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

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

Sunday, May 16th, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
We are all born as 

Bodhisattvas of the Earth* 

with a unique mission to fulfil
in this world.
Whether it be 

for the sake of society 

or our friends,
dedicating ourselves to 

taking selfless actions 

allows us to tap into 
unfathomable power and strength.

*"Were they not Bodhisattvas of the Earth, they could not chant the daimoku." 

- WND, Vol.1, page 385
**The Mission and Practice of the Bodhisattvas of the Earth -
https://www.sokaglobal.org/resources/study-materials/buddhist-study/the-basics-of-nichiren-buddhism-for-the-new-era-of-worldwide-kosen-rufu/chapter-7.html

Sunday, May 16th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Like a lantern in the dark, like a strong guide and porter on a treacherous mountain path, the Gohonzon will guard and protect you, Nichinyo, wherever you go."

(The Real Aspect of the Gohonzon 

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

Seikyo Newspaper, May 16th, 2021

Monday, May 17th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'The Buddha says, "After I [Shakyamuni) have passed into extinction, in the last five-hundred-year period you must spread it [the Lotus Sutra] abroad widely throughout Jambudvipa [the entire world]" (LSOC23, 330). So we see that the hatred that abounds after the passing of the Buddha will come about in the last five-hundred-year period when Myoho-renge-kyo* will spread.' 

- From 'On Rebuking Slander of the Law and Eradicating Sins' (WND-1, 441). 

"The Mystic Law is the teaching that can free all people from suffering throughout the Latter Day of the law. The darker the times, the brighter shine the compassion and wisdom of the Daishonin's Buddhism of the Sun.

"Our efforts to bring the world together as one global family—bravely rising to challenges, transcending differences, and respecting one another as fellow human beings who share the noble potential of Bodhisattvas of the Earth—are a source of hope for all humankind. 

"Cherishing the great vow for worldwide kosen-rufu in our hearts, let's continue forging ahead together with the Daishonin's writings and illuminate the world with their immortal light."

Spreading the Brilliant Light of the Daishonin's Writings {New Series}, [1] A Source of Hope and Inspiration for the World, January 9th, 2021's issue of the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released April 2021. 

* Myoho-renge-kyo is written with five Chinese characters, while Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is written with seven (Nam, or Namu, being comprised of two characters). The Daishonin often uses Myoho-renge-kyo synonymously to be with Nam-myoho-renge-kyo in his writings.

 
The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
WARERA WA SHIMEI O MOTTE
UMARETA JIYU NO BOSATSU DA.
SHAKAI NO TAME TOMO NO TAMENI
RITA NO JISSEN O TSURANUKEBA
OMOIMO YORANU CHIKARA GA DERU!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"YAMI NI TOMOSHIBI NO GOTOKU KENNAN NO TOKORO NI GORIKI O ETARUGA GOTOKU KASHIKO E MAWARI KOKO E YORI NICHINYO GOZEN O KAKOMI MAMORI TAMO BEKINARI"
(Gosho Zenshu page 1244)

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