Daily Gosho Wed. Dec. 17th 2025 plus Daily Encouragement Thurs. Dec. 18th

Daily Gosho & Encouragement, both using the latest official translations, all quotes are either from Nichiren Daishonin or Ikeda Sensei unless otherwise stated...

Wednesday, December 17th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"With regard to the Lotus Sutra, when one's hand takes it up, that hand immediately attains Buddhahood, and when one's mouth chants it, that mouth is itself a Buddha."

(Wu-lung and I-lung 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 1099)
Selection Source: Suntetsu, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Dec. 17th, 2025

Thursday, December 18th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is not calling on some higher power for help. It is a supreme prayer that enables us to fortify our spirit so that we can make the best possible effort. After exerting ourselves to the limits of our abilities, we chant again and strive even harder to break through those limits. The key is to pray specifically and with all our might."

On the Wings of Your Dream, [6] Athletes Are Dauntless Challengers, October 1st 2017 Future Journal, translation released late October 2018  

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
HOKEKYO TO MOSUWA TE NI TOREBA SONO TE YAGATE HOTOKE NI NARI KUCHI NI TONAUREBA SONO KUCHI SUNAWACHI HOTOKE NARI

New Gosho Zenshu page 1913
Gosho Zenshu page 1580

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Dec. 16th 2025 Tuesday, Daily Gosho + Dec. 17th Wednesday

Daily Gosho & Encouragement, both using the latest official translations, all quotes are from Nichiren Daishonin or Ikeda Sensei unless otherwise stated…

Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"One day of life is more valuable than all the treasures of the major world system, so first you must muster sincere faith." 

("On Prolonging One's Life Span" 

WND-l page 955)

Source:  Member's experience in faith

Seikyo Newspaper: December 16th, 2025

Wednesday, December 17th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---

"There's a famous story in track and field about breaking the four-minute mile barrier. For many years, both the general public and sports experts believed that it was impossible to run the mile race (about 1,600 meters) in under four minutes.

"But in 1954, Roger Bannister (1929-2018), a British university student at the time, ran the mile in less than four minutes after much training using the latest scientific methods. Soon after, numerous athletes began to break the four-minute barrier. The assumption that it was impossible to run a mile in less than four minutes had created a mental block that restricted the abilities of runners.

"Nichiren Daishonin writes: 'Though someone may have great physical strength, if they lack a resolute spirit, even their many abilities will be of no use" (WND-1, 614).

"You all possess the foremost tool for winning in spirit-your daily practice of gongyo and chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. By chanting, the mind can attain an unrivaled strength, no matter what the circumstances. As the Daishonin says: 'Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is like the roar of a lion' (WND-1, 412)."

On the Wings of Your Dream, [6] Athletes Are Dauntless Challengers, October 1st 2017 Future Journal, translation released late October 2018  

-- KYO NO GOSHO— 
ICHI NICHI NO INOCHI WA SANZENKAI NO TAKARA NIMO SUGITE SORO NARI. MAZU KOKOROZASHI O MIMIE SASE TAMO BESHI.

New Gosho Zenshu page 1309,  

Gosho Zenshu page 986

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Mon. Dec. 15th 2025 Daily Gosho + Tues. Dec. 16th Daily Encouragement

Daily Gosho & Encouragement, both using the latest official translations, all quotes are either from Nichiren Daishonin or Ikeda Sensei unless otherwise stated...

Monday, December 15th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"You must not spend your lives in vain and regret it for ten thousand years to come."

(The Problem to Be Pondered 

  Night and Day 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 622)
Selection Source: Experience in faith, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Dec.14th, 2025

Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"'A hundred years of practice in the Land of Perfect Bliss cannot compare to the benefit gained from one day's practise in the impure world. Two thousand years of propagating Buddhism during the Former and Middle Days of the Law are inferior to an hour of propagation in the Latter Day of the Law.'

From "On Repaying Debts of Gratitude (WND-1, 736).

"Spreading the Mystic Law in the corrupt age of the Latter Day of the Law is exceptionally difficult. How great then is the benefit we accumulate through striving to fulfil our mission as Bodhisattvas of the Earth!

"None of the struggles we undergo for the sake of Buddhism is ever wasted. Our efforts to earnestly chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and exert ourselves in Soka Gakkai activities amid challenging circumstances will become boundless and immeasurable 'treasures of the heart' (WND-1, 851).

"Let's achieve our human revolution and transform our karma through the benefit of our daily practice in this impure world (cf. WND-1, 736).

Advancing with the Gosho (2) [40] The Benefit Gained from Spreading the Mystic Law in the Latter Day, translated from October 24th, 2018 issue of the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released late October 2018  

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
ISSHO MUNASHIKU SUGOSHITE BANZAI KUYURU KOTO NAKARE

New Gosho Zenshu page 1324
Gosho Zenshu page 970

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14th Dec. 2025 Sun. Daily Gosho + 15th Dec. Mon. Daily Encouragement

Daily Gosho & Encouragement, both using the latest official translations, all quotes are either from Nichiren Daishonin or Ikeda Sensei unless otherwise stated...

Sunday, December 14th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"Buddhism is like the body, and society like the shadow. When the body bends, so does the shadow."

(A Comparison of 

the Lotus and Other Sutras 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 1039)
Selection Source: Gosho Study, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Dec. 14th, 2025

Monday, December 15th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---

"The true nobility of Soka Gakkai members lies in our sincere efforts to embody Nichiren Daishonin's teachings in our daily lives. A powerful expression of this spirit appears in the passage: '"Joy" means that oneself and others together experience joy' (OTT, 146). This is from The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, in which the Daishonin encapsulates the essence of mentor and disciple.

"For the sake of the genuine happiness of others, our fellow members spare neither time nor effort. We understand that such selfless actions form the very foundation of our own human revolution and the transformation of karma. Without calculation or thought of reward, we simply reach out with heartfelt sincerity to support and encourage those around us."

Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada's Editorial for December 2025/January 2026, SGI Newsletter 11921, Let Songs of Joy Resound from the Depths of Our Hearts, from the December 2025 issue of the Daibyakurenge, the Soka Gakkai monthly study journal. Translation released Nov. 21st 2025.

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
BUPPO WA TAI NO GOTOSHI SEKEN WA KAGE NO GOTOSHI TAI MAGAREBA KAGE NANAME NARI

New Gosho Zenshu page 1346
Gosho Zenshu page 992

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Daily Gosho Saturday 13th December 2025 & Daily Encouragement Sunday 14th December

Daily Gosho & Encouragement, both using the latest official translations, all quotes are either from Nichiren Daishonin or Ikeda Sensei unless otherwise stated...

Saturday, December 13th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"The more gold is heated in the flames, the brighter will be its colour; the more a sword is whetted, the sharper it will become."

(The Blessings 

   of the Lotus Sutra 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 673)
Selection Source: Suntetsu, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Dec. 13th, 2025

Sunday, December 14th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---

"'The true path [to attaining Buddhahood] lies in the affairs of this world. The Golden Light Sutra states, "To have a profound knowledge of this world is itself Buddhism.""

From "The Gift of Rice" (WND-1, 1126).

"Putting faith into practise in daily life and Buddhism into action in society—herein lies the great path of a truly humanistic religion, a path opened by Nichiren Daishonin. 

"...We possess the strategy of the Lotus Sutra. Through vibrantly chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, let's bring forth great life force and wisdom, and with our sincere 'behaviour as a human being' (WND-1, 852), win each day!

"With optimism and fortitude, strive to become integral figures in your workplace. Become inspiring victors in kosen-rufu and society!"

Advancing with the Gosho (2) [39] Become Inspiring Victors in Kosen-rufu and Society, translated from October 16th, 2018 issue of the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released late October 2018  

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
KOGANE WA YAKEBA IYOIYO IRO MASARI TSURUGI WA TOGEBA IYOIYO TOKU NARU

New Gosho Zenshu page 1713
Gosho Zenshu page 1241

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FRI Dec. 12th 2025 Daily Gosho & SAT Dec. 13th Daily Encouragement

Daily Gosho & Encouragement, both using the latest official translations, all quotes are either from Nichiren Daishonin or Ikeda Sensei unless otherwise stated...

Friday, December 12th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"Wherever we dwell and practice the single vehicle, that place will be the Capital of Eternally Tranquil Light."

(Reply to Sairen-bō 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 313)
Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Dec. 12th, 2025

Saturday, December 13th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---

"'Many hear about and accept this sutra [the Lotus Sutra], but when great obstacles arise, just as they were told would happen, few remember it [and its warning that "This sutra is hard to uphold" (LSOC11,

220)] and bear it firmly in mind. To accept is easy; to continue is difficult. But Buddhahood lies in continuing faith.'

"From 'The Difficulty of Sustaining Faith' (WND-1, 471).

"Here, Nichiren Daishonin encourages his disciple Shijo Kingo, who, in the face of continuous hardships, had complained to him about his situation. Courageous individuals who persevere in faith always bear in mind the words: 'This sutra is hard to uphold' (LSOC11, 220).

"Taking the Daishonin's encouragement to heart, Shijo Kingo strove with an invincible spirit to demonstrate actual proof of victory. This was his human revolution.

"Faith is the challenge to continue practicing, no matter what. Let's support and encourage one another as good comrades in faith, as we advance with dauntless courage to attain Buddhahood in this lifetime."

Advancing with the Gosho (2) [38] Continuing Faith No Matter What, translated from October 11th, 2018 issue of the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released late October 2018  

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
WARERA GA KOJU SHITE ICHIJO O SHUGYO SEN NO TOKORO WA IZURE NO TOKORO NITEMO SORAE JOJAKKO NO MIYAKO NARUBESHI

New Gosho Zenshu page 1784
Gosho Zenshu page 1343

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THURSDAY Daily Gosho Dec. 11th 2025 plus FRIDAY Daily Encouragement Dec. 12th

Daily Gosho & Encouragement, both using the latest official translations, all quotes are either from Nichiren Daishonin or Ikeda Sensei unless otherwise stated...

Thursday, December 11th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"Tell them to be prepared for the worst, and not to expect good times, but take the bad times for granted."

(On Persecutions Befalling the Sage 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 998)
Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin, 

Seikyo Newspaper, December 11th, 2025

Friday, December 12th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---

"'The ancient Chinese general] Li Kuang was able to pierce a rock with his arrow because he fully believed it to be the tiger that had killed his father. How much more so is this [the importance of one's determination in faith] true in Buddhism!'

From "The Real Aspect of the Gohonzon" (WND-1, 833).

"The power of our inner determination is immeasurable, and its ultimate expression is unshakable and courageous faith in the Mystic Law. The sound of our voices resolutely chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo reverberates throughout the entire universe, turning everything into a positive force that will support and protect us.

"When you hit a wall, chant daimoku. When things are not going as hoped, pray with even greater resolve until you win through.

"Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo bravely and vigorously enables us to bring forth the wisdom to surmount adversity and move things dynamically toward fresh victories."

Advancing with the Gosho (2) [37] The Power of Our Determination Is Immeasurable, translated from October 4th, 2018 issue of the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released late October 2018  

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
TADA ICHIEN NI OMOIKIRE YOKARAN WA FUSHIGI WARUKARAN WA ICHIJO TO OMOE

New Gosho Zenshu page 1620
Gosho Zenshu page 1190

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Wed. 10.12.2025 Daily Gosho + Thurs. 11.12. Daily Encouragement

Daily Gosho & Encouragement, both using the latest official translations, all quotes are either from Nichiren Daishonin or Ikeda Sensei unless otherwise stated...

Wednesday, December 10th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"Have him read this letter again and again, and listen attentively."

(Letter to Niike 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 1031)
Selection Source: Suntetsu, 

Seikyo Newspaper, December 10th, 2025

Thursday, December 11th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"Kosen-rufu advances to the extent that we each personally take action!"

Forging Ahead in the New Era, [31] Ushe in the Brilliant Dawn of Human Revolution, translated from the 22nd September, 2018, issue of the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released October 2018    

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
KAESU GAESU KONO SHO O TSUNENI YOMASETE GOCHOMON ARUBESHI

New Gosho Zenshu page 2069
Gosho Zenshu page 1444

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Daily Gosho Tues. Dec. 9th 2025 & Daily Encouragement Wed. Dec. 10th

Daily Gosho & Encouragement, both using the latest official translations, all quotes are from Nichiren Daishonin or Ikeda Sensei unless otherwise stated…

Tuesday, December 9th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"When great evil occurs, great good follows. Since great slander already exists in our land, the great correct Law will spread without fail." 

("Great Evil and Great Good" 

WND-l page 1119)

Source:  Zadankai

Seikyo Newspaper: December 8th, 2025

Wednesday, December 10th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---

On September 25th, 1957, shortly after second Soka Gakkai president Josei Toda made his Declaration Calling for the Abolition of Nuclear Weapons, he appointed me as the first greater block (present-day ward) leader of Tokyo's Katsushika Ward, seeking to create an organisation firmly rooted in the local community.

At that time, the Katsushika members and I, who shared a close bond as fellow residents of Tokyo's old downtown area, made the following four-point pledge:

1. Our practice of gongyo and chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is the source of happiness and victory. Therefore, let's advance with strong daimoku that has the rhythm of a majestic horse galloping through the heavens and the power to move the entire universe.

2. The Soka Gakkai is a beautiful realm of friendship and camaraderie. Therefore, let's engage in warmhearted interactions that brim with joy and benefit.

3. The shared struggle of mentor and disciple means responding to our mentor in the place of our mission for kosen-rufu and creating a wonderful record of achievement. Therefore, let's fully exert ourselves as disciples, in a way that is true to ourselves.

4. Faith is another name for courage. Therefore, let's win with courage in every challenge.

Forging Ahead in the New Era, [31] Ushe in the Brilliant Dawn of Human Revolution, translated from the 22nd September, 2018, issue of the Seikyo Newspaper, translation released October 2018    

-- KYO NO GOSHO— 
DAIAKU OKOREBA DAIZEN KITARU.  SUDENI, DAIHOBO, KUNI NI ARI.  DAISHOHO, KANARAZU HIROMARU BESHI.

New Gosho Zenshu page 2145,  

Gosho Zenshu page 1300

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MONDAY, Dec. 8th 2025 Daily Gosho + TUESDAY, Dec. 9th Daily Encouragement

Daily Gosho & Encouragement, both using the latest official translations, all quotes are either from Nichiren Daishonin or Ikeda Sensei unless otherwise stated...

Monday, December 8th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"These blessings enjoyed by the Buddha can be transferred by him to people who put their faith in the Lotus Sutra."

(Letter to Hōren 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 513)
Selection Source: Suntetsu, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Dec. 8th, 2025

Tuesday, December 9th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---

With fresh determination, let us embark anew towards achieving worldwide kosen-rufu, the goal of world peace that humankind so earnestly longs for.

I will advance. Please advance, too.

I will fight. Please fight, too.

I will win. Please win, too.

Let us join together to spread the great light of human revolution and compose a new and magnificent epic of Soka mentor and disciples! Our journey to fulfill our vow will go on forever!

The Eternal Citadel of Soka, The Great Light of Human Revolution, Sep. 15th 2018, Seikyo Newspaper, translation released October 2018  

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
HOTOKE NO ONKUDOKU OBA HOKEKYO O SHINZURU HITO NI YUZURI TAMO

New Gosho Zenshu page 1421
Gosho Zenshu page 1046

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7th Dec. 2025 Sunday Daily Gosho + 8th Dec. Monday Daily Encouragement

Daily Gosho & Encouragement, both using the latest official translations, all quotes are either from Nichiren Daishonin or Ikeda Sensei unless otherwise stated...

Sunday, December 7th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"It is a matter of rejoicing that your usual prudence and courage, as well as your firm faith in the Lotus Sutra, enabled you to survive unharmed."

(The Strategy of the Lotus Sutra 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 1000)
Selection Source: Illuminating Tomorrow, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Dec. 7th, 2025

Monday, December 8th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---

"I am humbled to hear many say they are sad to see the New Human Revolution series come to an end. But there is no end to the challenge of human revolution that we are engaged in as mentor and disciples.

"I am reminded of something I once saw at a fife-and-drum corps performance a young woman at the rear of the stage swiftly dampening the reverberations of her percussion instrument with her hand after each time she played. To me, her action carried the message: 'Don't linger in the aftermath of achievements; always move on to the next challenge.' This spirit of 'true cause'-of continuously moving forwards from the present moment on—is the heart of Nichiren Buddhism. The curtain falling on one challenge is the curtain opening on the next.

"This is the essence of the Daishonin's words: 'Strengthen your faith day by day and month after month. Should you slacken in your resolve even a bit, devils will take advantage' (WND-1, 997)."

The Eternal Citadel of Soka, The Great Light of Human Revolution, Sep. 15th 2018, Seikyo Newspaper, translation released October 2018 

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
SAKIZAKI NO YOJIN TO II MATA KENAGE TO II MATA HOKEKYO NO SHINJIN TSUYOKI YUENI NAN NAKU ZONMAI SESASE TAMAI MEDETASHI MEDETASHI

New Gosho Zenshu page 1622
Gosho Zenshu page 1192

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SAT Dec. 6th 2025 Daily Gosho + SUN Dec. 7th Daily Encouragement

Daily Gosho & Encouragement, both using the latest official translations, all quotes are either from Nichiren Daishonin or Ikeda Sensei unless otherwise stated...

Saturday, December 6th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"All the Buddhas of the three existences and the ten directions have invariably attained Buddhahood through the seeds represented by the five characters of Myoho-renge-kyo."

(Letter to Akimoto

 - WND, Vol. 1, page 1015)
Selection Source: Suntetsu, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Dec. 6th, 2025

Sunday, December 7th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---

"Mr. Toda encouraged youth who were facing challenges with the Daishonin's words: 'Only by defeating a powerful enemy can one prove one's real strength' (WND-1, 302). His message was that human revolution could only be achieved by fearlessly confronting the 'powerful enemy' of difficult karma.

"Shugoro Yamamoto (1903-67), an author from Yamanashi whose works Mr. Toda was fond of reading, once wrote: 'It is truly inspiring to see a person who keeps getting up again and again, no matter how many times he or she is knocked down.'

"The name of the protagonist of Mr. Toda's novel Human Revolution is Gan Kutsuo, a homonym for Gankutsu-o, or the Count of Monte Cristo [the protagonist of the Alexander Dumas novel of the same name]. He is the very embodiment of an invincible champion who keeps getting back up, no matter how many times he is knocked down, and continues to communicate the greatness of his teacher."

The Eternal Citadel of Soka, The Great Light of Human Revolution, Sep. 15th 2018, Seikyo Newspaper, translation released October 2018  

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
SANZE JIPPO NO HOTOKE WA KANARAZU MYOHORENGEKYO NO GOJI O TANE TO SHITE HOTOKE NI NARI TAMAERI

New Gosho Zenshu page 1458
Gosho Zenshu page 1072

And the Japanese kanji for 

Tsukizuki Hibini 

on Seikyo Shinbun's web-site
https://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/

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Daily Gosho 5th Dec. Friday 2025 & Daily Encouragement 6th Dec. Saturday

Daily Gosho & Encouragement, both using the latest official translations, all quotes are either from Nichiren Daishonin or Ikeda Sensei unless otherwise stated...

Friday, December 5th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"Untempered iron quickly melts in a blazing fire, like ice put in hot water. But a sword, even when exposed to a great fire, withstands the heat for a while, because it has been well forged."

(The Hero of the World

 - WND, Vol. 1, page 839)
Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Dec. 5th, 2025

Saturday, December 6th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---

"Our prayers as Buddhists are directed toward realising Nichiren Daishonin's ideal of 'establishing the correct teaching for the peace of the land' and 'changing poison into medicine.' They reach every corner of Japan and the entire world.

"The Daishonin writes: 'Misfortune will change into fortune. Muster your faith, and pray to this Gohonzon. Then what is there that cannot be achieved?' (WND-1, 412).

"We of the Soka Gakkai respond to times of hardship by rousing courage, wisdom and compassion. We are a network of individuals who share the vow to achieve positive social and personal transformation in order to realise happiness for ourselves and others, and to bring peace and security to our communities."

The Eternal Citadel of Soka, The Great Light of Human Revolution, Sep. 15th 2018, Seikyo Newspaper, translation released October 2018  

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
KITAWANU KANE WA SAKAN NARU HI NI IRUREBA TOKU TOKE SORO KORI O YU NI IRURUGA GOTOSHI TSURUGI NANDO WA TAIKA NI IRUREDOMO SHIBARAKU WA TOKEZU KORE KITAERU YUE NARI

New Gosho Zenshu page 1590
Gosho Zenshu page 1169

And the Japanese kanji for 

Tsukizuki Hibini 

on Seikyo Shinbun's web-site
https://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/

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