newspaper, March 13th 2021

Sunday, March 14th 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Nichiren Daishonin writes: 'When the skies are clear, the ground is illuminated. Similarly, when one knows the Lotus Sutra, one understands the meaning of all worldly affairs" (WND – !, 376).

"Since embracing faith in Nichiren Buddhism, Mr. Makiguchi cherished this passage and strove to illuminate the darkness of troubled times with the light of the Daishonin's Buddhism of the sun.

"His passionate call to "be a person of courage and determination who takes active steps for good"* is the starting point of the Soka Gakkai spirit."

Constructing the New Era, Challenge Forge and Strengthen Our Lives, Seikyo Newspaper Nov. 24th, 2020, translation released February 2021

* Translated from Japanese. Tsunesaburo Makiguchi, Makiguchi Tsunesaburo Zenshu (Collected Works of Tsunesaburo Makiguchi), vol.6 (Tokyo Daisanbunmei-sha, 1983), p. 180.

The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
MAZU MIZUKARA GA UGOKO!
SOSSEN SUIHAN NO CHOSEN GA
TOMO O KOBU SURU.
WAGA GYOGAKU NO JISSEN O TOSHI
KAKUSHIN TO KANKI O KATARO!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"HOTOKE NO MIKOKORO WA YOKI KOKORO NARU YUENI TATOI SHIRAZARU HITO MO KONO KYO O YOMITATEMATSUREBA RIYAKU HAKARI NASHI"
- (Gosho Zenshu page 1591)

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Friday, March 12, 2021

[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho March 12th, 2021 plus Daily Encouragement March 13th

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

Friday, March 12th, 2021

-- TO MY FRIENDS --

It's the mission and honour

of youth to be the vanguard

who opens up the path to kosen-rufu.

To each of you youthful successors,

courageously nurture into bloom

the flowers of dialogue!

And expand the solidarity

of "good" and "virtue!"

Friday, March 12th, 2021

--- DAILY GOSHO ---

Myō means to revive, that is, to return to life.

(The Daimoku of the Lotus Sutra

- WND-1, page 149)

Selection Source: Kyō no Hosshin

Seikyo Newspaper - Fri., March 12th, 2021

Saturday, March 13th, 2021

---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"A person's true greatness is determined by how lofty their ideals are and their dedication to working for the well-being of others and society."

Unforgettable Journeys, Nepal—Hope is a Treasure of Life, from the November 20th, 2020 issue of the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released February 2021.

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

KOUFU NO SENJIN O HIRAKU NO WA

SEINEN NO SHIMEI DE ARI HOMARE.

KOUKEI NO KIMI YO ANATA YO

ISANDE KATARAI NO HANA O!

ZEN NO RENTAI NO KAKUDAI O!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---

MYŌ TO WA SOSEI NO GI NARI SOSEI TO MOUSU WA YOMIGAERU GI NARI

(Gosho Zenshu page 947)

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Thursday, March 11, 2021

[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 11th March, 2021 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 12th March Daily Encouragement

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

Thursday, March 11th, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
It is you,

having weathered

the storms of life,
that is the most noble treasured

respect worthy person.

Your friends, family, and everyone

who were/have been there
to walk with you during

all the hard times
are indeed the true champions

of the heart!
It's absolutely certain

that your lives

will be eternally adorned with

the spring blossom of happiness!

Thursday, March 11th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"This passage refers to the great joy that one experiences when one understands for the first time that one's mind from the very beginning has been a Buddha. Nam myoho-renge-kyo is the greatest of all joys."

(The Essential Passage in Each of the Twenty-eight Chapters of the Lotus Sutra, Prophecy of Enlightenment for Five Hundred Disciples chapter.

- OTT, page 211)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin,"

Seikyo Newspaper, March 11th, 2021

Friday, March 11th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
" The Nepal poet Laxmi Prasad Devkota.(1909-59) wrote:

'Where are your friends? Who go with you? Which land is your home?

What place do you seek. Traveler? With what news do you roam?'

'My friend is decent diligence. Courage comes with me. The whole world's my home. To heart-land a roam with hues of humanity.'*

"Let us, too, in scaling the peak of our personal mission, take courage as our companion. With the vast spirit to regard the entire world as our home, let's spend our days serving humanity in our own unique way."

Unforgettable Journeys, Nepal—Hope is a Treasure of Life, from the November 20th, 2020 issue of the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released February 2021.

* Laxmi Prasad Devkota, "Woods" from World Heritage Encyclopaedia <http://www.worldheritage.org/article/WHEBN0002192056/Laxmi%20Prasad%20Devkota>

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
FUSETSU KOESHI ANATA KOSO
MOTTOMO SONKINA TAKARA NO HITO DA.
TOMONI AYUNDA TOMO MO KAZOKU MO
MINA GA KOKORO NO CHOJA NARI.
SANZE NI SACHI NO HARU WA RANMAN TO!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"HAJIMETE WAGA KOKORO HONRAI NO HOTOKE NARI TO SHIRU O SUNAWACHI DAIKANGI TO NAZUKU IWAYURU NANMYOHORENGEKYO WA KANGI NO NAKANO DAIKANGI NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 788)

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