[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho April 30th, 2021 + Daily Encouragement May 1st

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

Friday, April 30th, 2021

-- TO MY FRIENDS --

Starting with those involved 

in medical care,

traders and those working 

in logistics

who are continuing

to protect and support 

our lives and livelihood,

We offer our deepest gratitude

for your precious

and noble work!

To everyone

who is engaged in such efforts,

we are chanting for your good health

and that you remain free of accidents.

Friday, April 30th, 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: Kyō no Hosshin

Seikyo Newspaper - Friday, April 30th, 2021

Saturday, May 1st, 2021

---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"The Daishonin teachers that true joy is not something we savour alone, closed off from others. He says: '"Joy" means that oneself and others together experience joy' (OTT, 146). And he further goes on to state: 'Both oneself and others together will take joy in their possession of wisdom and compassion' (0TT, 146).

"No matter what challenges you may face, please continue to tap your brilliant inner wisdom for creating value and to deepen your compassion for treasuring and respecting each person. Please continue to forge bonds of trust and friendship in your communities and societies, joining with your fellow young global citizens around the world to create a network where each person can shine in their own unique way."

1st Youth Division Leaders' Meeting, Brim with the Great Joy of the Bodhisattvas of the Earth, Seikyo Newspaper February 1st, 2021, translation released April 2021.

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

IRYOU, HAMBAI, BUTSURYUU HAJIME

INOCHI TO SEIKATSU O MAMORI TSUZUKERU

TOUTOKI SEIGYOU NI KOKORO KARA SHINSHA!

TAZUSAWARU SUBETE NO KATAGATA NO

KENKOU, MUJIKO O INORIMASU. 

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---

DAICHI WA SASABA HAZURURU TOMO OOZORA O TSUNAGU MONO WA ARI TOMO, SHIO NO MICHIINU 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] 29th April, 2021 Top My Friends and Daily Gosho plus 30th April Daily Encouragement

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

Thursday, April 29th, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
It's our heart that moves other's.
"I want to help them to smile!"

"I really want to help 

    my friend have hope!"
By sincerely chanting 

  with such honest concern,
let's continue to show 

 our care and concern

  and be there for others
particularly until 

 the flowers of happiness 

  start to bloom in their lives!

Thursday, April 29th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Remain my disciple for the rest of your life."

(The True Aspect of All Phenomena 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 385)
Selection Source: "Suntetsu," 

Seikyo Newspaper, April 29th, 2021

Friday, April 30th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"I am reminded of the words of British historian Arnold J. Toynbee (1889-1975), who expressed high hopes for the Soka Gakkai's grassroots movement of human revolution guided by the teachings of Nichiren Buddhism. He said: 'The present threat to mankind's survival can be removed only by a revolutionary change of heart in individual human beings.'"*

1st Youth Division Leaders' Meeting, Brim with the Great Joy of the Bodhisattvas of the Earth, Seikyo Newspaper February 1st, 2021, translation released April 2021.

*Arnold J. Toynbee and Daisaku Ikeda, Choose Life: A Dialogue, edited by Richard L. Gage(New York: Oxford Press, 1989), p.63.

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
KOKORO O UGOKASU MONO WA KOKORO DA.
"ANO HITO O EGAO NI!"
"KONO HITO NI KIBO O!" TO
INORI O KOMETE KAKAWAWO.
SACHI NO HANA GA SAKI HIRAKU MADE!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"NICHIREN GA ICHIMON TO NARITOSHI TAMO BESHI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1360)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 28th 🙏🏼 April 2021 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 29th April Daily Encouragement

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

Wednesday, April 28th, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin teaches,
"(When one practices the Lotus Sutra 

under such circumstances,)
difficulties will arise, 

and these are to be looked on as

 'peaceful' practices."*
When we devote ourselves 

to achieving kosen-rufu,
courage wells forth 

and good fortune and benefit 

are accumulated.
All of our struggles and hardships 

transform into joy and happiness.

*"Concerning the 'peaceful' practices of the Lotus Sutra of the Wonderful Law and the practices carried out by Nichiren and his followers now in the Latter Day of the Law, you should understand that, when one practises the Lotus Sutra under such circumstances, difficulties will arise, and these are to be looked on as 'peaceful' practices." 

- OTT, page 115

Wednesday, April 28th, 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, April 28th, 2021

Thursday, April 29th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Encouraging members struggling with problems such as financial difficulties and illness, my mentor, second Soka Gakkai President Josei Toda, said: 'We are merely playing roles in the drama of life. We are in fact bona fide Bodhisattvas of the Earth! Since life is a grand drama, we should thoroughly enjoy playing the role we have undertaken and win victory after victory, demonstrating the greatness of the Mystic Law.'"

1st Youth Division Leaders' Meeting, Brim with the Great Joy of the Bodhisattvas of the Earth, Seikyo Newspaper February 1st, 2021, translation released April 2021.

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"NAN KITARU O MOTTE ANRAKU TO
KOKOROU BEKINARI" OSEIKUN.
KOFU NI IKINUKEBA
YUKI TO KUDOKU GA WAKU.
NAYAMI GA YOROKOBI KAWARU.

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"OBAITORI NO KOKONO TOTAI O ARATAMEZU SHITE MUSA SANJIN TO KAIKEN SUREBA KORE SUNAWACHI RYO NO GI NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 784)

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

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

Tuesday, April 27th, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --

It's when facing challenges

that genuine faith 

and practice is tested.

Based on chanting powerful daimoku,

let's be the one 

with an indomitable spirit

who creates value 

from their struggles!

 

Tuesday, April 27th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO --- 

"The moon appears in the west and sheds its light eastward, but the sun rises in the east and casts its rays to the west. The same is true of Buddhism. It spread from west to east in the Former and Middle Days of the Law, but will travel from east to west in the Latter Day."

("On the Buddha's Prophecy", 

WND-l page 401 ) 

Selection Source: Illuminate Tomorrow 

Seikyo Newspaper:  April 27th, 2021

Wednesday, April 28th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"'Know yourself!' is an important philosophical theme explored since the times of ancient Greece. Nichiren Buddhism is a teaching that illuminates the true meaning of who we are from the fundamental perspective of life and its eternity throughout past, present and future.

"The Daishonin states: 'Great joy [is what] one experiences when one understands for the first time that one's mind [or life] from the very beginning has been a Buddha. Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is the greatest of all joys'(cf. OTT, 211–12).

"Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo awakens us to the truth that our life itself is that of a Buddha and that we embody the Mystic Law. Through chanting, we come to realise that we are by no means powerless, weak or insignificant, but rather that our life is incredibly noble and respectworthy, capable of harnessing the unsurpassed power of the Buddha that is one with the universe."

 

1st Youth Division Leaders' Meeting, Brim with the Great Joy of the Bodhisattvas of the Earth, Seikyo Newspaper February 1st, 2021, translation released April 2021.

 

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

"MAKOTO NO SHINJIN" WA

GYAKKYŌ NO TOKI KOSO TAMESARESU.

GŌJŌNA INORI O KONPON NI

KACHI O SŌZŌSHIYUKU

"MAKEJI DAMASHI" NO HITO TARE!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---

"TSUKI WA NISHI YORI IDETE HIGASHI O TERASHI HI WA HIGASHI YORI IDETE NISHI O TERASU BUPPŌ MO MATA MOTTE KAKUNO GOTOSHI SHŌZŌ NIWA NISHI YORI HIGASHI NI MUKAI MAPPO NIWA HIGASHI YORI NISHI NI YUKU"

("KENBUTSU MIRAI KI", Gosho Zenshu page 508)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] April 26-May 2, 2021 Words of the Week, April 26 Daily Gosho & April 27 Daily Encouragement

* The full text of "Value Creation in a Time of Crisis," President Ikeda's 2021 Peace Proposal, can now be read on line (html format):
https://www.daisakuikeda.org/sub/resources/works/props/2021-peace-proposal-full/

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

April 26th-May 2nd, 2021
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
Where there's a will, there's a way.
There are things 

that can only be done now
and things that can be done 

particularly due 

to the present circumstances.
A Buddha is 

"one who opens up the way".*
With wisdom 

and indomitable perseverance,
let's pave the way in front of us!

*"I am one who knows all things, sees all things, understands the way, opens up the way, preaches the way." 

(The Parable of the Medicinal Herbs chapter, The Lotus Sutra)

Monday, April 26th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"This life is like a dream. One cannot be sure that one will live until tomorrow. However wretched a beggar you might become, never disgrace the Lotus Sutra."

(A Warning against 

  Begrudging One's Fief 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 824)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 

Seikyo Newspaper, April 26th,  2021

Tuesday, April 27th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"This year we celebrate the 800th anniversary of Nichiren Daishonin's birth.

"With wondrous synchronicity, we have chosen to be born together at this time and work for worldwide kosen-rufu. When we recognise the profound significance of these karmic ties and the mission we share from the eternal past, the great, invincible courage, wisdom and compassion of the Bodhisattvas of the Earth will not fail to flow forth powerfully in our lives.

"Nichiren Buddhism illuminates the highest summit—the supreme life state that is the key to actualising world peace and lasting happiness, goals that all humanity should unite to achieve—and shows us very clearly how we can reach it.

"The 'darkness of living beings' (LSOC 21, 318) is deeper than ever. Let us, therefore, work even harder to spread the great light of the Buddhism of the Sun throughout our local communities and society, and into the future. Let us spread it widely and unreservedly and with unflagging optimism and warmth, as we persevere in our committed efforts to bring genuine peace and security to the land, to the entire world, through the life affirming principles of Nichiren Buddhism."

1st Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders' Meeting, Advancing Cheerfully on Our Shared Journey of Hope and Victory, Seikyo Newspaper January 8th, 2021, translation released April 2021.

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-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
KOKOROZASHI ARU TOKORO MICHI ARI.
IMA SHIKA DEKINAI KOTO MO
IMA KOSO DEKIRU KOTO MO ARU.
HOTOKE NO IMYO WA "KAIDOSHA"
CHIE TO SHUNEN DE MICHI O HIRAKE!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"ISSHO WA YUME NO UE ASU O GOSEZU IKANARU KOTSUJIKI NIWA NARUTOMO HOKEKYO NI KIZU O TSUKE TAMO BEKARAZU
(Gosho Zenshu page 1163)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 25th April, 2021 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 26th April Daily Encouragement

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

Sunday, April 25th, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
By washing our hands, 

sanitising, wearing a mask, 

practising proper 

social distancing, etc.,
let's take, to the fullest, 

every measure 

to prevent infections!

Precisely because everyone 

is facing hard times now,
it's important to reach out 

to our friends with encouragement 

full of hope!

Sunday, April 25th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The dove has changed into a hawk, the sparrow into a clam. How gratifying! You have associated with a friend in the orchid room and have become as straight as mugwort growing among hemp."

(On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 23)
Selection Source: One Gosho, 

Seikyo Newspaper, April 25th, 2021

Monday, April 26th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Prayers based on the Mystic Law are guaranteed to activate the heavenly deities—the positive functions of the universe.

"The Daishonin writes: 'The stronger one's faith, the greater the protection of the gods' (WND – 1, 614). As this indicates, we must persevere resolutely in our Buddhist practice, no matter what happens. Doing so will strengthen the workings of the protective forces, which appear in our lives in such forms as support from our seniors in faith, fellow members and families. How fortunate we are to have fellow members who share our struggles and chant with us about them. We may also receive support and assistance from those who don't practice Nichiren Buddhism. Our strong faith increases the protection of these positive functions.

"It's therefore important not to close yourself off from others and grapple with your problems alone. Reach out to someone you trust and seek their help and advice. People will appear in your life who act as protective forces, functioning like the Bodhisattvas Universal Worthy, Medicine King, Perceiver of the Worlds Sounds and others. If you chant in earnest and make efforts to solve your problems, the Buddhas and bodhisattvas throughout the universe are sure to respond."

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [60] Creating Century of Humanism in Which All Can Shine—Part 4 [of 5], Transforming Delusion into Enlightenment. Daibyaku Renge April 2020, translation released March 2021

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
TEARAI SHODOKU "mask" CHAKUYO
SHINTAITEKI KYORI NO KAKUHO NADO
KANSEN YOBO NO KIHON O TETTEI!
TAIHENNA TOKI DAKARA SOKO
TOMO ENO HAGEMASHI WA ICHIDANTO!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"HATO KESHITE TAKA TO NARI SUZUME HENJITE HAMAGURI TO NARU YOROKOBASHIKI KANA NANJI RANSHITSU NO TOMO NI MAJIWARITE MAHO NO SHO TO NARU"
(Gosho Zenshu page 31)

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

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

Saturday, April 24th, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
By watching the video of the 

combined refreshing 

headquarters leaders' meeting
and hope-filled 

Women's division meeting,
let's make a dynamic new start!

By celebrating the upcoming 

anniversary of our 

glorious May 3rd,* 
let's advance afresh 

with even more courage!

*May 3rd: Soka Gakkai Day/Soka Gakkai Mother's Day -
https://www.sokaglobal.org/resources/study-materials/commemorative-dates/may-3-soka-gakkai-day.html

Saturday, April 24th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"I am praying that, no matter how troubled the times may become, the Lotus Sutra and the ten demon daughters will protect all of you, praying as earnestly as though to produce fire from damp wood, or to obtain water from parched ground."

(On Rebuking Slander of the Law and Eradicating Sins

 - WND, Vol. 1, page 444)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 

Seikyo Newspaper, April 24th, 2021

Sunday, April 25th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"In 'On Attaining  Buddhahood in This Lifetime' the Daishonin states: 'It is the same with a Buddha and an ordinary being. When deluded, one is called an ordinary being, but when enlightened, one is called a Buddha' (WND-1, 4). The difference between a Buddha and an ordinary being is nothing more than the difference between a deluded and an enlightened life state. 

"How then, can we transform delusion into enlightenment? Through the practice of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. By chanting daimoku, we conquer the fundamental darkness or ignorance* that is the root cause of delusion and bring forth the life state of Buddhahood originally inherent within us. We overcome every suffering and hardship and move everything in the direction of happiness."

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [60] Creating Century of Humanism in Which All Can Shine—Part 4 [of 5], Transforming Delusion into Enlightenment. Daibyaku Renge April 2020, translation released March 2021

* Fundamental ignorance: the most deeply rooted illusion inherent in life, said to give rise to all other illusions. The inability to see or recognise the ultimate truth of the Mystic Law, as well as the negative impulses that arise from such ignorance.

  

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
HAREYAKANA HONBU KANBUKAI
FUJINBU KIBO SOKAI O SHICHO SHI
IKIOIYOKU SHUPPATSU SHIYO!
EIKO NO "GO TEN SAN" KARA
SARANARU YUKI NO ZENSHIN O!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"IKANARU YO NO MIDARE NIMO ONO ONO OBA HOKEKYO JURASETSU TASUKE TAMAE TO SHIMERERU KI YORI HI O IDASHI KAWAKERU TSUCHI YORI MIZU O MOKEN GA GOTOKU GOJONI MOSU NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1132)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho 4/23/2021 + Daily Gosho 4/24

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

Friday, April 23rd, 2021

-- TO MY FRIENDS --

The essence of Nichiren Buddhism

is to build an unyielding self

that cannot be swayed by anything.

Right now, let's advance

on the path of kosen-rufu,

with the flame of our faith

burning brightly!

Friday, April 23rd, 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-1, page 283)

Selection Source: Kyō no Hosshin

Seikyo Newspaper - Friday, April 23rd, 2021

Saturday, April 24th, 2021

---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"'It [the Vimalakirti Sutra]…states that, if the minds of living beings are impure, their land is also impure, but if their minds are pure, so is their land. There are not two lands, pure or impure in themselves. The difference lies solely in the good or evil of our minds.' 

(WND-1, 4; "On Attaining Buddhahood in This Lifetime")

"...Buddhism is a religion of inner transformation. The pure realm in which the Buddha resides and the impure realm where ordinary people dwell are not two separate realms. There is no fixed difference between them; all apparent differences are expressions of the good or evil of the minds of those who live there. Human beings can, therefore, transform their environment by transforming their inner state of being.

"In other words, the key to social change is people fundamentally transforming their mind-set."

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [60] Creating Century of Humanism in Which All Can Shine—Part 4 [of 5], Nichiren Buddhism Is a Religion of Inner Transformation. Daibyaku Renge April 2020, translation released March 2021

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

NANI MONO NI MO FUNDOU SARENAI

FUDOU NO JIKO O KIZUKU NO GA

NICHIREN BUPPOU NO SHINZUI DA. 

IMA KOSO SHINJIN NO HONOO O MOYASHI

KOUFU NO MICHI O SUSUMOU!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---

WARE NARABI NI WAGA DESHI, SHONAN ARI TOMO UTAGAU KOKORO NAKUBA JINEN NI BUKKAI NI ITARU BESHI

(Gosho Zenshu page 234)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 22 April, 2021 To My Friends & Daily Gosho plus 23 April Daily Encouragement

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

Thursday, April 22nd, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Beware of sudden 

temperature fluctuations 

throughout the day.
Maintaining a good rhythm 

in our daily lives 

by eating a balanced diet,
doing some moderate 

physical activities, 

getting some quality sleep, etc.
helps to enhance our immunity 

a great deal.

Thursday, April 22nd, 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, April 22nd, 2021

Friday, April 23rd, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"Nothing is wasted in Buddhism.

 
"The Mystic Law is a source of revitalisation. It enables us to remain undaunted by any hardship and ultimately triumph. It is also a teaching that allows us to create value out of everything and put all we experience to positive use. This is the incredible beneficial power of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo with a vow for kosen-rufu."

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [60] Creating Century of Humanism in Which All Can Shine—Part 4 [of 5], Creating Value out of Everything. Daibyaku Renge April 2020, translation released March 2021

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
ICHINICHI NO HAGESHII KIONSA NI
JUBUN CHUI SHIYO.
TEKISETSUNA SHOKUJI UNDO SUIMIN TO
KISOKU TADASHII SEIKATSU GA
JISHIN NO MENEKIRYOKU O TAKAMERU.

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

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 21st April To My Friends & Daily Gosho plus 22nd April Daily Encouragement

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

Wednesday, April 21st, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Studying the 

writings of Nichiren Daishonin 

serves as the compass 

for our lives.
As our Buddhist study deepens 

so does it nourish our spirits!
It builds 

an unshakable solid foundation 

within us 

to overcome our weaknesses!

Wednesday, April 21st, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"This Gohonzon also is found only in the two characters for faith. This is what the sutra means when it states that one can 'gain entrance through faith alone.'"

(The Real Aspect of the Gohonzon 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 832)
Selection Source: "Suntetsu," 

Seikyo Newspaper, April 21st, 2021

Thursday, April 22nd, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"My youth was also a time of painful struggles.

"In my early 20s, when I had only been practising Nichiren Buddhism for about three years, Mr. Toda's businesses fell on hard times due to the turbulent postwar economy. I was suddenly transferred from working as the editor for a children's magazine, a job I loved, into finance, an area in which I had no interest.

"it was a series of indescribable hardships, but I persevered, determined to ensure that Mr. Toda could freely devote himself to leading the movement for kosen-rufu.* I worked furiously, resolving each day to remain undefeated and come out triumphant, no matter what happened. Whenever I had a spare moment, I earnestly chanted Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. I forged ahead, overcoming every difficult. Through that experience, I gained the absolute conviction that no prayer to the Gohonzon goes  unanswered and that nothing is more powerful than chanting daimoku."

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [60] Creating Century of Humanism in Which All Can Shine—Part 4 [of 5], A Youth of Struggle. Daibyaku Renge April 2020, translation released March 2021

    

* In August 1950, Mr. Toda decided to step down as the Soka Gakkai's general director in order to protect the organisation from his business troubles.

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
GOSHO WA JINSEI NO RASHINBAN.
MANABI FUKAMETA KYOGAKU WA
TAMASHII NO JIYO TO NARU!
JISHIN NO YOWASA NI UCHIKATSU
YURUGANU DODAI TO NARU!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"KONO GOHONZON MO TADA SHINJIN NO NIJI NI OSAMARERI ISHIN TOKUNYU TOWA KORE NARI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1244)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] April 20, 2021 To My Friends & Daily Gosho plus April 21 Daily Encouragement

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

Tuesday, April 20th, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --

The lion's roar (Shishi ku) is, 

as the Daishonin expounds,

"the sound of the teacher 

and the disciples chanting 

in unison."*

Through our efforts 

to converse with others, 

using words 

brimming with courage,

we are certain to banish 

the darkness prevailing 

in this present time,

let's advance along 

the great path of 

happiness and victory!

 

*  OTT Page 111

 

Tuesday, April 20th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---

"Although Nichiren and his followers are few, because they are different in body, but united in mind, they will definitely accomplish their great mission of widely propagating the Lotus Sutra."

("Many in Body, One in Mind", 

WND-l page 618 )

Selection Source:  Kyo no Hosshin  

Seikyo Newspaper:  April 20th, 2021

Wednesday, Month Date, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"With the beginning of the new fiscal and school year in April,* I imagine many of you may be making a fresh start, perhaps entering the workforce for the first time, changing jobs, transferring to a new position or new location or advancing to a higher grade. In addition, many are dealing with enormous challenges in their work situations due to the inevitable changes we have had to make because of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.

"But Nichiren Buddhism teaches us to transform everything positively and change all poison into medicine.** Thanks to its immeasurable power, we can live wisely and find hope, even when the future is uncertain. We can turn everything that happens into a source of growth and victory. That is the benefit of faith in Nichiren Buddhism."

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [60] Creating Century of Humanism in Which All Can Shine—Part 4 [of 5], Faith for Changing All Poison into Medicine   

* April is the start of the new fiscal year and school year in Japan.

** Changing poison into medicine: the principle that a life dominated by the three paths of earthly desires, karma and suffering can be transformed into a life replete with the three virtues of the Dharma body, wisdom and emancipation by virtue of the power of the Mystic Law. In other words, any adverse situation can be changed into a positive one through the power of Buddhist practice. This phrase is from vol. 100 of Treatise on the Great Perfection of Wisdom, attributed to Nagarjuna, which mentions "a great physician who can change poison into medicine."

 

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

SHISHI KU TOWA "SHITEI TOMONI

TONAURU TOKORO NO ONJŌ".

JIDAI NO YAMI O HARASU

YŪKI NO GENRON DE

KŌFUKU SHŌRI NO DAIDŌ O!

 

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---

"NICHIREN GA ICHIRUI WA ITAI DŌSHIN NAREBA HITOHITO SUKUNAKU SŌRAE DOMO DAIJI O JŌJITE · ICHIJŌ HOKEKYO HIROMARI NAN TO OBOE SŌRŌ"

("ITAI DŌSHIN JI", Gosho Zenshu page 1463)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] Words of the Week April 19th-25th 2021, Daily Gosho April 19th & Daily Encouragement April 20th

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

April 19th-25th , 2021
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
Today also, let's advance together 

making good use of 

Seikyo Newspaper 

and all our other SGI publications!

The Daishonin teaches,
"It is through the use of words 

and letters that the Buddha 

saves living beings."*
Spreading the encouraging words 

(found in our publications)

to as many people as we can,
let's fill our journals with dramas 

of our human revolution!**

*WND, Vol. 2, page 6
**"Hence the storehouse of the eighty-four thousand teachings represents a day-to-day record of one's own existence." 

- WND, Vol. 2,
page 843

Monday, April 19th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"A single character of the Lotus Sutra is like the great earth, which gives rise to all things. A single character is like the great ocean, which contains the water from all rivers. A single character is like the sun and moon, which illuminate all four continents. This single character changes and [becomes the moon. The moon changes and] becomes a Buddha."

(Reply to Ōnichi-nyo 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 1089)
Selection Source: 

Ikeda Sensei's message, 

Seikyo Newspaper, April 19th, 2021

Tuesday, April 20th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"Nichiren Daishonin states: 'Winter always turns to spring' (WND–1, 536). All of the daimoku you chant and the tenacious efforts you make become seeds of hope. Those seeds will produce wonderful flowers of victory without fail.

"By making efforts yourself, you will come to understand the struggles of others. I hope you and your friends will praise each other's efforts."

Towards 2030 - To Our Bright Beacons of Hope, [9] The Seeds of Effort Become the Flowers of Victory. From the issue of  Hope News, 1st December 2020, translation released February 2021   

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-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
SEIKYO TO TOMONI KYO MO ZENSHIN.
"HOTOKE WA MONJI NI YOTTE
SHUJO O DOSHI TAMO NARI"*
HAGEMASHI NO KOTOBA O HIROGE
NINGEN KAKUMEI NO NIKKI MONJO O!

* Gosho Zenshu page 153

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"HOKEKYO NO ICHIJI WA DAICHI NO GOTOSHI BANBUTSU O SHUSSEI SU ICHIJI WA TAIKAI NO GOTOSHI SHURU O OSAMU ICHIJI WA NICHIGETSU NO GOTOSHI SHITENGE O TERASU KONO ICHIJI HENJITE HOTOKE TO NARU"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1263)

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

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

Sunday, April 18th, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Each member of the 

future division is a 

great hope for the world.
They are the treasures 

who will victoriously

overcome the challenges 

of this difficult era
and spread courage.
Let's all send them 

our wholehearted cheer 

and support as much as we can!

Sunday, April 18th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"When a lion roars all the other beasts are silenced."

(The One-eyed Turtle and the Floating Log 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 959)
Selection Source: "Suntetsu," 

Seikyo Newspaper, April 18th, 2021

Monday, April 19th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Even when you are feeling frustrated and discouraged, as long as you chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo with a new determination to challenge yourself again each day, you can make a fresh start."

Towards 2030—To Our Bright Beacons of Hope, [8] Make a New Determination and Challenge Yourself Each Day, issued 1st November 2030, translation released February 2021.  

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
MIRAIBU WA HITORI MO MORENAKU
SEKAI NO OINARU KIBO DA.
KUNAN NO JIDAI O KACHIKOETE
YUKI O HIROGERU TAKARA NO HITO DA.
MINA DE SAIDAI NO "yell" O!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"SHISHI NO KOE NIWA ISSAI NO KEMONO KOE O USHINAU"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1393)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 17/4/2021 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 18/4 Daily Encouragement

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

Saturday, April 17th, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Everyone has 

their own unique mission
just like each cherry, plum, 

peach and damson blooms 

in its own unique way.*
Respecting each other's 

strengths and talents,
let's do our utmost 

to support and encourage 

one another!
With the strong unity 

we have amongst us,
let's strive together 

to show actual proof

of our human revolution!

*https://www.sokaglobal.org/resources/study-materials/buddhist-study/the-wisdom-for-creating-happiness-and-peace/chapter-6-4.html

Saturday, April 17th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"This I will state. Let the gods forsake me. Let all persecutions assail me. Still I will give my life for the sake of the Law."

(The Opening of the Eyes 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 280)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 

Seikyo Newspaper, April 17th, 2021

Sunday, April 18th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Nichiren Daishonin says: '"Joy" means that oneself and others together experience joy" (0TT, 146). True joy is experienced when shared with others. It means helping other people become happy, too. Joy is a wonderful treasure that grows the more it is shared."

Treasures of the Four Seasons, [17] Watermelons: Have a Wonderful Summer! From 1st August 2019 issue of Hope, translation released February 2021.

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
MINA GA OBAITORI NO JINZAI DA.
TAGAI NO CHOSHO O IKASHI
SASAE ATTE IKO!
TSUYOKI DANKETSU DE
TOMONI NINGEN KAKUMEI NO JISSHO O!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"SENZURU TOKOROWA TEN MO SUTETAMAE SHONAN NIMO AE SHINMYO O GO TO SEN"
(Gosho Zenshu page 232)

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

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

Friday, April 16th, 2021

-- TO MY FRIENDS --

To all those who have

just recently begun working,

remember that trustworthiness  

is your greatest treasure.

"Always keep even the smallest promises"

and "Be true to your word to the very end."

Be a shining example in your workplace!

Friday, April 16th, 2021

--- DAILY GOSHO ---

"[T'ien-t'ai writes:] 'As practice progresses and understanding grows, the three obstacles and four devils emerge in confusing form, vying with one another to interfere.… One should be neither influenced nor frightened by them. If one falls under their influence, one will be led into the path of evil. If one is frightened by them, one will be prevented from practising the correct teaching.' This statement not only applies to me, but also is a guide for my followers. Reverently make this teaching your own, and transmit it as an axiom of faith for future generations."

Letter to the Brothers

WND, 501

Daily Wisdom - April 16th

Saturday, April 17th, 2021

---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"How was the Japanese marine adventurer Ken'ichi Horie able to make his dreams come true? He said: 'It comes down to whether you really have a strong wish to achieve your goal. The most important thing is to have passion.'

"He experienced many setbacks on his round-the-world voyages, including his boat being capsised by strong waves and heavy wind. But he kept the flame of his passion burning brightly and encouraged himself with the thought that each obstacle he overcame brought him one step closer to realising his dreams -- and he did just that.

"He is a true challenger. When you transform your dreams into goals, everything becomes enjoyable, he says.

"It takes courage to turn your dreams into goals, rather than leaving them unfulfilled, and to embark on the challenge of realising them." 

Treasures of the Four Seasons, [16] Sailboats: Set Out across the Great Ocean of the Future! From the July 2019 issue of Hope News, translation released February 2021

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

SHIN-SHAKAIJIN NO MINASAN

SHINYOU KOSO SAIDAI NO TAKARA DA. 

"CHIISANA YAKUSOKU MO TAISETSU NI"

"SAIGO MADE SEI'I O TSUKUSU"

SHOKUBA DE HIKARU SONZAI NI!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---

(Gosho Zenshu page 1087)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] STOP PRESS: New "events" added to the Daisaku Ikeda website!

You might like to click on these, and pass on! "To My Friends" will be coming later! 

March 9, 2021
"Dialogue with Nature" Photography Exhibition in Ryazan, Russia
https://events.daisakuikeda.org/2021/0309-dwn-ryazan/

On March 9, 2021, "Dialogue with Nature," an exhibition of photographs by Daisaku Ikeda, opened at the Ryazan Regional Universal Scientific Library in Ryazan City, Russia.


April 13, 2021
Condolence Message on the Passing of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh 
https://events.daisakuikeda.org/2021/0413-prince-philip-condol/

Upon of the passing of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda sent a message addressed to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on behalf of Soka Gakkai members in the United Kingdom and throughout the world. 

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 15/4/2021 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 16/4 Daily Encouragement

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

Thursday, April 15th, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
In complete confidence 

and in our own words,
let's use every opportunity 

to help others form a connection 

with Buddhism!
Our honest words and sincere actions 

become the seed of friendship 

and happiness
and eventually, without fail,  

bear fruit.

Thursday, April 15th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"If you care anything about your personal security, you should first of all pray for order and tranquillity throughout the four quarters of the land, should you not?"

(On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 24)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 

Seikyo Newspaper, April 15th, 2021

Friday, April 16th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"There's nothing to worry about. You have Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. If you chant with a firm resolve to succeed without fail, you can summon fourth boundless courage, wisdom and life force. You can fully display your potential.

"Please continue to forge ahead with the invincible spirit that 'Even if I fail today, I will win tomorrow!'"

Towards 2030—To My Young Successors the Torchbearers of Justice, [9] True Victory Means Winning over Yourself, 1st December 2020 issue of the Mirai (Future) Journal, translation released February 2021

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
JIBUN RASHIKU JISHIN MANMANTO
BUTSUEN O HIROGEYUKO!
MAGOKORO NO KOTOBA TO FURUMAI WA
YUJO TO KOFUKU NO TANE TO NARI
YAGATE KANARAZU MI O MUSUBU.

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"NANJI SUBEKARAKU ISSHIN NO ANDO O OMOWABA MAZU SHIHYO NO SEIHITSU O INORAN MONO KA"
(Gosho Zenshu page 31)

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

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

Wednesday, April 14th, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's make our district, 

block and/or group
into a garden blooming 

with harmony and happiness!
This unwavering great passion 

is what becomes the foundation
for the achievement of kosen-rufu 

in our local community
and the community's 

everlasting prosperity!

Wednesday,  April 14th, 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,  April 14th, 2021

Thursday,  April 15th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"What is true victory in life? It is to win over yourself. There is a quote I have engraved in my heart since my youth: 'If you want to conquer the world, conquer your despair.' The stumbling blocks you must challenge lie not outside but within you. They are the insecurity and apathy that cast a shadow over your mind. The important thing is not to be defeated by such inner obstacles, but to start with what you can do. This is the hope-filled first step that will lead to victory in all areas of your life. A brighter future and world will open up before you."

 Towards 2030—To My Young Successors the Torchbearers of Justice, [9] True Victory Means Winning over Yourself, 1st December 2020 issue of the Mirai (Future) Journal, translation released February 2021

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
WAGA CHIKU "block" NI
WARAKU TO KOFUKU NO HANAZONO O!
KONO YURUGANU DAIJONETSU GA
CHIIKI KOFU NO DODAI TO NARI
BANDAI NO HAN-EI O KIZUKU!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"KONO MANDARA YOKUYOKU SHINZESASE TAMOBESHI NANMYOHORENGEKYO WA SHISHIKU NO GOTOSHI IKANARU YAMAI SAWARI O NASUBEKIYA"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1124)

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

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

Tuesday, April 13th, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --

In order to be victorious 

in these turbulent times,

it's essential that we strive to 

unceasingly challenge our circumstances  

and personal inner-transformation.

Without fearing failure 

nor being hesitant,

let's take one step forwards 

each and every day!

Tuesday, April 13th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---

"In judging the relative merit of Buddhist doctrines, I, Nichiren, believe that the best standards are those of reason and documentary proof.  And even more valuable than reason and documentary proof is the proof of actual fact."

("Three Tripitaka Masters Pray for Rain," 

WND-l page 599 )

Selection Source:  Member's Experience in Faith 

Seikyo Newspaper:  April 13th, 2021

Wednesday, April 14th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"The Chinese character for 'so' of Soka means 'to create' and can also be read as  'hajimeru,' meaning 'to begin.' Let's begin a new challenge here and now! Let's strive to unlock our infinite potential and shine as radiant suns of hope!"

 

 Towards 2030—To My Young Successors the Torchbearers of Justice, [8] Soka Is Another Name for Infinite Hope, 1st November 2020 issue of the Mirai (Future) Journal, translation released February 2021

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

GEKIDŌ NO JIDAI O KATSU TAMENI

TAYUMANU CHŌSEN TO JIKO HENKAKU O.

SHIPPAI O OSOREZU

CHŪCHO SURU KOTO NAKU

HIBI IPPO O FUMIDASO!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---

"NICHIREN BUPPO O KOKOROMIRU NI DŌRI TO SHŌMON TO NIWA SUGIZU, MATA DŌRI SHŌMON YORIMO GENSHŌ NIWA SUGIZU"

("SAN SANZO KIU NO KOTO", Gosho Zenshu page 1468)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 12th April 2021 Daily Gosho + 13th April Daily Encouragement

Today is a Japanese national press holiday to give those people involved in producing and delivering a newspaper a short break! Therefore "Words of the Week" was published yesterday and we'll be back up to full speed with "To My Friends" tomorrow! In the meantime we carry on!...

Monday, April 12th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The Buddha's pure and far-reaching voice, which once vanished, has reappeared in the visible form of written words to benefit the people. ... These written words are the Buddha's mind in a different form."

(Opening the Eyes of Wooden and Painted Images 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 86)
Selection Source: 

Men's Division's page 

Q & A: "What is the mission of the Seikyo Newspaper?" 

Seikyo Newspaper, April 11th, 2021

Tuesday, April 13th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"There may be times when you want to give up and run away. But please remember that chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is the first step in achieving a come-from-behind victory. By standing firm and continuing to challenge yourself, a new horizon will open up before you."

Towards 2030—To My Young Successors the Torchbearers of Justice, [8] Soka Is Another Name for Infinite Hope, 1st November 2020 issue of the Mirai (Future) Journal, translation released February 2021

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"MESSERU BONNONJO KAETTE KATACHI O ARAWASHITE MOJI TO NATTE SHUJO O RIYAKU SURU NARI … HOKEKYO NO MOJI HENJITE MATA HOTOKE NO MIKOKORO TO NARU"
(Gosho Zenshu page 469)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 11th-18th April, 2021 Words of the Week, 11th April Daily Gosho + 12th April Daily Encouragement

* Tomorrow is a national press holiday in Japan so "Words of the Week" is being published today. 

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

April 11th-18th, 2021
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
Our discussion meeting, 

"Zadankai", 

is a gathering of Buddhas.*
It is an oasis 

of assurance and hope.

The Daishonin teaches,
"The seeds of Buddhahood sprout 

as a result of conditions."**
Through our conversations that 

bond our hearts together,
let's spread waves of courage 

throughout our local community!

*"The purpose of Soka Gakkai meetings is to advance kosen-rufu, and they are the contemporary versions of the assembly of the Lotus Sutra." 

(Ref. NHR, Vol.25)
**Gosho - WND, Vol. 1, page 1117

Sunday, April 11th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"What is most important is that, by chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo alone, you can attain Buddhahood. It will no doubt depend on the strength of your faith. To have faith is the basis of Buddhism."

(The Real Aspect of the Gohonzon 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 832)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 

Seikyo Newspaper, April 11th, 2021

Tuesday, April 12th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Faith in the Mystic Law is an inexhaustible wellspring of hope that enables anyone at any moment to create boundless happiness."

Towards 2030—To My Young Successors the Torchbearers of Justice, [8] Soka Is Another Name for Infinite Hope, 1st November 2020 issue of the Mirai (Future) Journal, translation released February 2021

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-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
ZADANKAI KOSO HOTOKE NO EZA
ANSHIN TO KIBO NO IZUMI NARI.
"BUSSHU WA EN NI YOTTE OKORU"
KOKORO O MUSUBU KATARAI DE
CHIIKI NI YUKI NO DEMPA O!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"NAMMYOHORENGEKYO TO BAKARI TONAETE HOTOKE NI NARUBEKI KOTO MOTTOMO TAISETSU NARI SHINJIN NO KOHAKU NI YORU GEKINARI BUPPO NO KONPON WA SHIN O MOTTE MINAMOTO TO SU"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1244)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 10th April 2021 To My Friends & Daily Mail + 11th April 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.

Saturday, April 10th, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
People with a seeking spirit 

have an unlimited 

amount of joy.
Those full of joy 

have the power 

to win over any hardship.

This is where the secret 

to growth and maturity lies!

Saturday, April 10th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The seeds of Buddhahood sprout as a result of conditions."

(The Properties of Rice 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 1117)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 

Seikyo Newspaper, April 10th, 2021

Sunday, April 11th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Thinking of your wonderful fellow members around the world as you chant daimoku infused with a vow to achieve ultimate victory, courageously tackle the tasks in front of you, one by one.

"Your steady, tenacious efforts to keep forging ahead... as 'torchbearers of justice' will light the way forwards for yourself and others and also serve as an inspiration for future generations."

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 --
KYUDO NO HITO NIWA
KAGIRINAI KANKI GA ARU.
KANKI ARU HITO NIWA
KUNAN NI KATSU IKIOI GA ARU.
KOKO NI SEICHO NO HIKETSU GA!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"BUSSHU WA EN NI YOTTE OKORU"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1467)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 9 April 2021 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 10 April Daily Encouragement

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

Friday, April 9th, 2021

-- TO MY FRIENDS --

The Daishonin writes,

"I entrust you

with the 

propagation of Buddhism

in your province."

Wherever we are right now,

whether it's 

the local community

or workplace,

let's work on spreading  

friendship and trust!

Proudly be the person

who takes on the responsibility

of creating happiness!

*"The Properties of Rice" WND-1, page 1117

Friday, April 9th, 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, April 9th, 2021

Saturday, April 10th, 2021

---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"Dr. Lawrence E. Carter, dean of Morehouse College's Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel, once shared these lines of a poem with Soka junior and senior high school students in Japan:

"'If you think you are beaten, you are;

  If you think you dare not, you don't;

If you would like to win, but think you can't,

  It's almost a cinch, you won't.

If you think you'll lose, you're lost,

  For out in the world we find

Success begins with a fellow's will;

  It's all in the state of mind."*   

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

* Walter D. Wintle, "The Man Who Thinks He Can," in poems that live forever, selected by Hazel Felleman (New York: Doubleday, 1965), p. 310.

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

"SONO KUNI NO BUPPOU WA KIHEN NI

MAKASE TATEMATSURI SOUROU ZO"

IMA IRU CHI'IKI YA SHOKUBA DE

YUUJOU TO SHINRAI O HIROGEYOU!

"KOUFUKU SEKININ-SHA" NO HOKORI DE!

--- 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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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 8th April 2021 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 9th April Daily Encouragement

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

Thursday, April 8th, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Your efforts 

will never betray you!
To all of my dear young friends
who have just proceeded on 

to higher education or gone up a year,
spend your precious youth on

learning and forging yourselves
brightly, joyfully and tenaciously!

Thursday, April 8th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"When you shake your head, your hair sways; when your mind begins to work, your body moves. When a strong wind blows, the grass and trees can no longer remain still; when the earth shakes, the seas are atremble. Thus if one can move Shakyamuni Buddha, the lord of teachings, can the grass and trees fail to respond, can the waters remain calm?"

(Concerning the Statue of Shakyamuni Buddha Fashioned by Nichigen-nyo
- WND, Vol. 2, page 811)
Selection Source: "Suntetsu," 

Seikyo Newspaper, April 8th, 2021

Friday, April 9th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ——
"Winning is important, but even more so is not being defeated by your inner weakness. The best way to polish your character and tap your potential is to meet any defeat with a renewed determination to succeed the next time."

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 --
"DORYOKU" WA KESSHITE
USO O TSUKANAI!
SHINGAKU SHINKYU SHITA MINASAN
NOBINOBITO NEBARI ZUYOKU
MANABI TO KITAE NO SEISHUN O!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"TATOEBA KOBE O FUREBA KAMI YURUGU KOKORO HATARAKEBA MI UGOKU OKAZE FUKEBA SOMOKU SHIZUKA NARAZU DAICHI UGOKEBA TAIKAI SAWAGASHI KYOSHU SHAKUSON O UGOKASHI TATEMATSUREBA YURUGANU SOMOKU YA ARUBEKI SAWAGANU MIZU YA ARUBEKI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1187)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 7 April 2021 To My Friends & Daily Gosho plus 8 April Daily Encouragement

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

Wednesday, April 7th, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishoni encourages us,
"Be as fearless as Nichiren."*
Whatever challenges 

we might be facing now,
if we make up our minds to win 

and continue to take the offensive 

until the very end,
no matter what,
then we are certain to win!
Employing the strategy 

of the Lotus Sutra,**

let us continue to advance!

*Gosho: "Yet you must grit your teeth and never slacken in your faith. Be as fearless as Nichiren when he acted and spoke out before Hei no Saemon-no-jō." 

- WND-1, page 498
**"Employ the strategy of the Lotus Sutra before any other." 

- WND-1, page 1001

Wednesday,  April 7th, 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, April 7th, 2021

Thursday, April 8th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"A mighty tree with solid roots will not be toppled, even in the face of the fiercest storms. Similarly, those who put down strong, deep roots of faith will be fine, even if they grow anxious or lose confidence at times. People who chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo throughout all will always find a way forwards."

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 --
GOSEIKUN "SUKOSHIMO
OZURU KOKORO NAKARE"
NANIGOTO MO KATSU TO KIMETE
SEMENUITA HO GA KATSU!
HOKEKYO NO HEIHO DE ZENSHIN!

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

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