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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] Aug. 4th, 2021 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + Aug. 5th Daily Encouragement

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

Wednesday, August 4th, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
When we see someone who is 
having to challenge themselves, 
unbeknownst to others, 
let's cast a light on them 
and praise their efforts 
and struggles!
Knowing that there's someone else 
who understands their situation
becomes the drive force for them
to push forwards.
Let's try to become their 
running buddy towards the goal 
of happiness and victory!

Wednesday, August 4th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Arouse deep faith, and diligently polish your mirror day and night. How should you polish it? Only by chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo."

(On Attaining Buddhahood in This Lifetime 
- WND, Vol. 1, page 3)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 
Seikyo Newspaper, August 4th, 2021

Thursday, August 5th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The Daishonin writes: 'The entity of Myoho-renge-kyo* is the physical body that the disciples and followers of Nichiren  who believe in the Lotus Sutra received from their fathers and mothers at birth' (WND—1, 420). 

"65 years ago [during the 1956 Osaka campaign], Kansai members and I studied this passage from 'The Entity of the Mystic Law.' We reached out to others in dialogue, seeking to realise the Daishonin's ideal of 'establishing the correct teaching for the peace of the land,' each of us brimming with the pride and joy of being 'an entity of the Mystic Law.'

"All people have problems, and our society also faces countless issues that we must grapple with together. Against that background, the genuineness of the members of the Soka family, engaged in committed, courageous and sincere efforts for the happiness of others and the welfare of society, shines with the warm radiance of the Buddhism of the Sun. Bringing revitalising light to the hearts of those racked by suffering, we are making steady strides together in our human revolution." 

June Editorial, Victory is Certain, from the June 2021 issue of the Daibyakurenge, Soka Gakkai monthly study magazine, translation released July 2021.

*The Daishonin often uses Myoho-renge-kyo synonymously 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 --
HITOSHIREZU KUTO SURU TOMO NI
HIKARI O ATETE SHOSAN O!
WAKATTE KURERU HITO GA IRU
SORE GA IKIRU CHIKARA TO NARU.
KOFUKU SHORI ENO BANSOSHA NI!

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

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