[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 31st May, 2022 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + 1st June Daily Encouragement

* There was a slight mistake in the "Daily Encouragement" for May 31st, it should have read ".....microcosms of world peace where everyone shines in their own unique way…. " our apologies. 

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

Tuesday, May 31st, 2022
-- TO MY FRIENDS --

The development of the 'district' 

brimming with vigour and dynamism

is the key to the expansion 

of kosen-rufu!

Leaders, let's all plunge into 

the frontline of activities in high spirits,

and help everyone to manifest 

their boundless strengths!

Tuesday, May 31st, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---

"Neither the pure land nor hell exists outside oneself; both lie only within one's own heart."

("Hell Is the 

Land of Tranquil Light," 

WND-l page 456)

Selection Source:  Suntetsu  

Seikyo Newspaper:  May 31st, 2022

Wednesday, June 1st, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"Negative workings that arise from fundamental ignorance seek to destroy this beautiful, harmonious realm. They disrupt solidarity. If people become alienated from each other and cannot unite, they will be like the snipe and the shellfish who fall prey to the fishermen, as the Daishonin describes in the letter 'Brothers One in Mind' (cf.WND–2, 914). That would only play into the hands of destructive forces.

"Faith based on solid unity of purpose is the only way to defeat such negative workings. As the Daishonin writes: 'If the spirit of many in body but one in mind prevails among the people, they will achieve all their goals' (WND–1, 618). The 'sharp sword' of united faith in the Mystic Law will always defeat the forces of negativity." 

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating The World, [74] Expanding Our Gathering of Courageous Individuals Who Treasure the Dignity of Their Own and Others' Lives, Microcosms of World Peace, June 2021 issue of Daibyaku Renge -the  Soka Gakkai study journal, translation released April 2022.  

 

 

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

'CHIKU' NO YAKUDO KOSO

KOFU KAKUDAI NO KANAME DA!

ZEN RĪDĀ GA ISANDE

SAIZENSEN NI TOBIKOMI

MINA NO SOKOJIKARA

O HIKIDASO!

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---

"SORE JODO TO YŪMO JIGOKU TO YŪMO HOKANIWA SŌRAWAZU · TADA WARERA GA MUNE NO AIDA NI ARI"

("UENO DONO GOKE-AMA GOHENJI", Gosho Zenshu page 1504, Shin Gosho Zenshu page 1832)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 30th May - 5th June 2022 Words of the Week, 30th May Daily Gosho + 31st May Daily Encouragement

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

May 30th-June 5th, 2022
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
"Clearly visible proof"* is eloquent.
Having pride in the fact 

that we can indeed show proof 

of the impact of our actions,
let's get out and about 

and talk to others 

about our movement!
The pillars of the people are here

(where we are).

*"In light of all this, it would seem that, when one who is able to show clearly visible proof in the present expounds the Lotus Sutra, there also will be persons who will believe." 

- "Letter to Hōren"
(WND, Vol.1, page 512)

Monday, May 30th, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"When your mind begins to work, your body moves."

(Concerning the Statue 

  of Shakyamuni Buddha

 Fashioned by Nichigen-nyo
- WND, Vol. 2, page 811)
Selection Source: 

Soka Gakkai 

President Harada's encouragement, 

Seikyo Newspaper, May 30th, 2022


Tuesday, May 31st, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Kosen-rufu means realising in our world today the beautiful realm created by the eternal Bodhisattvas of the Earth.... As we carry out our human revolution we are building in our local communities, networks of wonderful diversity, microcosms of world peace with everyone shines in their own unique way, just as cherry, plum, peach and damson blossoms each display their unique kind of beauty." 

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating The World, [74] Expanding Our Gathering of Courageous Individuals Who Treasure the Dignity of Their Own and Others' Lives, Microcosms of World Peace, June 2021 issue of Daibyaku Renge -the  Soka Gakkai study journal, translation released April 2022.  

-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
"GANZEN NO SHOKO" WA YUBEN DA.
WARERA NO KODO NO SOKUSEKI O
MITE KURETAMAE TO
MUNE O HATTE KATARI ARUKO!
MINSHU NO HASHIRA WA KOKO NI ARI.

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
KOKORO HATARAKEBA MI UGOKU
(Gosho Zenshu page 1187, New Gosho Zenshu page 1610)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] To My Friends and Daily Gosho May 29th, 2022 plus Daily Encouragement May 30th

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

Sunday, May 29th, 2022
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The one who sets our limitations 

is ourselves.

The one who decides if we succeed 

is again ourselves.
With the strong conviction 

that there are unlimited possibilities
in our lives,
let's seriously chant daimoku!
With this faith and practice, 

there is absolutely no wall 

that cannot be broken through!

Sunday, May 29th, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Each of you should summon up the courage of a lion king and never succumb to threats from anyone. The lion king fears no other beast, nor do its cubs. Slanderers are like barking foxes, but Nichiren's followers are like roaring lions."

(On Persecutions Befalling the Sage 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 996)
Selection Source: One Gosho, 

Seikyo Newspaper, May 29th, 2022

Monday, May 30th, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Of course, organisations are made up of human beings, so conflicts and differences of opinion naturally arise. Everyone has likes and dislikes, and sometimes we just don't get along with certain people, but that's precisely why it's so important to be accepting and tolerant of others, to support and be considerate of one another as we strive for our ultimate goal of kosen-rufu. We need to help one another, make up for each other's shortcomings and enable each person to make the most of their abilities. The key to achieving that is to advance with a passionate commitment to the shared struggle of mentor and disciple.

"That's how true unity is born, and inspiring and triumphant solidarity is built." 

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating The World, [74] Expanding Our Gathering of Courageous Individuals Who Treasure the Dignity of Their Own and Others' Lives, Microcosms of World Peace, June 2021 issue of Daibyaku Renge -the  Soka Gakkai study journal, translation released April 2022.  

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
GENKAI O KIMERU NOWA JIBUN.
KATSU TO KIMERU NOMO JIBUN.
SEIMEI NO MUGEN NO KANOSEI O
TSUYOKU KAKUSHIN SHITE INORU NODA.
SHINJIN DE YABURENU KABE WA NAI!

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
ONO ONO SHISHIO NO KOKORO O TORI IDASHITE IKANI ODOSU TOMO OZURU KOTO
NAKARE SHISHIO WA HYAKUJU NI OJIZU SHISHI NO KO MATA KAKU NO GOTOSHI
KARERA WA YAKAN NO HOURU NARI NICHIREN GA ICHIMON WA SHISHI NO HOURU
NARI
(Gosho Zenshu page 1190, New Gosho Zenshu 1620)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] May 28, 2022 To My Friends & Daily Gosho plus May 29 Daily Encouragement

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

Saturday, May 28th, 2022
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin encourages us,
"Do not depend on others."*
The tendency to rely on others 

can lead to moments of weakness
and cause carelessness.
By being strong and decisive, 

let's stand up by ourselves!

*"And do not depend on others. You must simply make up your mind. Look at the world this year as a mirror. The reason that you have survived until now when so many have died was so that you would meet with this affair." 

- "Reply to Yasaburō" (WND, Vol.1, page 829)

Saturday, May 28th, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Bound as we common mortals are by earthly desires, we can instantly attain the same virtues as Shakyamuni Buddha, for we receive all the benefits that he accumulated. The sutra reads, 'Hoping to make all persons equal to me, without any distinction between us.'"

(Letter to the Sage Nichimyō 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 323)
Selection Source: 

Ikeda Sensei's guidance, 

Seikyo Newspaper, 

May 28th, 2022

Sunday, May 29th, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The courage to refute the erroneous and reveal the true means denouncing falsehoods that confuse and mislead people and speaking out boldly for the truth.

"Our founding president Tsunesaburo Makiguchi used to say that we need to 'flush out devilish functions and vanquish them.' When the Daishonin speaks of what he did to 'expose the faults of his powerful enemies,' he is talking about flushing out such unseen negative forces." 

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating The World, [74] Expanding Our Gathering of Courageous Individuals Who Treasure the Dignity of Their Own and Others' Lives, Selfless Devotion and Championing the Truth, June 2021 issue of Daibyaku Renge -the  Soka Gakkai study journal, translation released April 2022.  

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
GOSEIKUN "HITO O TANONDE
AYABUMU KOTO NAKARE"
DAREKA NI TAYORU KOKORO GA
YUDAN NI TSUJIRU.
KETSUZEN TO HITORI TATO!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
WARERA GUBAKU NO BONPU TACHIMACHINI KYOSHU SHAKUSON TO KUDOKU HITOSHI KANO KUDOKU O ZENTAI UKETORU YUE NARI KYO NI IWAKU WAGA GOTOKU HITOSHIKU SHITE KOTONARU KOTO NASHI TO UNNUN
(Gosho Zenshu page 1215, New Gosho Zenshu page 1681)

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

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

Friday, May 27th, 2022

-- TO MY FRIENDS --

This is the Buddhism in which

"earthly desires lead to enlightenment."

With daimoku as our foundation,

the more we face our problems 

and challenge them

the more our circumstances 

are going to open up.

Let's continue 

to tenaciously advance!

Friday, May 27th, 2022

--- DAILY GOSHO ---

Nevertheless, even though you chant and believe in Myoho-renge-kyo, if you think the Law is outside yourself, you are embracing not the Mystic Law but an inferior teaching. 

(On Attaining Buddhahood 

in This Lifetime 

- WND-1, page 3)

Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin

Seikyo Newspaper 

- Friday, May 27th, 2022

Saturday, May 28th, 2022

---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

""Having the courage to strive without begrudging our lives doesn't mean not valuing our lives. Such selfless devotion means dedicating ourselves wholeheartedly to the Mystic Law—the teaching of life's supreme dignity—in our daily affairs and life as a whole. It means breaking free from the petty concerns of our lesser self and tirelessly taking action for the happiness of others based on a greater self, which is one with the life state of Buddhahood." 

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating The World, [74] Expanding Our Gathering of Courageous Individuals Who Treasure the Dignity of Their Own and Others' Lives, Selfless Devotion and Championing the Truth, June 2021 issue of Daibyaku Renge -the  Soka Gakkai study journal, translation released April 2022.  

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

BONNOU SOKU BODAI NO BUPPOU DA.

DAIMOKU O KOMPON NI

NAYAMI IDONDA BUNDAKE

KYOUGAI WA OOKIKU HIRAKU.

NEBARIZUYOKU MAE E SUSUMOU!

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---

MYOHO-RENGE-KYO TO TONAE TAMOTSU TO IU TOMO, MOSHI KOSHIN NO HOKA NI HOU ARI TO OMOWABA, MATTAKU MYOHO NI ARAZU, SOHOU NARI.

(Gosho Zenshu page 383, New Gosho Zenshu page 316)

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

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

Thursday, May 26th, 2022
-- TO MY FRIENDS --

If someone offers 

even just a few words of care,

that is a person who really treasures 

people's hearts.
How can I help my friends 

to experience joy?

How can I inspire them 

to have confidence?
Let's speak thoughtfully, 

based on sincere daimoku 

for their happiness!

Thursday, May 26th, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"In the end, however, we may say that, when Nichiren and his followers chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, they have already 'cast off' their present bodies. This is because, in doing so, they have shown that they do not hesitate to give up their lives."

(Bestowal of Prophecy chapter 

- OTT, page 70)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 

Seikyo Newspaper, May 26th, 2022

Friday, May 27th, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Everything starts with courage. When we do gongyo and chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, we engage in a struggle to tap our inner courage. Courage is also essential for conducting dialogue as we work to transform our own and others' lives.

"Wielding the 'sharp sword' of faith to vanquish the three obstacles and four devils* requires courage. Courage is also vital for defeating the three powerful enemies** and advancing vigourously in our movement for kosen-rufu. It is the driving force of great inner transformation, which is key to changing our destiny as individuals and the destiny of all humankind."

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating The World, [74] Expanding Our Gathering of Courageous Individuals Who Treasure the Dignity of Their Own and Others' Lives, Drawing Forth Supreme Courage from Within, June 2021 issue of Daibyaku Renge -the  Soka Gakkai study journal, translation released April 2022.  

* Three obstacles and four devils: Various obstacles and hindrances to the practice of Buddhism. The three obstacles are (1) the obstacle of earthly desires, (2) the obstacle of karma and (3) the obstacle of retribution. The four devils are (1) the hindrance of the five components, (2) the hindrance of earthly desires, (3) the hindrance of death and (4) the hindrance of the devil King. 

** The three powerful enemies: Three types of arrogant people who persecute those who propagate the Lotus Sutra in the evil age after Shakyamuni Buddha's death, described in the concluding section of the "Encouraging Devotion" (13th) chapter of the Lotus Sutra. The great teacher Miao-lo of China summarises them as arrogant lay people, arrogant priests and arrogant false sages. 

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
HITOKOTO O DAIJINI SURU HITO WA
KOKORO O TAISETSU NI DEKIRU HITO DA.
DOSUREBA TOMO GA YOROKOBI
JISHIN O MOTERUKA.
KOTOBA NI INORI O KASANEYO!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
SENZURU TOKORO NICHIREN RA NO TAGUI NANMYOHORENGEKYO TO TONAE TATEMATSURU WA SHAZE SHIN I NARI FUSHAKU SHINMYO NO YUE NARI
(Gosho Zenshu page 731, New Gosho Zenshu page 1020)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 25th May, 2022 To My Friends & Daily Gosho and 26th May Daily Encouragement

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

Wednesday, May 25th, 2022
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The vow of Soka is to continue 

to pave the way
for the happiness and peace 

of the people.
Let's build bonds of trust,
right where we are now,
that will break 

the chains of mistrust 

between people!

Wednesday, May 25th, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Wherever one may be, whether in the mountains, on the seas, in the skies, or in the cities, one cannot escape death. Nevertheless, a sutra explains that even one's fixed karma can be changed. T'ien-t'ai's commentary also states that one can prolong one's fixed span of life."

(Propagation by the Wise 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 753)
Selection Source: 

Ikeda Sensei's guidance, 

Seikyo Newspaper, May 25th, 2022

Thursday, May 26th, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
""The 'pack of foxes' refers to those who, aiming to obstruct kosen-rufu, make a commotion to slander and discredit the practitioners of the Lotus Sutra. The Daishonin tells his disciples never to allow themselves to be laughed at by people of this kind. Elsewhere, he writes: 'Slanderers are like barking foxes, but Nichiren's followers are like roaring lions' (WND –1, 997). When a lion roars, foxes flee in terror.

"With our lion's roar for the truth, we can calmly vanquish any attacks or schemes by malicious individuals.

"Mr. Toda said: 'Without the conviction that we are indeed the cubs of the lion king, we cannot be called disciples of Nichiren Daishonin. How solemn and magnificent is this conviction!'"*

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating The World, [74] Expanding Our Gathering of Courageous Individuals Who Treasure the Dignity of Their Own and Others' Lives, "My Disciples, Advance with Confidence and Composure!", June 2021 issue of Daibyaku Renge -the  Soka Gakkai study journal, translation released April 2022.  

* Translated from Japanese. Josei Toda, Toda Josei Zenshu ('The Collected Writings of Josei Toda), vol.3 (Tokyo: Seikyo Shinbunsha, 1983), p. 275.

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
SOKA NO SEIGAN TOWA
JINRUI NO KOFUKU TO ANNON NO MICHI O
KIRIHIRAKIYUKU KOTODA.
FUSHIN NO RENSA O TACHIKIRU
SHINRAI NO KIZUNA O ASHIMOTO KARA!

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
HITO NO INOCHI WA SANKAIKUSHI MANUKAREGATAKI KOTO TO SADAMETE SORAEDOMO MATA JOGO MO MATA YOKU TENZU NO KYOMON MO ARI MATA TENDAI NO ONSHAKU NIMO JOGO O NOBURU SHAKU MO ARI
(Gosho Zenshu page 1149, New Gosho Zenshu page 1563)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 24th May, 2022 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 25th May Daily Encouragement

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

Tuesday, May 24th, 2022
-- TO MY FRIENDS --

A person's mind 

is constantly in flux.

Avoid judging people 

based on preconceptions

and strive to engage 

in earnest and sincere conversation 

that really moves and inspires 

our friends' hearts!

Let's summon up our courage!

Tuesday, May 24th, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---

"Even though such an admirable Lotus Sutra and Shakyamuni Buddha exist, ordinary people are unaware of it."

"The Izu Exile", WND-l page 36 

Selection Source:  Ikeda Sensei's Essay  

Seikyo Newspaper:  May 24th, 2022

Wednesday, May 25th, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"My wish is that my disciples will be cubs of the lion king, never to be laughed at by the pack of foxes. It is hard to encounter a master [teacher] like Nichiren, who since distant kalpas* in the past down to the present day has never begrudged his body or life in order to expose the faults of his powerful enemies! 

(WND–2, 1062; 

"In the Continent of Jambudvipa")**  

"'In the Continent of Jambudvipa' is an important writing, in which the Daishonin conveys his great life state and outlines how his disciples should conduct themselves as practitioners.

"Kosen-rufu is an eternal struggle between the Buddha and devilish functions. From the time he publicly proclaimed his teaching (on April 28th, 1253), the Daishonin continued to teach and spread the Mystic Law throughout the land to free people from suffering, undeterred by the raging storms of persecution that assailed him.

"The Daishonin is the Buddha of the Latter Day of the Law and a true and utterly victorious lion king. "Lion king" is another name for a Buddha.

"The Daishonin declares: 'My wish is that my disciples will be cubs of the lion king, never to be laughed at by the pack of foxes' (WND–2, 1062). These golden words are a powerful call to each of his disciples to stand up with firm determination as a cub of the lion king, to grow into a lion king and to advance with confidence and composure." 

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating The World, [74] Expanding Our Gathering of Courageous Individuals Who Treasure the Dignity of Their Own and Others' Lives, "My Disciples, Advance with Confidence and Composure!", June 2021 issue of Daibyaku Renge -the  Soka Gakkai study journal, translation released April 2022. 

* Kalpa: In ancient Indian cosmology, an extremely long period of time. There are various views on the length of a kalpa. 

** The opening portion of this letter is missing, and its date and recipient are unknown. 

 

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

HITO NO KOKORO WA KOKUKOKU TO KAWARU.

SENNYŪKAN NI TORAWAREZU

TOMO NO SEIMEI O YURIUGOKASU

SHINKEN TO SEIJITSU NO KATARAI O!

YŪKI O FURUI OKOSHITE!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---

"KAKARU TOUTOKI HOKEKYO TO SHAKUSON NITE OWASEDOMO BONPU WA SHIRU KOTO NASHI."

("FUNAMORI YASABURO MOTO GOSHO", 

Gosho Zenshu page 1444, 

Shin Gosho Zenshu page 1723)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 23rd-29th May, 2022 Words of the Week, 23rd May Daily Gosho + 24th May Daily Encouragement

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

May 23rd-29th, 2022
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
"The benefit of one day's practice" 

surpasses
"a hundred years of practice 

in the Land of Perfect Bliss".*
Today (and this week) again, 

with overflowing courage,
let's devote ourselves 

to both achieving kosen-rufu 

and developing our lives!
Let's write a golden journal 

of our daily practice!

*The Daishonin also asserts: "A hundred years of practice in the Land of Perfect Bliss cannot compare to the benefit gained from one day's practice in the impure world" (WND-1, 736). Practising Buddhism just a single day in this "impure world" filled with suffering, he says, brings greater benefit than doing so for a whole century in the Land of Perfect Bliss, a realm free of pain and sorrows. The Daishonin is speaking of the immense benefit of Buddhist practice in the Latter Day of the Law, and his words underscore how noble it is to strive in a place that is so challenging and demanding.

(ref.- https://www.sokaglobal.org/resources/study-materials/buddhist-study/the-wisdom-for-creating-happiness-and-peace/chapter-15-17.html)

Monday, May 23rd, 2022
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"Never seek this Gohonzon outside yourself. The Gohonzon exists only within the mortal flesh of us ordinary people who embrace the Lotus Sutra and chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. The body is the palace of the ninth consciousness, the unchanging reality that reigns over all of life's functions."

(The Real Aspect of the Gohonzon 

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

Seikyo Newspaper, May 23rd, 2022

Tuesday, May 24th, 2022
-- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT --
"Nichiren Daishonin writes: "If you think the Law is outside yourself, you are embracing not the Mystic Law" 

(WND –1, 3). Similarly, holding our mentor firmly in our hearts is the essence of Buddhism. The strength of the mentor-disciple bond is not determined by physical proximity. We forge an invincible connection when we live with our mentor always in our hearts. That is the great path of the oneness of mentor and disciple."

The New Human Revolution - Volume 27, Seeking Spirit 66, translation released April 2022.

-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
"GOKURAKU HYAKUNEN NO SHUGYO" NI MASARU
WARERA NO "ICHINICHI NO KU" DA.
KYO MO YUKI NI MOETE
KOFU TO JINSEI NO KAITAKU O!
OGON NO NIKKI MONJO O TSUZURE.

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
KONO GOHONZON MATTAKU YOSO NI MOTOMURU KOTO NAKARE TADA WARERA SHUJO NO HOKEKYO O TAMOTTE NANMYOHORENGEKYO TO TONAURU KYOCHU NO NIKUDAN NI OWASHIMASU NARI KORE O KUSHIKI SHINNO SHINNYO NO MIYAKO TOWA MOSU NARI
(Gosho Zenshu page 1244, New Gosho Zenshu page 2088)

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

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

Sunday, May 22nd, 2022
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin states,
"Nam-myoho-renge-kyo 

is the greatest of all joys."*
When we sincerely chant 

for the happiness of our friends
and dedicate ourselves 

to helping them,
the utmost joy springs forth 

in our own hearts at the same time.
Let's advance along this noble road 

of happiness!

* OTT, page 212

Sunday, May 22nd, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"You must not spend your lives in vain and regret it for ten thousand years to come."

(The Problem to Be Pondered Night and Day 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 622)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 

Seikyo Newspaper, May 22nd, 2022

Monday, May 23rd, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Human beings have unlimited wisdom and potential. Faith is the fundamental power for tapping those resources. If you resolve that kosen-rufu is your life's purpose, chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, and use your creativity and ingenuity, then a way forwards will definitely open up."

The New Human Revolution - Volume 27, Seeking Spirit 63, translation released April 2022.

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO WA
KANKI NO NAKA NO DAIKANKI NARI"
TOMO NO TAME INORI HASHIRU TOKI NI
SEIMEI WA MOTTOMO YAKUDO SURU.
SUSUMO!  SACHI NO DAIDO O!

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
ISSHO MUNASHIKU SUGOSHITE BANZAI KUYURU KOTO NAKARE
(Gosho Zenshu page 970, New Gosho Zenshu page 1324)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho 21st May, 2022 + Daily Encouragement 22nd May, 2022

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

Saturday, May 21st, 2022
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
While taking all possible precautions

against infectious diseases,  

such as sanitizing our hands, 

ventilating the room, etc.,
let's have safe and joyful conversations.

Being sure to be courteous

and considerate of family member's
who're kind enough to offer their homes 

for our meetings
and the local neighbours as well,
let's make a fresh new departure 

together!

* Please note conditions and circumstances may differ from country to country. For local information about holding meetings please check with your local organisation.  

Saturday, May 21st, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"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 852)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 

Seikyo Newspaper, May 21st, 2022

Sunday, May 22nd, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"We are all bodhisattvas of the Earth, eternal comrades who have appeared in the world to fulfil our eternal vow of spreading the Mystic Law. Mr. Toda once said that, whether we are in the pure land of Eagle Peak* or the strife-filled saha world,** we will always reside in 'a joyful, pure and sunny realm of friends living together in harmony and peace.'***

"The dynamism of our supportive and harmonious organisation, created by a wondrous karmic bond, is what opens the way for kosen-rufu. Key to this are the courage that comes from striving together in the oneness of mentor and disciple and the unity of 'many in body, one in mind.'" 

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating The World, [74] Expanding Our Gathering of Courageous Individuals Who Treasure the Dignity of Their Own and Others' Lives, we are Eternal Comrades Fulfilling Our Eternal Vow, June 2021 issue of Daibyaku Renge -the  Soka Gakkai study journal, translation released April 2022. 

* Eagle Peak is the place where Shakyamuni preached the Lotus Sutra. Viewed as an eternity pure realm, it is also called the pure land of Eagle Peak. 

** Saha world: this world, which is full of suffering. Often translated as the world of endurance. In Sanskrit, saha means the earth; it derives from a root meaning "to bear" or "to enjoy it." For this reason, in the Chinese versions of Buddhist scriptures, saha is rendered as endurance. In this context, the saha world world indicates a world in which people must endure suffering. 

*** Translated from Japanese. Josei Toda, Toda Josei Zenshu (The Collected Writings of Josei Toda), vol. 1 (Tokyo: Seikyo Shinbunsha, 1992), p. 342.   

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
KANKI YA SHODOKU TO O BANZEN NI
ANSHIN TO YOROKOBI NO KATARAI O!
KAIJO TEIKYOSHA YA KINRIN ENO
KOMAYAKANA HAIRYO WASUREZU
KETSUI NO SHUPPATSU O TOMODOMO NI!

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
KYOSHU SHAKUSON NO SHUSSE NO HONKAI WA HITO NO FURUMAI NITE SORAIKERUZO
(Gosho Zenshu page 1174, New Gosho Zenshu page 1597)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] May 20, 2022 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + May 21 Daily Encouragement

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

Friday, May 20th, 2022

-- TO MY FRIENDS --

A passive attitude

will never bring forth  

our true strengths.

No matter what comes up,

with the confidence that we are

the protagonists in our own lives,

let's spontaneously take action

and take on life's challenges!

This is where true happiness

and fulfilment is to be experienced. 

Friday, May 20th, 2022

--- DAILY GOSHO ---

If the Law that one embraces is supreme, then the person who embraces it must accordingly be foremost among all others.

(Embracing the Lotus Sutra 

- WND-1, page 61)

Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin

Seikyo Newspaper 

- Friday, May 20th, 2022

Saturday, May 21st, 2022

---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

""Developing inner strength and fulfilment is the key to happiness in life." 

The New Human Revolution - Volume 27, Seeking Spirit 63, translation released April 2022.

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

UKEMI NO SHISEI DEWA

HONTOU NO CHIKARA WA DENAI.

NANIGOTO MO SHUTAISHA NO JIKAKU DE

JIHATSU NOUDOU NO CHOUSEN O!

SOKO NI YOROKOBI TO JUUJITSU GA!

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---

TAMOTARURU HOU DANI DAI-ICHI NARABA, TAMOTSU HITO SHITAGATTE DAI-ICHI NARU BESHI

(Gosho Zenshu page 465, New Gosho Zenshu page 516)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 19th May, 2022 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 20th May Daily Encouragement

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

Thursday, May 19th, 2022
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin asserts,
""If Nichiren's compassion 

is truly great and encompassing,
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo will spread 

for ten thousand years and more,
for all eternity."*
Having unswayable conviction 

and a passionate commitment
to securing 

the peace and happiness of the people,
let's spread this hope-filled philosophy 

far and wide!

*"On Repaying Debts of Gratitude" 

(WND, Vol.1, page 736)

Thursday, May 19th, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Iron, when heated in the flames and pounded, becomes a fine sword. Worthies and sages are tested by abuse."

(Letter from Sado 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 303)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 

Seikyo Newspaper, May 19th, 2022

Friday, May 20th, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Developing our movement for kosen-rufu and 'establishing the correct teaching for the peace of the land' both start with one person taking initiative with the heart of a lion king. One person standing up as a lion king will create positive waves of change in their environment. That one person will steadily build a network of lionhearted champions by drawing forth their own and others' Buddha nature and enabling each other's innate dignity to shine." 

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating The World, [74] Expanding Our Gathering of Courageous Individuals Who Treasure the Dignity of Their Own and Others' Lives, we are Eternal Comrades Fulfilling Our Eternal Vow, June 2021 issue of Daibyaku Renge -the  Soka Gakkai study journal, translation released April 2022. 

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"NICHIREN GA JIHI KODAI NARABA
MIRAI MADEMO NAGARU BESHI"
RISSHO ANKOKU O NASHITOGEYUKU
DAIKAKUSHIN TO DAIJONETSU DE
KIBO NO TETSUGAKU O HIROGEYO!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
KUROGANE WA KITAI UTEBA TSURUGI TO NARU KENSHO WA MERI SHITE KOKOROMIRU NARUBESHI
(Gosho Zenshu page 958, New Gosho Zenshu page 1288)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho May 18th, 2022 + Daily Encouragement May 19th

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

Wednesday, May 18th, 2022
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin encourages us,
"Exert yourself in the two ways 

   of practice and study."*
In the midst of daily life,
where we face various 

kinds of challenges,
let's continue to study and practice 

the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin!
That is where the orbit 

  to victory is found!

*"Exert yourself in the two ways of practice and study. Without practice and study, there can be no Buddhism. You must not only persevere yourself; you must also teach others. Both practice and study arise from faith. Teach others to the best of your ability, even if it is only a single sentence or phrase." - "The True Aspect of All Phenomena" 

(WND, Vol.1, page 386)

Wednesday, May 18th, 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, Vol. 1, page 283)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 

Seikyo Newspaper, May 18th, 2022

Thursday, May 19th, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Sincerity translates quickly into action." 

The New Human Revolution - Volume 27, Seeking Spirit 62, translation released April 2022.

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"GYOGAKU NO NIDO O
HAGEMI SORO BESHI"
CHOSEN NO HIBI NO NAKA DE
GOSHO O MANABI NUKO!
SOKONI SHORI NO KIDO GA!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
WARE NARABINI WAGA DESHI SHONAN ARITOMO UTAGAU KOKORO NAKUBA JINEN NI BUKKAI NI ITARU BESHI
(Gosho Zenshu page 234, New Gosho Zenshu page 117)

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

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

Tuesday, May 17th, 2022
-- TO MY FRIENDS --

Being new to the practice

new members bring to us all 

unprecedented 

fresh, new abilities and ideas.

Let's always respect and praise 

them for their efforts!

Let's create a garden 

in the area we live in, 

which is filled with dedicated 

capable people 

where everyone can blossom 

with their own unique

"cherry, plum, peach and damson"*

flowers (elucidating the unique 

diversity and beauty 

of all living entities)!

 

Tuesday, May 17th, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---

"There are many people who set their hearts on enlightenment, but only a few who continue their practice and in fact attain the true way.  The aspiration for enlightenment in common mortals is often hindered by evil influences and easily swayed by circumstances"

"The Fourteen Slanders," 

WND-l page 758

Selection Source:  

Buddhist Teachings

Seikyo Newspaper: 

   May 17th, 2022

Wednesday, May 18th, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"Plum blossoms are the first to flower in the cold winds of winter. A single blossom, flowering fragrantly, signals that spring is on its way.

"You, too, may experience times that seem like cold winters. But when you summon your courage and challenge yourself, you can bring flowers of invincible spirit to bloom. Then, a bright spring will unfold from where you are.

"You have the wonderful practice of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, which is the best way to draw forth your inner strength and potential to the fullest.

"Nichiren Daishonin states: 'Winter always turns to spring' (WND–1, 536)." 

 

Towards 2030 — To Our Bright Beacons, [23] Bringing Flowers of an Invincible Spirit to Bloom! February 1st, 2022 Hope News, translation released April 2022 

 

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

ATARASHII HITO DAKARA KOSO

ATARASHII CHIKARA TO HASSO GA ARU.

SORE O SONCHŌSHI TATAEYO!

Ō-BAI-TŌ-RI NO KOSEI GA HANA SAKU

JINZAI NO SONO O WAGA CHIIKI NI!

 

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---

"BODAISHIN O OKOSU HITO WA ŌKEREDOMO TAISEZU SHITE JITSU NO MICHI NI IRU MONO WA SUKUNASHI, SUBETE BONPU NO BODAISHIN WA ŌKU AKUEN NI TABORAKASARE KOTO NI FURETE UTSURI YASUKI MONO NARI"

("MATSUNO DONO GOHENJI", Gosho Zenshu page 1384, Shin Gosho Zenshu page 1990)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 16th-22nd May, 2022 Words of the Week, 16th May Daily Gosho and 17th May Daily Encouragement

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

May 16th-22nd, 2022
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
The Daishonin teaches,
"The best way to attain Buddhahood 

  is to encounter a good friend.*
Together with our "good friends" 

at our joyful discussion meeting,
let's advance along the path 

to attaining Buddhahood 

  in this life time!
Let's expand our network 

  of human harmony!

*"Three Tripitaka Masters Pray for Rain" (WND, Vol.1, page 598)
**Good Friends in the Realm of Buddhism -
https://www.sokaglobal.org/resources/study-materials/buddhist-study/the-basics-of-nichiren-buddhism-for-the-new-era-of-worldwide-kosen-rufu/chapter-7.html

Monday, May 16th, 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, May 16th, 2022

Tuesday, May 17th, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The Japanese thinker Kanzo Uchimura (1861-1930), who lived in Hokkaido, said: 'Helping others is the way to win over oneself.'"*

The New Human Revolution - Volume 27, Seeking Spirit 61, translation released April 2022.

* Translated from Japanese. Kanzo Uchimura, Uchimura  Kanzo Chosakushu (Collected Works of Kanzo Uchimura) vol. 5 (Tokyo: Iwanami Shoten, 1953) p. 161. 

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-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
"HOTOKE NI NARU MICHI WA
ZENCHISHIKI NIWA SUGIZU"
TANOSHIKI ZADANKAI NO ZENYU TO
ISSHO JOBUTSU NO ZENSHIN O!
NINGEN KYOWA NO KAKUDAI O!

--- 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] 15th May, 2022 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 16th May Daily Encouragement

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

Sunday, May 15th, 2022
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin encourages us,
"Each and every one of you 

should be certain 

deep in your heart"*
From the moment we decide 

to dedicate our lives to kosen-rufu,
our inner life condition 

expands dynamically.

Let's take a great leap forwards
and have conversations 

that help us to connect

with others, heart-to-heart!

*"Each and every one of you should be certain deep in your heart that sacrificing your life for the Lotus Sutra is like exchanging rocks for gold or dung for rice." 

- "The Actions of the 

    Votary of the Lotus Sutra" 

(WND, Vol.1, page 764)

Sunday, May 15th, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"From this single element of mind spring all the various lands and environmental conditions."

(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 843)
Selection Source: Myoji no Gen, 

Seikyo Newspaper, May 15th, 2022

Monday, May 16th, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"In 'On Repaying Debts of Gratitude,' the Daishonin writes: 'The deeper the roots, the more prolific the branches' (WND–1, 736). By patiently and steadily putting down the 'roots of faith' and 'roots of effort,' the great tree of your mission will grow without fail. You will be able to spread wonderful branches of friendship, bring beautiful flowers of happiness to bloom and enjoy the fruits of victory." 

Towards 2030 — To My Young Successors, the Torchbearers of Justice, [23] Deepen the "Roots of Effort" for a Hope-Filled Spring! January 1st, 2022 Future Journal, translation released April 2022 

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"ONO ONO OMOIKIRI TAMAE"
KOFU NI IKIRU TO KIMETA TOKI
KYOGAI NO HIYAKU WA HAJIMARU.
SA UTTE DEYO!
KOKORO O MUSUBU KATARAI E!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
KOKORO NO IPPO YORI KOKUDO SEKEN MO SHUTTAI SURU
(Gosho Zenshu page 563, New Gosho Zenshu page 713)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho 14th May, 2022 plus Daily Encouragement 15th May

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

Saturday, May 14th, 2022
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Just feeling sorry about 

our circumstances 

isn't going to change anything.

Instead let's make an effort 

to chant daimoku
and build up the courage 

to take on whatever challenges

we now face.
This is where the route 

to our human revolution

is to be found!

Saturday, May 14th, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"What can we say, then, of persons who are devoting themselves to Buddhism? Surely they should not forget the debts of gratitude they owe to their parents, their teachers and their country."

(On Repaying Debts of Gratitude 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 690)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 

Seikyo Newspaper, May 14th, 2022

Sunday, May 15th, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Wherever we embrace the Gohonzon and take action for kosen-rufu is the treasure land of Eternally Tranquil Light. It is the Buddha land. Therefore, no matter how harsh your environment, the place where you are now is the place to carry out your Buddhist practice, to do your human revolution and transform your karma. It is the stage upon which you can show proof of your happiness. Please triumph where you are. Become a trustworthy presence in your community. That is how you can demonstrate the validity of Nichiren Buddhism." 

The New Human Revolution - Volume 27, Seeking Spirit 59, translation released April 2022.

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
KANKYO O NAGEITEMO
NANIMO KAWARANAI.
DAIMOKU DE JISHIN O FURUI TATASE
YUKI NO CHOSEN O KAISHI SURU.
SOKONI NINGEN KAKUMEI NO MICHI GA!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
BUKKYO O NARAWAN MONO NO FUBO SHISHO KOKUON O WASURU BESHIYA KONO DAION O HOZEN NIWA KANARAZU BUPPO O NARAI KIWAME CHISHA TO NARADE KANAU BEKIKA
(Gosho Zenshu page 293, New Gosho Zenshu page 212)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] May 13th, 2022 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + May 14th Daily Encouragement

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

Friday, May 13th, 2022

-- TO MY FRIENDS --

Let's take the necessary precautions

in case of localised outbreaks 

of heavy rain!

Avoid being negligent 

and thinking "I'll be fine."

Instead, 

properly prepare for an emergency.

Let's do our activities 

with safety always 

as our top priority!

Friday, May 13th, 2022

--- DAILY GOSHO ---

Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is like the roar of a lion. What sickness can therefore be an obstacle?

(Reply to Kyō'ō 

- WND-1, page 412)

Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin

Seikyo Newspaper 

- Friday, May 13th, 2022

Saturday, May 14th, 2022

---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"Each of you has wings of hope that are unique to you. Birds also have all kinds of different wings. Some are known for speed, while others excel at flying long distances.

"Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo enables you to develop and strengthen your wings to the upmost. It allows you to expand your dreams in your own way and soar freely into the skies of your mission and towards brilliant achievements." 

Towards 2030 — To My Young Successors, the Torchbearers of Justice, [22] Now Is the Time for You to Make Dynamic Progress! January 1st, 2022 Future Journal, translation released April 2022 

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

KYOKUCHI-TEKINA OOAME NO HASSEI NI

JUUBUN NI KEIKAI SHIYOU!

"WATASHI WA DAIJOUBU" TO YUDAN SEZU

SAIGAI JI E SONAE O BANZEN NI.

ANZEN DAI-ICHI NO KOUDOU O!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---

NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO WA SHISHIKU NO GOTOSHI, IKANARU YAMAI SAWARI O NASU BEKIYA.

(Gosho Zenshu page 1124, New Gosho Zenshu page 1633)

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

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

Thursday, May 12th, 2022
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
It's through 

gaining others' understanding
that the wave of people's empathy 

expands.
Let's cherish the person close by 

and try to calmly and openly 

talk with them.

Let's sincerely express 

our thoughts and feelings

and have some truly 

heart-to-heart conversations.

Thursday, May 12th, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Kyō'ō's misfortune will change into fortune. Muster your faith, and pray to this Gohonzon. Then what is there that cannot be achieved?"

(Reply to Kyō'ō - WND, Vol. 1, page 412)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 

Seikyo Newspaper, May 12th, 2022

Friday, May 13th, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Never think that things will just somehow turn out okay. It's important to steadily win the trust and confidence of others." 

The New Human Revolution - Volume 27, Seeking Spirit 58, translation released April 2022.

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"NATTOKU" KARA
KYOKAN NO HADO GA HIROGARU.
MIJIKANA HITORI O TAISETSU NI
JIKKURI KATARI AO!
SEIJITSU NI KOKORO O TSUKUSHITE.

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
WAZAWAI MO TENJITE SAIWAI TO NARUBESHI AIKAMAETE GOSHINJIN O IDASHI KONO GOHONZON NI KINEN SESHIME TAMAE NANIGOTO KA JOJU SEZARU BEKI
(Gosho Zenshu page 1124, New Gosho Zenshu page 1633)

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

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

Wednesday, May 11th, 2022
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's take appropriate action 

with lightening speed 

each time we receive information
or communications that need passing on. 

A leader's earnest resolve 

greatly inspires everyone
to break down the wall of obstacles

facing us.
Sincere actions are first and foremost,

let's take the lead in such actions.

Wednesday, May 11th, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"when one resolves to break free from the sufferings of birth and death and attain Buddhahood, one will inevitably encounter seven grave matters known as the three obstacles and four devils, just as surely as a shadow follows the body and clouds accompany rain."

(Letter to Misawa 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 894)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 

Seikyo Newspaper, May 11th, 2022

Thursday, May 12th, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'The "Thus Come One" is the living beings of the threefold world [this Saha world]. When we look at these living beings through the eyes of the "lifespan" chapter [of the Lotus Sutra], we can see and understand the true aspect of these beings who in their original states possess the Ten worlds [the life states from hell through Buddhahood].

-From The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, p.127.

"All people possess the innate life state of Buddhahood. Transcending all differences such as race, ethnicity or gender, we can each illuminate and manifest our true nature, revealing our unique character and potential just like the 'cherry, plum, peach and damson' (cf.OTT, 200).

"Let's pave the way towards a world where everyone can vibrantly give expression to their individuality, shining in their own true way. As global citizens of Soka, let's make efforts where we are now to create a harmonious global family of humankind that highly values equality and diversity."

Towards a Hope-Filled Future with the Daishonin's Writings. Creating a World That Values Diversity, February 16th, 2022 issue of the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released April 2022.

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
HITOTSU HITOTSU NO HOKOKU RENRAKU NI
DENKO SEKKA DE TE O UTO!
"Leader" NO SHINKENNA ICHINEN WA
MINA GA KABE O YABURU CHIKARA TO NARU.
SEIJITSU DAIICHI NO MEISHIKI O!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
SHOJI O IDE HOTOKE NI NARAN TO SURU TOKI NIWA KANARAZU KAGE NO MI NI SOU GA GOTOKU AME NI KUMO NO ARU GA GOTOKU SHANSHO SHIMA TO MOSHITE NANATSU NO DAIJI SHUTSUGEN SU
(Gosho Zenshu page 1487, New Gosho Zenshu page 2011)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 10th May 2022 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 11th May Daily Encouragement

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

Tuesday, May 10th, 2022
-- TO MY FRIENDS --

No matter how turbulent 

the society we may live in,

let's strive to engage in dialogue 

brimming with conviction!

It's our steady and unceasing efforts 

to connect heart-to-heart 

with the person in front of us

that is the surest driving force 

to achieving peace!

 

Tuesday, May 10th, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---

"these large carriages drawn by white oxen are able to fly at will through the sky of the essential nature of phenomena."

"On the Large Carriages Drawn by White Oxen," 

WND-ll page 976 

Selection Source:  

Ikeda Sensei's Encouragement

Seikyo Newspaper: May 10th, 2022

Wednesday, May 11th, 2021
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

All Soka Gakkai leadership positions bear tremendous responsibility in advancing our movement for kosen-rufu. Carrying out those responsibilities may be challenging. But by willingly taking on hardship, you can attain even greater benefit and transform your karma. Never treat your position lightly. Regard it as the great path by which to fulfil your mission and achieve happiness, and work with courage and enthusiasm." 

 

The New Human Revolution - Volume 27, Seeking Spirit 57, translation released April 2022.

 

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU –

IKANI SHAKAI GA GEKIDO SHITEMO

WARERA WA SHINNEN NO TAIWA O!

GANZEN NO HITORI TO KOKORO O MUSUBU

JIMICHI DE TAYUMANU JISSEN KOSO

HEIWA O KIZUKU TASHIKANA CHIKARA DA!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---

"HOSSHŌ NO SORANI JIZAI NI TOBIYUKU KURUMA O KOSO · DAIBYAKU GOSHA TOWA MŌSU NARE"

("DAIBYAKU GOSHA GOSHŌSOKU", Gosho Zenshu page 1584, Shin Gosho Zenshu page 2050)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] May 9th, 2022 Daily Gosho and May 10th Daily Encouragement

There is a Japanese National Press holiday today so there is no "To My Friends," "Words of the Week" was posted yesterday but everything else is here as you can see! Enjoy... 

Monday, May 9th, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Today there are people who have faith in the Lotus Sutra. The belief of some is like fire while that of others is like water. When the former listen to the teachings, their passion flares up like fire, but as time goes on, they tend to discard their faith. To have faith like water means to believe continuously without ever regressing."

(The Two Kinds of Faith 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 899)
Selection Source: 

The Brilliance of Buddhist Philosophy, 

Seikyo Newspaper, May 8th, 2022

Tuesday, May 10th, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'The persons known as bodhisattvas in all cases take the so-called four universal vows,* the first of which reads, "Living beings are numberless: I vow to save them." If this vow is not fulfilled, then it is impossible to fulfil the fourth vow, which reads, "Enlightenment is supreme: I vow to attain it."'

-From 'The Differences between Hinayana and Mahayana' (WND–2, 471).

"It is the mentors and disciples of Soka who have revived in modern times the bodhisattva practice that is the very essence of Buddhism. When we chant and courageously take action for the happiness of others, Buddha wisdom wells forth from within. We can break through our personal limitations and attain a vast and expansive state of life.

"Talking with others about Buddhism is a joy-filled path leading to happiness for ourselves and others.

"This year marks the 70th anniversary of the February campaign.** With pride in our vow for kosen-rufu as bodhisattvas of the Earth, let us continue, wisely and cheerfully, to help many more people form a connection to Nichiren Buddhism!" 

Towards a Hope-Filled Future with the Daishonin's Writings. Buddhist Dialogue Opens the Way to Happiness for Oneself and Others, January 14th, 2022 issue of the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released April 2022.

* Four universal vows: Four vows made by bodhisattvas when they embark on Buddhist practice: (1) to save innumerable living beings, (2) to eradicate unlimited earthly desires, (3) to master inexhaustible doctrines and (4) to attain unsurpassed enlightenment. 

** February campaign: in February 1952, as Tokyo's Kamata chapter adviser, 24-year-old Daisaku Ikeda lead the chapter in achieving the unprecedented monthly propagation result of 201 new households. 

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
SOMOSOMO IMA NO TOKI HOKEKYO O SHINZURU HITO ARI ARUIWA HI NO GOTOKU SHINZURU HITO MO ARI ARUIWA MIZU NO GOTOKU SHINZURU HITO MO ARI CHOMON SURU TOKI WA MOETATSU BAKARI OMOEDOMO TOZAKAINUREBA SUTSURU KOKORO ARI MIZU NO GOTOKU TO MOSU WA ITSUMO TAISEZU SHINZURU NARI
(Gosho Zenshu page 1544, New Gosho Zenshu page 1871)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] May 8-15, 2022 Words of the Week, May 8 Daily Gosho & May 9 Daily Encouragement

* We have a Japanese national press holiday coming up tomorrow to give all those involved in producing and delivering a newspaper a short break. Therefore "Words of the Week" appears today. Everything else will appear as normal tomorrow! 

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

May 8th-15th, 2022
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
It's the

"Week of Encouragement"*

which brings with it a

refreshing fragrant breeze.  
Let's praise our 

treasured fellow members 

for each other's struggles
and dedication for the sake 

of kosen-rufu

"showing them the same
respect we would a buddha."**
Raising new people with 

warm encouragement and support 

and respecting each person's 

unique talents, 

let's build strong diamond like bonds 

in our district!

*The Soka Gakkai in Japan tries to have one week every month, where meetings are kept to an absolute minimum to enable more time to spent on visiting and encouraging members and friends.

**"If you see a person who accepts and upholds this sutra, you should rise and greet him from afar, showing him the same respect you would a buddha." 

("Encouragements of the Bodhisattva Universal Worthy" chapter, The Lotus Sutra)

Sunday, May 8th, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"If one lights a fire for others, one will brighten one's own way."

(On the Three Virtues of Food 

- WND, Vol. 2, page 1060)
Selection Source: 

The Brilliance of Buddhist Philosophy, 

Seikyo Newspaper, May 8th, 2022

Monday, May 9th, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The first thing is to continue chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo no matter what. Embracing in your heart the supremely noble goal of kosen-rufu, chant to be healthy so that you can give your all to fulfilling your mission. As you do so, a powerful life force will well forth from within." 

The New Human Revolution - Volume 27, Seeking Spirit 57, translation released April 2022.

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-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
KUNPU NO "HAGEMASHI SHUKAN" DA.
TOMONI "HOTOKE O UYAMAU GA GOTOKU"
HOYU NO FUNTO O TATAEYO!
ATARASHIKI JINZAI O ATATAKAKU HAGUKUMI
WAGA CHIKU NI KONGO NO KIZUNA O!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
HITO NO TAMENI HI O TOMOSEBA WAGA MAE AKIRAKA NARUGA GOTOSHI
(Gosho Zenshu page 1598, New Gosho Zenshu page 2156)

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