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

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

Wednesday, June 8th, 2022
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Each of our fellow members 

in assistant or vice positions 

is a cornerstone in the
development of our districts!
It is most certain that 

their unseen hard work and dedication 

behind the scenes
will be adorned with immeasurable 

good fortune and benefit.
Let's all proudly advance together 

each fulfilling our unique missions 

for kosen-rufu!

Wednesday, June 8th, 2022
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"But my life from the beginning has been based upon firm conviction. I have no intention now of reversing my course, nor will I ever reproach [those who persecuted me]. Evil persons too will be good friends to me."

(Why No Protection from the Heavenly Gods?

- WND, Vol. 2, page 432)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 

Seikyo Newspaper, June 8th, 2022

Thursday, June 9th, 2022
-- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT --
"If we allow ourselves to be swayed by negative influences, then doubt, uncertainty, confusion and disbelief will steal into our minds. If our resolve is broken, we can lose sight of correct faith.

"The ultimate source of these negative workings is the devil king of the sixth heaven.

"…the Daishonin tells us that this troubled saha world* in which we live is ruled by the devil king of the sixth heaven and we are his subjects. The devil king uses our family members and people with power and influence as his agents to obstruct the faith of those who embrace the Mystic Law. He seeks to lead people into evil paths by any means possible, confusing their minds by 'causing [them] to drink the wine of greed, anger and foolishness' (cf.WND–1, 495–96)." 

The Buddhism of the Sun-illuminating the World, (75) To Our Future Division Members, the Torchbearers of Justice – Our Hope for the Future, The Workings of the Devil King of the Sixth Heaven, July 2021 issue of the Daibyakurenge, translation released April 2022

* 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 endure." For this reason, in the Chinese versions of Buddhist Scriptures, saha is rendered as endurance. In this context, the saha world indicates a world in which people must endure suffering. 

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

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
FUKU YAKUSHOKU NO TOMO KOSO
CHIKU NO HATTEN NO KANAME DA!
HITO SHIRENU KAGE NO ROKU NI
MURYO NO FUKUTOKU WA SANZEN TO.
MINA GA HOMARE NO SHIMEI NO MICHI O!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
TADASHI SHOGAI MOTOYORI OMOIKIRI OWANNU IMANI HIRUGAERU KOTO NAKU SONO UE MATA IKON NASHI MOROMORO NO AKUNIN WA MATA ZENCHISHIKI NARI
(Gosho Zenshu page 962, New Gosho Zenshu page 1292)

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