[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] Feb. 28 - Mar. 6 2022 Words of the Week, Feb. 28 Daily Gosho + Mar 1 Daily Encouragement

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

February 28th-March 6th, 2022
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK —
We as the SGI are committed to 

upholding peace, culture, education
and humanism 

(respect for the dignity of life).
With our youthful power and passion,

let's expand our movement of dialogue 

towards createing a new era!

Monday, February 28th, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Even a feeble person will not stumble if those supporting him are strong, but a person of considerable strength, when alone, may fall down on an uneven path."

(Three Tripitaka Masters Pray for Rain

 - WND, Vol. 1, page 598)
Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Feb. 28th, 2022

Tuesday, March 1st, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Accidents cause suffering not only for those involved but everyone in their lives. Buddhist practitioners should always exercise wisdom to prevent accidents." 

The New Human Revolution, Vol. 27, Seeking Spirit 36, translation released Feb. 2022.

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-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
WARERA SOKA NO SHINNEN WA
HEIWA SHUGI BUNKA SHUGI
KYOIKU SHUGI NINGEN SHUGI NARI.
SEINEN NO NETSU TO CHIKARA DE
SHINJIDAI TSUKURU TAIWA KAKUDAI O!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
KAI NAKI MONO NAREDOMO TASUKURU MONO TSUYOKEREBA TAOREZU SUKOSHI KENAGE NO MONO MO HITORI NAREBA ASHIKI MICHI NIWA TAORENU
(Gosho Zenshu page 1468, New Gosho Zenshu page 1940)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 27th Feb. 2022 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 28th Feb. Daily Encouragement

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

Sunday, February 27th, 2022
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
This faith and practice 

is the unremitting battle 

against giving up and
feelings of helplessness.
The power 

to open up the future 

exists within our own hearts!
Let's keep this conviction

strong and deep!

Sunday, February 27th, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Because of karma accumulated in the past, we have been born in a land where the Buddhist Law is propagated."

The Unanimous Declaration by the Buddhas of the Three Existences regarding the Classification of the Teachings and Which Are to Be Abandoned and Which Upheld
- WND, Vol. 2, page 861
Selection Source: Suntetsu, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Feb. 27th, 2022

Monday, February 28th, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'As for the votaries [practitioners] of the Lotus Sutra in the Latter Day of the Law, The heavenly deities will surely guard and protect them. The Law referred to in the words [from the Lotus Sutra] "will for the sake of the Law constantly guard and protect them"* is Nam-Myoho-renge-kyo

- From The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, p.117.

"The heavenly deities – protective functions of the universe – will day and night safeguard all who strive for kosen-rufu in this evil latter age. This is the assurance of the Lotus Sutra. 

"Confident in this, let's chant daimoku even more strongly to activate the protection of these positive forces. Let's challenge obstacles in our lives with the great lion's roar of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, which has the power to disperse all devilish functions, including the devil of illness.

"While chanting for and enfolding our families, fellow members and friends in the boundless benefit of the Mystic Law, let's show wonderful actual proof by leading healthy long lives, enjoying good fortune and security and changing our destiny!" 

Spreading the Brilliant Light of the Daishonin's Writings, [61] Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo to Vanquish All Devilish Functions, from 9th November, 2021 issue of the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released February 2022.

* The Lotus Sutra states: "The heavenly beings day and night will, for the sake of the Law, constantly guard and protect them [the practitioners of the Lotus Sutra]" (LSOC 14, 245). 

** In the "Spreading the Brilliant Light of the Daishonin's Writings" [59] the footnote for a "Kalakula" was not written. Kalalula (Skt): Mythical insects whose small bodies were said to swell rapidly in a strong wind until they are large enough to swallow any living being.    

　 

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
SHINJIN WA AKIRAME YA MURYOKUKAN TONO
KANDAN NAKI TATAKAI DA.
MIRAI O HIRAKU CHIKARA WA
JIBUN JISHIN NO KYOCHU NI!
KONO KAKUSHIN O TSUYOKU FUKAKU!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
SHUKUEN NI MOYOOSARETE SHO O BUPPO RUFU NO KOKUDO NI UKETARI
(Gosho Zenshu page 574, New Gosho Zenshu page 729)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho Feb. 26th, 2022 + Daily Encouragement Feb. 27th

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

Saturday, February 26th, 2022
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin States:
"All people desire the stability 

of the nation 

and the peace of the world."*
Now is the time to expand 

the solidarity of peace 

by chanting earnest daimoku,
united together in one mind, 

for the happiness of all people 

in the entire world!

*"There can be no doubt that all people, from the ruler on down to the general populace, rejoice in and desire the stability of the nation and the peace of the world." 

- "On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land" 

(WND, Vol.1, page 23)

Saturday, February 26th, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The heart of the Buddha's lifetime of teachings is the Lotus Sutra, and the heart of the practice of the Lotus Sutra is found in the 'Never Disparaging' chapter. What does Bodhisattva Never Disparaging's profound respect for people signify? The purpose of the appearance in this world of Shakyamuni Buddha, the lord of teachings, lies in his behaviour as a human being."

(The Three Kinds of Treasure 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 851)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 

Seikyo Newspaper, Feb. 26th, 2022

Sunday, February 27th, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"The important thing is connecting with others through kindness, compassion and sincerity, and in that way gaining their trust and understanding. Only then can we inspire people to act on their own initiative.

"Don't be someone whom others agree is capable but find rather cold. It's okay to be coolheaded, but you need to have a warm heart. A Buddhist leader is one who can warmly embrace others; someone who can melt and revive people's frozen hearts." 

The New Human Revolution, Vol. 27, Seeking Spirit 33, translation released Feb. 2022.

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"KOKUDO TAIHEI TENKA ANNON WA
BANMIN NO NEGAU TOKORO NARI"
ZENSEKAI NO MINSHU NO KOFUKU O
KOKORO HITOTSU NI INORI NUKI
HEIWA ENO RENTAI O IMAKOSO!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
ICHIDAI NO KANJIN WA HOKEKYO HOKEKYO NO SHUGYO NO KANJIN WA FUKYOHON NITE SORO NARI FUKYO BOSATSU NO HITO O UYAMAISHI WA IKANARU KOTOZO KYOSHU SHAKUSON NO SHUSSE NO HONKAI WA HITO NO FURUMAI NITE SORAIKERUZO
(Gosho Zenshu page 1174, New Gosho Zenshu 1597)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] Friday 25th February 2022 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + Saturday 26th February 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.

Friday, February 25th, 2022

-- TO MY FRIENDS --

Again today, again tomorrow,

let's advance with joy 

and in high spirits!

The persistence to keep running 

until the very end

towards our personal goals,

opens the path to victory in life!

Friday, February 25th, 2022

--- DAILY GOSHO ---

This is similar to a tarnished mirror that will shine like a jewel when polished. A mind now clouded by the illusions of the innate darkness of life is like a tarnished mirror, but when polished, it is sure to become like a clear mirror, reflecting the essential nature of phenomena and the true aspect of reality.

(On Attaining Buddhahood in This Lifetime 

- WND-1, page 4)

Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin

Seikyo Newspaper 

- Friday, Feb. 25th, 2022

Saturday, February 26th, 2022

---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

""'Could your having taken pity on and having made offerings to such a strange person be because you were my parent in a past existence, or could it be due to karma from a past lifetime? It is certainly no ordinary thing. Moreover, it is when the rain pours, the wind rages and people try to hold one back that one's resolve comes to the fore.'

— From 'Acknowledging Various Offerings' (WND–2, 757).

"Nichiren Daishonin is surely aware of all your prayers and efforts dedicated to kosen-rufu, even if others aren't. Everything you do will be transformed into eternal good fortune and benefit. Nothing is more worthwhile than striving wholeheartedly in the realm of faith.

"The Daishonin is doubtless praising each one of you immensely as you take on life's challenges and work energetically to create a peaceful and prosperous world for all. Applauding one another on our efforts and achievements, let us strengthen and amplify the resolve for kosen-rufu we have cherished from the remote past. Let us guide our societies and all those with whom we share karmic connections towards happiness and peace." 

Spreading the Brilliant Light of the Daishonin's Writings, [60] Accumulating Eternal Good Fortune and Benefit Day after Day, from 6th November, 2021 issue fo the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released February 2022.

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

KYOU MO MATA ASU MO MATA

YOROKOBI ISANDE ZENSHIN!

MIZUKARA NO MOKUHYOU NI MUKATTE

SAIGO MADE HASHIRI NUKU SHUUNEN GA

JINSEI SHOURI NO MICHI O HIRAKU!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---

TATOEBA, ANKYOU MO MIGAKI NUREBA TAMA TO MIYURU GA GOTOSHI. TADAIMA MO, ICHINEN MUMYOU NO MEISHIN WA MIGAKAZARU KAGAMI NARI. KORE O MIGAKABA, KANARAZU HOSSHOU SHINNYO NO MYOUKYOU TO NARU BESHI.

(Gosho Zenshu page 384, New Gosho Zenshu page 317)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho Feb. 24, 2022 plus Daily Encouragement Feb. 25

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

Thursday, February 24th, 2022
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's warmly encourage those families
who are struggling to raise their children
amidst the increase in infectious diseases!

"Are they up against any difficulties?"
With such concern for each family,
let's pay careful attention 

and consideration to them.

Thursday, February 24th, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"I have been ceaselessly praying for your sake to the Lotus Sutra, Shakyamuni Buddha, and the god of the sun, for I am convinced that you are a person who can inherit the soul of the Lotus Sutra."

(The Hero of the World 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 839)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 

Seikyo Newspaper, Feb. 24th, 2022

Friday, February 25th, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Data such as propagation results and discussion meeting attendance is necessary to assess the state of the organisation. It is also valuable for planning activities. But numbers alone do not give a complete picture of the realm of faith.

"When we meet members, we need to discern whether they are practising joyfully or just going through the motions out of a sense of obligation. From this, we can see the true state of the organisation. The Soka Gakkai exists to enable all members to feel joy and conviction. That is also why we have leaders."

The New Human Revolution, Vol. 27, Seeking Spirit 32, translation;ation released Feb. 2022.

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
KANSENSHO GA KAKUDAI SURU NAKA DE
KOSODATE NI FUNTO SURU KATEI O
ATATAKAKU HAGEMASHITE IKO!
"NANIKA KOMATTE INAIKA" TO
KOMAKANA KIKUBARI TO HAIRYO O!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
TONO NO ONKOTO OBA HIMANAKU HOKEKYO SHAKABUTSU NITTEN NI MOSU NARI SONO YUE WA HOKEKYO NO INOCHI O TSUGU HITO NAREBA TO OMOU NARI
(Gosho Zenshu page 1169, New Gosho Zenshu page 1590)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 23rd Feb. 2022 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 24th Feb. Daily Encouragement

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

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
We ourselves are the protagonists 

of kosen-rufu.
"I will do it!"
when we are self-motivated 

and proactive in our faith and practice
and with such determination,
a drama overflowing with joy begins.
Today again, 

let's challenge ourselves 

to take another step forwards.

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"You are extending the life of the Lotus Sutra, and thus making offerings to the Buddhas of the three existences. This means, I think, that your benefit is that of opening the eyes of all the living beings in the ten directions. No words can express how sublime this is."

(Reply to Ueno - WND, Vol. 2, page 590)
Selection Source: Ikeda Sensei's message, 

Seikyo Newspaper, February 23rd, 2022

Thursday, February 24th, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'The fire burns higher when logs are added, and a strong wind makes a kalakula grow larger. The pine tree lives for ten thousand years, and therefore its boughs become bent and twisted. The votary [practitioner] of the Lotus Sutra is like the fire and the kalakula, while his persecutions are like the logs and the wind.'

- From 'The Difficulty of Sustaining Faith' (WND-1, 471).

"Nichiren Daishonin wrote these words as warm encouragement for his disciple Shijo Kingo who had lamented that 'great hardships have showered down on me like rain' (WND–1, 471). Faith hinges on the determination to uphold the Mystic Law, unperturbed by any hardship.

"From our movement's earliest days, adversity has always been a catalyst for our inner growth—forging a strong, positive and expansive state of life—and our organisations development. In both our efforts for kosen-rufu and our personal lives, being assailed by obstacles is a sign that our victory is assured. Step forwards boldly!" 

Spreading the Brilliant Light of the Daishonin's Writings, [59] Adversity Is a Catalyst for Expanding Our Lives, from 29th October, 2021 issue fo the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released February 2022.

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
KOFU NO SHUYAKU WA JIBUNJISHIN!
"WATASHI GA YARU!" TONO
JIHATSU NODO NO SHINJIN KARA
KANKI NO "drama" GA HAJIMASU.
KYO MO CHOSEN NO IPPO O!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
HOKEKYO NO ON INOCHI O TSUGASE TAMO KOTO SANZE NO SHOBUTSU O KUYO SHI TAMAERU NITE ARUNARI JIPPO NO SHUJO NO MANAKO O HIRAKU KUDOKU NITE SORO BESHI TATTOSHI TOMO MOSU BAKARI NASHI
(Gosho Zenshu page 1512, New Gosho Zenshu page 1869)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] February 22nd, 2022 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + February 23rd Daily Encouragement

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

Tuesday, 2 / 22nd, 2022
-- TO MY FRIENDS --

While unceasingly chanting daimoku 

for the happiness of our friends,

we courageously exert ourselves 

to engage them in 

meaningful and heartfelt conversation.

Through such a challenge,

we are able to accumulate 

boundless good fortune and benefit 

in our lives.

Let's strive to break through our 

self-imposed limitations!

 

Tuesday, 2 / 22nd, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---

"(Kyo'o's) misfortune will change into fortune. Muster your faith, and pray to this Gohonzon. Then what is there that cannot be achieved?"

("Reply to Kyo'o", WND-l page 412)

 

Selection Source:  Kyo no Hosshin

Seikyo Newspaper:  February 21st, 2022

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

""Josei Toda looked directly at Shin'ichi….'To truly excel in any sphere requires years of training and perseverance. On the way, you will experience pain, frustration, hardships and disappointments.

"'But when you overcome such challenges, your efforts will eventually flower and bear abundant fruit. At the same time, no matter how talented you are, all will have been in vain if you give up along the way.

"'A Japanese proverb says that if you sit on a cold stone for three years, it will become warm. Only with perseverance will you grow into a person of real substance and ability.'"

The New Human Revolution, Vol. 27, Seeking Spirit 31, translation;ation released Feb. 2022.

 

 

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

TOMO NO KŌFUKU O INORINUKI

YŪKI O DASHITE TAIWA NI IDOMU.

SONO "CHŌSEN" JITAI NI

MURYO NO FUKUTOKU GA TSUMARERU.

SĀ JISHIN NO KABE O YABURO!

 

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---

"WAZAWAI MO TENJITE SACHI TO NARU BESHI, AI KAMAETE GOSHINJIN O IDASHI KONO GOHONZON NI KINEN SESHIME TAMAE, NANIGOTO KA JŌZU SEZARU BEKI"

("KYO'O DONO GOHENJI", Gosho Zenshu page 1124, Shin Gosho Zenshu 1633)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 21st-27th Feb. 2022 Words of the Week, 21st Feb. Daily Gosho ; 22nd Feb. Daily Encouragement

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

February 21st-27th, 2022
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
"Now Nichiren and his followers 

are encouraging others
to adopt Nam-myoho-renge-kyo 

and to make it their own practice."*
The practice of "shakubuku"** is an act 

of the highest respect for others,

an act of supreme compassion.
Cheerfully challenging ourselves 

to share this Buddhism with others,
let's win in this traditional month 

of the February Campaign 

with outstanding achievements!

*Gosho: Encouraging Devotion chapter, OTT page 110
**Shakubuku: Sharing the Essential Teaching of Buddhism -
https://www.sokaglobal.org/resources/study-materials/buddhist-concepts/shakubuku-sharing-the-essential-teaching-of-buddhism.html

Monday, February 21st, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Three things are required—a good teacher, a good believer and a good teaching—before prayers can be effective and disasters banished from the land."

(How Those Initially Aspiring to the Way Can Attain Buddhahood through the Lotus Sutra

 - WND, Vol. 1, page 880)
Selection Source: Ikeda Sensei's essay, 

Seikyo Newspaper, 

Monday, February 21st, 2022

Tuesday, Monday, February 22nd, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"We must do whatever we can now, with all our being, for the sake of the next generation. When we do so, we build a citadel of boundless joy in our own hearts.

"Let us set forth

brimming with hope

to open the road

to an eternal capital

that nothing can destroy." 

Unforgettable Journeys, Istanbul—Building a Capital of Boundless Joy in Our Hearts, November 2nd, 2021 issue of Seikyo Newspaper, translation released February 2022.

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-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
"NAN-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO O
SUSUMETE TAMOTASHIMURU NARI"
SHAKUBUKU GYO WA SAIGOKU NO ZENJI DA.
HOGARAKANI KATARI NUITE
DENTO NO NIGATSU O KACHI KAZARE!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
YOKI SHI TO YOKI DANNA TO YOKI HO TO KONO MITTSU YORIATTE INORI O JOJU SHI KOKUDO NO DAINAN OMO HARAU BEKI MONO NARI
(Gosho Zenshu page 550, New Gosho Zenshu page 695)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho February 20th, 2022 + Daily Encouragement Feb. 21st

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

Sunday, February 20th, 2022
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin states:
"Share as one a friend's joys 

and sorrows."*
Through sharing both suffering 

and joy with our friends,
we create a bond of true joy.
Let's engage in conversation 

with as many people as we can
and help them to form 

a connection with Buddhism!

*"When the pine flourishes, the cypress is overjoyed; when grasses wither, orchids weep. Even insentient plants and trees share as one a friend's joys and sorrows." 

- "Reply to the Honorable Kōnichi" 

(WND, Vol.2, page 964)

Sunday, February 20th, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"If you wish to free yourself from the sufferings of birth and death you have endured since time without beginning and to attain without fail unsurpassed enlightenment in this lifetime, you must perceive the mystic truth that is originally inherent in all living beings. This truth is Myoho-renge-kyo. Chanting Myoho-renge-kyo will therefore enable you to grasp the mystic truth innate in all life."

(On Attaining Buddhahood in This Lifetime

 - WND, Vol. 1, page 3)
Selection Source: February gosho lecture, 

Seikyo Newspaper, February 20th, 2022

Monday, February 21st, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"It's important to develop the empathy to actively engage others in dialogue, to share their sorrows and joys, and to be considerate of their lifestyles.

"The foundation of such empathy is a philosophy that teaches respect for the lives of others and dignifies our own lives.

"The 13th century mystic and poet Rumi (1207-73), whose tomb is located in Turkey, wrote: 'If any [person] speaks well of another, that good appraisal reverts again to himself, and in reality it is himself that he is praising and applauding.'*

"If we spent more time in our daily lives praising and expressing our gratitude for the quiet and sincere efforts of others, how greatly we would brighten and enrich their lives and our own!" 

*A.J. Arberry, Discouses of Rumi (London: John Murray,1961), p. 209.

Unforgettable Journeys, Istanbul—Building a Capital of Boundless Joy in Our Hearts, November 2nd, 2021 issue of Seikyo Newspaper, translation released February 2022.

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"TOMO NO YOROKOBI TOMO NO NAGEKI
HITOTSU NARI" GOSEIKUN.
KURAKU O TOMONI SURU TSUNAGARI NI
SHIN NO KANKI GA ARU.
BUTSUEN O HIROGERU KATARAI O!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
SORE MUSHI NO SHOJI O TODOMETE KONOTABI KETSUJO SHITE MUJO BODAI O SHOSEN TO OMOWABA SUBEKARAKU SHUJO HONNU NO MYORI O KANZU BESHI SHUJO HONNU NO MYORI TOWA MYOHORENGEKYO KORE NARI YUENI MYOHORENGEKYO TO TONAE TATEMATSUREBA SHUJO HONNU NO MYORI O KANZURU NITE ARUNARI
(Gosho Zenshu page 383, New Gosho Zenshu page 316)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 19th Feb., 2022 to My Friends & Daily Gosho + 20th Feb. Daily Encouragement

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

Saturday, February 19th, 2022
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To all of those in the medical field 

and those long-term care givers
who are struggling so valiantly to

control infectious diseases,

fighting on the front lines 

of the current pandemic,
let's express our deepest appreciation

(where we can)  

and give them a really big cheer! 
Let's send them daimoku 

to help them maintain their good health

and not fall ill!

Saturday, February 19th, 2022
--- 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, Feb. 19th, 2022

Sunday, February 20th, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The time has come for each of us, in the place we have vowed to fulfil our mission, to show the true power of the invincible spirit of Soka we have forged through overcoming adversity.

"By widely spreading our movement for peace, culture and education, let us illuminate our communities and the world with the light of hope and courage!"

Our Journey of Mentor and Disciple Shining with Hope and Victory, Illuminating the World with Hope and Courage, from 8th November, 2021 issue of the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released February 2022.

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
KANSENSHO TAISAKU NI FUNTO SURU
IRYO KAIGO TO NO JUJISHA NI
SAIDAI NO KANSHA TO "yell" O!
TAICHO O KUZUSANAI YO
MINA DE DAIMOKU O OKURO!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
DAICHI WA SASABA HAZURURU TOMO OZORA O TSUNAGU MONO WA ARITOMO SHIO NO MICHIHINU KOTO WA ARITOMO HI WA NISHI YORI IZURU TOMO HOKEKYO NO GYOJA NO INORI NO KANAWANU KOTO WA ARU BEKARAZU
(Gosho Zenshu page 1351, New Gosho Zenshu page 592)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] Feb. 18th, 2022 To my friends & Daily Gosho + Fe. 19th Daily Encouragement

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

Friday, February 18th, 2022

-- TO MY FRIENDS –

When we face deadlock,

earnestly turn to the

Writings of Nichiren Daishonin!

Study has the power

to open up our circumstances.

Let's burn 

with the absolute conviction that

"No strategy is greater

than that of the Lotus Sutra!"

Friday, February 18th, 2022

--- DAILY GOSHO ---

More valuable than treasures in a storehouse are the treasures of the body, and the treasures of the heart are the most valuable of all. From the time you read this letter on, strive to accumulate the treasures of the heart!

(The Three Kinds of Treasure - WND-1, page 851)

Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin

Seikyo Newspaper 

- Friday, February 18th, 2022

Saturday, February 19th, 2022

---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"Nichiren Buddhism is the religion of kosen-rufu based on the fundamental vow to overcome every barrier and obstacle to spread the Mystic Law – the teaching of universal enlightenment – throughout the world and lead all people to happiness.

"It is a religion of humanism, where practitioners respect and value each other's unique individuality, treating all equally and without discrimination, recognising all as supremely noble beings who possess the Buddha nature."

Our Brilliant Human Revolution, December 27th, 2021 issue of Seikyo Newspaper, tranlsatiou released February, 2022.

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

IKIZUMATTA TOKI KOSO

GOSHO O SHINKEN NI HAISOU!

KYOUGAKU WA KYOUGAI O HIRAKU CHIKARA DA.

"HOKEKYOU NI MASARU HEIHOU NASHI"

KONO KAKUSHIN NO HONOO O AKA'AKA TO!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---

KURA NO TAKARA YORI MO MI NO TAKARA SUGURETARI, MI NO TAKARA YORI KOKORO NO TAKARA DAI-ICHI NARI. KONO ONFUMI O GORAN ARAN YORI WA, KOKORO NO TAKARA O TSUMASE TAMOU BESHI.

(Gosho Zenshu page 1173, New Gosho Zenshu page 1569)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] Peace Proposal Now AVAILABLE

President Ikeda's 2022 Peace Proposal Synopsis and full text in downloadable pdf format is now available. Full text is available on the following website.

https://www.daisakuikeda.org/sub/resources/works/props/2022-peace-proposal.html

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 17th Feb, 2022 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 18th Feb. Daily Encouragement

* Apologies for the lateness today!....

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

Thursday, February 17th, 2022
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
By participating in 

bright cheerful gatherings
full of dreams, hopes and goals 

for achieving kosen-rufu,
everyone is rejuvenated 

with a cheerful smile.
Let's have 

blossoms of happiness bloom
in our districts, blocks and groups!

Thursday, February 17th, 2022
--- 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, February 17th, 2022

Friday, February 18th, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The Japanese nation was in turmoil in these final days of World War II, with air raids intensifying. Mr. Toda's young son had been evacuated to the countryside, and Mr. Toda himself was still in jail. And yet how confident he was, declaring in effect: 'I am a "wealthy person" now and forever! And everyone connected to me is also a "wealthy person"!' Faith is the greatest form of wealth.

"For those with faith, the more their problems and suffering, the stronger they become. They can bring happiness to all around them. Nothing disturbs or discourages them.

"You are all emissaries of the Buddha. You are noble Bodhisattvas of the Earth. I hope you will live your lives with strength and fortitude, with the reassuring spirit 'as long as I am here, you have nothing to fear!' And the conviction 'I am truly a "wealthy person"!'" 

5th Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders' Meeting, Let's Create a Symphony of Great Joy, from the Soka Gakkai Headquarters leaders' meeting, Nov. 16th, 1990, shown at the Nov. 18th, 2021 Headquarters leaders' meeting, Nov. 29th, 2021 Seikyo Newspaper, translation re-released Feb. 2022.

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
KOFU NO "roman" AFURERU
AKARUI TSUDOI NI SANKA SUREBA
MINA GA GENKI NI EGAO NI NARU.
WAGA CHIKU "block" NI
KOFUKU NO HANA O SAKASEYO!

--- 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 MOKENGA GOTOKU GOJONI MOSU NARI
(Gosho Zenshu page 1132, New Gosho Zenshu page 1539)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho Feb. 16th, 2022 + Daily Encouragement Feb. 17th

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

Wednesday, February 16th, 2022
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin urges,
"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?"*
Let's continue to engage 

in dialogue with others
and share the spirit of  "Rissho Ankoku"**
that enables us to surmount this age 

of divisiveness, 

and help connect all people together!

*"On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land"
(WND, Vol.1, page 24)
**Rissho Ankoku—Securing Peace for the People
https://www.sokaglobal.org/resources/study-materials/buddhist-concepts/rissho-ankoku-securing-peace-for-the-people.html

Wednesday, February 16th, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The wonderful means of truly putting an end to the physical and spiritual obstacles of all living beings is none other than Nam-myoho-renge-kyo."

(The Wonderful Means of Surmounting Obstacles

 - WND, Vol. 1, page 842)
Selection Source: Ikeda Sensei's guidance, 

Seikyo Newspaper, February 16th, 2022

Thursday, February 17th, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Buddhism focuses on being victorious, and in such a struggle, there is always opposition and resistance, a succession of problems and difficulties. But true and enduring happiness comes only by triumphing over all those challenges. The same applies to achieving kosen-rufu. That is why I call out to you with all my heart: Be victorious!" 

5th Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders' Meeting, Let's Create a Symphony of Great Joy, from the Soka Gakkai Headquarters leaders' meeting, Nov. 16th, 1990, shown at the Nov. 18th, 2021 Headquarters leaders' meeting, Nov. 29th, 2021 Seikyo Newspaper, translation re-released Feb. 2022.

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"ISSHIN NO ANDO O OMOUNARA
SHIHYO NO SEIHITSU O INORU BEKI"
BUNDAN NO JIDAI O KOETE
ZEN MINSHU O MUSUBIYUKU
RISSHO ANKOKU NO TAIWA O TOMO NI!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
SHINJITSU ISSAI SHUJO SHIKISHIN NO RUNAN O TODOMURU HIJUTSU WA TADA NAMMYOHORENGEKYO NARI
(Gosho Zenshu page 1170, New Gosho Zenshu page 1598)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 15th Feb. 2022 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 16th Feb. Daily Encouragement

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

Tuesday, February 15th, 2022
-- TO MY FRIENDS --

Where our more experienced members 

in faith support our "younger" members

with the determination to raise them 

to be even more capable than themselves,

a solid and stable future is created!

Let's warmly encourage and support

our precious fellow members 

who will shoulder 

our kosen-rufu movement!

 

Tuesday, February 15th, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---

"Even a stranger, if you open up your heart to them, may be willing to lay down his life for you."

("On  Rebuking Slander of the Law and Eradicating Sins," 

WND-l page 444 ) 

Selection Source:  Suntetsu  

Seikyo Newspaper:  February 15th, 2022

Wednesday, February 16th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"Like the golden sun rising to dispel the darkness, the sound of our voices chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo makes our lives shine brighter and pulse with greater energy. It fills us with life force as boundless as the universe itself." 

 

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [70] Everything Begins with Prayer Infused with the Shared Vow of Mentor and Disciple, A Network of Bodhisattvas of the Earth, from the February 2021 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released December 2021.

 

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

KŌHAI O JIBUN IJŌ NO JINZAI NI

TONO ICHINEN DE SENPAI GA SASAERU.

SOKONI BANJAKUNA MIRAI GA!

KŌFU O NINAU TŌTOKI TOMO NI

ATATAKANA KOEKAKE TO ŌEN O!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---

"TANIN NARE DOMO KATARAI NUREBA INOCHI NIMO KAWARU ZO KASHI."

("KASHAKU HOBO METSUZAI SHO", Gosho Zenshu page 1132, Shin Gosho Zenshu page 1538)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 💝 Feb. 14th,. 2022 Daily Gosho + Feb. 15th Daily Encouragement

Today there is a Japanese press holiday so "Words of the Week" was posted yesterday. We'll be back up to full speed tomorrow, but do not worry here follows Daily Gosho & Daily Encouragement, hope you have/had a great day!  

Monday,  February 14th, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Aside from these people, there are also those who appeared to believe in me, but began doubting when they saw me persecuted. They not only have forsaken the Lotus Sutra, but also actually think themselves wise enough to instruct me. The pitiful thing is that these perverse people must suffer in the Avīchi hell even longer than the Nembutsu believers."

(Letter from Sado 

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

Soka Gakkai 

President Harada's encouragement, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Feb. 13th, 2022

Tuesday,  February 15th, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The Daishonin also writes: 'It is the power of the Buddhist Law that enables the deities of the sun and moon to make their rounds of the four continents'* (WND–1, 685). Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is the fundamental law permeating life and the universe. That's why when we chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, our lives merge with this universal law and we are able to create value that leads to happiness. We can bring forth hope and make wonderful contributions towards building a secure, peaceful world. Such is the power of our prayers as Soka Gakkai members." 

* Four continents: the continents situated respectively to the east, west, north and south of Mount Sumeru, the mountain that stands at the centre of the world, according to ancient Indian cosmology. They are Purvaavideha in the east, Aparagodaniya in the west, Uttarakuru in the north and Jambudvipa in the south.

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [70] Everything Begins with Prayer Infused with the Shared Vow of Mentor and Disciple, Prayers to Transform the Destiny of Humankind, from the February 2021 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released December 2021.

- To be continued tomorrow! And for a while…

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
KOREWA SATE OKINU NICHIREN O SHINZURU YO NARISHI MONODOMO GA NICHIREN
KAKU NAREBA UTAGAI O OKOSHITE HOKEKYO O SUTSURU NOMI NARAZU KAERITE
NICHIREN O KYOKUN SHITE WARE KASHIKOSHI TO OMOWAN BYAKUNIN TO GA
NENBUTSUSHA YORIMO HISASHIKU ABI JIGOKU NI ARAN KOTO FUBIN TOMO MOSU
BAKARI NASHI
(Gosho Zenshu page 960, New Gosho Zenshu page1291)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] Words of the Week Feb 13th-20th 2022, Daily Gosho Feb. 13th + Daily Encouragement Feb. 14th 💝

* Tomorrow is a Japanese National Press holiday to enable all those involved in putting a newspaper together to have a short rest...and maybe to enjoy Valentine's Day 💝 a bit more!! Therefore "Words of the Week" appears one day earlier than normal!... 

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

February 13th-20th, 2022
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
Nichiren Daishonin reminds us,

"Belief is the seed of wisdom."*
Challenging ourselves 

with courageous faith 

enables us 

to make fresh new breakthroughs.
With everyone's wisdom, ingenuity 

and unity,
let's have a joyful, dynamic 

discussion meeting!

*Gosho: Belief and Understanding chapter, OTT, page 55

Sunday, February 13th, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Myō means to revive, that is, to return to life."

(The Daimoku of the Lotus Sutra 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 149)
Selection Source: 

Soka Gakkai member's experience, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Feb. 13th, 2022

Monday, February 14th, 💝 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
""Mr. Toda expressed his firm resolve: 'No matter what enormous hardships might arise, I will never forsake the great vow for Kosen-rufu.'

"That is the spirit of Soka mentors and disciples. With that noble resolve, Mr. Toda fought tirelessly and lay the foundations for the magnificent future development of kosen-rufu.

"Establishing the correct teaching for the peace of land is the effort to make the sun of hope rise in the lives of those filled with sorrow and despair. When we cause the sun to rise in our hearts, we can help others do the same. Whatever the times or the place, prayer and action based on the vow for kosen-rufu create an endless chain reaction of joy and hope."

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [70] Everything Begins with Prayer Infused with the Shared Vow of Mentor and Disciple, "Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land" Is the Vow of Mentor and Disciple, from the February 2021 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released December 2021.

- To be continued tomorrow! And for a while…

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-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
"SHIN WA CHIE NO TANE NARI"
YUKI ARU SHINJIN NO CHOSEN GA
ARATANA TOPPAKO O HIRAKU.
MINA NO CHIE TO KUFU TO DANKETSU DE
TANOSHIKU YAKUDO NO ZADANKAI O!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
MYO TOWA SOSEI NO GI NARI SOSEI TO MOSUWA YOMIGAERU GI NARI
(Gosho Zenshu page 947, New Gosho Zenshu page 541)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 12th Feb. 2022 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 13th Feb. Daily Encouragement

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

Saturday, February 12th, 2022
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
"The popular proverb says that 

'one is the mother of ten thousand.'"*
One person burning with resolve 

creates dynamic waves 

for achieving kosen-rufu.

Beginning with watching the 

headquarters leaders' meeting video,
let's challenge ourselves,  

to win in our own February Campaign
confidently and with pride!

*Gosho: "Conversation Between a Sage and an Unenlightened Man" 

(WND, Vol.1, page 130)
**"Now, as we celebrate the 70th anniversary of the February campaign, our precious members around the world, with our youth in the lead, are striving once again to take a dynamic step forwards in our movement for kosen-rufu and in their own lives." 

(ref. Ikeda Sensei's monthly message, 

Living Buddhism, March 2022 issue)

Saturday, February 12th, 2022
--- 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, Vol. 1, page 535)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 

Seikyo Newspaper, Feb. 12th, 2022

Sunday, February 13th, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The renowned violinist Yehudi Menuhin (1916-1999) was deeply interested in Nichiren Buddhism and the sound and rhythm of daimoku. I remember him saying to me that he found it truly inspiring how Buddhism saw the divinity, or Buddhahood, within ordinary people, highlighting its astounding belief in human beings.* Our pride as Soka Gakkai members striving to realise the Daishonin's ideal of "establishing the correct teaching for the peace of the land" is that we believe wholeheartedly in the potential of all people. An inner transformation in the life of a single individual can bring about change leading to a better society. What is important is our conviction that we can transform our lives." 

* Translated from Japanese. Article in the Seikyo Newspaper, April 7th, 1992. 

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [70] Everything Begins with Prayer Infused with the Shared Vow of Mentor and Disciple, "Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land" Is the Vow of Mentor and Disciple, from the February 2021 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released December 2021.

- To be continued tomorrow! And for a while…

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"ICHI WA MAN GA HAHA" DA.
KETSUI NI MOETA HITORI KARA
KOSENRUFU NO HADO GA OKIRU.
HONBU KANBU KAI NO SHICHO KARA
WAGA NIGATSU TOSO O DODO TO!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
HOKEKYO O SHINZURU HITO WA FUYU NO GOTOSHI FUYU WA KANARAZU HARU TO NARU
(Gosho Zenshu page 1253, New Gosho Zenshu page 1696)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho Feb. 11th, 2022 + Daily Encouragement Feb. 12th

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

Friday, February 11th, 2022

-- TO MY FRIENDS --

Living the 

shared commitment

of mentor and disciple,

our lives are strong 

and shine brilliantly!

No matter 

the wall or obstacle

we can make a break through.

Eternally conversing

with our mentor in our hearts,

let's walk the great path of

kosen-rufu in oneness 

of mentor and disciple

Friday, February 11th, 2022

--- DAILY GOSHO ---

I should first of all learn about death, and then about other things.

(The Importance of the Moment of Death

- WND-2, page 759)

Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin

Seikyo Newspaper - Friday, Feb. 11th, 2022

Saturday, February 12th, 2022

---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"In 'On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land,' the Daishonin writes: '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?' (WND–1, 24). Let's inspire one another to become people who pray for the happiness of others and work to bring peace and security to society.

"By helping one person after another experience the joy of awakening to their highest potential, we are expanding our movement of respect for the dignity of life. How wonderful this is!"

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [70] Everything Begins with Prayer Infused with the Shared Vow of Mentor and Disciple, "Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land" Is the Vow of Mentor and Disciple, from the February 2021 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released December 2021.

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

SHITEI NO CHIKAI NI IKIRU

JINSEI WA TSUYOKU HOGARAKA!

DONNA KABE MO UCHIYABURERU.

TSUNE NI SHI TO TAIWA SHI

FUNI NO KOUFU NO DAIDOU O!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---

MAZU RINJUU NO KOTO O NARATTE NOCHI NI TAJI O NARAU BESHI

(Gosho Zenshu page 1404, New Gosho Zenshu page 2101)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] Thurs. Feb. 10th, 2022 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + Fri. Feb. 11th, Daily Encouragement.

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

Thursday, February 10th, 2022
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Beware of cold air and snowfall 
due to the approaching 
south bank low pressure!
As the Daishonin warns us, 
let's be "constantly vigilant!"*
By checking the latest information,
let's ensure that our safety 
and absolutely no accidents,
are our top priorities  
before doing anything!

*"It is a matter of rejoicing that your usual prudence and courage, as well as your firm faith in the Lotus Sutra, enabled you to survive unharmed."
- "The Strategy of the Lotus Sutra"
(WND, Vol.1, page 1000)

Thursday, February 10th, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"If the mind of faith is perfect, then the water of wisdom, the great impartial wisdom, will never dry up."

(Letter to Akimoto 
- WND, Vol. 1, page 1015)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 
Seikyo Newspaper, Feb. 10th, 2022

Friday, February 11th, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"Prayers based on the Mystic Law bring happiness both to ourselves and to other people. We pray not only to awaken to the dignity of our own lives but to enable others to do the same."

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
NANGAN TEIKIATSU NO SEKKIN NI YORU
HIEKOMI YA KOSETSU NI KEIKAI!
"SAKIZAKI NO YOJIN" DE
SAISHIN NO JOHO O KAKUNIN SHI
ZETTAI MUJIKO NO KODO O!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
SHINJIN NO KOKORO MATTAKEREBA BYODO DAIE NO CHISUI KAWAKU KOTO NASHI
(Gosho Zenshu page 1072, New Gosho Zenshu page 1458)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] Wednesday, Feb. 9th 2022 To My Friends & Daily Gosho ; Thursday, Feb. 10th

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

Wednesday, February 9th, 2022
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
"Just like oiling the wheels of a cart 

so that they turn even though
it is heavy,
or floating a boat on water 

so that it moves ahead easily,"*
when we offer words of encouragement 

to someone,
let's be thoughtful and use our wisdom 

to lift their spirits
so that they are inspired to push forwards.
This is how our movement for kosen-rufu 

is certain to advance!

*Gosho: "Teaching another something is the same as oiling the wheels of a cart so that they turn even though it is heavy, or as floating a boat on water so that it moves ahead easily." 

- "The Wealthy Man Sudatta" 

(WND, Vol.1, page 1086)

Wednesday, February 9th, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"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: Readers' voices, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Feb. 9th, 2022

Thursday, February 10th, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The Daishonin says: 'Great joy [is what] 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' (OTT, 211–12). Prayer in Nichiren Buddhism enables us to awaken to the truth that our mind, our life, has always been a Buddha. In other words, we awaken to the ultimate reality that our lives at the very essence are truly noble, strong and wise. That is the purpose of our prayers."

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [70] Everything Begins with Prayer Infused with the Shared Vow of Mentor and Disciple, "Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land" Is the Vow of Mentor and Disciple, from the February 2021 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released December 2021.

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"OMOI KURUMA NI ABURA O NURU YONI
FUNE O MIZU NI UKABERU YONI"
TOMO NO KOKORO GA "KARUKU" NARU
KENMEINA HAGEMASHI O OKURO!
SOKOKARA KOFU NO ZENSHIN GA!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
YOROKOBASHIKI KANA NANJI RANSHITSU NO TOMO NI MAJIWARITE MAHO NO SHO TO NARU
(Gosho Zenshu page 31, New Gosho Zenshu page 43)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] Feb. 8th, 2022 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + Feb. 9th Daily Encouragement

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

Tuesday, February 8th, 2022
-- TO MY FRIENDS --

No matter what's happened in the past,

through earnest daimoku and action,

we can certainly transform our future.

With the unshakable conviction

that this faith and practice 

is for absolute victory,

let's aim to win,

from today, right where we are!

Tuesday, February 8th, 2022
--- 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-l page 283)

Selection Source: 

 Member's Experience in Faith  

Seikyo Newspaper:  Feb. 8th, 2022

Wednesday, February 9th, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"The fourth pillar is prayers for 'establishing the correct teaching for the peace of the land.'

"...Our mission is to create a world where all can live in peace and security.

"Our prayers are grounded in action to realise the Daishonin's ideal of establishing the correct teaching for the peace of the land and the entire world. They are the prayers of courageous individuals committed to transforming the destiny of humankind. That is the true meaning of prayers infused with the vow of mentor and disciple.

"The starting point for 'establishing the correct teaching for the peace of the land' is prayer that enables us to awaken to the greatness of our lives." 

 

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [70] Everything Begins with Prayer Infused with the Shared Vow of Mentor and Disciple, "Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land" Is the Vow of Mentor and Disciple, from the February 2021 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released December 2021.

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

KOREMADE GA DŌ ARE

SHINKEN NA INORI TO KŌDŌ DE

MIRAI WA KANARAZU KAERARERU.

ZETTAI SHŌRI NO SHINJIN O KAKUSHIN SHI

KYO KARA! KOKO KARA!

 

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---

"WARE NARABINI WAGA DESHI · SHONAN ARITOMO UTAGAU KOKORO NAKUBA JINEN NI BUKKAI NI ITARU BESHI"

("KAIMOKU SHO", Gosho Zenshu page 234, Shin Gosho Zenshu page 117)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 7th-13th Feb. 2022 Words of the Week, 7th Feb. Daily Gosho + 8th Feb. Daily Encouragement

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

February 7th-13th, 2022
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
The Daishonin teaches,
"When one gives 

   other people strength,
 one gives oneself strength, too."*
Engaging in dialogue of 

"removing suffering and giving joy"**
is the very way to guide 

both ourselves and others 

towards attaining Buddhahood.
Let's light a flame 

of encouragement for others 

that burns ever so brightly!

*"When one lights a torch for someone at night, one brings light not only to another person but to oneself as well. Likewise, when one livens other people's complexions, one livens one's own, too, when one gives them strength, one gives oneself strength, too, when one prolongs their lives, one prolongs one's own life as well." 

- "On Clothing and Food" 

(WND, Vol.2, page 1066)

**"The Buddha does not simply stop at relieving suffering, but teaches people the correct way of life and calls on them to transform their inner state of being and actually attain happiness. Shakubuku is none other than this compassionate practice of "removing suffering and imparting joy." 

(ref. Buddhism Is a Teaching of Dialogue -
https://www.sokaglobal.org/resources/study-materials/buddhist-study/the-wisdom-for-creating-happiness-and-peace/chapter-18-6.html)

Monday, February 7th, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Now you and I are joined together as teacher and lay supporter. But so long as you live, endowed with the sense organs and subject to the outflows of defilement, you must follow and obey the ruler of the nation. Thus you are going to face this present perilous situation, but I can hardly hold back my tears [thinking how your personal crisis will serve to relieve you of your past offenses].  In what future existence shall we meet again? I urge you to single-mindedly aspire to be reborn in the pure land of Eagle Peak [where we will meet]. Though your body must face the perils of the present crisis, your mind is one with the mind of the Buddha. And though in your present existence you must enter the realm of asuras, in your future existence you will without doubt dwell in the Buddha land."

(The Refutation of the Three Great Teachers 

- WND, Vol. 2, page 958)
Selection Source: Ikeda Sensei's message, 

Seikyo Newspaper, February 7th, 2022

Tuesday, February 8th, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"When a good teaching and a good teacher are present, the Daishonin indicates, the key to 'banishing disasters from the land' hinges on whether we are good disciples. He states: 'As long as they [my followers] are together with Nichiren, they will reach the treasure land [that is, attain Buddhahood]. But if they are not together with him, they will fall into the great citadel of the Avichi Hell' [OTT, 78]. 'Together with Nichiren,' here, means a life state where we are always united with the Daishonin. It expresses the resolve to always strive together with our mentor. This way, we will attain a state of life equal to that of the Buddha. When we strive at all times to realise the great vow for kosen-rufu, we embody the words 'Morning after morning we rise up with the Buddha, evening after evening we lie down with the Buddha' (OTT, 83)."

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [70] Everything Begins with Prayer Infused with the Shared Vow of Mentor and Disciple, Eternally Following the Great Path of the Oneness of Mentor and Disciple, from the February 2021 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released December 2021.

- To be continued tomorrow! And for a while… 

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-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
"HITO NO CHIKARA O MASEBA
WAGA CHIKARA MASARI"
BAKKU YORAKU NO TAIWA KOSO
TOMONI HOTOKE NI NARU MICHI DA.
HAGEMASHI NO TOMOSHIBI O AKA AKA TO!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
KOKONI KIHEN TO NICHIREN TOWA SHIDAN NO ICHIBUN NARI SHIKARITO IEDOMO URO NO ESHIN WA KOKUSHU NI SHITAGAU GA YUENI KONO NAN NI AWANTO HOSSURUKA KANRUI OSAE GATASHI IZURENO YONIKA TAIMEN O TOGENYA TADA ISSHIN NI RYOZEN JODO O GOSERARU BEKIKA TATOI MI WA KONO NAN NI AUTOMO KOKORO WA BUSSHIN NI ONASHI KONJO WA SHURADO NI MAJIWARUTOMO GOSHO WA KANARAZU BUKKOKU NI KOSEN
(Gosho Zenshu page 1069, New Gosho Zenshu page 1454)

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