31st May 2025, Saturday, Daily Gosho & 1st June, Sunday, 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, May 31st, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"Therefore, we know that the prayers offered by a practitioner of the Lotus Sutra will be answered just as an echo answers a sound, as a shadow follows a form, as the reflection of the moon appears in clear water, as a mirror collects dewdrops, as a magnet attracts iron, as amber attracts particles of dust or as a clear mirror reflects the colour of an object."

(On Prayer 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 340)
Selection Source: Suntetsu, 

Seikyo Newspaper, May 31st, 2025

Sunday, June 1st, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"In my speech at Harvard University [in 1993],1 I said that Mahayana Buddhism, and Nichiren Buddhism in particular, can make a great contribution to 21st century civilisation. I also posed three questions we must ask of religion: Does it make people stronger or weaker? Does it encourage what is good or what is evil in them? Does it make people wiser or less so?"

Passing the Baton to You, My Young Successors, Buddhist Practice Makes People Stronger, Better and Wiser, Future Journal, SGI Newsletter No. 11547, released May 16th, 2024

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
SAREBA HOKEKYO NO GYOJA NO INORU INORI WA HIBIKI NO OTO NI OZURU GA GOTOSHI KAGE NO KARADA NI SOERU GA GOTOSHI SUMERU MIZU NI TSUKI NO UTSURU GA GOTOSHI HOSHO NO MIZU O MANEKU GA GOTOSHI JISHAKU NO KUROGANE O SUU GA GOTOSHI KOHAKU NO CHIRI O TORU GA GOTOSHI AKIRAKANARU KAGAMI NO MONO NO IRO O UKABURU GA GOTOSHI

New Gosho Zenshu page 587
Gosho Zenshu page 1347

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Friday May 30th 2025 Daily Gosho plus Saturday May 31st Daily Encouragement

* For your reference: the official Daisaku Ikeda website has recently seen some new additions that may be of interest to you. The site is offered in 4 languages: English, Spanish, traditional Chinese and simplified Chinese

https://www.daisakuikeda.org/ 

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

Friday, May 30th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"Now persons like Nichiren and his followers, who have learned to chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, may be said to have entered the treasure tower."

(Expedient Means chapter 

- OTT, page 29)
Selection Source: Suntetsu, 

Seikyo Newspaper, May 30th, 2025

Saturday, May 31st, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"I recall Mr. Toda often saying that our conviction in the greatness of Nichiren Buddhism shouldn't make us self-righteous.It is especially important, he stressed, to familiarise ourselves with all kinds of learning and literature, and the ideas and perspectives of the world's great thinkers and philosophers. This is because, he said, they enable us to better understand Buddhism and more broadly appreciate its depth and reach, helping us introduce and transmit its teachings to others."

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [83] Our Behaviour as Human beings Is the heart of Buddhism—Expanding Our movement with Sincerity, Wisdom and Joy,  Make Time for Reading and Contemplation, March 2022 issue of Daibyakurenge, translation released November 2022 

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
IMA NICHIREN RA NO TAGUI NANMYOHORENGEKYO TO TONAE TATEMATSURU HODONO MONO WA HOTO NI IRU NARI UNNUN

New Gosho Zenshu page 997
Gosho Zenshu page 716

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Daily Gosho Thurs. 29.5.2025 + Daily Encouragement Fri. 30.5.

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

Thursday, May 29th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"The Lotus Sutra says in its fifth volume, 'The heavenly beings day and night will for the sake of the Law constantly guard and protect them.' If we go by this passage of the sutra, then it would seem that Brahmā, Shakra, the gods of the sun and moon and the four heavenly kings ought day and night to guard and protect those persons who chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo."

(On Reprimanding Hachiman

 - WND, Vol. 2, page 936)
Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin, 

Seikyo Newspaper, May 29th, 2025

Friday, May 30th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"My mentor, second Soka Gakkai president Josei Toda, was a brilliant mathematician. He often said that faith inspires us to gain an understanding of the principles of Buddhism, and that such understanding, in turn, deepens our faith.

"As you practise Nichiren Buddhism in earnest, you may start to wonder why we chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and why our prayers are answered. You'll want to know the reasoning behind these things. Studying Nichiren Daishonin's writings can provide you with the answers to such questions. At the same time, looking for those answers helps further deepen your faith.

"The Daishonin writes: 'The [Chinese] characters of this sutra [the Lotus Sutral are all without exception living Buddhas... But because we have the eyes of ordinary people, we see them [only] as characters' (see WND-1, 486). If you continue to read the Daishonin's writings, combined with regularly chanting daimoku, all the words contained in those writings will come to manifest the power of the Buddha and be vigorously absorbed into your young lives.

"In his writings, we can see the Dishonin's firm resolve to uphold the correct teaching of Buddhism and his powerful conviction that all forms of hardship and adversity can be overcome without fail. The Daishonin shows us the way to attain absolute happiness, so that life itself becomes an unsurpassed joy."

—From Dialogue for the Future

Passing the Baton to You, My Young Successors, Future Journal, SGI Newsletter No. 11547, released May 16th, 2024

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
NANMYOHORENGEKYO TO MOSU HITO OBA DAIBONTEN TAISHAKU NICHIGATSU SHITEN TO CHUYA NI SHUGO SUBESHI TO MIETARI

New Gosho Zenshu page 747
Gosho Zenshu page 588

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28th May 2025 Wednesday Daily Gosho plus 29th May Thursday 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, May 28th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"One who, on hearing the teachings of the Lotus Sutra, makes even greater efforts in faith is a true seeker of the way."

(Hell Is the Land of Tranquil Light 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 457)
Selection Source: Myoji no Gen, 

Seikyo Newspaper, May 28th, 2025

Thursday, May 29th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"The youth are the ones who will undertake the great work of kosen-rufu. When young people rise to action, the spiritual baton of our movement will be carried on from one generation to the next."

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [83] Our Behaviour as Human beings Is the heart of Buddhism—Expanding Our movement with Sincerity, Wisdom and Joy,  A Great Journey to Realise a Lofty Religious Revolution, March 2022 issue of Daibyakurenge, translation released November 2022 

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
HOKEKYO NO HOMON O KIKU NI TSUKETE NAO NAO SHINJIN O HAGEMU O MAKOTO NO DOSHINSHA TOWA MOSU NARI

New Gosho Zenshu page 1834
Gosho Zenshu page 1505

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Tuesday 27.5.2025 Daily Gosho + Wednesday 28.5. Daily Encouragement

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

Tuesday, May 27th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"If a tree is deeply rooted, its branches and leaves will never wither.  If the spring is inexhaustible, the stream will never run dry." 

("Flowering and Bearing Grain" 

WND-l page 909)

Source:  Member's Experience in Faith

Seikyo Newspaper: May 27th, 2025

Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---

"The important thing is to challenge yourself to chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. You all possess infinite potential. Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is the way to bring it out. Daimoku is an unbeatable force, just like the powerful roar of a lion.

"Try writing down your goals and dreams and chanting each day to achieve them. Just chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo three times is a good start. Chanting turns all your struggles into a source of strength and good fortune. A person with good fortune will be protected at a crucial moment. Good fortune enables you to move in the direction of hope and victory, no matter what happens."

You Are Proud Lion Cubs, May 1st 2024 Hope News, Those Who Accumulate Good Fortune Move towards Victory, From My precious Friends in the Elementary School Division — Be Courageous, SGI Newsletter No. 11546, May 16th 2024

-- KYO NO GOSHO -- 
TATOEBA NE FUKAKI TOKINBA EDAHA KAREZU, MINAMOTO NI MIZU AREBA NAGARE KAWAKAZU.

New Gosho Zenshu page 1210,  

Gosho Zenshu page 900

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Mon. 26th May 2025 DAILY GOSHO & Tues. 27th May 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, May 26th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"My followers are now able to accept and uphold the Lotus Sutra because of the strong ties they formed with it in their past existences. They are certain to obtain the fruit of Buddhahood in the future. The heritage of the Lotus Sutra flows within the lives of those who never forsake it in any lifetime whatsoever—whether in the past, the present or the future."

(The Heritage of the 

Ultimate Law of Life 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 217)
Selection Source: Suntetsu, 

Seikyo Newspaper, May 26th, 2025

Tuesday, May 27th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"Kosen-rufu is a great journey to realise a lofty religious revolution, extending beyond any one country to encompass the entire world and continuing from the present into the eternal future. It is a sacred endeavour to enrich society with the power of the Mystic Law and bring the magnificent flowers of peace and happiness to bloom in people's lives."

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [83] Our Behaviour as Human beings Is the heart of Buddhism—Expanding Our movement with Sincerity, Wisdom and Joy, 

A Great Journey to Realise a Lofty Religious Revolution, March 2022 issue of Daibyakurenge, translation released November 2022 

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
KAKO NI HOKEKYO NO KECHIEN GOJO NARU YUENI GENZAI NI KONO KYO O JUJI SU MIRAI NI BUKKA O JOJU SEN KOTO UTAGAI ARU BEKARAZU KAKO NO SHOJI GENZAI NO SHOJI MIRAI NO SHOJI SANZE NO SHOJI NI HOKEKYO O HANARE KIREZARU O HOKE NO KETSUMYAKU SOJO TOWA IUNARI

New Gosho Zenshu page 1775
Gosho Zenshu page 1337

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Daily Gosho - Sunday May 25th 2025 plus Daily Encouragement - Monday May 26th

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

Sunday, May 25th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"Because Buddhism has gradually been turned upside down, the secular world also has been plunged into corruption and chaos. 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: One Gosho, 

Seikyo Newspaper, May 25th, 2025

Monday, May 26th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"We all have the experience of things not working out the way we hoped in spite of trying our hardest. But in reality, those are the times when we are storing up the nourishment we need for future growth. When the time comes, we can use that nourishment to greatly expand our capabilities. Eventually, we will come to see every hardship as a precious memory."

You Are Proud Lion Cubs, May 1st 2024 Hope News, From Treasures of the Four Seasons, SGI Newsletter No. 11546, May 16th 2024

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
BUPPO YOYAKU TENDO SHIKEREBA SEKEN MO MATA JOKURAN SERI BUPPO WA TAI NO GOTOHI SEKEN WA KAGE NO GOTOSHI TAI MAGAREBA KAGE NANAME NARI

New Gosho Zenshu page 1346
Gosho Zenshu page 992

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24th May 2025 Saturday Daily Gosho + 25th May Sunday 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, May 24th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"Great events never have minor omens. When great evil occurs, great good follows."

(Great Evil and Great Good 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 1119)
Selection Source: Experience in faith, 

Seikyo Newspaper, May 24th, 2025

Sunday, May 25th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
We of the Soka Gakkai chant vibrantly for others' happiness with the unshakable conviction that all people embody the Mystic Law. We confidently teach them about our philosophy of human revolution and the unsurpassed way of life dedicated to value creation. This is the essence of our dialogues directed toward realising the Daishonin's ideal of 'establishing the correct teaching for the peace of the land.'"

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [82] Engage in Dialogue with the Unshakable Conviction That All People Embody the Mystic Law!, Advancing Together with the Youth, with an Ever-Youthful Spirit!, February 2022 issue of Daibyakurenge, translation released November 2022 

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
DAIJI NIWA SHOZUI NASHI DAIAKU OKOREBA DAIZEN KITARU

New Gosho Zenshu page 2145
Gosho Zenshu page 1300

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Friday 23rd May 2025 DAILY GOSHO & Saturday 24th May DALY ENCOURAGEMENT

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

Friday, May 23rd, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"In the final analysis, unless we succeed in demonstrating that this teaching is supreme, these disasters will continue unabated."

(The Treatment of Illness

 - WND, Vol. 1, page 1114)
Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin, 

Seikyo Newspaper, May 23rd, 2025

Saturday, May 24th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"As Soka Gakkai members, we are directly connected to Nichiren Daishonin, the Buddha of the Latter Day of the Law, who devoted his life to the epic struggle of sowing the seeds of Buddhahood, declaring: 'But still I am not discouraged. The Lotus Sutra is like the seed, the Buddha like the sower, and the people like the field' (WND-1, 748).

"Brimming with the great life force and compassion of the Buddha and committed to our lofty vow as Bodhisattvas of the Earth, let us confidently continue our efforts in dialogue to sow the seeds of the Mystic Law so that we create a global society blooming with beautiful flowers of happiness."

Buddhism of the Sun, Sowing the Seeds of Buddhahood — The Sacred Work of the Buddha to bring Happiness to All People, Creating a Global Society Blossoming with the Flowers of Happiness, SGI Newsletter 11541, Sep. 2023 issue of Daibyakurenge, translation released May 13th 2024

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
KEKKU WA SHOBU O KESSEZARAN HOKA WA KONO SAINAN YAMIGATAKARU BESHI

New Gosho Zenshu page 1333
Gosho Zenshu page 998

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Thurs. May 22nd, 2025 Daily Gosho + Fri. May 23rd Daily Encouragement

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

Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"It is stated that once this teaching is revealed in this era, the Buddha images as well as the priests of the temples built in the Former and Middle Days will all lose their power to benefit people, and only this great teaching will spread throughout the entire land of Jambudvīpa. Since all of you have a bond with this teaching, you should feel reassured."

(Letter to Misawa 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 896)
Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin, 

Seikyo Newspaper, May 22nd, 2025

Friday, May 23rd, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---

"'Myo [of myoho] means to revive' (WND-1, 149)—Nichiren Buddhism enables all people to revitalise their determination and brim with fresh, abundant life force.

"'Winter always turns to spring.' The Mystic Law allows us to lead joyous, fulfilling lives—to advance steadfastly, brushing aside all obstacles, confident of the arrival of a springtime of victory.

"'Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is the greatest of all joys' (OTT, 212). Our practice of Nichiren Buddhism enables us to demonstrate, with incomparable joy, the underlying power of the Bodhisattvas of the Earth, certain that we and our fellow members are all Buddhas."

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [82] Engage in Dialogue with the Unshakable Conviction That All People Embody the Mystic Law!, Making Our Precious Lives Shine, February 2022 issue of Daibyakurenge, translation released November 2022 

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
KONO TOKI NIWA SHOZO NO JIDO NO BUTSUZO SORA NO REIGEN WA MINA KIEUSETE TADA KONO DAIHO NOMI ICHIEN BUDAI NI RUFU SUBESHI TO MIETE SORO ONO ONO WA KAKARU HOMON NI CHIGIRI ARU HITO NAREBA TANOMOSHI TO OBOSU BESHI

New Gosho Zenshu page 2014
Gosho Zenshu page 1489

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Daily Gosho Wednesday 21st May 2025 & Daily Encouragement Thursday 22nd May

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

Wednesday, May 21st, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"Strengthen your faith day by day and month after month."

(On Persecutions Befalling the Sage

 - WND, Vol. 1, page 997)
Selection Source: Experience in faith, 

Seikyo Newspaper, May 21st, 2025

Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"As disciples of Nichiren Daishonin, we know that the method for drawing out the limitless power for value creation from people's lives is Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. Chanting daimoku ourselves and teaching others to do the same causes the colossal power of the Buddha to well forth from our own and others' lives."

Buddhism of the Sun, Sowing the Seeds of Buddhahood — The Sacred Work of the Buddha to bring Happiness to All People, The Challenge of Working for World Peace from the Grassroots Level, SGI Newsletter 11541, Sep. 2023 issue of Daibyakurenge, translation released May 13th 2024

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
TSUKIZUKI HIBI NI TSUYORI TAMAE

New Gosho Zenshu page 1620
Gosho Zenshu page 1190

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20th May 2025 Tuesday Daily Gosho plus 21st May 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, May 20th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"Little streams come together to form the great ocean, and tiny particles of dust accumulate to form Mount Sumeru." 

("The Selection of the Time" 

WND-l page 579)

Source:  Suntetsu

Seikyo Newspaper: May 20th, 2025

Wednesday, May 21st, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---

Embracing the philosophy of Nichiren Buddhism, which teaches that all people are worthy of the highest respect, we reach out to others in dialogue, believing in each person's innate potential and worth. Such steady efforts are the fundamental way to build peace and the surest means for bettering our world.

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [82] Engage in Dialogue with the Unshakable Conviction That All People Embody the Mystic Law!, Admiration of the Okinawan Spirit, February 2022 issue of Daibyakurenge, translation released November 2022 

-- KYO NO GOSHO— 
SHURU ATSUMARITE TAIKAI TO NARU.  MIJIN TSUMORITE SHUMISEN TO NARERI.

New Gosho Zenshu page 205,  

Gosho Zenshu page 288

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Monday, 19th May 2025 DAILY GOSHO & Tuesday, 20th May 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, May 19th, 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, May 19th, 2025

Tuesday, May 20th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"Third, sowing seeds of Buddhahood means having faith; it is the admirable cause of promoting a way of life based on respect for others.

"We don't know when the seeds we have sown in people's lives will sprout and blossom, but we respect the Buddha nature of each person and pray, wait for and believe that these seeds will flower.

"Mistrust and suspicion of others is at the root of the serious divisions that plague our world today. That's why our efforts to sow the seeds of the Mystic Law are an endless journey of respecting others' humanity. By believing in people's inherent goodness as we sow these seeds, we can conquer the doubt and suspicion darkening our world."

Buddhism of the Sun, Sowing the Seeds of Buddhahood — The Sacred Work of the Buddha to bring Happiness to All People, The Significance of Our Dialogue Movement, SGI Newsletter 11541, Sep. 2023 issue of Daibyakurenge, translation released May 13th 2024

-- 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

And the Japanese kanji for 

Tsukizuki Hibini 

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

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Sun. 18.05.2025 Daily Gosho + Mon. 19.05 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, May 18th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"Living beings in the evil age to come will have fewer and fewer good roots. Many will be overbearingly arrogant and greedy for offerings and other forms of gain, increasing the roots that are not good and moving farther away than ever from emancipation. But although it will be difficult to teach and convert them, we will summon up the power of great patience and will read and recite this sutra, embrace, preach and copy it, offering it many kinds of alms and never begrudging our bodies or lives."

(Oral Exposition concerning the 

Transmission of the 

Essence of the Lotus Sutra 

to Bodhisattva Superior Practices 

- WND, Vol. 2, page 640)
Selection Source: Suntetsu, 

Seikyo Newspaper, May 18th, 2025

Monday, May 19th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"Nothing is more eloquent than personal experiences in faith. The experiences of benefits we have attained through practising Nichiren Buddhism reinforce and deepen our own conviction, and their honesty resonates deeply in people's hearts."

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [82] Engage in Dialogue with the Unshakable Conviction That All People Embody the Mystic Law!, Nothing Is More Eloquent Than Personal Experiences in Faith, February 2022 issue of Daibyakurenge, translation released November 2022 

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
NOCHI NO AKUSE NO SHUJO WA ZENKON UTATA SUKUNAKUSHITE ZOJOMAN OKU RIKUYO O MUSABORI FUZENKON O MASHI GEDATSU O ONRI SEN KYOKE SUBEKI KOTO KATASHI TO IEDOMO WARERA WA MASANI DAININRIKI O OKOSHITE KONO KYO O DOKUJU SHI JISETSU SHI SHOSHA SHI SHUJUNI KUYO SHITE SHINMYO O OSHIMAZARU BESHI

New Gosho Zenshu page 970
Gosho Zenshu page 538

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, Saturday 17th May 2025 & Daily Encouragement, Sunday 18th May

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

Saturday, May 17th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"He is a man who never gives in to defeat and who greatly values his friends."

(On Prolonging One's Life Span 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 955)
Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin, 

Seikyo Newspaper, May 17th, 2025

Sunday, May 18th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---

"Second, sowing seeds of Buddhahood means not discriminating; it is a noble undertaking to bridge divisions and bring people together.

"The Buddhism of sowing embraces people of all capacities or levels of understanding, transcending all differences, including race, nationality and gender. It is the polar opposite of any tendency to discriminate against or denigrate others.

"That is what makes our efforts to sow the seeds of the Mystic Law a far-reaching journey to create harmony and cooperation for the global human family. The Buddha's all-embracing compassion, free of discrimination, vanquishes the ignorance of humanity that causes division.

Buddhism of the Sun, Sowing the Seeds of Buddhahood — The Sacred Work of the Buddha to bring Happiness to All People, The Significance of Our Dialogue Movement, SGI Newsletter 11541, Sep. 2023 issue of Daibyakurenge, translation released May 13th 2024

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
KIWAMETE MAKEJI TAMASHII NO HITO NITE WAGA KATA NO KOTO OBA DAIJI TO MOSU HITO NARI

New Gosho Zenshu page 1309
Gosho Zenshu page 986

And the Japanese kanji for 

Tsukizuki Hibini 

on Seikyo Shinbun's web-site
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16th May 2025 FRIDAY Daily Gosho plus 17th May SATURDAY 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, May 16th, 2025
-- 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."

(The Opening of the Eyes 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 283)
Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin, 

Seikyo Newspaper, May 16th, 2025

Saturday, May 17th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"Taking to heart this teaching of Nichiren Daishonin, let us encourage as many people as we can. Sincerity arising from genuine concern for others and words spoken with unwavering conviction in faith will rouse and inspire our fellow members facing challenges and hardships."

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [82] Engage in Dialogue with the Unshakable Conviction That All People Embody the Mystic Law!, Victory is Certain, February 2022 issue of Daibyakurenge, translation released November 2022 

-- 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

New Gosho Zenshu page 117
Gosho Zenshu page 234

And the Japanese kanji for 

Tsukizuki Hibini 

on Seikyo Shinbun's web-site
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