🎃31st Oct. 2023 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 1st Nov. Daily Encouragement

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

🎃Tuesday, October 31st, 2023🎃
-- TO MY FRIENDS --

The Daishonin teaches us,

"Surely they 

(persons who are 

devoting themselves 

to Buddhism)

should not forget the debts 

of gratitude they owe 

to their parents, their teachers 

and their country."*

Having a spirit of deep gratitude 

and appreciation 

becomes the driving force

which enables us 

to progress limitlessly.

Let's advance on the "royal" path 

of human beings, 

proudly and indomitably!

* "On Repaying 

     Debts of Gratitude," 

      WND-l page 690

Tuesday, October 31st, 2023

--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Now surely the peace of the world and the stability of the nation are sought by both ruler and subject and desired by all the inhabitants of the country.  The nation achieves prosperity through the Buddhist Law and the Law is proven worthy of reverence by the people who embrace it."

"On Establishing the Correct Teaching 

for the Peace of the Land", 

WND-l page 18)   

Selection Source:  

Ikeda Sensei's Guidance

Seikyo Newspaper: Oct. 31st, 2023

Wednesday, November 1st, 2023
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"True peace and friendship can be achieved only when the roots of friendship spread far and wide in the earth of people's hearts."

The New Human Revolution - Vol. 28, Inner Change 27, translation released October, 2023

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

"FUBO, SHISHO, KOKUON O

WASURU BESHI YA" GOSEIKUN.

HOON KANSHA NO KOKORO KOSO

KAGIRINAKI ZENSHIN NO GENDORYOKU DA.

NINGEN OJA NO MICHI O DODOTO!

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--- KYO NO GOSHO --- 
"SENZURU TOKORO TENKA TAIHEI, KOKUDO ANNON WA KUNSHIN NO NEGAU TOKORO, DOMIN NO OMOU TOKORO NARI. SORE, KUNIWA HO NI YOTTE SAKAE, HO WA HITO NI YOTTE TOTOSHI." 

"RISSHO ANKOKU RON," 

New Gosho Zenshu page 37,
Gosho Zenshu page 26 

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Words of the Week Oct 30th-Nov 5th, Daily Gosho Oct 30th + Daily Encouragement Oct 31st

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

October 30th-November 5th, 2023
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
When we chant daimoku 

with the vow to achieve kosen-rufu,
boundless hope 

and great life force wells forth.

"Summoning up 

the courage of a lion king,"*
let's bravely charge forwards!
Let's all, every one of us, 

achieve victory and 

triumphantly celebrate 

the month of the founding 

of the Soka Gakkai together!

*"Each of you should summon up the courage of a lion king and never succumb to threats from anyone."

 - "On Persecutions Befalling the Sage" 

(WND, Vol.1, page 997)

Monday, October 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 - OTT, page 214
Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Oct. 30th, 2023

Tuesday, October 31st, 2023
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The world-renowned American microbiologist René Dubos (1901-82), with whom I engaged in dialogue, observed that 'the brain develops with use and wastes away with disuse.'*

"More than anything, your tireless efforts for the sake of Buddhism, the welfare of society, and the happiness of others, as you struggle and challenge yourselves to find the best way forwards, are destined to become a tremendous source of strength for you. In the end, they will benefit you as well as others."

14th Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders' Meeting, Let' Create an Ever-Growing River of Capable People! Excerpts from Ikeda Sensei's speech at a ceremony in which representatives of Paraguay's National University of Itapua on April 29th, 2005  presented him with an honorary doctorate was shown at the Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders' Meeting on July 9th, 2023, translation released October 2023 

* René Dubos, So Human an Animal: How We Are Shaped by Surroundings and Events (New Jersey: Transaction Publishers, 1998), p. 124.

-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
KOFU SEIGAN NO DAIMOKU NI
MUGEN NO KIBO TO DAISEIMEIRYOKU GA.
"ONO ONO SHISHIO NO KOKORO O
TORI IDASHITE" YUSHIN DA.
MINA GA KACHIDOKI NO SORITSU NO TSUKI O!

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

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

Sunday, October 29th, 2023
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The Daishonin states,
"Human beings never fail 

to prosper 

when they make good causes."*
Our heartfelt dedication 

to the happiness of our friends
and committed contribution 

to the peace and prosperity of 

our local community
will brilliantly adorn our lives 

with immeasurable good fortune 

and benefit.

*"Just as flowers open up and bear fruit, just as the moon appears and invariably grows full, just as a lamp becomes brighter when oil is added, and just as plants and trees flourish with rain, so will human beings never fail to prosper when they make good causes." 

- "The Third Day of the New Year" 

(WND, Vol.1, page 1013)

Sunday, October 29th, 2023
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"If we inquire into the origin of Mount Sumeru, we find that it began with a single speck of dust; and likewise, the great ocean began with a single drop of dew. One added to one becomes two, two becomes three, and so on to make ten, a hundred, a thousand, ten thousand, a hundred thousand or an asamkhya. Yet 'one' is the mother of all."

(The Blessings of the Lotus Sutra 

  - WND, Vol. 1, page 667)
Selection Source: One Gosho, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Oct. 29th, 2023

Monday, October 30th, 2023
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Education, in particular, is most important since it determines a nation's future. Expanding educational exchange through which we can learn about and emulate each other's outstanding qualities—will become increasingly important." 

The New Human Revolution - Vol. 28, Inner Change 27, translation released October, 2023

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
"HITO WA ZENKON O NASEBA
KANARAZU SAKAU" GOSEIKUN.
TOMO NO TAME CHIIKI NO TAME
TSUKUSU KOKORO TO KODO NI
MURYO NO FUKUTOKU WA SANZEN!

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
SHUMISEN NO HAJIME O TAZUNUREBA ICHIJIN NARI TAIKAI NO HAJIME WA ICHIRO NARI ICHI O KASANUREBA NI TO NARI NI O KASANUREBA SAN NAISHI JU HYAKU SEN MAN OKU ASOGI NO HAHA WA TADA ICHI NARUBESHI

New Gosho Zenshu page 1706, 

Gosho Zenshu page 1237

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Saturday Oct. 28 2023 To mY Friends & Daily Gosho + Sunday Oct. 29 Daily Encouragement

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

Saturday, October 28th, 2023
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
By meeting and talking 

with other people,

kosen-rufu advances.
Let's cherish our old friends.
while at the same time 

developing new friendships!
Such is how joy is born.

Saturday, October 28th, 2023
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"But my life from the beginning has been based upon firm conviction. I have no intention now of reversing my course, nor will I ever reproach [those who persecuted me]. Evil persons, too will be good friends to me."

(Why No Protection 

  from the Heavenly Gods? 

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

Seikyo Newspaper, Oct. 28th, 2023

Sunday, October 29th, 2023
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"In our daily Soka Gakkai activities, we show concern for others, chant for them and take action for their welfare. This is incredibly admirable."

14th Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders' Meeting, Let' Create an Ever-Growing River of Capable People! Excerpts from Ikeda Sensei's speech at a ceremony in which representatives of Paraguay's National University of Itapua on April 29th, 2005  presented him with an honorary doctorate was shown at the Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders' Meeting on July 9th, 2023, translation released October 2023 

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
HITO TO AI KATARU KOTO DA
KOSENRUFU WA SUSUMU.
KYUCHI NO TOMO O TAISETSU NI.
ARATANA YUJO O MUSUBO!
SONO CHOSEN GA KANKI O UMU.

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
SHOGAI MOTOYORI OMOIKIRI OWANNU IMANI HIRUGAERU KOTO NAKU SONO UE MATA
IKON NASHI MOROMORO NO AKUNIN WA MATA ZENCHISHIKI NARI

New Gosho Zenshu page 1292, 

Gosho Zenshu page 962

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Fri, 27th Oct. 2023 To My Friends & Daily Gosgo + Sat. 28th Oct. Daily Encouragement

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

Friday, October 27th, 2023

-- TO MY FRIENDS --

The battle of our human revolution

is always here and now!

Through powerful daimoku,

let's put our determination 

into action.

Breaking down 

the walls of our own

self-made limitations,

let's write a golden history

of our lives!

Friday, October 27th, 2023

--- DAILY GOSHO ---

Whether you chant the Buddha's name, recite the sutra, or merely offer flowers and incense, all your virtuous acts will implant benefits and roots of goodness in your life. With this conviction you should strive in faith.

On Attaining Buddhahood 

in This Lifetime - WND-1, page 4

Selection Source: Kyō no Hosshin

Seikyo Newspaper

- Friday, October 27th, 2023

Saturday, October 28th, 2023

---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"The French thinker Voltaire said: 'Truth always prevails over persecution.'!"*

*Voltaire, "Convulsionaries," in A Philosophical Dictionary, vol. 1 (London: John and H. L. Hunt, 1824.), p. 296.

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

NINGEN KAKUMEI NO TATAKAI WA

TSUNE NI "IMA" "KOKO" KARA!

TSUYOKI INORI DE KETSUI O KŌDŌ NI.

JISHIN NO GENKAI NO KABE O YABURI

ŌGON NO REKISHI O TSUZURŌ!

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---

HOTOKE NO MINA O TONAE, KYŌGAN O YOMI, HANA O CHIRASHI, KŌ O HINERU MADE MO, MINA, WAGA ICHINEN NI OSAMETARU KUDOKU, ZENKON NARI TO SHINJIN O TORU BEKI NARI.

New Gosho Zenshu page 317, 

Gosho Zenshu page 383

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SG Statement Oct. 26, October 26th, 2023 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + October 27th Daily Encouragement

* You might like to check out the latest statement on the Soka Gakkai Website sokaglobal.org concerning the situation between Israel and the Gaza Strip

https://www.sokaglobal.org/contact-us/media-room/statements/israel-palestine-conflict.html

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

Thursday, October 26th, 2023
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The earnest attitude and actions 

of seniors 

moves the hearts 

of "younger" members.
By chanting together, 

doing activities together,
and friendly challenging 

each other 

to further improve,
let's raise the next generation 

of capable people!

Thursday, October 26th, 2023
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Kyō'ō's misfortune will change into fortune. Muster your faith, and pray to this Gohonzon. Then what is there that cannot be achieved?"

Reply to Kyō'ō 

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

Seikyo Newspaper, Oct. 26th, 2023

Friday, October 27th, 2023
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Problems make us stronger. Problems expand our capacity as human beings. Grappling in earnest with problems also stimulates our brains and promotes our spiritual growth."

14th Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders' Meeting, Let' Create an Ever-Growing River of Capable People! Excerpts from Ikeda Sensei's speech at a ceremony in which representatives of Paraguay's National University of Itapua presented him with an honorary  doctorate. Video footage was shown at the Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders' Meeting July 9th, 2023, translation released October 2023 

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
SENPAI NO SHINSHINA SUGATA GA
KOHAI NO KOKORO O UGOKASU.
TOMONI INORI TOMONI UGOKI
SESSA TAKUMA SURU NAKA DE
JIDAI NINAU JINZAI O HAGUKUMO!

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
WAZAWAI MO TENJITE SAIWAI TO NARU BESHI AIKAMAETE GOSHINJIN O IDASHI KONO GOHONZON NI KINEN SESHIME TAMAE NANIGOTO KA JOJU SEZARU BEKI

New Gosho Zenshu page 1633, 

Gosho Zenshu page 1124

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Wed. Oct. 25th, 2023 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + Thurs. Oct. 26th Daily Encouragement

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

Wednesday, October 25th, 2023
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
The essence of 

the people's diplomacy of Soka is 

overflowing vitality, courage, 

sincerity and persistence!
In our own words and 

by taking action that is authentic 

to ourselves,
let's build and spread trust 

wherever we go!

Wednesday, October 25th, 2023
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"I am praying that, no matter how troubled the times may become, the Lotus Sutra and the ten demon daughters will protect all of you, praying as earnestly as though to produce fire from damp wood or to obtain water from parched ground."

On Rebuking Slander of the Law 

and Eradicating Sins 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 444
Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Oct. 25th, 2023

Thursday, October 26th, 2023
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"If you want to know about a country's future, talk to its young people. Are they determined to serve others and society? Are they passionate about improving themselves? Are they working hard? The answers will tell you everything."

The New Human Revolution - Vol. 28, Inner Change 22, translation released October, 2023

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
SOKA NO NINGEN GAIKO NO GOKUI WA
AFUREN BAKARI NO SEIMEIRYOKU TO
YUKI SEIJITSU SHUNEN NARI!
DOKOMADEMO JIBUN RASHIKU
SHINRAI NO BANPA O HIROGEYO!

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
IKANARU YO NO MIDARE NIMO ONO ONO OBA HOKEKYO JURASETSU TASUKE TAMAE
TO SHIMERERU KI YORI HI O IDASHI KAWAKERU TSUCHI YORI MIZU O MOKEN GA
GOTOKU GOJONI MOSU NARI

New Gosho Zenshu page 1539, 

Gosho Zenshu page 1132

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24th Oct. 2023 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + 25th Oct. Daily Encouragement

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

Tuesday, October 24th, 2023
-- TO MY FRIENDS --

"The Mystic Law is a teaching 

that enables us to 

get the most out of 

every experience."*

If we challenge the difficulties 

and problems we encounter

with a resolved faith and practice,

we can transform 

all hardships into opportunities 

to strengthen the power within us

to advance and develop.

*  The New Human Revolution 

      Vol. 12,

 "Fresh Hope chapter" page 30

Tuesday, October 24th, 2023

--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"When praised, one does not consider one's personal risk, and when criticized, one can recklessly cause one's own ruin.  Such is the way of common mortals."

"The True Aspect 

  of All Phenomena", 

WND-l page 385)

Selection Source:  

Ikeda Sensei's Guidance

Seikyo Newspaper: Oct. 24th, 2023

Wednesday, October 25th, 2023
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"It is only natural that you have various problems bothering you right now. No one is without problems. As long as you're alive, you'll have problems of one kind or another. Problems are an important source of growth and a driving force for victory.

"The greater the person, the greater their problems or concerns. How can I make the world a better place? How can I enable humanity to become happy? Great problems or concerns such as these are the hallmark of great people."

14th Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders' Meeting, Let' Create an Ever-Growing River of Capable People! Excerpts from Ikeda Sensei's speech at a ceremony in which representatives of Paraguay's National University of Itapua presented him with an honorary  doctorate. Video footage was shown at the Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders' Meeting July 9th, 2023, translation released October 2023 

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --

MYOHO WA ISSAI O IKASU

"KATSU NO HOMON" DA.

GOJONA SHINJIN DE IDOMEBA

IKANARU NAYAMI MO KURUSHIMI MO

ZENSHIN TO SEICHO NO CHIKARA NI DEKIRU

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--- KYO NO GOSHO --- 
"HOMERARE NUREBA WAGAMI  NO SONZURU O MO, KAERIMIZU, SOSHIRARENURU TOKI WA MATA WAGAMI NO YABURURU O MO, SHIRAZU, FURUMAU KOTO WA BONPU NO KOTOWAZA NARI." 

"SHOHO JISSO SHO", 

New Gosho Zenshu page 1791,
Gosho Zenshu page 1360 

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Oct 23-29, 2023 Words of the Week, Oct. 23 Daily Gosho + Oct 24 Daily Encouragement

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

October 23rd-29th, 2023
-- WORDS OF THE WEEK --
"I, Nichiren, have occasion 

  to meet with 

    a great many persons."*
Brightly, joyfully and proudly,
let's engage in dialogue 

directly connected 

to the same spirit 

as Nichiren Daishonin!
When we meet people, 

joy can be found 

in both our hearts and theirs.

Now is the time for us 

to further expand the solidarity 

of the people for peace!

*"Unlike most people, in the course of spreading these doctrines of mine I, Nichiren, have occasion to meet with a great many persons." 
"Condolences 

    on a Deceased Husband"

 (WND, Vol.2, page 778)

Monday, October 23rd, 2023
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"It is said that, if a teacher has a good disciple, both will gain the fruit of Buddhahood, but if a teacher fosters a bad disciple, both will fall into hell. If teacher and disciple are of different minds, they will never accomplish anything."

Flowering and Bearing Grain 

- WND, Vol.  page 909
Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Oct. 23rd, 2023

Tuesday, October 24th, 2023
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Lifestyles change drastically over time. Human beings have no choice but to live with continual change. Therefore, to live well, one must develop the capacity to cope with change, rather than cling to one's set ideas or past experiences."

The New Human Revolution - Vol. 28, Inner Change 21, translation released October, 2023

-- KONSHU NO KOTOBA --
"OKU NO HITO NI MIETE SORAE"
KONO GOHONBUTSU NI CHOKKETSU NO TAIWA O
AKARUKU TANOSHIKU HOKORAKANI!
AEBA JITA TOMONI YOROKOBI GA.
MISHU NO HEIWA RENTAI O IMAKOSO.

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
YOKI DESHI O MOTSU TOKINBA SHITEI BUKKA NI ITARI ASHIKI DESHI O
TAKUWAI NUREBA SHITEI JIGOKU NI OTSU TO IERI SHITEI SOI SEBA NANIGOTO
MO NASU BEKARAZU

New Gosho Zenshu page 1211, 

Gosho Zenshu page 900

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Sunday the 22nd of Oct. 2023 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + Monday the 23rd of Oct. Daily Encouragement

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

Sunday, October 22nd, 2023
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
"The first step"

 is the most important one.
If we decide to take action, 

wisdom flows forth
and new paths are discovered.
"Alright, let's give it a shot" 

is the spirit we need to

constantly keep in mind, 

and take that leap forwards!

Sunday, October 22nd, 2023
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"But your faith alone will determine all these things. A sword is useless in the hands of a coward. The mighty sword of the Lotus Sutra must be wielded by one courageous in faith. Then one will be as strong as a demon armed with an iron staff."

(Reply to Kyō'ō 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 412)
Selection Source: Buddhist study, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Oct. 22nd, 2023

Monday, October 23rd, 2023
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"There is an old saying of Paraguay, which is known as the heart of South America: 'The brave grow through their struggle.'*

"...The celebrated Paraguayan author Augusto Roa Bastos (1917-2005) was a great champion of the spirit who, together with your esteemed National University of Itapúa, blazed the trail to an age of humanism.

"As a courageous writer and journalist, he wielded his pen fiercely in the resistance against the former military dictatorship that ruled Paraguay. Persecution by the authorities forced him into exile for over 40 years (1947-89). One can only imagine the hardships he must have endured. But he remained true to his convictions, leading an exceptional life.

"It is important to know of great individuals like Roa Bastos.

"The most good and just are often resented and undermined. This is a sad truth of human nature and a cruel reality of the world.

But for the sake of victory in life and the victory of our beliefs, we must never compromise our commitment to truth and justice."

14th Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders' Meeting, Let' Create an Ever-Growing River of Capable People! Excerpts from Ikeda Sensei's speech at a ceremony in which representatives of Paraguay's National University of Itapua presented him with an honorary  doctorate. Video footage was shown at the Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders' Meeting July 9th, 2023, translation released October 2023 

* Translated from Spanish. Miguel Ángel Pangrazio, Arriéro pórte (Asunción:Criterio Ediciones, 2007), p. 89.

--- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU ---
"SAISHO NO IPPO" GA TAISETSU DA.
UGOKI DASEBA CHIE GA WAKU.
ARATANA MICHI MO MIETE KURU.
"YOSHI, YATTE MIYO" TO
OMOIKITTE TOBIDASO!

The Japanese kanji is available by clicking on Seikyo Shinbun's
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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
TADASHI GOSHINJIN NI YORU BESHI TSURUGI NANDOMO SUSUMAZARU HITO NO TAME NIWA MOCHIIRU KOTO NASHI HOKEKYO NO TSURUGI WA SHINJIN NO KENAGENARU HITO KOSO MOCHIIRU KOTO NARE ONI NI KANABO TARUBESHI

New Gosho Zenshu page 1633, 

Gosho Zenshu page 1124

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⚽️ Oct. 21st 2023 To My Friends & Daily Gosho + Oct. 22nd Daily Encouragement

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

⚽️Saturday, October 21st, 2023
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Let's warmly encourage 

our friends

who cannot make it to meetings.

Chanting profound daimoku and

taking sincere genuine actions
to never leave anyone behind 

are what tie our 

hearts together strongly 

with one another.

An update on the wording of next year's 2024 theme for the Soka Gakkai…

"Year of Fresh Departure 

for a Youthful Soka Gakkai Worldwide" 

in Japanese it reads as 

"Sekai Seinen Gakkai 

     Kaimaku no Toshi" 

  世界青年学会　開幕の年 

Saturday, October 21st, 2023
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Arouse deep faith, and diligently polish your mirror day and night. How should you polish it? Only by chanting Nam-Myoho-renge-kyo."

(On Attaining Buddhahood

   in This Lifetime 

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

Seikyo Newspaper, Oct. 21st, 2023

Sunday, October 22nd, 2023
---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Soka Gakkai members are people of wisdom dedicated to fulfilling their mission as Bodhisattvas of the Earth. They embrace, study, and practice the world's foremost life philosophy. Each is a proud champion engaged in the challenge of realising the Daishonin's ideal of 'establishing the correct teaching for the peace of the land.' 

"With our feet firmly planted on the ground, our heads held high and our hearts filled with confidence and pride, let's continue to greatly expand our joyous network of Bodhisattvas of the Earth to create a century of respect for the dignity of life!"

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

-- WAGA TOMO NI OKURU --
KAIGO NI SANKA DEKINAI TOMO NI
ATATAKANA HAGEMASHI O OKURO!
DAREMO OKIZARI NI SHINAI
FUKAKI INORI TO SEIJITSUNA KODO GA
KOKORO TO KOKORO O TSUYOKU MUSUBIYUKU.

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--- KYO NO GOSHO ---
FUKAKU SHINJIN O OKOSHITE NICHIYA CHOBO NI MATA OKOTARAZU MIGAKU BESHI IKAYONI SHITE MIGAKU BEKI TADA NANMYOHORENGEKYO TO TONAE TATEMATSURU O KORE O MIGAKU TOWA IUNARI

New Gosho Zenshu page 317, 

Gosho Zenshu page 384

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