[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] Sun. July 31st, 2022 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + Mon. Aug. 1st Daily Encouragement

* We have included the Japanese characters for the Daily Gosho for several weeks now, we have stopped this for a few days though to see if this has been the cause for people not receiving our mails. IF you are one of such people who is NOW receiving them, please could you let us know? sjlmg28@gmail.com. Thanks!

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

Sunday, July 31st, 2022
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin teaches,
"Become the master of your mind 

rather than let your mind 

master you."*
Let's develop an unshakable 

life state

that cannot be whittled down 

by obstacles or
confused by inner weaknesses!
This is the essential point 

to live a victorious life.

*"Letter to the Brothers" (WND, Vol.1, page 493)

Sunday, July 31st, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The bad luck of your thirty-third year will turn into the happiness of your thirty-third year. That is what is meant by the passage, "The seven disasters will instantly vanish, and the seven blessings will instantly appear." You will grow younger, and your good fortune will accumulate."

(The Unity of Husband and Wife 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 464)
Selection Source: Buddhist Study, 

Seikyo Newspaper, July 31st, 2022

Monday, August 1st, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"Let us renew our determination to dispel the darkness of the evil age of the Latter Day of the Law as we persevere with dignity and conviction." 

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [77] Awakening to Our "Greater Self" and "Greater Mission," A Buddha in Inner Enlightenment, The Greatness of Human Beings, September 2021 issue of Daibyaku-renge.

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"KOKORO NO SHI TOWA NARUTOMO
KOKORO O SHI TO SEZARE" GOSEIKUN.
SHOMA NI FUNDO SARENAI
KAKKOTARU JIKO O KIZUKO!
KORE GA JINSEI SHORI NO SHINZUI DA.

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
SANJUSAN NO YAKU WA TENJITE SANJUSAN NO SAIWAI TO NARASE TAMOBESHI SHICHINAN SOKUMETSU SHICHIFUKU SOKUSHO TOWA KORE NARI TOSHI WA WAKO NARI FUKU WA KASANARI SOROBESHI

(Gosho Zenshu page 1135, 

New Gosho Zenshu page 1543)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 30th July 2022 To My Friends and Daily Gosho plus 31st July Daily Encouragement

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

Saturday, July 30th, 2022
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Summer is the season 

when the risk of accidents
by the sea, in the mountains 

and on rivers increases.
The Daishonin warns 

in a letter to one of his disciples,
"Be even more careful than usual."*
Let's make our safety 

the top priority in any 

and all actions we take!

*"Nine Thoughts to One Word" (WND, Vol.2, page 731)

Saturday, July 30th, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Believe in this mandala with all your heart. Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is like the roar of a lion. What sickness can therefore be an obstacle?"

(Reply to Kyō'ō 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 412)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 

Seikyo Newspaper, July 30th, 2022

Sunday, July 31st, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"As global society grapples with complex problems, now is the time for each of us to rise to the challenge of showing how truly great human beings can be in order to change the destiny of human kind."

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [77] Awakening to Our "Greater Self" and "Greater Mission," A Buddha in Inner Enlightenment, The Greatness of Human Beings, September 2021 issue of Daibyakurenge.

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
UMI YAMA KAWA DENO
JIKO GA FUERU JIKI.
"KOKORO NI FUKAKI
YOJIN ARUBESHI"
ANZEN DAIICHI NO KODO O!

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
KONO MANDARA YOKUYOKU SHINZESASE TAMOBESHI NANMYOHORENGEKYO 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] Fri. July 29th, 2022 🥵 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + Sat. July 30th 🌞 Daily Encouragement

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

Friday, July 29th, 2022

-- TO MY FRIENDS --

"Thank you" are words

that spread cheerful smiles

and bring hope.

Let's make a special effort

to share words of appreciation

with those that are close by

such as in our family, 

neighbourhood and workplace!

Friday, July 29th, 2022

--- DAILY GOSHO ---

If the spirit of many in body but one in mind prevails among the people, they will achieve all their goals, whereas if one in body but different in mind, they can achieve nothing remarkable.

(Many in Body, One in Mind 

- WND-1, page 618)

Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin

Seikyo Newspaper 

- Friday, July 29th, 2022

Saturday, July 30th, 2022

---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"Our members strive to realise the Buddha's intent, tap their Buddhahood to challenge and overcome difficulties and work to create an ever growing treasure land of hope and security, happiness and peace.

"Today, members everywhere are engaged in the noble task of elevating the life state of humanity by bringing forth their 'greater selves' — that is, their true power as Bodhisattvas of the Earth—and embracing their 'greater mission' – the great vow to realise kosen-rufu and the ideal of 'establishing the correct teaching for the peace of the land.'

"This is proof that they are 'casting off the transient and revealing the true' in their own lives, by living true to their vow and solidifying their unwavering resolve never to be defeated by any obstacle. As more and more people do so, spreading ripples of unsurpassed joy that will inspire and motivate others to strive alongside us, so will our movement for worldwide kosen-rufu develop and grow." 

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [77] Awakening to Our "Greater Self" and "Greater Mission," A Buddha in Inner Enlightenment, The Noble Task of Elevating the Life State of Humanity, September 2021 issue of Daibyaku-renge.

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

"ARIGATOU" WA

EGAO HIROGERU KIBOU NO KOTOBA.

KAZOKU YA CHI'IKI, SHOKUBA NADO

MIJIKANA HITO NI KOSO

KANSHA NO KOTOBA O TSUTAEYOU!

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---

ITAI DOUSHIN NAREBA BANJI O JOUJI, DOUTAI ISHIN NAREBA JOJI KANAU KOTO NASHI

(Gosho Zenshu page 1463, 

New Gosho Zenshu page 2054)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] Thurs. 28th July 2022 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + Fri. 29th July Daily Encouragement

* We have including the Japanese characters for the Daily Gosho for several weeks now, we are going to stop this for a few days to see if this has been the cause of people not receiving our mails. IF you are one of such people, please could you let us know? sjlmg28@gmail.com. Thanks!

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

Thursday, July 28th, 2022
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
It's not our circumstances 

that determine 

our happiness or unhappiness.
It depends on our life state 

and inner resolve.
Let's develop the type of life state 

that cannot be defeated 

or destroyed by
any kind of difficulty, 

no matter what, 

and subsequently savour 

"absolute happiness"* in our lives!

*"Absolute happiness is something that doesn't change with time; it's eternal and unaffected by external factors, welling forth from the depths of one's life. It is not a transitory thing like worldly status and fortune or some other fleeting satisfaction." 

(ref. https://www.sokaglobal.org/resources/study-materials/buddhist-study/the-wisdom-for-creating-happiness-and-peace/chapter-1-2.html)

Thursday, July 28th, 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, July 28th, 2022

Friday, July 29th, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"In terms of our Buddhist practice, to 'cast off the transient and reveal the true' means to awaken the awareness that we are heirs to the Buddha's eternal vow and begin our own dauntless efforts for people's happiness. It starts with one person confidently setting forth on the same great path the Buddha vowed to walk. When such deeply committed individuals unite and launch a movement to 'establish the correct teaching for the peace of the land,' they will build a Buddha realm, a realm of security and happiness for all. This is the true meaning of 'casting off the transient and revealing the true' in Nichiren Buddhism."

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [77] Awakening to Our "Greater Self" and "Greater Mission," A Buddha in Inner Enlightenment, a Bodhisattva in Outer Action, September 2021 issue of Daibyakurenge.

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
KO FUKO O KIMERU NOWA
SHUI NO JOKYO DEWA NAI.
WAGA KYOGAI DE ARI ICHINEN DA.
KANNAN O DANKOTO KOEYUKU
"ZETTAITEKI KOFUKU" NO JINSEI O!

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--- 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] Statement to the 2022 NPT Review Conference - "No First Use" of Nuclear Weapons

President Ikeda issued a statement to the 2022 NPT Review Conference calling for "No First Use" of nuclear weapons.

The full statement is available on the Daisaku Ikeda website. There is also an AI audio file link.

https://www.daisakuikeda.org/sub/resources/works/lect/npt-statement-20220726.html

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

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

Tuesday, July 26th, 2022
-- TO MY FRIENDS --

Summer, 

the time to challenge ourselves 

and make progress.

Let's tackle 

what we are not so good at 

and/or try our hand 

at something new!

Taking one step forwards,

with firm resolve,

is the key to the door 

to unleashing our potential!

Tuesday, July 26th, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---

"a person who stumbles and falls to the ground pushes himself up from the ground and rises to his feet again."

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

WND-l page 882)

Selection Source:  

Ikeda Sensei's Statement 

to NPT Review Conference

Seikyo Newspaper:  July 26th, 2022

Wednesday, July 27th, 2022. 
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"Our personal attainment of Buddhahood in this lifetime and the essence of human revolution, Mr. Toda explained, lie in battling the three obstacles and four devils, defeating the workings of fundamental ignorance within our hearts and forging ahead bravely and vigourously. Our grassroots Buddhist movement seeks to help people awaken to the infinite potential and power they and others possess, become strong and wise and work together as agents of change for human happiness and the betterment of society." 

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [77] Awakening to Our "Greater Self" and "Greater Mission," Change for a Better Society, September 2021 issue of Daibyakurenge.

 

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

CHŌSEN TO SEICHŌ NO NATSU

NIGATENA KOTO ATARASHII KOTO NI

CHARENJI SHIYO!

KETSUI NO IPPO KOSO

KANŌSEI NO TOBIRA O HIRAKU KAGI DA!

 

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---

"HITO NO CHI NI YOTTE TAORETARU MONO NO KAETTE CHI O OSAETE TATSU GA GOTOSHI. "

("HOKKE SHOSHIN JOBUTSU SHO," 

Gosho Zenshu page 552, 

Shin Gosho Zenshu page 697)

 

人の地によって倒れたる者の返って地をおさえて起つがごとし

"法華初心成仏抄"

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] Monday, July 25th, 2022 Daily Gosho + Tuesday, July 26th Daily Encouragement

* Today is a Japanese National Press holiday to give all those involved in producing and delivering a newspaper a short rest. "To My Friends" therefore is not carried today but everything else is in place as normal. "Words of the Week" appeared in yesterday's mailing. On we go…

Monday, July 25th, 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."

(The Three Kinds of Treasure 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 851)
Selection Source: 

Soka Gakkai member's experience, 

Seikyo Newspaper, July 24th, 2022

Tuesday, July 26th, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The ultimate aim of our Buddhist practice is, on an individual level, to attain Buddhahood in this lifetime and, on a societal level, to establish the correct teaching for the peace of the land through widely spreading the Mystic Law.

"In other words, it is for each of us to elevate our state of life, strive together to accomplish our human revolution and build a happy and secure society that makes respect for life and human dignity its spiritual foundation." 

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [77] Awakening to Our "Greater Self" and "Greater Mission," September 2021 issue of Daibyakurenge.

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
KURA NO TAKARA YORIMO MI NO TAKARA SUGURETARI MI NO TAKARA YORI KOKORO NO TAKARA DAIICHI NARI

(Gosho Zenshu page 1173, 

New Gosho Zenshu page 1596)

蔵の財よりも身の財すぐれたり、身の財より心の財第一なり」

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] Words of the Week July 24th-31st, 2022, Daily Gosho July 24th & Daily Encouragement July 25th

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

July 24th-31st, 2022
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
"Morning after morning 

we rise up with the Buddha,
evening after evening 

we lie down with the Buddha."*
Aligning our lives with 

the rhythm of the Mystic Law,
let's put priority on maintaining 

our good health, 

and advance!

Let's always challenge ourselves 

to create value!

*Gosho: OTT, page 83

Sunday, July 24th, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"But encountering a good friend is the hardest possible thing to do. For this reason, the Buddha likened it to the rarity of a one-eyed turtle finding a floating log with a hollow in it the right size to hold him, or to the difficulty of trying to lower a thread from the Brahmā heaven and pass it through the eye of a needle on the earth."

(Three Tripitaka Masters Pray for Rain 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 598)
Selection Source: One Gosho, 

Seikyo Newspaper, July 24th, 2022

Monday, July 25th, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Let's cheerfully follow the great path of hope and courage to the end!" 

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [76] To Our Future Division Members, the Torchbearers of Justice—Our Hope for the Future, "On the Treasure Tower"—Have Faith in Yourself, August 2021 issue of Daibyakurenge, translation released June 2022.

-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
"CHOCHO HOTOKE TO TOMONI OKI
SEKISEKI HOTOKE TO TOMONI FUSU"
MYOHO NO "rhythm" NI NOTTORI
KENKO DAIICHI NO ZENSHIN O!
KACHI SOZO NO KAITAKU O!

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
ZENCHISHIKI NI AU KOTO GA DAIICHI NO KATAKI KOTO NARI SAREBA HOTOKE WA ZENCHISHIKI NI AU KOTO OBA ICHIGEN NO KAME NO UKIGI NI IRI BONTEN YORI ITO O KUDASHITE DAICHI NO HARI NO ME NI IRU NI TATOE TAMAERI

(Gosho Zenshu page 1468, 

New Gosho Zenshu page 1940)

善知識に値うことが第一のかたきことなり。されば、仏は善知識に値うことをば、一眼のかめの浮き木に入り、梵天よりいとを下して大地のはりのめに入るにたとえ給えり。

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

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

Saturday, July 23rd, 2022
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Today again,
by doing a 

refreshing morning gongyo 

and chanting daimoku,
let's depart on a new day!
Brimming with vibrant life force,
let's live each and every day 

filled with fulfilment 

and improvement!

Saturday, July 23rd, 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, teachers and country.  But if one intends to repay these great debts of gratitude, one can hope to do so only if one learns and masters Buddhism, becoming a person of wisdom."

(On Repaying Debts of Gratitude 

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

Seikyo Newspaper, July 23rd, 2022

Sunday, July 24th, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Follow through on the path you've chosen, so that you have no regrets. That's the true way of mentor and disciple." 

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [76] To Our Future Division Members, the Torchbearers of Justice—Our Hope for the Future, "On the Treasure Tower"—Have Faith in Yourself, August 2021 issue of Daibyakurenge, translation released June 2022.

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
ASA NO SUGASUGASHII
GONGYO SHODAI KARA
KYO MO SHUPPATSU SHIYO!
YUTAKANA SEIMEIRYOKU DE
JUJITSU TO KOJO NO HIBI O!

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--- 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)

仏教をならわん者の、父母・師匠・国恩をわするべしや。この大恩をほうぜんには、必ず仏法をならいきわめ智者とならで叶うべきか。

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

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

Friday, July 22nd, 2022
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
In a Buddhist scripture,
(Shakyamuni unequivocally 

responds to his disciple Ananda,)
"Having good friends 

and advancing together 

with them is not half the Buddha way 

but all the Buddha way."*
By being 'good friends'** ourselves,

we will definitely be able, 

to expand further, 

people's relations with Buddhism.

Let's constantly and diligently 

polish our hearts and minds!

*ref. "Everything Can Be Our 

         'Good Friend' in Faith" 

(Living Buddhism, June 2022 issue)
**good friend in Buddhism - https://www.nichirenlibrary.org/en/dic/Content/G/56

Friday, July 22nd, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Though someone may have great physical strength, if they lack a resolute spirit, even their many abilities will be of no use."

(The Supremacy of the Law 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 614)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 

Seikyo Newspaper, July 22nd, 2022

Saturday, July 23rd, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"In Dante Alighieri's the Divine Comedy, the mentor rouses his pupil, who has been unsettled by others' words: 'Let the people talk! Be like a solid tower whose brave height remains unmoved by all the winds that blow."*

"It's important to have complete faith in yourself, to become strong and wise and value yourself."

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [76] To Our Future Division Members, the Torchbearers of Justice—Our Hope for the Future, "On the Treasure Tower"—Have Faith in Yourself, August 2021 issue of Daibyakurenge, translation released June 2022

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"YOKI TOMO O MOTSU KOTO GA
BUTSUDO SHUGYO NO SUBETE" BUTTEN.
MIZUKARA GA YOKI YUJIN TO NAREBA
TOTOKI BUTSUEN MO KANARAZU HIROGARU.
WAGA KOKORO O MIGAITE IKO!

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
MI TSUYOKI HITO MO KOKORO KAI NAKEREBA OKU NO NO MO MUYO NARI

(Gosho Zenshu page 1220, 

New Gosho Zenshu page 1690)

身つよき人も心かひなければ多くの能も無用なり

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

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

Thursday, July 21st, 2022
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
To all of you who are 

challenging yourselves 

this summer
to make leaps and bounds 

in your exam studies 

for higher education institutions,
try to do your very best!
"Every single day, 

every single effort 

is a decisive battle."

Continuing to put forth 

such daily efforts is what 

leads to shining glory!

Thursday, July 21st, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Both of you have continued believing in the Lotus Sutra; thus you are now ridding yourselves of your grave offenses from the past. For example, the flaws in iron come to the surface when it is forged."

(Letter to the Brothers 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 497)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 

Seikyo Newspaper, July 21st, 2022

Friday, July 22nd, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"Believing in your potential is the starting point. Buddhism is every person's ally; everyone can become a sun of hope brightening the world." 

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [76] To Our Future Division Members, the Torchbearers of Justice—Our Hope for the Future, "On the Treasure Tower"—Human Revolution Makes us Shine like the "Seven Kinds of Treasure," August 2021 issue of Daibyakurenge, translation released June 2022

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
HIYAKU NO NATSU NI IDOMU
JUKENSEI YO GANBARE!
"ICHINICHI ICHINICHI GA SHOBU" TO
"best" O TSUKUSHITE IKU.
SONO JIZOKU NI EIKAN WA KAGAYAKU!

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
ONO ONO ZUIBUN NI HOKEKYO O SHINZERARETSURU YUENI KAKO NO JUZAI O SEMEIDASHI TAMAITE SORO TATOEBA KUROGANE O YOKUYOKU KITAEBA KIZU NO ARAWARURU GA GOTOSHI

(Gosho Zenshu page 1083, 

New Gosho Zenshu page 1474)

各々随分に法華経を信ぜられつるゆえに、過去の重罪をせめいだし給いて候。たとえば、鉄をよくよくきたえばきずのあらわるるがごとし。

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

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

Wednesday, July 20th, 2022
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin teaches,
"Regard your service to your lord 

as the practice of the Lotus Sutra."*
The practice of this Buddhism 

is in order for us to manifest 

our strengths and abilities
in the midst of society.
Let's be victorious and successful 

and prove the truth of
"faith manifests itself in daily life"!

*"Reply to a Believer" (WND, Vol.1, page 905)

Wednesday, July 20th, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The heart of strategy and swordsmanship derives from the Mystic Law. Have profound faith. A coward cannot have any of their prayers answered."

(The Strategy of the Lotus Sutra

 - WND, Vol. 1, page 1001)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 

Seikyo Newspaper, July 20th, 2022

Thursday, July 21st, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Everyone, without exception, is a treasure tower. Each person should shine in their own unique way. By enabling people to do so, we create a world of true mutual respect in accord with the principle of 'cherry, plum, peach and damson' (cf.OTT, 200), a world in which we all can shine and illuminate each other." 

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [76] To Our Future Division Members, the Torchbearers of Justice—Our Hope for the Future, "On the Treasure Tower"—Human Revolution Makes us Shine like the "Seven Kinds of Treasure," August 2021 issue of Daibyakurenge, translation released June 2022

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"ON MIYAZUKAI O
HOKEKYO TO OBOSHIMESE"
SHAKAI NO NAKA DE CHIKARA O HAKKI SURU.
SONO TAME NO BUPPO DA.
SHINJIN SOKU SEIKATSU NO SHORISHA NI!

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
HEIHO KENGYO NO DAIJI MO KONO MYOHO YORI IDETARI FUKAKU SHINJIN O TORI TAMAE AETE OKUBYO NITEWA KANAU BEKARAZU SORO

(Gosho Zenshu page 1193, 

New Gosho Zenshu page 1623)

兵法・剣形の大事もこの妙法より出でたり。ふかく信心をとり給え。あえて臆病にては叶うべからず候。

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

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

Tuesday, July 19th, 2022
-- TO MY FRIENDS --

This is the faith and practice 

which enables us to transform 

every aspect of our lives 

in the direction of happiness.

Let's change our karma 

into our mission!

And hardships into a means 

to bring forth

the power to move forwards!

Let's constantly advance with 

indomitable optimism!

Tuesday, July 19th, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---

"as for the matter of becoming a Buddha, ordinary people keep in mind the words 'earnest resolve' and thereby become Buddhas."

("The Gift of Rice", 

WND-l page 1125) 

Selection Source:  Myoji no Gen  

Seikyo Newspaper:  July 19th, 2022

Wednesday, Month Date, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"The Daishonin stresses that nothing is more important than realising that we ourselves are the treasure tower and the treasure tower is none other than ourselves. There is no greater wisdom, he is saying, than awakening to the true reality of our lives and the Mystic Law that governs all life and the universe.

"Just before he died, Shakyamuni urged his disciples to 'be a lamp unto themselves and a refuge unto themselves, [to] betake themselves to no external refuge, but holding fast to the Truth as their lamp and holding fast as their refuge to the Truth, [to] look not for refuge to any one besides themselves.'*

 

"Buddhism likened this world to a raging torrent. What can be done to relieve the sufferings of people tossed about by these turbulent currents? The Buddha here stresses the importance of each person forging a solid self by making the unshakeable Law their anchor."

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [76] To Our Future Division Members, the Torchbearers of Justice—Our Hope for the Future, "On the Treasure Tower"—We Are Each the Treasure Tower, August 2021 issue of Daibyakurenge, translation released June 2022

 * "Maha Parinibbana Suttanta," in Dialogues of the Buddha, part 2, translated by T.W. and C.A.F. Rhys Davids (Oxford: The Pali Text Society, 1995), p.p. 108-109.

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-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

SUBETE O KŌFUKU NO HŌKŌ NI

TENKAN DEKIRU SHINJIN DA.

SHUKUMEI O SHIMEI NI!

GYAKKYO O ZENSHIN NO CHIKARA NI!

TAKUMASHIKI RAKKANSHUGI DE MAE E!

 

-- KYO NO GOSHO ---

"BONPU WA KOKOROZASHI TO MŌSU MOJI O KOKOROETE HOTOKE NI NARI SŌRŌ NARI"

("HAKUMAI IPPYO GOSHO", 

Gosho Zenshu page 1596, 

Shin Gosho Zenshu page 2053)

 

凡夫は志ざしと申す文字を心へて仏になり候なり

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] Words of the Week July 18th-24th, 2022, Daily Gosho July 18th & Daily Encouragement July 19th

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

July 18th-24th, 2022
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
From the realm of Soka, 

with warm encouragement 

and support,
let's raise new capable people 

and help them to develop 

during this summer!

Setting fresh new goals and targets 

of chanting, studying 

and challenging ourselves,
in order to do our human revolution,
let's inspire each other with 

a cheerful spirit!

Monday, July 18th, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"There are not two lands, pure or impure in themselves. The difference lies solely in the good or evil of our minds. It is the same with a Buddha and an ordinary being. When deluded, one is called an ordinary being, but when enlightened, one is called a Buddha."

(On Attaining Buddhahood in This Lifetime 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 4)
Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin, 

Seikyo Newspaper, July 18th, 2022

Tuesday, July 19th, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"When we reveal our Buddhahood through chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo each day, we bring forth a wellspring of happiness in our lives.

"The practice of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is the key to tapping our infinite potential and the positive workings of life as vast as the universe."

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [76] To Our Future Division Members, the Torchbearers of Justice—Our Hope for the Future, "On the Treasure Tower"—The Fundamental Law Pervading Life and the Universe, August 2021 issue of Daibyakurenge, translation released June 2022

 
-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
SOKA NO HAGEMASHI NO DAICHI KARA
JINZAI O SODATE NOBASU NATSU DA!
"INORI" "MANABI" "IDOMU"
NINGEN KAKUMEI NO ARATANA CHOSEN DE
HOGARAKA NI SEIMEI NO SHOKUHATSU O!

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
JODO TO II EDO TO IUMO DO NI FUTATSU NO HEDATE NASHI TADA WARERA GA KOKORO NO ZEN AKU NI YORU TO MIETARI SHUJO TO IU MO HOTOKE TO IU MO MATA KAKUNO GOTOSHI MAYOU TOKI WA SHUJO TO NAZUKE SATORU TOKI OBA HOTOKE TO NAZUKETARI

(Gosho Zenshu page 384, 

New Gosho Zenshu 317)

浄土といい穢土というも、土に二つの隔てなし、ただ我らが心の善悪によると見えたり。衆生というも仏というも、またかくのごとし。迷う時は衆生と名づけ、悟る時をば仏と名づけたり。

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

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

Sunday, July 17th, 2022
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Friendships with the neighbours 

become the foundation of 

prosperity, safety and security.
By cherishing those 

friendly daily greetings,
let's send out a cool breeze of hope 

to those around us!
Let's be the builders of

community happiness 

in our local areas!

Sunday, July 17th, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The words "four sides" stand for birth, aging, sickness, and death. We use the aspects of birth, ageing, sickness, and death to adorn the towers that are our bodies. And when, while in these four states of birth, ageing, sickness, and death, we chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, we cause them to waft forth the fragrance of the four virtues (happiness, true self, purity, and eternity)."

(The Emergence of the Treasure Tower chapter 

- OTT, page 90)
Selection Source: Suntetsu, 

Seikyo Newspaper, July 17th, 2022

Monday, July 18th, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"By chanting the 'five characters of the daimoku' – Nam-myoho-renge-kyo – 

ordinary people, even those presently burdened with problems and sufferings, can shine with the brilliance of the Mystic Law, just as they are. In terms of the workings of the Mystic Law, their lives are in no way different from that of the Buddha. This is the penetrating insight of Nichiren Buddhism.

"People tend to look for the causes of both happiness and misfortune outside of themselves. They search for happiness in someplace other than where they are now. But true happiness is not somewhere far away."

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [76] To Our Future Division Members, the Torchbearers of Justice—Our Hope for the Future, "On the Treasure Tower"—The Fundamental Law Pervading Life and the Universe, August 2021 issue of Daibyakurenge, translation released June 2022


-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
KINRIN TONO YUKO KOSO
ANSHIN TO HAN EI NO ISHIZUE DA.
HIGORO NO AISATSU O TAISETSU NI
SHUI NI KIBO NO RYOFU O!
CHIIKI NO KOFUKU SOZOSHA TARE!

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
SHIMEN TOWA SHOROBYOSHI NARI SHISO O MOTTE WARERA GA ISSHIN NO TO O SOGON SURU NARI WARERA GA SHOROBYOSHI NI NANMYOHORENGEKYO TO TONAE TATEMATSURU WA SHIKASHINAGARA SHITOKU NO KA O FUKU NARI

(Gosho Zenshu page 740, 

New Gosho Zenshu page 1031)

四面とは生老病死なり四相を以て我等が一身の塔を荘厳するなり、我等が生老病死に南無妙法蓮華経と唱え奉るは併ら四徳の香を吹くなり

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] July 16 2022 To My Friends and Daily Gosho + July 17 Daily Encouragement

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

Saturday, July 16th, 2022
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's all give a warm encouraging cheer 

to our future division members*
who are challenging themselves

to make dynamic progress 

during this summer!
Each and every one of them, 

equally, 

has an important mission.
Let's light up those 

precious young lives
with rays of love and compassion 

as a part of the Soka family!

* primary and secondary students

Saturday, July 16th, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"I cannot keep silent on this matter. I cannot suppress my fears."

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

- WND, Vol. 1, page 7)
Selection Source: Editorial, 

Seikyo Newspaper, July 16th, 2022

Sunday, July 17th, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Each of you has an important mission that only you can fulfil. As you strive steadily and persistently towards that mission, I hope you will make the most of your unique qualities and talents, shining as the brilliant treasure tower you are." 

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [76] To Our Future Division Members, the Torchbearers of Justice—Our Hope for the Future, "On the Treasure Tower"—Thise Who Experience Great Suffering Have a Great Mission, August 2021 issue of Daibyakurenge, translation released June 2022

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
YAKUSHIN NO NATSU O OKURU MIRAIBU NI
MINA DE ATATAKANA "yell" O!
ZEN IN GA TOTOKI SHIMEI NO HITO.
SOKA KAZOKU NO JIAI NO YOKO DE
WAKAKI SEIMEI O TERASO!

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
IWAZUNBA ARU BEKARAZU OSORE ZUNBA ARU BEKARAZU

(Gosho Zenshu page 17, 

New Gosho Zenshu page 25)

言わずんばあるべからず、恐れずんばあるべからず

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] Friday, July 15th, 2022 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + Saturday, July 16th Daily Encouragement

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

Friday, July 15th, 2022

-- TO MY FRIENDS --

Buddhism is a philosophy of hope.

Let's try our best to study 

the Gosho every day,

even if only a little,

and build 

an unshakable, strong self

for the purpose of leading 

a victorious life!

Friday, July 15th, 2022

--- DAILY GOSHO ---

If you want to understand the causes that existed in the past, look at the results as they are manifested in the present. And if you want to understand what results will be manifested in the future, look at the causes that exist in the present.

(The Opening of the Eyes 

- WND-1, page 279)

Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin

Seikyo Newspaper 

- Friday, July 15th, 2022

Saturday, July 16th, 2022

---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"We need never lament our circumstances or feel unworthy compared to others. In fact, the more challenging our situation, the more earnestly we can chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo.

"Those who steadfastly chant daimoku will eventually attain unsurpassed happiness and impart hope and inspiration to many others. Not only do those who have suffered the most become the happiest, they also become people of courage who help others achieve happiness. If you are suffering or going through hardships now, it is proof that you have a great mission."

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [76] To Our Future Division Members, the Torchbearers of Justice—Our Hope for the Future, "On the Treasure Tower"—There is No Treasure Tower Apart from Real People, August 2021 issue of Daibyakurenge, translation released June 2022

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

BUPPOU WA KIBOU NO TETSUGAKU.

MAINICHI SUKOSHI ZUTSU DEMO

GOSEIKUN O HAISHI

KAKKOTARU JIBUN O KIZUKOU!

SHOURI NO JINSEI NO TAME NI!

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---

KAKO NO IN O SHIRANTO HOSSEBA, SONO GENZAI NO KA O MIYO. MIRAI NO KA O SHIRANTO HOSSEBA, SONO GENZAI NO IN O MIYO.

(Gosho Zenshu page 231, New Gosho Zenshu page 112)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] To My Friends & Daily Gosho July 14th 2022 + Daily Encouragement July 15th

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

Thursday, July 14th, 2022
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Health is the basis of everything.
Let's maintain a good daily rhythm 

in regard to sleeping, eating, 

exercise, etc.
and at the same time 

wisely rest both 

our minds and bodies as is needed!
Let's live cheerfully and vibrantly 

each and every day!

Thursday, July 14th, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Suffer what there is to suffer, enjoy what there is to enjoy. Regard both suffering and joy as facts of life, and continue chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, no matter what happens."

(Happiness in This World 

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

Seikyo Newspaper, July 14th, 2022

Friday, July 15th, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The Daishonin continues: 'In the Latter Day of the Law, no treasure tower exists other than the figures of the men and women who embrace the Lotus Sutra" (WND–1, 299). 'Figures' here refers to people just as they are. The treasure tower does not exist apart from real people. Revealing one's inner treasure tower does not mean becoming something special or extraordinary. 'Attain' of 'attaining Buddhahood' means 'to open or reveal' (OTT, 126), says the Daishonin. We open or reveal the life state of Buddhahood that already exists within us.

"Notably, he makes the point 'whether eminent or humble, high or low' (WND–1, 299). Fame, social position, wealth—none of those things matter. Buddhism is the ultimate philosophy of respect for human beings, teaching that all people are equally noble and precious."

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [76] To Our Future Division Members, the Torchbearers of Justice—Our Hope for the Future, "On the Treasure Tower"—There is No Treasure Tower Apart from Real People, August 2021 issue of Daibyakurenge, translation released June 2022

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
KENKO WA ISSAI NO KIBAN
SUIMIN SHOKUJI UNDO TO
SEIKATSU "rhythm" O TOTONOE
SHINSHIN NO KYUSOKU MO KENMEI NI!
KAIKATSUNA MAINICHI O OKURO!

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
KU OBA KU TO SATORI RAKU OBA RAKU TO HIRAKI KURAKU TOMONI OMOI AWASETE NAMMYOHORENGEKYO TO UCHI TONAE ISASETAMAE

(Gosho Zenshu page 1143, 

New Gosho Zenshu page 1554)

苦をば苦とさとり、楽をば楽とひらき、苦楽ともに思い合わせて南無妙法蓮華経とうちとなえいさせ給え。

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] Wed. July 13th, 20922 To My Friends & Daily Gosho plus Thurs. July 14, Daily Encouragement

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

Wednesday, July 13th, 2022
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's make sure to 

take every possible measure against 

infectious diseases!
Let's thoroughly follow the basics 

such as washing our hands, 

disinfecting various things and 

making sure there is good ventilation.
Staying on our guard, 

with no complacency,
let's live wisely creating value 

each and every day!

Wednesday, July 13th, 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 Real Aspect of the Gohonzon 

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

Seikyo Newspaper, July 13th, 2022

Thursday, July 14th, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"... At the deepest level all people have a shining treasure tower within them and they are inherently and equally worthy of respect. Recognising this great truth is the essence of the Lotus Sutra. The appearance of people awakened to their own and others' dignity is the Buddha's cherished wish." 

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [76] To Our Future Division Members the Torchbearers of Justice—Our Hope for the Future, "On the Treasure Tower"—Seeing the Treasure Tower within Ourselves and Others, August 2021 issue of Daibyakurenge, translation released June 2022

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
KANSENSHO TAISAKU O BANZEN NI!
TEARAI SHODOKU KANKI TO NO
KIHON O TETTEI SHIYO.
YUDAN SURU KOTO NAKU
KASHIKOKU KACHI SOZO NO HIBI O!

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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

(Gosho Zenshu page 1244, 

New Gosho Zenshu page 2088)

この御本尊全く余所に求むることなかれ。ただ我ら衆生の法華経を持って南無妙法蓮華経と唱うる胸中の肉団におわしますなり。

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

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

☔️Tuesday, July 12th, 2022☔️
-- TO MY FRIENDS --

Let's treasure the bonds we have

with the people close by to us

in our local community 

and at work.

Through our sincere actions,

let's widen our circle of trust.

☔️Tuesday, July 12th, 2022☔️
--- DAILY GOSHO ---

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

("Happiness in This World," 

WND-l, page 681) 

Selection Source:  

Member's Experience in Faith  

Seikyo Newspaper: July 12th, 2022

Wednesday, July 13th, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

""Abutsu-bo had written to the Daishonin asking about the significance of the emergence of the treasure tower described in the Lotus Sutra. The Daishonin responds in this letter* that it has great significance and embodies a number of profound teachings. He then goes on to say: 'In essence, the appearance of the treasure tower indicates that on hearing the Lotus Sutra, the three groups of voice-hearers** perceived for the first time the treasure tower within their own lives' (WND–1, 299).

"'The treasure tower within their own lives' is the key. In other words, the Daishonin explains, Shakyamuni's disciples realise that the great treasure tower that appeared before them is actually the treasure tower that comes forth and appears in their own lives (cf.OTT, 229).

"The Daishonin continues: 'Now Nichiren's disciples and lay supporters are also doing this' (WND–1, 299), indicating that it is vital for his followers, too, to perceive their inner treasure tower.

"This means we must awaken to the fact that the treasure tower—the noble life state of Buddhahood as vast as the universe—is inherent in our own lives. This is the true significance of the emergence of the treasure tower. It also means seeing the treasure tower in the lives of others." 

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [76] To Our Future Division Members the Torchbearers of Justice—Our Hope for the Future, "On the Treasure Tower"—Awaken to Your Inner Treasure! August 2021 issue of Daibyakurenge, translation released June 2022

* On the Treasure Tower

** Three groups of voice-hearers: this refers to Shakyamuni's voice-hearer disciples who received the prophecy of enlightenment in the Lotus Sutra as they came to understand the truth of Shakyamuni's teachings through the three cycles of preaching. The three cycles are preaching through doctrine, preaching through parable and preaching through illuminating the disciples' past relationship with Shakyamuni. 

 

 

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

CHIIKI · SHOKUBA NADO

MIJIKANA HITOTACHI TO NO KIZUNA O

TAISETSUNI SHITE IKO!

SEIJITSU NA FURUMAI DE

SHINRAI NO WA O IKUENIMO.

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"KU OBA KU TO SATORI RAKU OBA RAKU TO HIRAKI KURAKU TOMONI OMOI AWASETE NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO TO UCHI TONAE I SASE TAMAE "

(SHIJO KINGO DONO GOHENJI,) 

Gosho Zenshu page 1143, 

Shingosho Zenshu page 1554

 

‟苦をば苦とさとり楽をば楽とひらき苦楽ともに思い合わせて南無妙法蓮華経とうちとなへゐさせ給へ"

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 11th-17th July, 2022 Words of the Week, 11th July Daily Gosho and 12th July Daily Encouragement

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

July 11th-17th, 2022
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
We are victorious 

"because of perfect unity
  with the spirit of many in body 

   but one in mind."*
We would like to extend our 

deepest respect and appreciation 

to all our dearest friends 

who have shed 'golden sweat' 

for the sake of kosen-rufu!

The treasures of the heart are 

boundless and immeasurable!
Hoisting high the banner 

of the philosophy 

of the dignity of life,
let's further expand the solidarity 

of happiness and peace 

now more than ever!

*"If the spirit of many in body but one in mind prevails among the people, they will achieve all their goals, whereas if one in body but different in mind, they can achieve nothing remarkable. ... Yet King Chou's army lost because of disunity while King Wu's men defeated him because of perfect unity." 

- "Many in Body, One in Mind" 

(WND, Vol.1, page 618)

** The Soka Gakkai in Japan provides electoral support to the Komeito party, a coalition partner in the present Japanese government. In the Upper House elections held in Japan on Sun. July 10th, 2022, all 7 candidates fielded by the Komeito party in single-seat districts won and another six were voted into office on the proportional representation ballot. Komeito aims to give political voice to the most vulnerable and underrepresented members of society, with policies promoting peace, social security, education, the environment and human rights. The Soka Gakkai does not provide any financial backing to any candidate or political party. Outside Japan, no Soka Gakkai organisations engage in politics.
Historical information: https://www.daisakuikeda.org/main/profile/bio/bio-10.html
Komeito FAQ: https://www.komei.or.jp/en/faq/]

Monday, July 11th, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"A passage in the Six Pāramitās Sutra says to become the master of your mind rather than let your mind master you."

(Reply to the Lay Priest Soya 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 486)
Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin, 

Seikyo Newspaper, July 11th, 2022

Tuesday, July 12th, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The time has come for Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism of the Sun, which unequivocally advocates respect for life and the dignity of all people, to lead the way for the rest of the world." 

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [76] To Our Future Division Members the Torchbearers of Justice—Our Hope for the Future, "On the Treasure Tower"—Awaken to Your Inner Treasure! August 2021 issue of Daibyakurenge, translation released June 2022

-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
"ITAI DOSHIN NAREBA KACHINU"
KIN NO ASE HIKARU HOYU NI SAIKEIREI.
"KOKORO NO TAKARA" WA MUHEN NARI!
SEIMEI SONGE NO TETSURI NO HATA TAKAKU
SACHI TO HEIWA NO SARANARU RENTAI O!

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
KOKORO NO SHI TOWA NARUTOMO KOKORO O SHI TO SEZARE TOWA ROKUHARA MITSUKYO NO MON ZOKASHI
(Gosho Zenshu page 1025, 

New Gosho Zenshu page 1411)

「心の師とはなるとも、心を師とせざれ」とは、六波羅蜜経の文ぞかし。

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 🎾 10th July, 2022 To My Friends & Daily Gosho plus 11th July Daily Encouragement

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

🎾 Sunday, July 10th, 2022 🎾
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin teaches,
"You should respect one another."*
Everyone of us 

has a unique mission 

that only we can fulfil.
With unbreakable, diamond-like unity 

with each of our treasured 

fellow members,
let's strive to achieve 

happiness and victory!

*"Even an ignorant person can obtain blessings by serving someone who expounds the Lotus Sutra. No matter if he is a demon or an animal, if someone proclaims even a single verse or phrase of the Lotus Sutra, you must respect him as you would the Buddha. This is what the sutra means when it says, 'You should rise and greet him from afar, showing him the same respect you would a Buddha.' You should respect one another as Shakyamuni and Many Treasures did at the ceremony in the 'Treasure Tower' chapter." 

- "The Fourteen Slanders" 

(WND, Vol.1, page 757)

Sunday, July 10th, 2022
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"The mind is the ruler of the body."

(How the Gods Protect the Place of Practice 

- WND, Vol. 2, page 668)
Selection Source: Suntetsu, 

Seikyo Newspaper, July 10th, 2022

Monday, July 11th, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"When we turn our gaze to the universe, its vastness and mystery strike us with awe. We can't help but ponder what it means to be born as human beings on this planet and we deeply sense the wonder of life itself.

"Nichiren Buddhism teaches the one fundamental Law that provides, supports and gives rise to the universe and human life. It sets forth the means by which we can align our lives with that fundamental Law, enabling us to create value towards the realisation of happiness and peace for all and bring our innate dignity to shine." 

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [76] To Our Future Division Members the Torchbearers of Justice—Our Hope for the Future, "On the Treasure Tower"—Awaken to Your Inner Treasure! August 2021 issue of Daibyakurenge, translation released June 2022

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"HOTOKE NO GOTOKU TAGAINI UYAMAU BESHI"
MINA GA SHIMEI ARU JINZAI DA.
TAKARA NO HITORI HITORI TO TOMONI
KONGO FUE NO DANKETSU DE
KOFUKU SHORI O HIRAKI YUKO!

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
KOKORO WA KORE MI NO SHU NARI

(Gosho Zenshu page 979, 

New Gosho Zenshu page 1320)

心はこれ身の主なり

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] 🎾July 9th, 2022 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 🎾July 10th Daily Encouragement

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

🎾Saturday, July 9th, 2022🎾
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Our "Rissho Ankoku" movement 

is all about,
based on our prayers for the happiness 

of both ourselves and others,
a practice to enhance each other 

as human beings
for the sake of establishing 

a peaceful and secure society.
Let's further expand our solidarity 

for justice and truth!

*"The key to establishing peace and prosperity in our world, as expressed here, lies in the human heart -- in people's prayer for order and tranquility in society -- and in each person establishing a solid self-identity through the process of human revolution." 

(ref. The New Human Revolution, 

Vol.4, "Rissho Ankoku" chapter)

Saturday, July 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: Kyo no Hosshin, 

Seikyo Newspaper: July 9th, 2022

🎾Sunday, July 10th, 2022🎾
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Nichiren Daishonin calls on us in many of his writings to make ever-greater efforts, to strive more and more and to exert ourselves now more than ever.

"When you continue making efforts to chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo even during painful or difficult times, you will feel a powerful life force and determination not to be defeated well up inside you, like the sun rising ever more brightly in the morning sky.

"Let's get ready for a fresh start! Please advance cheerfully, with 'now more than ever' as your proud motto." 

Towards 2030—To Our Bright Beacons of Hope, [24] Grow and Develop Now More Than Ever! Hope News, March 1st, 2022 issue, translation released June 2022. 

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"RISSHO ANKOKU" TOWA
JITA TOMONO KOFUKU O INORI
SHAKAI NO ANNON O KIZUKU TAME
TAGAI NI TAKAME AU JISSEN DA.
SEIGI NO RENTAI O HIROGEYO!

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
YOROKOBASHII KANA NANJI RANSHITSU NO TOMO NI MAJIWATTE MAHO NO SHO TO NARU
(Gosho Zenshu page 31, 

New Gosho Zenshu page 43)

悦ばしいかな、汝、蘭室の友に交わって麻畝の性と成る。

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

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

Friday, July 8th, 2022

-- TO MY FRIENDS --

Nichiren writes,

"Now you must strengthen

[your faith] more than ever."*

When we stay true 

to our vow for kosen-rufu,

infinite power comes welling forth.

From right now! From right here!

* "The Supremacy of the Law" 

WND-1, page 614

Friday, July 8th, 2022

--- DAILY GOSHO ---

And could not this illness of your husband's be the Buddha's design, because the Vimalakīrti and Nirvana sutras both teach that sick people will surely attain Buddhahood? Illness gives rise to the resolve to attain the way.

The Good Medicine for All Ills 

- WND-1, page 937

Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin

Seikyo Newspaper 

- Friday, July 8th, 2022

Saturday, July 9th, 2022

---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"Some of you might feel overwhelmed by all the things you have to do, but just start from where you can. Such small efforts are important. Be brave and give it a go. You can always take a break if it gets too much and start again later. Such steady efforts to keep advancing will give you hope and confidence, making you shine brightly like each new day's sun." 

Treasures of the Four Seasons, [22] Taking a Fresh Step Forwards Each Day, Hope News, January 1st, 2020 issue, translation released June 2022

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

"IMA ICHIJUU GOUJOU NI

ONKOKOROZASHI ARU BESHI" GOSEIKUN.

KOUFU NO DAIGAN NI TATEBA

MUGEN NO CHIKARA GA WAKIAGARU.

SAA IMA KARA! KOKO KARA!

(Gosho Zenshu page 1220, New Gosho Zenshu page 1689)

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---

KONO YAMAI WA HOTOKE NO ONHAKARAI KA. SONO YUE WA, JOUMYOUKYOU, NEHANGYOU NI WA, YAMAI ARU HITO HOTOKE NI NARU BEKI YOSHI TOKARETE SOUROU. YAMAI NI YORITE DOUSHIN WA OKORI SOUROU NARI.

(Gosho Zenshu page 1480, New Gosho Zenshu page 1963)

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[sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo] Thurs. July 7th, 2022 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + Fri. July 8th Daily Encouragement

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

Thursday, July 7th, 2022
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin states,
"The reason that you have survived 

until now
(when so many have died)
was so that you would meet 

with this affair."*
Firmly making up our minds 

that this is the decisive moment 

for victory in kosen-rufu, 

let's give our all to tackling 

the challenges in front of us.

From there on a path 

to new opportunities 

is certain to open up!

*"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. This is where you will cross the Uji River. This is where you will ford the Seta. This will determine whether you win honour or disgrace your name." 

- "Reply to Yasaburō" 

(WND, Vol.1, page 829)

Thursday, July 7th, 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. Do not have doubts simply because heaven does not lend you protection. Do not be discouraged because you do not enjoy an easy and secure existence in this life."

(The Opening of the Eyes 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 283)
Selection Source: "Kyo no Hosshin," 

Seikyo Newspaper, July 7th, 2022

Friday, July 8th, 2022
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Mr. Toda always forged ahead with the determination to make the most of each day, each month, each year. When things didn't go as he'd hoped, he picked himself up with an undefeated spirit and tried again.

"I am the disciple of Mr. Toda. I have travelled around Japan and the world year after year to encourage my fellow members and work for peace. I tirelessly continued writing page after page of my two novels 'The Human Revolution' and 'The New Human Revolution,' as well as essays and other writings. Even when I was ill, I pushed myself to keep writing even just a few lines or paragraphs, counting each completed page as a little victory.

"One step forwards! Then another step! That is the Soka Gakkai spirit and how to lead a life of value creation."

Treasures of the Four Seasons, [22] Taking a Fresh Step Forwards Each Day, Hope News, January 1st, 2020 issue, translation released June 2022

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
GOSEIKUN "KONO KOTO NI
AWAN TAME NARIKERI"
KOKO GA KOFU NO "SHOBUDOKORO" TO
KAKUGO O SADAME ZENRYOKU O TSUKUSU.
SOKO KARA KATSURO GA HIRAKERU!

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
WARE NARABINI WAGA DESHI SHONAN ARITOMO UTAGAU KOKORO NAKUBA JINENNI BUKKAI NI ITARU BESHI TEN NO KAGO NAKI KOTO O UTAGAWAZARE GENZE NO ANNON NARAZARU KOTO O NAGEKAZARE
(Gosho Zenshu page 234, 

New Gosho Zenshu page 117)

我ならびに我が弟子、諸難ありとも疑う心なくば、自然に仏界にいたるべし。天の加護なきことを疑わざれ。現世の安穏ならざることをなげかざれ。

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