[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!

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

--- 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。

--
Please let us know if you see any mistakes or have any questions!
 
It is possible to contact us on
 
sjlmg28@gmail.com
 
particularly if you want us to add someone!
---
You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "SGI-ToMyFriends-Wagatomo" group.
To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com.
To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/sgi-tomyfriends-wagatomo/2fd71b0a-c799-48d0-9819-dd9bf35ed397n%40googlegroups.com.