[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 31st Oct. 🎃 2021 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 1st Nov. Daily Encouragement

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

Sunday, October 31st, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
For those who decide to practice 

"the faith of absolute victory,"
our lives will shine with

unlimited good fortune and benefit.

Through chanting daimoku 

with this decisive conviction,
let's open the throttle full up 

and charge ahead 

towards accomplishing our mission. 

And together, 

let's shout victorious cheers!

Sunday, October 31st, 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: 

Buddhist Teaching - Earnest Prayer, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Oct. 31st, 2021

Monday, November 1st, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The Daishonin says: 'To uphold the body of the Buddha means to uphold the belief that outside of our own bodies there is no Buddha' (OTT, 97).

"It is essential that we 'uphold the character myo' with the conviction that we each possess the supremely respectworthy life state of Buddhahood. 'Uphold' here means to maintain steadfast faith until the very end.

"Stead fast" means making a new determination each day, challenging ourselves each day and advancing, growing and triumphing each day." 

The Buddhism of the Sun--Illuminating the World, [68] Be Victors in the Journey of Life and Kosen-rufu, Maintaining Steadfast Faith Means Challenging Ourselves Each Day, December 2020 Daibyaku Renge Monthly Study Journal, translation released October 2021. 

 

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"ZETTAI SHORI NO SHINJIN" NI
SAIKO NO FUKUTOKU GA KAGAYAKU.
KONO KETSUJO SHITA INORI DE
SHIMEI NO MICHI O HASHIRINUKO!
TOMODOMONI EIKO NO KACHIDOKI O!

--- 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 ARUBEKARAZU
(Gosho Zenshu page 1351)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho Oct. 30th, 2021 plus Daily Encouragement Oct. 31st 🎃

* Yesterday's Daily Encouragement was missing the details that it came from the December 2020 issue of the Daibyaku-renge Monthly Study Journal. Our apologies... 

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

Saturday, October 30th, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin states,
"It is better to live 

a single day with honour
(than to live 120 

and die with disgrace)."*
In order to fulfil the vow

that we have made ourselves,
let's challenge this day  

that will never come again, 

leaving behind no regrets!

*WND, Vol.1, page 851
The Three Kinds of Treasure 

Saturday, October 30th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"A blue fly, if it clings to the tail of a thoroughbred horse, can travel ten thousand miles, and the green ivy that twines around the tall pine can grow to a thousand feet."

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

- WND, Vol. 1, page 17)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 

Seikyo Newspaper, Oct. 30th, 2021

Sunday, October 31st, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---- 
"'The Venerable Maudgalyayana [one of the Buddha's 10 major disciples] put his faith in the Lotus Sutra, which is the greatest good there is, and thus not only did he himself attain Buddhahood, but his father and mother did so as well. And, amazing as it may seem, all the fathers and mothers of the preceding seven generations and the seven generations that followed, indeed, of countless lifetimes before and after, were able to become Buddhas.'

– From 'On Offerings for Deceased Ancestors' (WND–1, 820).

"The power of the Mystic Law transcends time and space. The brilliant light of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo reaches our deceased loved ones, relieving their suffering and imparting joy, and guides them unfailingly towards Buddhahood. We can even repay debts of gratitude to the deceased that we were unable to while they were alive.

"Based on the oneness of life and death, our daily Soka Gakkai activities—chanting for the happiness of our friends and contributing to the peace and security of society—serve as the greatest possible offerings we can make to the deceased. We can enfold family members of past generations in the good fortune and benefit we receive through our Buddhist practice and also illuminate the lives of family members of generations yet to come."

Spreading the Brilliant Light of the Daishonin's Writings, [48] Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo Is the Greatest Offering for the Deceased, Aug. 9th, 2021 issue of the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released October 2021.  

   

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"ICHINICHI NARITOMO NA O
AGEN KOTO KOSO TAISETSU NARE"
MIZUKARA NO SEIGAN O HATASU TAME
NIDO TO KONAI "KYO" O
KUI NAKU TATAKAI NUKO!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
SOYO KIBI NI FUSHITE BANRI O WATARI HEKIRA SHOTO NI KAKARITE SENJIN O NOBU
(Gosho Zenshu page 26)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] Friday, 29th October, 2021To My Friends & Daily Gosho + Saturday, 30th October Daily Encouragement

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

Friday, October 29th, 2021

-- TO MY FRIENDS --

The Daishonin writes, 

"Be resolved to summon forth 

the great power of faith." 

Similarly, let's summon forth 

the power and protective forces 

of the heavenly deities, 

and with strong determination 

and courageous action, 

write a personal history 

shining like the Treasure Tower!

*From "The Heritage of the Ultimate Law of Life" WND-1, page 218

Friday, October 29th, 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: Kyo no Hosshin

Seikyo Newspaper 

- Friday, October 29th, 2021

Saturday, October 30th, 2021

---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"Myo is also described as the wish-granting jewel meaning that we can bring forth immeasurable treasure at will. The benefits enjoyed by those who chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and remain steadfast in faith is truly immense. This is something we come to appreciate over time, because the true benefit of faith in the Mystic Law is inconspicuous.

"A sapling puts down solid roots in the earth, growing gradually over time into a mighty tree that is unbowed by raging winds or storms. Similarly, through steadfast faith in the Mystic Law, we each gradually come to blossom splendidly, in our own unique way, producing branches of good fortune and benefit and causing wonderful flowers of happiness to bloom for ourselves and others.

"Mr. Toda also described inconspicuous benefit as attaining a state of absolute happiness. That means to gain a vast and boundless state in which being alive itself is a joy." 

The Buddhism of the Sun--Illuminating the World, [68] Be Victors in the Journey of Life and Kosen-rufu, "Our Bodies Are the Buddha's Body"

 

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

GOSEIKUN "AIKAMAE AIKAMAETE

GOUJOU NO DAISHINRIKI O ITASHITE"

SHOTEN O MO YURI UGOKASU

TSUYOKI ICHINEN TO YUUKI NO KOUDOU DE

JIBUNSHI NI KAGAYAKU KINJITOU O!

--- 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] Thursday October 28th 2021 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + Friday Oct. 29th Daily Encouragement

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

Thursday, October 28th, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin encourages us that,
"No matter 

how many terrible enemies 

you may encounter,
banish all fears 

and never think of backsliding."*
The advancement of kosen-rufu 

is all about the battle
between the Buddha nature 

and devilish functions.
Through our powerful, 

unstoppable momentum 

and perseverant dialogue with others,
let's record a history of 

breaking through 

impossible struggles!

*WND, Vol.1, page 395

Thursday, October 28th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Carry through with your faith in the Lotus Sutra. You cannot strike fire from flint if you stop halfway."

(Earthly Desires Are Enlightenment 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 319)
Selection Source: "Suntetsu," 

Seikyo Newspaper, Oct. 28th, 2021

Friday, October 29th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'We see that these treasure towers are nothing other than the five characters Myoho-renge-kyo.* If we examine the nature of Myoho-renge-kyo, we see that the treasure towers are none other than all living beings, and all living beings are none other than the complete entities of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo.'

– From The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, p.230.

"We are working for peace with the profound belief that all people embody the Mystic Law. We reach out across differences to help one person after another make the supremely noble treasure tower within them shine brightly, each standing with innate dignity and respect for life. Our efforts contribute to creating a world without war.

"Starting with our local communities, let's build ever expanding treasure realms of trust and respect. Let's work to rid the world of all suffering and realise President Toda's wish for the abolition of nuclear weapons." 

Spreading the Brilliant Light of the Daishonin's Writings, [47] Shine as Supremely Noble Treasure Towers, August 6th, 2021 issue of the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released October 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 with Nam-myoho-renge-kyo in his writings. 

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"IKANI GOTEKI KASANARUTOMO
YUMEYUME TAISURU KOKORO NAKARE"
KOFU WA HOTOKE TO MA TONO KOBOSEN.
IKIOI TO NEBARI NO TAIWA DE
GEKISEN TOPPA NO REKISHI TSUZURO!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
HOKEKYO NO SHINJIN O TOSHI TAMAE HI O KIRUNI YASUMINUREBA HI O EZU
(Gosho Zenshu page 1118)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho Oct. 27th, 2021 plus Daily Encouragement Oct. 28th

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

Wednesday, October 27th, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin 

encourages us to rejoice,
"(Even if you are not 

the Venerable Mahākāshyapa,)
you should all perform a dance."*
This spirit of dancing with joy 

is the very driving force
for the expansion of our 

kosen-rufu movement.
The more difficult our situation might be,
the more passionately we burn 

to challenge ourselves!

*Mahākāshyapa and Shāriputra danced with joy in the Lotus Sutra (Simile and Parable chapter) when they heard the Buddha's teaching of universal enlightenment, and realised that they, too, could become Buddhas. 

(ref. "Great Evil and Great Good" 

- WND, Vol.1, page 1119)

Wednesday, October 27th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Suffer what there is to suffer, enjoy what there is to enjoy. Regard both suffering and joy as facts of life, and continue chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, no matter what happens."

(Happiness in This World 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 681)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 

Seikyo Newspaper, October 27th, 2021

Thursday, October 28th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Rather than seek a 'reorganisation of external forms alone,' it's important that we take a gradualist approach, steadily cultivating the spiritual Earth of the people to produce a rich harvest of happiness. As the Great Indian champion of nonviolence Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948) said: 'Good travels at a snails pace.'"*

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [68] Be Victors in the Journey of Life and Kosen-rufu, A Magnificent Epic of Ordinary People, December 2020 issue of the Daibyaku Renge Study Journal, translation released Oct. 2021.    

* Mahatma Gandhi, The Collected Works of Mahatma Gandhi (New Delhi: Publications Division, Ministry of information and Broadcasting, Government of India, 1992), vol.10 (November 1909-March 19 11), p.27.

 
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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"MAI OMO MAINU BESHI"
KANKI YUYAKU NO SEIMEI KOSO
KOFU KAKUDAI NO GENDORYOKU DA.
KONNANNA JOKYO DE ARUHODO
AKA AKA TO JONETSU O MOYASHITE!

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

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

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

Tuesday, October 26th, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS -- 

It's by fully manifesting 

the potential power 

that every one of us possesses

that we can make 

the impossible possible.

Let's steadily take 

"one more step" 

and then "another step" 

and scale the mountain 

of kosen-rufu!

Tuesday, October 26th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO --- 

"There are trails in the sky where birds fly, but people cannot recognise them.  There are paths in the sea along which fish swim, but people cannot perceive them."

("An Outline of the 'Entrustment' and Other Chapters," 

WND-l page 915) 

Selection Source:  Myoji no Gen  

Seikyo Newspaper: Oct. 26th 2021

Wednesday, October 27th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"'If you recite these words of the daimoku [Nam-myoho-renge-kyo] once, then the Buddha nature of all living beings will be summoned and gather around you. At that time the three bodies of the Dharma nature within you—the Dharma body, the reward body and the manifested body*— will be drawn forth and become manifest. This is called attaining Buddhahood.'

 

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

"Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo has the great beneficial power to summon the Buddha nature of all living beings. We are, therefore, also certain to be safeguarded by the Buddhas and protective functions throughout the universe.

"Even if we chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo only once for someone who is struggling with illness or other hardships—be it a loved one, fellow member or friend—it will touch that person's life without fail. And as a result, we also gain the benefit of increasing our own life force.

"Engaging in dialogue, based on daimoku, to realise the Daishonin's ideal of 'establishing the correct teaching for the peace of the land' is a noble endeavour. It not only activates the Buddha nature in our own and others' lives, but also brings good fortune to pervade the lands in which we dwell." 

Spreading the Brilliant Light of the Daishonin's Writings, [46] The profound Benefit of Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo Even Once, July 30th, 2021 issue of the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released October 2021.  

* The Dharma body is the fundamental truth, or Law, to which a Buddha is enlightened. The reward body is the wisdom to perceive the Law. And the manifested body is the compassionate actions the Buddha carries out to lead people to happiness. 

 

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

HITORI HITORI GA MOTSU SOKOJIKARA O

SAIDAI NI HAKKI SHITE KOSO

FUKANŌ WA KANŌ NI NARU.

"ATO IPPO" "MŌ IPPO"

KOFU NO YAMA O KOEYUKŌ!

 

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---

"KOKŪ NI TORI NO TOBUATO ARI HITO KORE O MIZU.  TAIKAI NI SAKANA NO MICHI ARI HITO KORE O MIZU."

("NICHINYO GOZEN GOHENJI", Gosho Zenshu page 1250)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] Oct. 25th-31st, 2021 Words of the Week, Oct. 25th Daily Gosho & Oct. 26th Daily Encouragement

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

October 25th-October 31st, 2021
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
To all of my dear proud fellow 

Bodhisattvas of the Earth,
selflessly devoting themselves 

with the power of the lion's ferocity*
"for the sake of the nation, 

for the sake of the Law, 

for the sake of others,"**
it is most definite that 

all Buddhas and Buddhist gods 

(the protective forces 

of the universe)
will support our actions.
Striving wholeheartedly together,
let's challenge ourselves 

to the fullest 

to the very last moment

without any regrets,
and let's win a victory 

for both kosen-rufu and our own lives!

*the lion's ferocity - "... the power of the buddhas that has the lion's ferocity, the fierce and greatly forceful power of the buddhas." (The Lotus Sutra, Emerging from the Earth chapter)
*"I say all this solely for the sake of the nation, for the sake of the Law, for the sake of others, not for my own sake." - The Rationale for Writing "On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land" 

(WND-1, page 164)

Monday, October 25th, 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."

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

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

Seikyo Newspaper, Oct. 25th, 2021

Tuesday, October 26th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Try writing down your wishes, making them as clear and specific as possible, and then chanting about each one. When you do so, you'll find courage welling up inside you and you'll be able to challenge yourself energetically. You'll also be able to draw forth support from those around you.

"Prayer is the most powerful driving force for realising your dreams. I hope you'll chant for our great shared dream of kosen-rufu, or world peace, and give full expression to your great potential!" 

Towards 2030—To Our Bright Beacons of Hope, [16] The Power to Make Your Dreams Come True, from the Boys and Girls Hope News, July 1st, 2021 issue, translated October 2021. 

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-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
"KUNI NO TAME HO NO TAME HITO NO TAME"
SHISHI FUNJIN NO JIYU NO HOMARE YO!
SHOTEN MO SHOBUTSU MO KANARAZU UGOKU.
MINA DE KUINAKU TATAKAI KITTE
KOFU TO JINSEI NO GAIKA O!

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

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho Sunday, October 24th, 2021 plus Daily Encouragement Monday, October 25th

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

Sunday, October 24th, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin states,
"No matter what may happen,
you must not slacken in the least."*
Speaking out with 

courage and perseverance 

is what shines a light in a

confused and chaotic era.
Without hesitation 

let's engage in dialogue!

*WND-2, page 597

Sunday, October 24th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"You must simply make up your mind."

(Reply to Yasaburō 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 829)
Selection Source: "Suntetsu," 

Seikyo Newspaper, Oct. 24th, 2021

Monday, October 25th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'These great bodhisattvas [who emerged from the earth] are particularly suited to bring benefit to people in the Latter Day of the Law, like fish who are at home in the water or birds that move freely through the sky.'

– From "On the Five Guides for Propagation" (WND–2, 551).

"We are the Bodhisattvas of the Earth! We have vowed from the infinite past to enable all people in this troubled age to attain enlightenment! When we strive with this sense of pride, we have nothing to fear. Just like fish that are at home in the water or birds that fly freely through the sky, we can confidently go out into society and spread the seed of Buddhahood from one person to another as a cause for their happiness. 

"We have each appeared in this world accompanied by innumerable companions with whom we share deep karmic ties. Therefore, let's engage in courageous dialogue to help others form a connection with Buddhism, awakening ever-growing numbers to their mission as Bodhisattvas of the Earth." 

Spreading the Brilliant Light of the Daishonin's Writings, [45] Taking Pride in Our Mission as Bodhisattvas of the Earth. July 28th, 2021 issue of the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released October 2021.  

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"IKANARU KOTO ARITOMO
SUKOSHIMO TAYUMU KOTO NAKARE"
YUKI TO SHUNEN NO GENRON GA
KONMEI NO JIDAI O TERASU.
KOE MO OSHIMAZU KATARO!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
TADA HITOENI OMOIKIRU BESHI
(Gosho Zenshu page 1451)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] To My Friends and Daily Gosho 23 Oct. 2021 + Daily Encouragement 24 Oct.

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

Saturday, October 23rd, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin asserts,
"What we should ultimately aspire to 

is the Buddha land."*
To our Men's Division members, 

the pillars of the SGI, 

the time for you to shine like gold

is now!

With the vow 

as Bodhisattvas of the Earth 

in our hearts,
let's bravely charge forth!

*WND-1, page 214

Saturday, October 23rd, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The first shi of the word shishi, or 'lion' [which means 'teacher'], is the Wonderful Law that is passed on by the teacher. The second shi [which means 'child'] is the Wonderful Law as it is received by the disciples. The 'roar' is the sound of the teacher and the disciples chanting in unison."

(Encouraging Devotion chapter 

- OTT, page 111)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 

Seikyo Newspaper, Oct. 23rd, 2021

Sunday, October 24th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'What is the correct way to live?' I asked my future mentor, Josei Toda, at the discussion meeting where I met him for the first time on August 14th, 1947, when I was 19 years old.

"His answer was clear and straightforward. He told me to try practising Nichiren Buddhism. If I did, he said, I would naturally find myself following the correct path through life.

"Just as birds follow the path of birds in the sky and fish follow the path of fish in the sea, we also follow a path that leads to genuine happiness in life. This is the path of Nichiren Buddhism, the path of kosen-rufu and establishing the correct teaching for the peace of the land – in other words, the path of creating world peace." 

Towards 2030—To My Young Successors, The Torchbearers of Justice, [17] Summer Is the Season of Dynamic Growth – Walk the Path of Development and Challenge!, Future Journal, August 1st, 2021, translation released October 2021.  

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"TSUINI NEGAU BEKIWA BUKKOKU NARI"
SOKA NO HASHIRA NO SONENBU YO
OGON NI KAGAYAKU TOKI WA IMADA.
JIYU NO CHIKAI O MUNENI
ISANDE UTTE DEYO!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
SHI TOWA SHISHO SABUKURU TOKORO NO MYOHO SHI TOWA DESHI UKURU TOKORO NO MYOHO KU TOWA SHITEI TOMONI TONAURU TOKORO NO ONJO NARI
(Gosho Zenshu page 748)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] Friday, Oct. 22, 2021 To My Friends & Daily Gosho plus Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021

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

Friday, October 22nd, 2021

-- TO MY FRIENDS --

To the heroes 

who have faced and overcome

countless mountains of hardship:

To always challenge things 

with an eternally youthful spirit

is the "Soka way of life."

Right now, 

be the example for everyone!

Friday, October 22nd, 2021

--- DAILY GOSHO ---

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

(On Prayer - WND-1, page 345)

Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin

Seikyo Newspaper 

- Friday, October 22nd, 2021

Saturday, October 23rd, 2021

---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"'If I, Nichiren, had not appeared in this country of Japan, then the golden words of the Buddha would have seemed to be false, the testimony of their accuracy by Many Treasures Buddha would have been meaningless, and the words of the Buddhas of the ten directions would have been a lie.'

From 'Regarding an Unlined Robe'

(WND-2, 600)

"Nichiren Daishonin proved the validity of the Lotus Sutra through his selfless struggle to spread the Mystic Law while enduring persecution. As practitioners directly connected to him, we, the members of the Soka Gakkai, have overcome all kinds of hardship to actualise his vision of 'establishing the correct teaching for the peace of the land' and worldwide kosen-rufu depicted in his writings. This is a source of great pride.

"The compassionate spirit of Nichiren Buddhism shines ever brighter in times of adversity. The Soka Gakkai, the organisation carrying out the Buddha's intent, appeared in the world in an age of crisis for humankind.

"Let's strive to dispel the darkness of uncertainty and division and create a global society where all people can live in peace and harmony." 

Spreading the Brilliant Light of the Daishonin's Writings, [44] Illuminating the World with the Light of Buddhist Humanism . July 22nd, 2021 issue of the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released October 2021.  

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

IKUTA NO KENNAN NO YAMA O

KOETE KITA REKISEN NO YUUSHA YO

"TSUNE NI CHOUSEN" "EIEN NI SEISHUN"

SORE GA SOUKA NO IKIKATA DA. 

ZENDOUSHI NO MOHAN O IMA KOSO!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---

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

(Gosho Zenshu page 1351)

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

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

Thursday, October 21st, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Every single SGI member 

is a protagonist of our movement.
There is a unique story of life 

and kosen-rufu that only we 

ourselves can star in.
Let's each play out 

an exciting drama of victory!
The stage for that drama 

of fulfilling our mission 

is right here and now!

Thursday, October 21st, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Now, no matter what, strive in faith and be known as a votary of the Lotus Sutra, and remain my disciple for the rest of your life. If you are of the same mind as Nichiren, you must be a Bodhisattva of the Earth."

(The True Aspect of All Phenomena 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 385)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 

Seikyo Newspaper, Oct. 21st, 2021

Friday, October 22nd, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Shortly after deciding to make Mr. Toda my mentor in life at the age of 19, I copied a quotation from the American poet and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-82) in one of my notebooks: 'None can keep you but rectitude only, rectitude forever and ever!'* Emerson commends a life of rectitude and of staying true to our convictions, as firmly as a seasoned ship's captain grasps the wheel in a storm."    

0ur Journey of Mentor and Disciple Shining With Hope and Victory, Making Summer a Time of Personal Growth, from 27th July, 2021 issue of the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released October 2021.

* Ralph Waldo Emerson, Representative Men: Seven Lectures, in The Collected Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson (Cambridge, Massachusetts: The Belnap Press, 1987), vol.4, p.81.

 
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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
GAKKAI WA ZEN IN GA SHUYAKU DA.
JIBUN NISHIKA ENJIRARENAI
KOFU TO JINSEI NO GEKI GA ARU.
TSUKAINA SHORI NO "drama" O!
SHIMEI NO BUTAI WA IMA KOKO NI!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
IKANIMO KONDO SHINJIN O ITASHITE HOKEKYO NO GYOJA NITE TORI NICHIREN GA ICHIMON TO NARI TOSHI TAMOBESHI NICHIREN TO DOI NARABA JIYU NO BOSATSU TARANKA
(Gosho Zenshu page 1360)

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

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

Wednesday, October 20th, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The actions of one determined individual 

can be more effective
than a force of ten thousand.
First, stand up alone and take action.

Then, 

wholeheartedly encourage another 

to do the same.

Expanding our solidarity of courage 

far and wide,
let's take great strides together

to break through all limitations!

Wednesday, October 20th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Bring forth the great power of faith, and be spoken of by all the people of Kamakura, both high and low, or by all the people of Japan, as 'Shijō Kingo, Shijō Kingo of the Lotus school!'"

(Earthly Desires Are Enlightenment 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 319)
Selection Source: 

Soka Gakkai member's experience, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Oct. 20th, 2021

Thursday, October 21sr, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'This trial, more than anything else, will prove your faith genuine, and the ten demon daughters [guardian deities] of the Lotus Sutra will surely protect you.'

– From 'Letter to the Brothers'

(WND–1, 497).

"Nothing is a match for the prayers of the practitioners of the Lotus Sutra. The strength of our vow to strive for kosen-rufu and realise the Daishonin's ideal of 'establishing the correct teaching for the peace of the land' is beyond measure. The Mystic Law has the power to summon forth the Buddha nature in all people.

"In challenging times, it's even more important to chant vibrant daimoku, like the roar of a lion, with a resolute prayer to overcome all obstacles and activate the protective functions of the universe. Demonstrating the true power of our faith, let's lead victorious lives that shine like pure gold." 

Spreading the Brilliant Light of the Daishonin's Writings, [41] Activating the Protective Functions of the Universe through Resolute Prayer. July 4th, 2021 issue of the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released October 2021.  

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
HISSHI NO HITORI WA BANGUN NI MASARU.
MAZU MIZUKARA GA HITORI TATSU.
SOSHITE HITORI O HAGEMASHINUKU.
YUKI NO RENTAI O OKIKU HIROGE
GENKAI TOPPA NO DAIKOSHIN O!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
GOJO NO DAISHINRIKI O IDASHITE HOKKESHU NO SHIJO KINGO SHIJO KINGO TO KAMAKURAJU NO JOGE BANNIN NAISHI NIHONKOKU NO ISSAI SHUJO NO KUCHI NI UTAWARE TAMAE
(Gosho Zenshu page 1118)

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

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

Tuesday, October 19th, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --

"Buddhism concerns itself 

with victory or defeat."*

It's our earnest daimoku 

and courageous actions 

that will determine 

the future of humankind.

With the burning resolve to win,

let's challenge ourselves 

to break through obstacles 

each day!

 

*  "Buddhism primarily concerns itself with victory or defeat, while secular authority is based on the principle of reward and punishment."

("The Hero of the World" WND-l page 835)

 

Tuesday, October 19th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---

"Become the master of your mind rather than let your mind master you."

("Letter to the Brothers," 

WND-l page 502) 

Selection Source:  

Buddhist Teachings  

Seikyo Newspaper:  Oct. 19th, 2021

Wednesday, October 20th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"In times of both joy and sorrow, never forget to chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo,  the ultimate rhythm of happiness of the universe. Courageously tap the life state of Buddhahood within you, wisely strive to create and spread harmony and peace from where you are now and be a guiding light for the joyous renewal of people and places everywhere." 

 

Nationwide Young Women's Division Meeting, Building a Garden of Harmony and Happiness with the Supreme Philosophy of Nichiren Buddhism, from 19th July 2021 issue of the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released October 2021.    

 

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

"BUPPO WA SHŌBU" DA.

WARERA NO INORI TO KŌDO GA

JINRUI NO MIRAI O KIMERU.

MOEAGARU KETSUI DE

KABE O YABURU ICHI-NICHI ICHI-NICHI O!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---

"KOKORO NO SHI TOWA · NARU TOMO KOKORO O SHI TO SEZARE"

("KYODAI SHO", 

Gosho Zenshu page 1088)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] October 18th-24th, 2021 Words of the Week, Oct. 18th Daily Gosho & Oct. 19th Daily Encouragement

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

October 18th-24th, 2021
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
"If the spirit of many in body 

but one in mind 

prevails among the people,
they will achieve all their goals."*
So long as our unity 

for kosen-rufu is firm,

there is absolutely nothing 

we need be afraid of.
United with our treasured 

SGI fellow members 

who uphold the "never give up" spirit,
let's keep on pushing forwards

with unstoppable momentum 

just like a splitting bamboo,
and be victorious 

in all of our challenges!

*"Many in Body, One in Mind" - WND-1, page 618

Monday, October 18th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"But although I have prayed on their behalf so hard that my head was about to split, so far there has been no indication of my prayers being answered. It would seem that someone among them is wavering in faith."

(Letter to Ben 

- WND, Vol. 2, page 661)
Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Oct. 18th,2021

Tuesday, October 19th,2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The Daishonin warns: 'The sorrow and distress of the common people will pile up until it destroys the nation' (WND – 2, 526). That is what makes the great life-affirming philosophy of Nichiren Buddhism so important. It dispels people's sorrow and distress and spreads hope and the joy of living." 

Nationwide Young Women's Division Meeting, Building a Garden of Harmony and Happiness with the Supreme Philosophy of Nichiren Buddhism, from 19th July 2021 issue of the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released October 2021.    

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-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
"ITAI DOSHIN NAREBA
BANJI O JOJI"
WARERA NO DANKETSU NI OSORE NASHI.
MAKEJI DAMASHII NO HOYU TO
HACHIKU NO IKIOI DE SEME KATE!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
NAZUKI O KUDAKITE INORUNI IMAMADE SHIRUSHI NO NAKIWA KONO NAKANI KOKORO NO HIRUGAERU HITO NO ARU TO OMOE SOROZO
(Gosho Zenshu page 1225)

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

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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, October 17th, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The brilliance 

of a refined, well developed  

personality 

far outshines a
million eloquent words.
Our sincere behaviour,  

can change those around us 

into our allies 

and supporters of our movement.
Let's stride fourth 

cheerfully and with dignity!

Sunday, October 17th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The entrustment accompanied by the three pats* symbolises that the Buddha is entrusting to them the three categories of action, namely, actions of the body, mouth, and mind; the three truths; and the threefold contemplation [in a single mind, or realising the three truths in one's mind]."

(Entrustment chapter 

- OTT, page 171)
Selection Source: Lotus Lounge, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Oct. 17th, 2021

* From the  chapter of of the Lotus Sutra, just before the quoted passage : 

The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings says: The word "rose" indicates that the Buddha has risen from his seat within the treasure tower, and that the ceremony held outside the tower will now begin. This ceremony is the entrustment of the teachings as indicated in the three pats that the Buddha gives to the heads of the bodhisattvas.

Monday, October 18th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'Practitioners of the Lotus Sutra should think of the place where they are as the pure land. Why worry about trying to go somewhere else?'

- From 'On the Protection of the Nation' (WND–2, 143).

"The Buddha's great vow is to transform this troubled saha world into the Land of Tranquil Light. Caring about the problems of others and society is the essence of Nichiren Buddhism and the underlying spirit of 'establishing the correct teaching for the peace of the land.'

"Today, our members all around the world, as Bodhisattvas of the Earth, are chanting and working tirelessly to make their land 'safe and tranquil' (cf. LSOC 16, 272).

"The protective functions of the universe will respond without fail to the sound of our chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo that envelops the globe. Let's strive to create a world pervaded by 'order and tranquility' (cf.WND–1, 22), starting from the places where we are now." 

Spreading the Brilliant Light of the Daishonin's Writings, [39] Transforming the Place Where We Are into the Land of Tranquil Light. June 26th, 2021 issue of the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released October 2021  

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
MIGAKARETA JINKAKU NO KAGAYAKI WA
HYAKUMANGEN NO YUBEN NI MASARU.
MAGOKORO TO SEIJITSU NO FURUMAI WA
MINA O MIKATA NI KAERU.
HOGARAKANI! DODO TO!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
SANMA NO FUZOKU TOWA SHIN K I SANGO SANTAI SANKAN TO FUZOKU SHI TAMO KOTONARI
(Gosho Zenshu page 772)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 16/10/2021 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 17/10 Daily Encouragement

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

Saturday, October 16th, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Kosen-rufu is a battle 

fought with words.
If we don't talk with others, 

the truth will never be known.
Now is the time to deliver 

a message of conviction 

to the hearts of our friends!

Saturday, October 16th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"A passage in the Six Pāramitās Sutra says to become the master of your mind rather than let your mind master you."

(Letter to the Brothers 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 502)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 

Seikyo Newspaper, Oct. 16th, 2021

Sunday, October 17th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Holding high the banner of 'Winning based on Buddhism,' make your invincible spirit shine ever brighter! Continue to achieve one victory after another in your human revolution – in the spheres of your daily lives and endeavours in society – and share those experiences with others." 

Nationwide Young Men's Division Meeting, My True Disciples of the Young Men's Division—Hold High the Banner of "Winning based on Buddhism!" July 13th's Seikyo Newspaper, translation released October 2021.

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
KOSEN RUFU WA GENRONSEN DA.
KATARANAKEREBA
SHINJITSU WA TSUTAWARANAI.
IMAKOSO TOMO NO KOKORO NI
KAKUSHIN NO KOE O TODOKEYOU!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
KOKORO NO SHI TOWA NARUTOMO KOKORO O SHI TO SEZARE ROKUHARA MITSUKYO NO MON NARI
(Gosho Zenshu page 1088)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] Friday, October 15th, 2021 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + Saturday, October 16th Daily Encouragement

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

Friday, October 15th, 2021

-- TO MY FRIENDS --

Let's win over ourselves 

of yesterday!

Human revolution comes

amidst this uninterrupted challenge.

Burn with the indomitable spirit

and the strong resolve that 

"I will not lose!"

Friday, October 15th, 2021

--- DAILY GOSHO ---

Those who believe in the Lotus Sutra are as if in winter, but winter always turns to spring.

(Winter Always Turns to Spring 

- WND-1, page 536)

Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin

Seikyo Newspaper 

- Friday, October 15th, 2021

Saturday, October 16th, 2021

---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"The Daishonin fervently encouraged the Ikegami bothers: '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-jo [the most powerful official in the land]' (WND-1, 498).

"In tune with this wondrous time for the compassionate propagation of the Mystic Law, let us continue our efforts for the sake of people's happiness, for a safe, secure society and for peace for all humankind, revealing the true brilliance of our lives from time without beginning that are one with Nichiren Daishonin. Let's pledge to make the glorious sun of eternal victory rise again and shine majestically through our invincible unity of purpose!"

4th Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders' Meeting, "Discarding the Shallow and Seeking the Profound." July 8th, 2021 issue of the Seikyo Newspaper. Translation released October 2021. 

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

KINOU NO JIBUN NI KATSU!

KONO KANDAN NAKI CHOUSEN NO NAKA NI

NINGEN KAKUMEI WA ARU.

"MAKETE TAMARU KA!" TO

FUKUTSU NO TAMASHII O MOYASHITE!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---

HOKEKYOU O SHINZURU HITO WA FUYU NO GOTOSHI FUYU WA KANARAZU HARU TO NARU

(Gosho Zenshu page 1253)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] Update! Thursday 14th Oct. 2021 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + Friday Oct. Daily Encouragement

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

Thursday, October 14th, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
When we're in a rush,
is precisely the time 

we must make our safety 

our top priority,
before anything else!
Let's be aware of our limits, 

never be overconfident 

or impatient.

"I won't cause an accident 

nor will I meet one!"
chanting daimoku 

with this strong determination, 

let's stride fourth!

Thursday, October 14th, 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, Oct. 14th, 2021

Friday, October 15th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Nichiren Buddhism, faith in the Mystic Law, is the most profound philosophy of respect for the dignity of life. Our vow for kosen-rufu means making the most profound contribution to peace and the welfare of humanity. The unity of the Soka Gakkai is built on the most profound bonds of trust among fellow human beings."

4th Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders' Meeting, "Discarding the Shallow and Seeking the Profound." July 8th, 2021 issue of the Seikyo Newspaper. Translation released October 2021. 

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
ISOIDE IRU TOKI HODO
 ANZEN DAIICHI NO 

  KOKOROGAKE O!
MURI YUDAN ASERI WA 

 KINMOTSU.
"JIKO WO OKOSANAI" TO
TSUYOKI INORI DE SUSUMO!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
WARE NARABINI WAGA DESHI SHONAN ARITOMO UTAGAU KOKORO NAKUBA JINEN NI BUKKAI NI ITARUBESHI
(Gosho Zenshu page 234)

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

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

Thursday, October 14th, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
When we're in a rush,
is precisely the time 

we must make our safety 

our top priority,
before anything else!
Let's be aware of our limits, 

never be overconfident 

or impatient.

"I won't cause an accident 

nor will I meet meet one!"
chanting daimoku 

with this strong determination, 

let's stride fourth!

Thursday, October 14th, 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, Oct. 14th, 2021

Friday, October 15th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Nichiren Buddhism, faith in the Mystic Law, is the most profound philosophy of respect for the dignity of life. Our vowl for kosen-rufu means making the most profound contribution to peace and the welfare of humanity. The unity of the Soka Gakkai is built on the most profound bonds of trust among fellow human beings."

4th Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders' Meeting, "Discarding the Shallow and Seeking the Profound." July 8th, 2021 issue of the Seikyo Newspaper. Translation released October 2021. 

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
ISOIDE IRU TOKI HODO
 ANZEN DAIICHI NO 

  KOKOROGAKE O!
MURI YUDAN ASERI WA 

 KINMOTSU.
"JIKO WO OKOSANAI" TO
TSUYOKI INORI DE SUSUMO!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
WARE NARABINI WAGA DESHI SHONAN ARITOMO UTAGAU KOKORO NAKUBA JINEN NI BUKKAI NI ITARUBESHI
(Gosho Zenshu page 234)

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

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

Wednesday, October 13th, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The courage and wisdom 

of young people 

are the very force that will create 

a new era!
Let's offer them 

the warmest encouragement 

and the utmost support

so that everyone 

can play active roles to the fullest.
Together, 

let's strive towards the future 

full of hope!

Wednesday, October 13th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Others read the Lotus Sutra with their mouths alone, in word alone, but they do not read it with their hearts. And even if they read it with their hearts, they do not read it with their actions. It is reading the sutra with both one's body and mind that is truly praiseworthy!"

(Letter to Priest Nichirō in Prison 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 204)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 

Seikyo Newspaper, Oct. 13th, 2021

Thursday, October 14th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"What is the common trait of all great people who have lived truly noble and meaningful lives, whether celebrated or unheralded? It is the quality of courage, of the spirit that dares to take on difficulties, that seeks, chooses and is committed to leading a more profound life.

"Faith is the ultimate form of courage."

4th Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders' Meeting, "Discarding the Shallow and Seeking the Profound." July 8th, 2021 issue of the Seikyo Newspaper. Translation released October 2021 

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
SEINEN NO YUKI TO CHIE KOSO
ARATANA JIDAI O TSUKURU CHIKARA DA!
MINA GA KATSUYAKU DEKIRU YO
SAIDAI NO HAGEMASHI TO OEN O.
TOMONI KIBO NO MIRAI E!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
HOKEKYO O YONIN NO YOMI SOROWA KUCHI BAKARI KOTOBA BAKARI WA YOMEDOMO KOKORO WA YOMAZU KOKORO WA YOMEDOMO MI NI YOMAZU SHIKISHIN NIHO TOMONI ASOBASARETARU KOSO TOTOKU SORAE
(Gosho Zenshu page 1213)

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

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

Tuesday, October 12th, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --

Our faith and practice 

in the Daishonin's Buddhism

is for us to overcome difficulties.

No matter what obstacles 

or devilish functions there might be,

let's chant strong fervent daimoku,

and decisively face them head on

and stand up with the spirit of 

"never will I be defeated!"

That's the certain way 

to open up the path 

to break through hardships!

Tuesday, October 12th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---

"Teaching another something is the same as oiling the wheels of a cart so that they turn even though it is heavy"

("The Wealthy Man Sudatta," 

WND-l page 1086 ) 

Selection Source:  Buddhist Teachings

Seikyo Newspaper:  October 12th, 2021

Wednesday, October 13th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

 "When you keep striving to fulfil the vow of mentor and disciple, even while grappling with your own problems and struggles, every single effort, every hardship, will make the treasure tower of your life shine all the brighter." 

Editorial, Shine Brightly as Youthful Treasure Towers, July 2021 Daibyaku Renge, Soka Gakkai monthly study journal, translation released October, 2021 

 

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

NAN O NORIKOERU SHINJIN DA.

IKANARU SHOMA MO

'MAKETE TAMARUKA!' TO

TSUYOKI INORI DE UKETE TATSU.

SOKONI MICHI WA KANARAZU HIRAKERU!

 

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---

"HITO NO MONO O OSHIURU TO MOSU WA KURUMA NO OMOKEREDOMO ABURA O NURITE MAWARI  "

("UENO DONO GOHENJI", Gosho Zenshu page 1574)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 11th Oct. 2021 Daily Gosho + 12th Oct. Daily Encouragement

* Today there is a Japanese national press holiday to give all those involved in producing and delivering a newspaper a slight rest! Therefore "Words of the Week" appeared in yesterday's edtion. Back up to full steam tomorrow!... 

Monday, October 11th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The voice carries out the work of the Buddha."

(Nam-myoho-renge-kyo 
- OTT, page 4)
Selection Source: 
Soka Gakkai member's experience, 
Seikyo Newspaper, Oct. 10th, 2021

Tuesday, October 12th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Nichiren Daishonin asserts that the Buddha nature that all living beings possess—all the Buddhas and bodhisattvas of the universe, as well as the gods of the sun, moon and morning star, and even the dwellers of the lowest depths of hell —'is called by the name Myoho-renge-kyo' (cf.WND–1, 131). Therefore, if you chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo even once, he says, 'the Buddha nature of all living beings will be summoned and gather around you,'  and your own Buddha nature will also 'be drawn forth and become manifest' (cf.WND-1, 131).

"Nothing is as vast and powerful as the lives of the Bodhisattvas of the Earth who chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and teach others to do the same. Our movement for kosen-rufu is a grand endeavour—encompassing heaven, earth and all living things—to unlock and unite the Buddha nature, the innate positive power, of people who have been racked by despair and misery, divided by mistrust and conflict."

Stirring a Whirlwind of Dialogue to Awaken People's Buddha Nature, October 2021 Editorial of Daibyakurenge, the Soka Gakkai Monthly study journal. Translation released Sep. 15th, 2021. 

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
KOE BUTSUJI O NASU
(Gosho Zenshu page 708)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] Words of the Week 10th-16th Oct. 2021, Daily Gosho 10th Oct. and Daily Encouragement 11th Oct.

* Japanese national press holiday tomorrow so "Words off the Week" appears one day earlier this week!... 

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

October 10th-16th, 2021
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
The Daishonin reminds us,
"A coward cannot have 

any of their prayers answered."*
Summoning up the courage 

reflecting the spirit of 

"oneness of mentor and disciple,"
let's partake in conversation  

full of confidence!
Herein lies the key to victory.

*WND-1, page 1001

Sunday, October 10th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Each of you should summon up the courage of a lion king and never succumb to threats from anyone."

(On Persecutions Befalling the Sage 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 997)
Selection Source: Gosho Cafe, 

Seikyo Newspaper, October 10th, 2021

Monday, October 11th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Bodhisattvas of the Earth are people of action who embody the Lotus Sutra's spirit of respect for all people. They are courageous champions who wield the "sharp sword" of faith* to vanquish that fundamental ignorance** inherent in life, the root of deep-seated mistrust. Battling this innate negativity that causes so much misery and misfortune, they bring about a sunrise that celebrates humanity and life itself and drives away the darkness of all forms of suffering.

"This is the mission of the Soka Gakkai. It is also why so many around the world place great hope in our movement."

 

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [67] Our Shared Struggle as Bodhisattvas of the Earth Is a Source of Hope for Transforming This Troubled Age - Vanquishing Fundamental Ignorance with the "Sharp Sword" of Faith,   November 2020 issue of Daibyakurenge, the Soka Gakkai monthly study journal, translation released July 2021 

* In the Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, the Daishonin states: "The single word 'belief' [or 'faith'] is the sharp sword with which one confronts and overcomes fundamental darkness or ignorance" (OTT, 119-20).

** Fundamental ignorance: Also, fundamental darkness. 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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-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
"OKUBYO NITEWA
KANAU BEKARAZU SORO"
SHITEI FUNI NO YUKI O IDASHI
JISHIN MANMANTO KATARIKIRE!
KOKONI SHORI NO JOJU ARI.

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
ONO ONO SHISHIO NO KOKORO O TORIIDASHITE IKANI HITO ODOSUTOMO OZURU KOTO NAKARE
(Gosho Zenshu page 1190)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] Saturday, 9th October, 2021 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + Sunday, 10th October Daily Encouragement

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

Saturday, October 9th, 2021
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's create 

a whirlwind of dialogue!
The more effort we put into 

meeting and talking with others,
the more opportunities there are 

for other people to connect 

with Buddhism.
and, as a result,  

trust and understanding expands.

Powerfully and courageously 

let's take on the challenging drama!

Saturday, October 9th, 2021
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The moon's reflection will not dwell in muddy water; no birds are to be found in the limbs of a dead tree. The Buddha will not inhabit the body of a heartless woman. But a woman who upholds the Lotus Sutra is like pure water; the moon of Shakyamuni Buddha will reside there."

(The Buddha Resides in a Pure Heart 

- WND, Vol. 2, page 885)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 

Seikyo Newspaper, October 9th, 2021

Sunday, October 10th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"In the Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, Nichiren Daishonin says: 'The treasure towers are none other than all living beings, and all living beings are none other than the complete entities of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo' (OTT, 230).

"Awaken to the inherent dignity of your life! Together with fellow members around the world, continue to expand our network of people striving to reveal their true and highest potential and cause the dignity of all humanity to shine! This is the grand adventure of kosen-rufu, of striving to actualise the goal of universal enlightenment." 

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [67] Our Shared Struggle as Bodhisattvas of the Earth Is a Source of Hope for Transforming This Troubled Age - Creating a World That Values Each Person, November 2020 issue of Daibyakurenge, the Soka Gakkai monthly study journal, translation released July 2021 

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
TAIWA NO SENPU O OKOSO!
UGOKI KATATTA BUN DAKE
BUTSUEN GA MUSUBARERU.
SHINRAI TO KYOKAN GA HIROGARU.
YUKANNA CHOSEN GEKI O 

CHIKARA ZUYOKU!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
NIGORERU MIZU NIWA TSUKI SUMAZU KARETARU KI NIWA TORI NASHI KOKORO NAKI NYONIN NO MI NIWA HOTOKE SUMITAMAWAZU HOKEKYO O TAMOTSU NYONIN WA SUMERU MIZU NO GOTOSHI SHAKABUTSU NO TSUKI YADORASE TAMO
(Gosho Zenshu page 1395)

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