Sat. 30th Sep. 2023 To My Friends & daily Gosho + Sun. 1st Oct. Daily Encouragement

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

Saturday, September 30th, 2023
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
"The 'great vow' refers to 

the propagation of the Lotus Sutra."*
By living with such a commitment 

for kosen-rufu,
we activate the life condition 

of Buddhahood.
At the same time,
the wall of obstacles and difficulties 

can, for sure, 

be broken through!

*OTT, page 82

Saturday, September 30th, 2023
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"If in a single moment of life we exhaust the pains and trials of millions of kalpas, then instant after instant there will arise in us the three Buddha bodies with which we are eternally endowed. Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is just such a 'diligent' practice."

(The Essential Passage in Each 

of the Twenty-eight Chapters 

of the Lotus Sutra, 

Emerging from the Earth chapter 

- OTT, page 214)
Selection Source: 

Learning from Ikeda Sensei's lectures, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Sep. 30th, 2023

Sunday, October 1st, 2023
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Nichiren Daishonin writes: 'Those who believe in and practice [those who embrace] the Lotus Sutra are equal to Shakyamuni Buddha' (WND-1, 323). A passionate seeking spirit to grasp the essence of the Mystic Law will surely give rise to great benefit equal to the Buddha's."

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [90] A Hope-Inspiring Life Philosophy for the Real World, October 2022 Daibyaku Renge, the Soka Gakkai monthly study journal, translation released August 2023.    

--- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU ---
"DAIGAN TOWA
HOKKE GUTSU NARI" GOSEIKUN.
KOFU NO CHIKAI NI IKIREBA
HOTOKE NO SEIMEIRYOKU GA WAKU.
NAYAMI NO KABE MO YABURERU!

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
ICHINEN NI OKUGO NO SHINRO O TSUKUSEBA HONRAI MUSA NO SANJIN NENNEN NI
OKORU NARI IWAYURU NANMYOHORENGEKYO WA SHOJINGYO NARI

New Gosho Zenshu page 1099, 

Gosho Zenshu page 790

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29th Sep. 2023 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 30th Sep. Daily Encouragement

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

Friday, September 29th, 2023

-- TO MY FRIENDS --

It's that time of the year

when the sun begins to set earlier.

Let's be careful of traffic accidents

due to poor visibility at twilight 

and the darker hours!

Let's not let our guard down

or let our concentration slip,

let's be victorious 

by ensuring no accidents occur!

Friday, September 29th, 2023

--- DAILY GOSHO ---

Shakyamuni taught that the shallow is easy to embrace, but the profound is difficult. To discard the shallow and seek the profound is the way of a person of courage.

(On the Buddha's Prophecy 

- WND-1, page 402)

Selection Source: Kyō no Hosshin

Seikyo Newspapers

- Friday, September 29th, 2023

Saturday, September 30th, 2023

---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"'Opening' [of 'opening the door of Buddha wisdom' (see LSOC2, 64)] is another name for the mind of faith. When we recite Myoho-renge-kyo [chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo]* with the mind of faith, we are in that very act opening the door of Buddha wisdom.'

— The Record of the 

Orally Transmitted Teachings, 

pp. 28-29.

"Faith in the Mystic Law is the key to opening or unlocking the Buddha wisdom we all possess. In our society today, so many young people are struggling with issues of self-esteem. The mission of our student division members—Bodhisattvas Universal Worthy of Soka embodying broad-ranging wisdom—is therefore ever more important.** I hope you will chant daimoku for your own and others' happiness so that you can bring forth your inherent dignity and nobility and help others do the same.

"The world craves people of genuine wisdom and intellect who stand up for and devote themselves to people's happiness. I hope you will build a growing network of bright young minds dedicated to value creation and illuminate the future of the global family of humankind."

Towards a Hope-Filled Future with the Daishonin's Writings, Build a Growing Network of Bright Young Minds, translated from the June 29th, 2023, issue of the Seiko Newspaper, translation released August 2023.

* The Daishonin often uses Myoho-renge-kyo synonymously with Nam-myoho-renge-kyo in his writings.

** June 30th is the anniversary of the student division's founding.

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

NICHIBOTSU GA HAYAMARU JIKI DA.

SHIKAI NO WARUI YŪGATA YA YAKAN NO

KŌTSŪ JIKO TŌ NI CHŪI O!

YUDAN TAITEKI TO KOKORO NI SADAME

MUJIKO O KACHITORŌ!

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---

ASAKI WA YASUKU FUKAKI WA KATASHI TO WA, SHAKA NO SHOHAN NARI. ASAKI O SATTE FUKAKI NI TSUKU WA, JŌBU NO KOKORO NARI.

New Gosho Zenshu page 612, 

Gosho Zenshu page 509

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28th September 2023 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 29th September Daily Encouragement

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

Thursday, September 28th, 2023
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Chanting daimoku 

with the sincere wish for world peace 

and putting forth our very best effort 

to contribute to our local community –
this is what the mission of Buddhists is.
Let's all strive together 

to build a peaceful society
where the happiness of 

both ourselves and others 

shines brightly!

Thursday, September 28th, 2023
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"In this age as well, it is not one's allies but one's powerful enemies who assist one's progress."

(The Actions of the Votary 

   of the Lotus Sutra 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 770)
Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Sep.28th, 2023

Friday, September 29th, 2023
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Sun Yatsen (1866-1925) the father of modern China declared: 'If I believe in my heart that something is possible, then even if it is as difficult as moving mountains or filling in the sea, the day of success will ultimately come. If I believe in my heart that something is impossible, then even if it is as easy as snapping a twig with a flick of my wrist, the time of success will never come.'*

"Great ideals are fulfilled by believing in yourself and deciding that you will achieve them without fail."

The New Human Revolution - Vol. 28, Inner Change 15, translation released August, 2023

* Translated from Chinese. Sun Zhongshan [Sun Yat-sen], Jianguo fanglüe (A general plan for national construction), in Sun Zhongshan quanji (Collected works of Sun Zhongshan), vol. 6 (Beijing: Zhonghua shuju [Zhonghua Book Company], 1985), pp. 158-59.

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
SEKAI NO HEIWA O INORI
CHIIKI KOKEN NI TORIKUMU.
KOREGA BUPPOSHA NO SHIMEI DA.
JITA TOMONO KOFUKU GA KAGAYAKU
ANNON NO SHAKAI NO KENSETSU O!

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
IMA NO SEKEN O MIRUNI HITO O YOKU NASU MONOWA KATODO YORIMO GOTEKI GA HITO OBA YOKU NASHIKERU NARI

New Gosho Zenshu page 1236, 

Gosho Zenshu page 917

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To My Friends & Daily Gosho Sep. 27th 2023 plus Daily Encouragement Sep. 28th

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

Wednesday, September 27th, 2023
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The purpose of this faith 

is to overcome our weaknesses.
Let's develop an 

unshakable self
that cannot be swayed by 

any kind of karmic storm!

Wednesday, September 27th, 2023
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Moreover, as life does not go beyond the moment, the Buddha expounded the blessings that come from a single moment of rejoicing [on hearing the Lotus Sutra]."

(Questions and Answers about 

Embracing the Lotus Sutra 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 62)
Selection Source: 

Learning from Ikeda Sensei's guidance, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Sep. 27th, 2023

Thursday, September 28th, 2023
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"This is a diary entry I made in the autumn month of October 1950: 'Work is important, but I mustn't forget to make a point of studying the Daishonin's writings.' I was firmly determined not to slacken my efforts in Buddhist study. I told myself: 'I have a great mentor who has given purpose to my life! I have a lofty mission to which I will devote my youth! I have a profound philosophy to guide me in developing my life's full potential!'

"Despite being exhausted and in poor health, I would summon my energy to read the Daishonin's writings late at night. Each passage filled my young life with hope, courage, and the vow for kosen-rufu."

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [90] A Hope-Inspiring Life Philosophy for the Real World, October 2022 Daibyaku Renge, the Soka Gakkai monthly study journal, translation released August 2023.    

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
SHINKO WA
JISHIN NO YOWASA NI
UCHIKATSU TAMENI ARU.
SHUKUMEI NO ARASHI NI HONRO SARENAI
KAKKOTARU JIKO O KIZUKO!

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
MATA INOCHI SUDENI ICHINEN NI SUGIZAREBA HOTOKE WA ICHINEN ZUIKI NO
KUDOKU TO TOKI TAMAERI

New Gosho Zenshu page 517, 

Gosho Zenshu page 466

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Tues. 26th September, 2023 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + Wed. 27th September Daily Encouragement

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

Tuesday, September 26th, 2023
-- TO MY FRIENDS --

Let's courageously 

challenge ourselves 

to achieve our goals, 

never fearing

failure or mistakes!

Such strong deep resolve 

leads the way to glorious victory.

Keeping the spirit 

of never being defeated 

in our hearts,

let's take one bold step forwards!

 

Tuesday, September 26th, 2023

--- 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-l page 283)

Selection Source:

 Member's Experience in Faith

Seikyo Newspaper: Sep. 26th, 2023

Wednesday, September 27th, 2023
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"We all experience hardships and setbacks. But if you don't give up and keep trying, you will shine brightly.

"Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo makes the sun of invincible courage rise in your heart. When you chant and continue making energetic efforts towards your goals, challenging yourself like climbing a great waterfall, you will grow stronger and more confident. Your potential is limitless."

Towards 2030—To Our Bright Beacons of Hope, [38] Bravely Climb the Waterfall of Your Goals, Hope News, May 1st, 2023, translation released August 2023.

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

SHIPPAI O OSOREZU

KAKAN NI CHOSEN SURU!

KONO ICHINEN GA EIKO O HIRAKU.

SA MAKEJI DAMASHII O MUNE NI

IPPO O FUMIDASO!

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--- KYO NO GOSHO --- 
"WARE NARABI NI WAGA DESHI, SHONAN ARI TOMO UTAGAU KOKORO NAKUBA JINEN NI BUKKAI NI ITARU BESHI." 

"KAIMOKU SHO", 

New Gosho Zenshu page 117,
Gosho Zenshu page 234. 

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Words of the Week Sep. 25-Oct 1, 2023, Daily Gosho Sep. 25 + Daily Encouragement Sep. 26

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

September 25th-October 1st, 2023
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
"Without practice and study, 

there can be no Buddhism."*
To have faith, means 

to bravely put  what we have learnt

from the Daishonin's teachings 

into action.
Now, together,
let's become "great professors" 

of this life philosophy!

*"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)

Monday, September 25th, 2023
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"What a joy it is for us to have been born in the Latter Day of the Law and to have shared in the propagation of the Lotus Sutra! How pitiful are those who, though born in this time, cannot believe in this sutra!"

(Letter to Niike 

- WND, Vol.  page 1026)
Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Sep. 25th, 2023

Tuesday, September 26th, 2023
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ——
"'I may have been at the [Ceremony in the Air], but since I am a common mortal, it is beyond my power to know the past. There is no doubt, however, that in my present life I am the votary of the Lotus Sutra, and that in the future I will therefore reach the seat of enlightenment without fail.'

—'The True Aspect of All Phenomena' (WND-1, 386).

"How incredibly profound are the karmic ties we share as fellow members who chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo for the happiness of ourselves and others at this present time. We are Bodhisattvas of the Earth who are directly connected to Nichiren Daishonin, the Buddha of the Latter Day of the Law, and we were undoubtedly at the Ceremony in the Air.

"On our journey of mentor and disciple, embracing the foremost life philosophy, we accumulate 'treasures of the heart' (WND-1, 851) that nothing can ever destroy. Don't keep dwelling on past setbacks and disappointments. Nichiren Buddhism teaches the importance of the present and the future. Let's take a courageous step towards the future with a firm vow from where we are now."

Towards a Hope-Filled Future with the Daishonin's Writings, Take a Courageous Step Towards the Future, translated from the June 21st, 2023, issue of the Seiko Newspaper, translation released August 2023.

-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
"GYOGAKU TAENABA
BUPPO WA ARU BEKARAZU"
SHINJIN TOWA GOSEIKUN O MANABE
YUKANNI JISSEN SURU KOTO DA.
TOMONI SEIMEI TETSURI NO DAIHAKASE NI!

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
URESHIKI KANA MAPPO RUFU NI UMARE AERU WARERA KANASHIKI KANA KONDO
KONO KYO O SHINZEZARU HITOBITO

New Gosho Zenshu page 2062, 

Gosho Zenshu page 1439

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Sunday, Sep. 24th 2023 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + Monday, Sep. 25th Daily Encouragement

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

Sunday, September 24th, 2023
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Our daily SGI activities 

dedicated to kosen-rufu
are indeed the highest form of

memorial for the deceased.
All of our noble actions  

to encourage our friends,

based on chanting daimoku 

for their happiness, 

is most certain to adorn our lives 

with brilliant boundless benefit!

Sunday, September 24th, 2023
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"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)
Selection Source: One Gosho, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Sep. 24th, 2023

Monday, September 25th, 2023
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The French author Victor Hugo (1802-85) wrote: 'To know how to distinguish the agitation arising from covetousness, from the agitation arising from principles, to fight the one and aid the other, in this lies the genius and the power of great revolutionary leaders.'*

"A true revolution can be achieved only by overcoming human ego and self-interest—in other words, through human revolution."

The New Human Revolution - Vol. 28, Inner Change 14, translation released August, 2023

*Victor Hugo, Ninety-Three, Victor Hugo's Works, vol. 7 (New York: The Century, 1908), p.144.

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
KOSENRUFU NI TSUKUSU
HIBI NO GAKKAI KATSUDO KOSO
SAIKO NO TSUIZEN EKO DA.
DAIMOKU KONPON NI TOMO O HAGEMASU
TOTOKI JISSEN NI KUDOKU WA SANZEN!

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
KORE O MOTTE KORE O OMOUNI GENZAI NI GANZEN NO SHOKO ARANZURU HITO KONO KYO O TOKAN TOKIWA SHINZURU HITO MO ARIYA SEN

New Gosho Zenshu page 1419, 

Gosho Zenshu page 1045

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Saturday, 23.9. 2023 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + Sunday 24.9.Daily Encouragement

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

Saturday, September 23rd, 2023
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin states,
"When one knows the Lotus Sutra,
one understands the meaning 

of all worldly affairs."*
A life based on the 

Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
is the most valuable 

correct way of living.
Let's live out our lives 

with an unceasing seeking spirit 

to the very end!

*"When the skies are clear, the ground is illuminated. Similarly, when one knows the Lotus Sutra, one understands the meaning of all worldly affairs." 

- "The Object of Devotion for Observing 

the Mind Established in the Fifth 

Five-Hundred-Year Period after the 

Thus Come One's Passing" 

(WND, Vol.1, page 376)

Saturday, September 23rd, 2023
--- 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. This is what I have taught my disciples morning and evening, and yet they begin to harbour doubts and abandon their faith."

(The Opening of the Eyes 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 283)
Selection Source: 

Soka Gakkai member's experience, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Sep. 23rd, 2023

Sunday, September 24th, 2023
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"'Learning is light'—this was Mr. Makiguchi's conviction. Even in anxious and uncertain times, those who keep learning can brightly illuminate their way ahead.

"What fuels the light of learning? Many of the noted leaders I have spoken with have stressed that it is perseverance—in other words, the courage to take one more step forwards when the going gets tough."

Towards 2030—To My Young Successors, the Torchbearers of Justice, [39] My Young Friends, Become Truly Great People!, Future Journal, June 1st, 2023, translation released August 2023. 

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"HOKKE O SHIRU MONO WA
SEHO O UBEKI KA"
GOSHO KONPON NO JINSEI KOSO
MOTTOMO KACHI ARU SEIDO NARI.
SHOGAI KYUDO NO KOKORO DE ZENSHIN!

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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 WAGA DESHI NI CHOSEKI OSHIE SHIKADOMO UTAGAI O OKOSHITE MINA SUTEKEN TSUTANAKI MONO NO NARAI WA YAKUSOKU SESHI KOTO O MAKOTO NO TOKI WA WASURURU NARUBESHI

New Gosho Zenshu page 117, 

Gosho Zenshu page 234

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2023 Sep. 22nd, Friday to My Friends & Daily gosho + Sep. 23rd Saturday Daily Encouragement

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

Friday, September 22nd, 2023

-- TO MY FRIENDS --

The Daishonin writes、 

"If the spring is inexhaustible, 

the stream will never run dry."*

Those who have a prime point 

are strong.

With the vow of 

oneness of mentor and disciple,

the infinite spring of power,

in our hearts,

we advance onwards to victory!

*from "Flowering and Bearing Grain" - WND-1, page 909

Friday, September 22nd, 2023

--- DAILY GOSHO ---

The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings says: The words "four sides" stand for birth, aging, sickness, and death. We use the aspects of birth, aging, sickness, and death to adorn the towers that are our bodies. 

(The Emergence 

of the Treasure Tower: 

Twenty Important Points 

- OTT, page 90)

Selection Source: Kyō no Hosshin

Seikyo Newspaper 

- Friday, September 22nd, 2023

Saturday, September 23rd, 2023

---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"'The word "benefits" ... means the reward that is represented by the purification of the six sense organs. In general we may say that now Nichiren and his followers, who chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, are carrying out the purification of the six sense organs. Hence they are acting as teachers of the Law of Myoho-renge-kyo and possess great virtue.'

— The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, pp. 147-48.

"Lives aligned with the Mystic Law emanate the most beautiful pure light. We can polish ourselves spiritually and physically, becoming like a bright mirror, and develop right understanding, in-sight and action (OTT, 149).

"Let's attune our lives with the rhythm of the universe through morning and evening gongyo, take care to maintain a healthy diet and get enough sleep and exercise, and triumph over illness!

"As 'teachers of the Law'—leaders of kosen-rufu—let's tap our boundless life force and impart breezes of happiness, health and peace of mind to all around us."

Towards a Hope-Filled Future with the Daishonin's Writings, Leading Lives of Health and Joy, translated from the June 9th, 2023, issue of the Seiko Newspaper, translation released August 2023.

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

"MINAMOTO NI MIZU AREBA

NAGARE KAWAKAZU"

GENTEN O MOTSU HITO WA TSUYOI.

MUGEN NO CHIKARA NO MINAMOTO TARU

SHITEI NO CHIKAI MUNE NI GAIKA E!

(New Gosho Zenshu page 1210, Gosho Zenshu page 900)

The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's

‪http://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/‬

--- KYO NO GOSHO ---

ON-GIKUDEN NI IWAKU, "SHIMEN" TO WA, SHŌRŌBYŌSHI NARI. SHISŌ O MOTTE WARERA GA ISSHIN NO TŌ O SHŌGON SURU NARI.

New Gosho Zenshu page 1031, 

Gosho Zenshu page 740

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