31st May, 2023 To My Friends & Daily Gosho plus 1st June Daily Encouragement

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

Wednesday, May 31st, 2023
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Kosen-rufu is a movement 

fought with words.
Let's offer words of 

courage and justice 

to those friends
who are struggling 

in the midst of a confusing world!
A voice of great conviction 

can lead people to happiness.

Wednesday, May 31st, 2023
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"... your having inquired about this doctrine again and again in this way in your situation as a woman is surely no ordinary thing."

(The Attainment of Buddhahood 

in Principle and in Its Actual Aspect -
WND, Vol. 2, page 892)
Selection Source: 

Ikeda Sensei's guidance, 

Seikyo Newspaper, May 31st, 2023

Thursday, June 1st, 2023
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Some members may participate in activities because they're inspired by the ideal of kosen-rufu dedicated to realising world peace and the happiness of all people. Others may do so because they're determined to make a breakthrough in changing such karma as illness or economic hardship. And some may start taking part in activities because they wish to deepen their conviction in faith."

The New Human Revolution,

Vol. 28, Great Path 42, 

translation released April 2023

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
KOSENRUFU WA GENRONSEN DA.
KONMEI NO YO O IKIRU TOMO NI
YUKI TO SEIGI NO KOTOBA O!
DAIKAKUSHIN NO KOE GA
HITOBITO O KOFUKU NI MICHIBIKU.

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
NYONIN NO MI TO SHITE TABITABI KAKU NO GOTOKU HOMON O TAZUNESASE TAMO KOTO WA HITOE NI TADAGOTO NI ARAZU KYOSHU SHAKUSON ONMI NI IRI KAWARASE TAMONIYA RYUNYO GA ATO O TSUGI TAMOKA

New Gosho Zenshu page 2134, 

Gosho Zenshu page 1262

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30th May, 2023 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 31st May Daily Encouragement

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

Tuesday, May 30th, 2023
-- TO MY FRIENDS --

As the Daishonin expounds,

"The seeds of Buddhahood sprout 

as a result of conditions,"*

Let's talk about Buddhism 

with the friend in front of us.

This is what puts us on 

the direct path 

to advancing kosen-rufu.

Starting with oneself 

let's widely encourage "dramas" 

that are full of joy

for both ourselves and others.

*"The Properties of Rice" WND-l Page 1117

Tuesday, May 30th, 2023

--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"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-l page 386

Selection Source: Buddhist Teachings
Seikyo Newspaper, May 30th, 2023

Wednesday, May 31st, 2023
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Nichiren Daishonin writes: 'But still I am not discouraged. The Lotus Sutra is like the seed, the Buddha like the sower, and the people like the field' (WND-1, 748).

"Our voices as we chant and talk to others with courage, sincerity and perseverance become the seeds of hope—seeds that produce flowers and fruit in unending abundance to create luxuriant fields of peace the world over.

"Let us continue striving in the chosen places of our mission with our fellow SGI members around the globe, who continue to emerge from the earth in ever-growing numbers. Today and again tomorrow, with the resolve 'Still I am not discouraged!' Let us proudly sow the seeds of peace of the Mystic Law!

Our Brilliant Human Revolution, the Proud Mission of the SGI, Jan. 26th 2023 issue of Seikyo Newspaper, translation released May, 2023.

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"BUSSHU WA EN YORI OKORU"

ME NO MAE NO TOMO NI BUPPO O KATARU.

KORE GA KOSEN-RUFU NO JIKIDO DA.

JITA TOMO NO KANKI NO DORAMA O

"WATASHI KARA" HIROGEYO!

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
GYOGAKU WA SHINJIN YORI OKORUBEKU SORO.  CHIKARA ARABA ICHIMON IKKU NARITOMO KATARASE TAMOBESHI."

"SHOHO JISSO SHO" 

New Gosho Zenshu page 1793,
Gosho Zenshu page 1361

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29th May-June 4th 2023 Words of the Week, 29th May Daily Gosho + 30th May Daily Encouragement

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

May 29th-June 4th, 2023
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
Let's hold the world's greatest 

women's general meetings!
The Daishoin teaches,
"Both oneself and others together 

will take joy in their possession 

of wisdom and compassion."*
From the friendly harmonious circles

 of our group,
let's spread flowers 

of happiness and peace that bloom

one after another!

*OTT, page 146

Monday, May 29th, 2023
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Though your body must face the perils of the present crisis, your mind is one with the mind of the Buddha."

(The Refutation of the 

    Three Great Teachers 

- WND, Vol. 2, page 958)
Selection Source: Suntetsu, 

Seikyo Newspaper, May 29th, 2023

Tuesday, May 30th, 2023
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"On the path of kosen-rufu, there will be many challenges we need to overcome as we carry out our activities. Each of us must therefore bravely take action with deep commitment and resolve."

The New Human Revolution,

Vol. 28, Great Path 42, 

translation released April 2023

-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
SEKAI ICHI NO JOSEIBU SOKAI!
"JITA TOMONI CHIE TO JIHI TO
ARU O 'KI' TOWA IU"
"Group" NO WARAKU WA KARA
SACHI TO HEIWA NO HANA MATA HANA O!

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
TATOI MI WA KONO NAN NI AUTOMO KOKORO WA BUSSHIN NI ONAJI

(New Gosho Zenshu page 1454, 

Gosho Zenshu page 1069)

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To My Friends and Daily Gosho May 28, 2023 plus Daily Encouragement May 29

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

Sunday, May 28th, 2023
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
With our friends from the local district 

and/or groups,
let's advance with  

lots of smiles and in perfect unity!
Bright cheerful gatherings 

where everyone shines 

as the key player,
is the driving force to propel 

kosen-rufu forwards.

Sunday, May 28th, 2023
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"A fire burns higher when logs are added, and a strong wind makes a kālakula grow larger. The pine tree lives for ten thousand years, and therefore its boughs become bent and twisted. The votary of the Lotus Sutra is like the fire and the kālakula, while their persecutions are like the logs and the wind."

(The Difficulty of Sustaining Faith 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 471)
Selection Source: One Gosho, 

Seikyo Newspaper, May 28th, 2023

Monday, May 29th, 2023
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"My mentor, Josei Toda, said: 'Never forget that incredible changes can occur in people's hearts if you interact with them based on deep compassion. It is essential above all to show utmost courtesy and patience in your dealings with others.'"

Editorial May/June, Sending Forth a Refreshing Breeze of Encouragement, SGI Newsletter No. 11246, May 2023 Daibyakurenge, translation released April 17th, 2023.

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
CHIKU "block" NO TOMO TO
EGAO TO DANKETSU NO ZENSHIN O!
MINA GA SHUYAKU TO SHITE KAGAYAKU
AKARUKU TANOSHII TSUDOI GA
KOFU SUISHIN NO GENDORYOKU DA.

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
HI NI TAKIGI O KUWAURU TOKI WA SAKAN NARI OKAZE FUKEBA GURA WA BAIZO SURU NARI MATSU WA MANNEN NO YOWAI O TAMOTSU YUENI EDA O MAGERARU HOKEKYO NO GYOJA WA HITO GURA NO GOTOSHI TAKIGI TO KAZE TOWA DAINAN NO GOTOSHI

(New Gosho Zenshu page 1546, 

Gosho Zenshu page 1136)

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Sat. May 27, 2023 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + Sun. May 28 Daily Encouragement

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

Saturday, May 27th, 2023
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's make sure to express 

our deepest respect and appreciation
to all of those

who dedicate themselves 

to the growth and smiles
of our Future Division members, 

the successors of kosen-rufu!
There is no doubt that 

your noble efforts to raise 

and develop the next generation

will bring immeasurable 

good fortune and benefits 

to shine in your lives.

Saturday, May 27th, 2023
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"In the case of this sutra, the benefits gained from it increase in depth and bounty, and they continue down to the fiftieth person who hears of it. In the case of the other sutras, however, there is no benefit to be gained even by the first person who hears them, much less by the second, third, or fourth person, and so on down to the fiftieth person.  Though rivers may be deep, their depth cannot match even the shallow places of the ocean."

(The Essence of 

the "Medicine King" Chapter 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 92)
Selection Source: 

Ikeda Sensei's guidance, 

Seikyo Newspaper, May 27th, 2023

Sunday, May 28th, 2023
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"When we make our lives shine with wisdom and compassion and help others do the same, the light of happiness of the true joy of living emanating from our lives will illuminate the gloom and uncertainty shrouding our times.

Editorial May/June, Sending Forth a Refreshing Breeze of Encouragement, SGI Newsletter No. 11246, May 2023 Daibyakurenge, translation released April 17th, 2023.

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
KOKEI NO TOMO NO
EGAO TO SEICHO NI TSUKUSU
MIRAIBU TANTOSHA NI SAIKEIREI!
JIDAI O HIRAKU SEIGYO NI
FUKUTOKU WA SANZENTO KAGAYAKU!

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
KONO KYO WA ZENJI JINTA NI SHITE GOJITTENDEN NARI SHOKYO NIWA NAO ICHI MO NASHI IWANYA NI SAN SHI NAISHI GOJITTENDEN OYA KAWA WA FUKAKEREDOMO TAIKAI NO ASAKI NI OYOBAZU

(New Gosho Zenshu page 525, 

Gosho Zenshu page 1499)

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To My Friends & Daily Gosho 26th May, 2023 + Daily Encouragement 27th May

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

Friday, May 26th, 2023

-- TO MY FRIENDS --

Both courage and happiness

are within our own hearts.

Let's draw out

the infinite power of life

with strong daimoku,

and again today 

vigorously advance!

Friday, May 26th, 2023

--- DAILY GOSHO ---

Even if you are not the Venerable Mahākāshyapa, you should all perform a dance. Even if you are not Shāriputra, you should leap up and dance. When Bodhisattva Superior Practices emerged from the earth, did he not emerge dancing?

(Great Evil and Great Good 

- WND-1, page 1119)

Selection Source: 

Gokingen Calendar 

- Friday, May 26th, 2023

Saturday, May 27th, 2023

---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"Our sincere behaviour, like that of Bodhisattva Never Disparaging, activates and awakens the Buddha nature, the supreme potential, within each person's life. This gives rise to unsurpassed joy and creates a growing solidarity of wise individuals, who with a positive, courageous spirit take on the challenges presented by life and society."

Editorial May/June, Sending Forth a Refreshing Breeze of Encouragement, SGI Newsletter No. 11246, May 2023 Daibyakurenge, translation released April 17th, 2023.

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

YŪKI MO KŌFUKU MO

JISHIN NO KYŌCHŪ NI ARU.

SEIMEI NO MUGEN NO CHIKARA O

TSUYOKI INORI DE HIKIDASHI

KYŌ MO IKIOI YOKU SUSUMŌ!

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---

KASHŌ SONJA NI ARAZU TOMO, MAI O MO MAI NUBESHI. SHARIHOTSU NI ARANE DOMO, TATTE ODORI NUBESHI. JŌGYŌ BOSATSU NO DAICHI YORI IDE TAMAI SHI NI WA, ODORITE KOSO IDE TAMAI SHI KA.

(New Gosho Zenshu page 2145, 

Gosho Zenshu page 1300)

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May 25th, 2023 To My Friends & Daily Gosho plus May 26th Daily Encouragement

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

Thursday, May 25th, 2023
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's welcome all 

who come to participate 

in our meetings by
"showing them the same respect 

we would a Buddha!"*
With warm friendly unity 

and harmonious solidarity,
let's make smiles bloom everywhere 

in our local community.

*"The 'Encouragements' chapter says, '[If you see a person who accepts and upholds this sutra], you should rise and greet them from afar, showing them the same respect you would a Buddha.'" 

- "On the Importance of the '

Expedient Means' 

and 'Life Span' Chapters" 

(WND, Vol.2, page 749)

Thursday, May 25th, 2023
--- 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 25th, 2023

Friday, May 26th, 2023
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"In a passage from the 'Expedient Means' chapter of the Lotus Sutra that we recite during morning and evening gongyo, it states: 'Their words are soft and gentle and can delight the hearts of the assembly' (LSOC2, 57). Words of encouragement filled with warmth and kindness delight people's hearts and lead them to happiness. This is the realm of the Mystic Law and our Soka Gakkai districts.

"Today, more than ever, people's hearts crave such 'soft and gentle' words, and warm encouragement." 

 

Editorial May/June, Sending Forth a Refreshing Breeze of Encouragement, SGI Newsletter No. 11246, May 2023 Daibyakurenge, translation released April 17th, 2023.

 

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
KAIGO NO SANKASHA O
"HOTOKE O UYAMAU GA GOTOKU"
SAIKEIREI DE MUKAEYO!
URUWASHIKI WARAKU NO "scrum" DE
WAGA CHIIKI NI EGAO NO HANA 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
(New Gosho Zenshu page 592, 

Gosho Zenshu page 1351)

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Wed. 24th May 2023 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + Thurs. 25th May Daily Encouragement

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

Wednesday, May 24th, 2023
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The foundation for

deepening our friendships is,

unstinting trust and integrity.
Having on-going 

open-hearted conversations 

is also vital.
By helping to cultivate 

each other's hearts and minds,
let's spread a solidarity of happiness 

far and wide!

Wednesday, May 24th, 2023
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Single-mindedly chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and urge others to do the same; that will remain as the only memory of your present life in this human world."

(Questions and Answers 

about Embracing the Lotus Sutra 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 64)
Selection Source: 

Ikeda Sensei's guidance, 

Seikyo Newspaper, May 24th, 2023

Thursday, May 25th, 2023
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"Who is forging ahead steadily but surely to actualise this transformation of our world? It is you, our members working together at the district level. Day by day and month after month, you are sowing the seeds of the Mystic Law in the life of one person after another in your local communities where you have built connections. Through these efforts, you are creating an ever-expanding and eternally thriving Buddha realm, an indestructible treasure land."

Editorial May/June, Sending Forth a Refreshing Breeze of Encouragement, SGI Newsletter No. 11246, May 2023 Daibyakurenge, translation released April 17th, 2023.

 

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
YUJO O FUKAMERU KONPON WA
SHINGI O TSURANUKU KOTODA.
TAGAI NO SHINDEN O TAGAYASHI
SACHI NO RENTAI O HIROGEYO!

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
SUBEKARAKU KOKORO O ITSU NI SHITE NANMYOHORENGEKYO TO WARE MO TONAE TA OMO SUSUMEN NOMI KOSO KONJO NINKAI NO OMOIDE NARUBEKI

(New Gosho Zenshu page 519, 

Gosho Zenshu page 467)

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23rd May, 2023 To my Friends & Daily Gosho + 24th May, Daily Encouragement

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

Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023
-- TO MY FRIENDS --

Those who strive 

to humbly learn from others

grow and develop limitlessly.

Let's treasure 

each and every opportunity we have  

to meet someone,

and widely expand the waves of 

heartfelt meaningful conversations

that open the way 

to enriching our lives!

Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Although the sun and moon should fall to the ground and Mount Sumeru crumble, there can be no doubt that this woman will attain Buddhahood. It is certain, absolutely certain!"

("Reply to Matsuno", WND-ll page 752)

Selection Source: 

  Ikeda Sensei's Encouragement
Seikyo Newspaper, May 23rd, 2023

Wednesday, May 24th, 2023
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"When we talk together as fellow human beings—focusing on life and the human condition defined by the sufferings of birth, ageing, sickness and death—we will not fail to find common ground and understand one another."

Our Brilliant Human Revolution, the Proud Mission of the SGI, Jan. 26th 2023 issue of Seikyo Newspaper, translation released May, 2023.

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
KENKYONI TASHA KARA MANABU HITO WA

DOKOMADEMO SEICHO DEKIRU.

HITOTSU NO DEAI O TAISETSUNI

YUTAKANA JINSEI HIRAKU KATARAI O

OKUENIMO HIROGE YUKO!

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
"NICHIGATSU WA CHI NI OCHI SHUMISEN WA KUZURUTOMO, KANO NYONIN HOTOKE NI NARASE TAMAWAN KOTO UTAGAI NASHI, ARA TANOMOSHIYA, TANOMOSHIYA."

("MATSUNO DONO GOHENJI" 

New Gosho Zenshu page 1999,
Gosho Zenshu page 1390)

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22nd-28th May, 2023 Words of the Week, 22nd May Daily Gosho + 23rd May Daily Encouragement

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

May 22nd-28th, 2023
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
Everyone plays a leading role 

in our discussion meetings.
The Daishonin encourages us,
"you should always talk 

    with each other."*

By sharing our personal experiences 

of the joy of doing 

our human revolution,
let's spread the benefits 

of this faith and practice,
expand the circle of capable people
and help as many people as possible 

to form a connection

with this Buddhism and its philosophy!
At the same time, 

let's make sure to always express 

our sincere appreciation to the families
who so kindly offer their homes 

for our gatherings!

*"Flowering and Bearing Grain" 

(WND, Vol.1, page 909)

Monday, May 22nd, 2023
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
Those who believe in the Lotus Sutra are as if in winter, but winter always turns to spring.

(Winter Always Turns to Spring 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 535)
Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin, 

Seikyo Newspaper, May 22nd, 2023

Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"What is the Soka Gakkai's greatest treasure? It is people. Fostering people leads directly to advancing kosen-rufu. And personal guidance is the sure way to develop people of ability."

The New Human Revolution,

Vol. 28, Great Path 42, 

translation released April 2023

-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
MINNA GA SHUYAKU NO ZADANKAI DA.
NINGEN KAKUMEI NO YOROKOBI NO TAIKEN O
"TSUNENI KATARI AWASETE"
KUDOKU TO JINZAI TO BUTSUEN O KAKUDAI.
KAIJO NO GOKAZOKU NI KANSHA O!

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

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
HOKEKYO O SHINZURU HITO WA FUYU NO GOTOSHI FUYU WA KANARAZU HARI TO NARI

(New Gosho Zenshu page 1696, 

Gosho Zenshu page 1253)

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21st May, 2023 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 22nd May Daily Encouragement

* Our apologies for the spelling of Soka Gakkai NOT "Soak" Gakkai! Last minute automatic spell check slipped by us! 

** Yesterday's Daily Gosho quote came from Vol. 2 NOT Vol. 1  

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

Sunday, May 21st, 2023
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The practice of this faith 

is to help us overcome 

our "own weaknesses within."
By forging our hearts and minds 

through doing gongyo 

and chanting daimoku,
let's show actual proof 

with our triumphant victories!

Sunday, May 21st, 2023
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"A single character of the Lotus Sutra is like the great earth, which gives rise to all things."

(Reply to Ōnichi-nyo 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 1089)
Selection Source: Suntetsu, 

Seikyo Newspaper, May 21st, 2023

Monday, May 22nd, 2023
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Nothing is more barbarous than war, nothing is more cruel. We must not allow our young people and children to be sacrificed to the evil of war, and we must not cause the world's mothers to grieve. This must be our heartfelt cry as long as we have life in our bodies.

Our Brilliant Human Revolution, the Proud Mission of the SGI, Jan. 26th 2023 issue of Seikyo Newspaper, translation released May, 2023.


-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
SHINKO NO JISSEN WA
"JISHIN NO YOWASA" NI
UCHIKATSU TAMENI ARU.
GONGYO SHODAI DE KOKORO O KITAE
DODOTARU GAIKA NO JISSHO O!

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

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
HOKEKYO NO ICHIJI WA DAICHI NO GOTOSHI BANBUTSU O SHUSSHO SU
(New Gosho Zenshu page 1716, 

Gosho Zenshu page 1263)

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