WED. Dec. 31st 2025 Daily Gosho + THURS. Jan 1st 2026 Daily Encouragement

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Daily Gosho & Encouragement, both using the latest and sometimes older - not yet seen - official translations, all quotes are either from Nichiren Daishonin or Ikeda Sensei unless otherwise stated…

Wednesday, December 31st, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"Arouse deep faith, and diligently polish your mirror day and night."

(On Attaining Buddhahood 

in This Lifetime 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 4)
Selection Source: Experience in faith, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Dec. 29th, 2025*

* No Seikyo Newspaper published on 30th & 31st Dec. 

Thursday, January 1st, 2026
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"Our efforts to spread the Mystic Law are a lofty endeavour, one in which we challenge our human revolution and help others do the same. This endeavour involves encouraging others through dialogue based on a solid belief in the positive potential of all human beings. Ours is a movement to spread the philosophy of respect for the dignity of life in order to build a realm of true happiness and prosperity for all."

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [35] To My Dear friends of the Youth Division—Part 3 [of 5], Successors—Live Out Your Lives Upholding and Fulfilling Your Vow, Youth with Strength of Character and Ability to Share Nichiren Buddhism, March 2018 Daibyakurenge incorporating revisions from a compilation of the subseries "To My Friends of the Youth Division" published in booklet form in Japanese in July 2018, translation released late October 2018.

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
FUKAKU SHINJIN O OKOSHITE NICHIYA CHOBO NI MATA OKOTARAZU MIGAKU BESHI

New Gosho Zenshu page 317
Gosho Zenshu page 384

And the Japanese kanji for 

Tsukizuki Hibini 

on Seikyo Shinbun's web-site
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30th Dec. 2025 TUESDAY Daily Gosho plus 31st Dec. WEDNESDAY Daily Encouragement

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Daily Gosho & Encouragement, both using the latest and sometimes older - not yet seen - official translations, all quotes are either from Nichiren Daishonin or Ikeda Sensei unless otherwise stated…

Tuesday, December 30th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO —
"I have received from you one container of wheat, five packets of river nori, and sixty pieces of ginger.  Because this is a regular occurence, ordinary people tend to show no surprise and take it as a matter of course." 

("Reply to Ueno" 

WND-ll page 590)

Source:  Editorial

Seikyo Newspaper: Dec. 27th

Wednesday, December 31st, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---

"The Lotus Sutra, which makes it possible for anyone to bring forth the supremely noble Buddha nature that all inherently possess, is a teaching of the triumph of ordinary people.

"It is a teaching for all humanity to live together in peace, transcending differences and fostering human dignity and social harmony.

"It is a teaching of lasting peace, proclaiming the power of the Mystic Law as a force for building a peaceful society, for transforming the troubled saha world* in which we live into the Land of Tranquil Light.**

"Therefore, practising in accord with the Buddha's teachings as a successor means each one of us firmly establishing the treasure tower of our innate Buddhahood in our lives and expanding our positive network to create a world in which all people are celebrated.

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [35] To My Dear friends of the Youth Division—Part 3 [of 5], Successors—Live Out Your Lives Upholding and Fulfilling Your Vow, Creating a World Where All People Are Celebrated, March 2018 Daibyakurenge incorporating revisions from a compilation of the subseries "To My Friends of the Youth Division" published in booklet form in Japanese in July 2018, translation released late October 2018.

  

* Saha world: This world, which is full of suffering. Often translated as the world of endurance. In Sanskrit, saha means the earth; it derives from a root meaning "to bear" or "to endure." For this reason, in the Chinese versions of Buddhist scriptures, saha is rendered as endurance. In this context, the saha world indicates a world in which people must endure suffering.

** Land of Tranquil Light: Also, Land of Eternally Tranquil Light. The Buddha land, which is free from impermanence and impurity. In many sutras, the actual saha world in which human beings dwell is described as an impure land filled with delusions and sufferings, while the Buddha land is described as a pure land free from these and far removed from this saha world. In contrast, the Lotus Sutra reveals the saha world to be the Buddha land, or the Land of Eternally Tranquil Light, and explains that the nature of a land is determined by the minds of its inhabitants.

-- KYO NO GOSHO— 
MUGI HITOHITSU, KAWANORI GOJO, HAJIKAMI ROPPA, TABI SORAI OWANNU.  ITSUMONO ON KOTO NI SORAEBA ODOROKAREZU MEZURASHIKARANU YO NI UCHI OBOETE SORO WA, BONPU NO KOKORO NARI.

New Gosho Zenshu page 1869,  

Gosho Zenshu page 1512

And the Japanese kanji for 

Tsukizuki Hibini 

on Seikyo Shinbun's web-site

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

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MONDAY, Dec. 29th 2025 Daily Gosho plus TUESDAY, Dec. 30th Daily Encouragement

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Daily Gosho & Encouragement, both using the latest and sometimes older - not yet seen - official translations, all quotes are either from Nichiren Daishonin or Ikeda Sensei unless otherwise stated…

Monday, December 29th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"The five characters of Myoho-renge-kyo, the heart of the essential teaching of the Lotus Sutra, contain the benefit amassed through the countless practices and meritorious deeds of all Buddhas throughout the three existences."

(The Teaching, Practice, and Proof 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 481)
Selection Source: Suntetsu, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Dec. 29th, 2025

Tuesday, December 30th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"Even in the field of science, those who advocate ideas that overturn established theories are met with criticism and opposition. It is only to be expected, then, that those who spread Nichiren Buddhism, which enables people to overcome the negativity or destructive impulses inherent deep within human life, will invariably be assailed by obstacles and devilish functions. Precisely because the principles of Buddhism are true and unerring, opposition and criticism are inevitable. Those whose lives are dominated by fundamental darkness or ignorance shun the correct teaching.

"…those who strive in faith even more fearlessly despite such opposition are 'practising according to the Buddha's teachings' (cf.. WND-1, 626.)"

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [35] To My Dear friends of the Youth Division—Part 3 [of 5], Successors—Live Out Your Lives Upholding and Fulfilling Your Vow, Practising According to the Buddha's Teachings, March 2018 Daibyakurenge incorporating revisions from a compilation of the subseries "To My Friends of the Youth Division" published in booklet form in Japanese in July 2018, translation released late October 2018.

  
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
KONO HOKEKYO NO HONMON NO KANJIN MYOHORENGEKYO WA SENZE NO SHOBUTSU NO MANGYO MANZEN NO KUDOKU O ATSUMETE GOJI TO NASERI

New Gosho Zenshu page 1676
Gosho Zenshu page 1282

* Yesterday's Japanese had "Gosho" written it should have been "Go." 

And the Japanese kanji for Tsukizuki Hibini on Seikyo Shinbun's web-site
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SUNDAY, Dec. 28th 2025 Daily Gosho + MONDAY. Dec. 29th Daily Encouragement

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Daily Gosho & Encouragement, both using the latest and sometimes older - not yet seen - official translations, all quotes are either from Nichiren Daishonin or Ikeda Sensei unless otherwise stated…

Sunday, December 28th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"There are six causes of illness: (1) disharmony of the four elements; (2) improper eating or drinking; (3) inappropriate practice of seated meditation; (4) attack by demons; (5) the work of devils; and (6) the effects of karma."

(On Curing Karmic Disease 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 631)
Selection Source: Suntetsu, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Dec. 25th, 2025

Monday, December 29th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT —
"Today, again, let's vibrantly chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and take a courageous step forwards! Let's advance boldly, hearts ablaze with hope, forging straight ahead on our path!"

Messages From Our Brilliant Planet, [6] The Road at Windsor in the United Kingdom, Hope New Oct. 1st 2017, translation released late Oct. 2018.

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
YAMAI NO OKORU INNEN O AKASUNI MUTTSU ARI ICHI NIWA SHIDAI NO JUN NARAZARU YUENI YAMU NI NIWA ONJIKI NO SETSU NARAZARU GA YUENI YAMU SAN NIWA ZAZEN NO TOTONOWAZARU GA YUENI YAMU SHI NIWA KI TAYORI O U Gosho NIWA MA NO SHOI NARI ROKU NIWA GO NO OKORU GA YUE NI YAMU

New Gosho Zenshu page 1359
Gosho Zenshu page 1009

And the Japanese kanji for 

Tsukizuki Hibini 

on Seikyo Shinbun's web-site
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27th Dec. 2025 Jeudi Daily Gosho & 28th Dec. Vendredi Daily Encouragement

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Thursday, December 27th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"The best way to attain Buddhahood is to encounter a good friend."

(Three Tripitaka Masters 

  Pray for Rain

 - WND, Vol. 1, page 598)
Selection Source: Suntetsu, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Dec. 27th, 2025

Friday, December 28th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"Champions follow their chosen path to the very end. In that sense, I hope you will keep striving to reach your goals, each in your own unique way.

Messages From Our Brilliant Planet, [6] The Road at Windsor in the United Kingdom, Hope New Oct. 1st 2017, translation released late Oct. 2018.

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
HOTOKE NI NARU MICHI WA ZENCHISHIKI NIWA SUGIZU

New Gosho Zenshu page 1940
Gosho Zenshu page 1468

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Tsukizuki Hibini 

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Daily Holidays Gosho 26th Dec. 2025 Friday + Daily Holidays Encouragement 27th Dec. Saturday

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Friday, December 26th, 2025
-- 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, Dec. 26th, 2025

Saturday, December 27th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---

"There's no need to compare yourself to your friends or to feel discouraged if things don't go as smoothly as you had hoped. Instead, please encourage one another as good friends and cheerfully advance together. I assure you that, as you steadily make your way forwards, new vistas will open up before you. A brilliant finishing line definitely awaits those who continue working towards their goals."

Messages From Our Brilliant Planet, [6] The Road at Windsor in the United Kingdom, Hope New Oct. 1st 2017, translation released late Oct. 2018.

-- 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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Tsukizuki Hibini 

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25th Dec. 2025 Thursday Daily Holidays Gosho & 26th Dec. Friday Daily Holidays Encouragement

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Daily Gosho & Encouragement, both using the latest and older - not yet seen - official translations, all quotes are either from Nichiren Daishonin or Ikeda Sensei unless otherwise stated...

Thursday, December 25th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"You will grow younger, and your good fortune will accumulate."

(The Unity of Husband and Wife 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 464)
Selection Source: Myoji no Gen, 

Seikyo Newspaper, December 25th, 2025

Friday, December 26th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"Along the way, you may find yourself stopping in your tracks, unable to go on. You may even stumble and fall. That's when I would like you to bring out your 'never give up' spirit. Please call forth that spirit and make it burn brightly in your heart so that you can pick yourself up again and again, and keep pressing forwards. There will definitely be people who see you making such efforts and who will lend you a helping hand."

Messages From Our Brilliant Planet, [6] The Road at Windsor in the United Kingdom, Hope New Oct. 1st 2017, translation released late Oct. 2018.

 　
-- KYO NO GOSHO --
TOSHI WA WAKO NARI FUKU WA KASANARI SORO BESHI

New Gosho Zenshu page 1543
Gosho Zenshu page 1135

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Tsukizuki Hibini 

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Daily Hoildays Gosho Wed. Dec. 24th 2025 plus Daily Holidays Encouragement Thurs. Dec. 25th

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

Wednesday, December 24th, 2025
-- 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, Dec. 24th, 2025

Thursday, December 25th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"No matter what happens, always advance with a dauntless spirit! Victory lies within you.

"Let's move ahead boldly and cheerfully…." 

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

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
FUKAKU SHINJIN O OKOSHITE NICHIYA CHOBO NI MATA OKOTARAZU MIGAKU BESHI IKAYO NI SHITEKA 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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Tsukizuki Hibini 

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Dec. 23rd 2025 Tuesday Daily Gosho + Dec. 24th Wednesday Daily Encouragement

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

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"Whether or not your prayer is answered will depend on your faith; (if it is not) I will in no way be to blame.  When water is clear, the moon is reflected.  When the wind blows, the trees shake.  Our minds are like the water.  Faith that is weak like muddy water, while faith that is brave is like clear water." 

("Reply to the Lay Nun Nichigon" 

WND-l page 1079)

Source:  Member's Experience in Faith

Seikyo Newspaper: December 23rd, 2025

Wednesday, December 24th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---

"To be victorious in life, it is crucial to keep the desire to learn alive, however challenging the situation might be.

"Top athletes all continue to learn. Because they are aiming to be the best in their given sport, they are always avidly seeking to absorb anything new that may help them improve and develop their skills. Those who stop learning can never become first-rate.

"And an athlete's youth extends beyond their days in compe-tition. In fact, that's where their true battle begins. The spirit of learning is essential for growth and victory throughout life.

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

-- KYO NO GOSHO— 
KANAI KANAWANU WA GOSHINJIN NI YORI SORO BESHI.  MATTAKU NICHIREN GA TOGANI ARAZU.  MIZU SUMEBA TSUKI UTSURU, KAZE FUKEBA KI YURUGU GOTOKU, MINA NO MIKOKORO WA MIZU NO GOTOSHI, SHIN NO YOWAKI WA NIGORU GA GOTOSHI, SHINJIN NO ISAGIYOKI WA SUMERU GA GOTOSHI.

New Gosho Zenshu page 2135,  

Gosho Zenshu page 1262

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Tsukizuki Hibini 

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22nd Dec. 2025 MONDAY Daily Gosho plus 23rd Dec. TUESDAY 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 22nd, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"As I have said before, be millions of times more careful than ever."

(The Hero of the World 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 839)
Selection Source: Tsukizuki Hibini, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Dec. 22nd, 2025

Monday, December 23rd, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT —
Buddhism is about winning; therefore, if you keep going cheerfully with an invincible spirit, regardless of what happens along the way, you are certain to win in the end.  

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

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
MATA SAKIZAKI MOSUGA GOTOKU SAKIZAKI YORIMO HYAKUSENMAN OKUBAI GOYOJIN ARUBESHI

New Gosho Zenshu page 1590
Gosho Zenshu page 1169

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Tsukizuki Hibini 

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SUNDAY, 21st Dec. 2025 Daily Gosho + MONDAY, 22nd Dec. Daily Encouragement

* Finally we're settled in the UK...but we will be posting at UK times (evening time) for the next 3 weeks. 

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

Sunday, December 21st, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"Morning after morning we rise up with the Buddha, evening after evening we lie down with the Buddha."

(The Teacher of the Law chapter 

- OTT, page 83)
Selection Source: 

Tsukizuki Hibini, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Dec. 21st, 2025

Monday, December 22nd, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---

Sometimes you may lose even though you did your best. But young people who pull themselves up again and move forwards in spite of such defeats are truly commendable. Nothing is more inspiring than seeing a person rousing their courage to take on the challenge again with the spirit: 'Next time, I will win for sure!' 

"By the same token, victory may become the cause for future defeat. When you achieve a victory, that is the time to buckle down and prepare yourself for the next challenge. Carelessness and arrogance are the greatest foes."

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

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
CHOCHO HOTOKE TO TOMONI OKI SEKISEKI HOTOKE TO TOMONI FUSU

New Gosho Zenshu page 1027
Gosho Zenshu page 737

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Tsukizuki Hibini 

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SATURDAY, Dec. 20th 2025 Daily Gosho + SUNDAY, Dec. 21st Daily Encouragement

* Apologies for the delay...on the move HOT from Shanghai...going on to Gatwick! 

 

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

Saturday, December 20th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"On reflection, I think that surely they are a sign that difficulties can be averted and that good fortune is on the way."

(How the Gods Protect 

   the Place of Practice 

- WND, Vol. 2, page 669)
Selection Source: Suntetsu, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Dec. 20th, 2025

Sunday,  December 21st, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
When you experience a defeat, just laugh it off with the attitude that defeat leads to victory and keep going. There's no need for tears. If you let it get the better of you, then you really have lost. Not being defeated in spirit is directly linked to winning.

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

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
KORE O ANZURUNI NAN O SHIRIZOKETE FUKU NO KITARU SENCHO NARAN NOMI

New Gosho Zenshu page 1321
Gosho Zenshu page 979

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Tsukizuki Hibini 

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FRIDAY, Dec. 19th 2025 Daily Gosho + SATURDAY, Dec. 20th Daily Encouragement

* Our apologies in advance for the delays in posting in the next as we move about the world...

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

Friday, December 19th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"But now you must build your reputation on the Lotus Sutra and give yourself up to it."

(The True Aspect of All Phenomena 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 385)
Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Dec. 19th, 2025

Saturday, December 20th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"Experiencing defeat despite having tried your hardest is nothing to be ashamed of. You can only experience defeat if you've tried. Those who challenge themselves to achieve victory are admirable, and those who continue doing so to the very end are the true winners. There is no stronger cause for victory than using your ability to the fullest and not giving in to your inner limitations."

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

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
TOMOKAKUMO HOKEKYO NI NA O TATE MI O MAKASE TAMO BESHI

New Gosho Zenshu page 1791
Gosho Zenshu page 1360

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Tsukizuki Hibini 

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18th Dec. 2025 Thursday Daily Gosho + 19th Dec. Friday Daily Encouragement

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

Thursday, December 18th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"Even if one should fall into hell, because one has heard the Lotus Sutra, which leads to Buddhahood, with this as the seed, one will invariably become a Buddha."

(How Those Initially Aspiring

 to the Way Can Attain Buddhahood 

through the Lotus Sutra 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 882)
Selection Source: Suntetsu, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Dec. 18th, 2025

Friday, December 19th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"An arrow that is shot with a feeble pull on the bowstring and without aim will not hit the target. Likewise, having the easygoing attitude that things will work out one way or another never leads to success. Results are produced through single-minded prayer filled with unshakable resolve. Such wholehearted prayer cannot fail to reach the Gohonzon."

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

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
JIGOKU NIWA OTSURU TOMO HOTOKE NI NARU HOKEKYO O MIMI NI FURENUREBA KORE O TANE TO SHITE KANARAZU HOTOKE NI NARUNARI

New Gosho Zenshu page 697
Gosho Zenshu page 552

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Tsukizuki Hibini 

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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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Tsukizuki Hibini 

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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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Tsukizuki Hibini 

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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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Tsukizuki Hibini 

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