Daily Gosho, Monday June 30th 2025 & Daily Encouragement, Tuesday July 1st

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

Monday, June 30th, 2025
-- 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-renge kyo is just such a 'diligent' practice."

(The Essential Passage in 

Each of the Twenty-eight Chapters 

of the Lotus Sutra, 

Emerging from the Earth chapter 

- OTT, page 214)
Selection Source: Learning the Soka Spirit 

in the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin 

- From Ikeda Sensei's lectures, 

Seikyo Newspaper, June 30th, 2025

Tuesday, July 1st, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---

"We can all sense that humanity is at a major crossroads. In this perilous age, people are looking forwards with ever-growing interest and hope to our actions and initiatives based on the life-affirming principles of Nichiren Buddhism.

"In high spirits, with enthusiasm and vigour, let's continue together on our journey of kosen-rufu, in which joy pervades both life and death.

"Confidently illuminating the world with the Buddhism of the Sun, let us keep forging ahead together on the great path of the oneness of mentor and disciple towards the sure realisation of happiness for ourselves and others and lasting peace!"

Buddhism of the Sun, October 2023 issue of Daibyakurenge, 12th of a multipart lecture on key passages from The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, "Life Span of the Thus Comes One" chapter of the Lotus Sutra, The Mission of the Bodhisattvas of the Earth Is an Eternal and Ongoing Struggle, SGI Newsletter No. 11566, released June 13th 2024 


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

New Gosho Zenshu page 1099
Gosho Zenshu page 790

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June 29th 2025 Sunday Daily Gosho + June 30th 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, June 29th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"In this entire country of Japan, I am the only one who has been chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. I am like the single speck of dust that marks the beginning of Mount Sumeru or the single drop of dew that spells the start of the great ocean."

(The Blessings of the Lotus Sutra 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 672)
Selection Source: 

   Illuminating the Future: 

       "Stand-alone" spirit,
Seikyo Newspaper, June 29th, 2025

Monday, June 30th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"In 'The Three Kinds of Treasure,' the Daishonin advises Shijo Kingo that precisely because he has regained his lord's trust, he should be circumspect in his behaviour and move ahead patiently while working to gain the support of those around him. Mindful of Shijo Kingo's character, the Daishonin also thoroughly cautions him not to display his temper.

"He then continues: 'Live so that all the people of Kamakura will say in your praise that Nakatsukasa Saburo Saemon-no-jo [Shijo Kingo] is diligent in the service of his lord, in the service of Buddhism, and in his concern for other people' (WND-1, 851). Here, the Daishonin is urging him to show brilliant actual proof of victory and gain the trust and praise of 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,  Advise Based on Shijo Kingo's Character, March 2022 issue of Daibyakurenge, translation released November 2022 

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
NIHONKOKU NO NAKANI TADA HITORI NANMYOHOREGEKYO TO TONAETARI KOREWA SHUMISEN NO HAJIME NO ICHIJIN TAIKAI NO HAJIME NO ICHIRO NARI

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Gosho Zenshu page 1241

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28th June 2025 Saturday Daily Gosho + 29th 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, June 28th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"When one comes to realise and see that each thing—the cherry, the plum, the peach, the damson—in its own entity, without undergoing any change, possesses the eternally endowed three bodies, then this is what is meant by the word ryō, 'to include' or all-inclusive."

(The Immeasurable Meanings Sutra 

- OTT, page 200)
Selection Source: Experience in faith, 

Seikyo Newspaper, June 28th, 2025

Sunday, June 29th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
In lifetime after lifetime, we will enjoy benefit and fortune as we continue our work for kosen-rufu and establishing the correct teaching for the peace of the land. Those who undertake that challenge will attain a supreme and unparalleled state of life in perfect rhythm with the Mystic Law, the fundamental Law of the universe.

Buddhism of the Sun, October 2023 issue of Daibyakurenge, 12th of a multipart lecture on key passages from The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, "Life Span of the Thus Comes One" chapter of the Lotus Sutra, The Mission of the Bodhisattvas of the Earth Is an Eternal and Ongoing Struggle, SGI Newsletter No. 11566, released June 13th 2024 

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
KORE SUNAWACHI OBAITORI NO KOKO NO TOTAI O ARATAMEZU SHITE MUSA NO SANJIN TO KAIKEN SUREBA KORE SUNAWACHI RYO NO GI NARI

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Gosho Zenshu page 784

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FRIDAY June 27th 2925 Daily Gosho + SATURDAY June 28th 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, June 27th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"Strengthen your power of faith more than ever."

(Happiness in This World 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 681)
Selection Source: Suntetsu, 

Seikyo Newspaper, June 27th, 2025

Saturday, June 28th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT —
"When Shijo Kingo faced his greatest difficulties, the Daishonin stressed to him that faith in Buddhism means being victorious. He also underscored in various ways that the key to overcoming adversity and attaining victory is to maintain a spirit of gratitude and not be swayed by others' opinions of you."

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,  Win People's Trust and Praise, March 2022 issue of Daibyakurenge, translation released November 2022 

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
IYOIYO GOJO NO SHINRIKI O ITASHI TAMAE

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Gosho Zenshu page 1143

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26.6.2025 Thurs. Daily Gosho + 27.6. Fri. 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, June 26th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"Moreover, as life does not go beyond the moment, the Buddha expounded the blessings that come from a single moment of rejoicing [on hearing the Lotus Sutra]."

(Questions and Answers about 

Embracing the Lotus Sutra 

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

Seikyo Newspaper, June 26th, 2025

Friday, June 27th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"In the light of the Daishonin's writings, our journey of kosen-rufu is not at all limited to this lifetime. From the perspective of the Buddha—from a life state awakened to the inherent eternal nature of existence—death is just a short rest that is over 'in no time"' (WND-2, 860).

"A new lifetime of mission and good fortune will soon begin, and with refreshed vigour we will freely enact a new drama based on our vow as a Bodhisattva of the Earth."

Buddhism of the Sun, October 2023 issue of Daibyakurenge, 12th of a multipart lecture on key passages from The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, "Life Span of the Thus Comes One" chapter of the Lotus Sutra, The Mission of the Bodhisattvas of the Earth Is an Eternal and Ongoing Struggle, SGI Newsletter No. 11566, released June 13th 2024 

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

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Gosho Zenshu page 466

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25th June 2025, Wednesday, Daily Gosho + 26th June 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, June 25th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"I say all this solely for the sake of the nation, for the sake of the Law, for the sake of others, not for my own sake."

(The Rationale for Writing 

"On Establishing the Correct Teaching for
the Peace of the Land" 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 164)
Selection Source: Suntetsu, 

Seikyo Newspaper, June 25th, 2025

Thursday, June 26th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---

"' The Three Kinds of Treasure,' addressed to Shijo Kingo, the Daishonin writes: 'The purpose of the appearance in this world of Shakyamuni Buddha, the lord of teachings, lies in his behaviour as a human being' (WND-1, 852). This tells us that acting respectfully towards others is the ultimate conclusion of Shakyamuni Buddha's lifetime teachings."

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,  Win People's Trust and Praise, March 2022 issue of Daibyakurenge, translation released November 2022 

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
TADA HITOENI KUNI NO TAME HO NO TAME HITO NO TAME NI SHITE MI NO TAMENI KORE O MOSAZU

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Gosho Zenshu page 35

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Tues. June 24th 2015 Daily Gosho + Wed. June 25th Daily Encouragement

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

Tuesday, June 24th, 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." 

("The Opening of the Eyes" 

WND-l page 283)

Source:  Member's experience in faith

Seikyo Newspaper: June 23rd, 2025

Wednesday, June 25th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---

"In a letter to the lay nun Myoichi, the Daishonin offers unwavering assurance that her late husband is protecting her and her family (see WND-1, 536). He teaches that when those who have dedicated their lives to the Mystic Law die, their surviving loved ones are sure to be protected and make their way to happiness without fail.

"To another disciple [the wife of Nanjo Hyoe Shichiro and mother of Nanjo Tokimitsu] about her late husband, the Daishonin writes: 'When he was alive, he was a Buddha in life, and now he is a Buddha in death. He is a Buddha in both life and death. This is what is meant by that most important doctrine called attaining Buddhahood in one's present form' (WND-1, 456).

"As Soka Gakkai members, we know in our hearts how true this passage is. We have observed countless fellow members setting forth on their journeys into the next life-people who devoted themselves to compassionately spreading the Mystic Law and embodied an infinitely vast and sound view of life and its eternal nature. They were Buddhas in life and Buddhas in death, savouring joy in both life and death."

Buddhism of the Sun, October 2023 issue of Daibyakurenge, 12th of a multipart lecture on key passages from The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, "Life Span of the Thus Comes One" chapter of the Lotus Sutra, We are the Buddha Originally Possessing the Ten Worlds, SGI Newsletter No. 11566, released June 13th 2024 

-- KYO NO GOSHO -- 
WARE NARABINI WAGA DESHI, SHONAN ARITOMO UTAGAU KOKORO NAKUBA, JINEN NI BUKKAI NI ITARU BESHI

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Gosho Zenshu page 234

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Daily Gosho Monday 23rd June 2025 & Daily Encouragement Tuesday 24th June

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

Monday, June 23rd, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"To have faith like water means to believe continuously without ever regressing. Since you visit me constantly, regardless of the difficulties, your belief is comparable to flowing water."

(The Two Kinds of Faith 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 899)
Selection Source: Learning the 

Soka Spirit in the 

Writings of Nichiren Daishonin 

-- From Ikeda Sensei's lectures, 

Seikyo Newspaper, June 23rd, 2025

Tuesday, June 24th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"The Lotus Sutra teaches that all living beings possess the Buddha nature. It is a philosophy of respect for the worth and dignity of all. The supreme practice of a Buddhist, therefore, is to respect others' Buddha nature, just as Bodhisattva Never Disparaging* did in showing reverence to everyone he encountered."

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,  Win People's Trust and Praise, March 2022 issue of Daibyakurenge, translation released November 2022 

* Bodhisattva Never Disparaging appears in "The Bodhisattva Never Disparaging" (20th) chapter of the Lotus Sutra. This bodhisattva-Shakyamuni in a previous lifetime—lived at the end of the Middle Day of the Law following the death of the Buddha Awesome Sound King. He would bow to everyone he met and say: "I have profound reverence for you, I would never dare treat you with disparagement or arrogance. Why? Because you will all practise the bodhisattva way and will then be able to attain Buddhahood" (LSOC20, 308). However, he was attacked by arrogant monks, nuns, laymen and laywomen, who beat him with sticks and staves and threw stones at him. The sutra explains that this practice became the cause for Boddhisatva Never Disparaging to attain Buddhahood.

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
MIZU NO GOTOKU TO MOSUWA ITSUMO TAISEZU SHINZURU NARI KORE WA IKANARU TOKI MO TSUNEWA TAISEZU TOWASE TAMAEBA MIZU NO GOTOKU SHINZESASE TAMAERUKA

New Gosho Zenshu page 1871
Gosho Zenshu page 1544

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Sun. 6.22.2025 Daily Gosho + Mon. 6.23 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, June 22nd, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"It is like the case of a person who falls to the ground, but who then pushes themselves up from the ground and rises to their feet again."

(The Proof of the Lotus Sutra 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 1108)
Selection Source: 

TOHOKU Youth Meeting, 

Seikyo Newspaper, June 22nd, 2025

Monday, June 23rd, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT —
"We can fulfil our eternal mission as Bodhisattvas of the Earth in accord with the Daishonin's words: 'Passing through the round of births and deaths, one makes one's way on the land of the Dharma nature or enlightenment, that is inherent within oneself' (OTT, 52).

Because life and death are originally inherent, we have no reason to fear death and can savour joy in both life and death, and be equally happy and at ease with both.

"Of course, as mortal human beings, the idea of death can make us feel sad and forlorn. When a loved one dies, waves of grief assail us. But if we steadily continue chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, we can transcend the bounds of life and death and converse with our loved ones. Fellow members will also chant for us and support us in our loss. In time, we will come to find the profound meaning of our loved one's death and feel a sense of hope for renewal. When we illuminate the sufferings of birth, aging, sickness and death with the light of the Mystic Law, we can transform them into the joy of eternity, happiness, true self and purity." *

Buddhism of the Sun, October 2023 issue of Daibyakurenge, 12th of a multipart lecture on key passages from The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, "Life Span of the Thus Comes One" chapter of the Lotus Sutra, We are the Buddha Originally Possessing the Ten Worlds, SGI Newsletter No. 11566, released June 13th 2024 

* Eternity, happiness, true self and purity are known as the four virtues or four virtue paramitas. They describe the noble qualities of the Buddha's life. The word paramita means "perfection." "Eternity" means unchanging and eternal. "Happiness" means tranquility that transcends all suffering. "True self" means true and intrinsic nature. And "purity" means free of illusion or mistaken conduct.

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
HITO NO CHI NI TAORETE KAETTE CHI YORI OKURU GA GOTOSHI

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21st June 2025, Saturday Daily Gosho plus 22nd 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, June 21st, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"And could not this illness of your husband's be the Buddha's design, because the Vimalakīrti and Nirvana sutras both teach that sick people will surely attain Buddhahood? Illness gives rise to the resolve to attain the way."

(The Good Medicine for All Ills 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 937)
Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin, 

Seikyo Newspaper, June 21st, 2025

Sunday, June 22nd, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"Always doing our best based on our Buddhist practice is the only way to bring about great change. That's why it is so important to live in accord with the ultimate law of life and act with wisdom."

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,  Win People's Trust and Praise, March 2022 issue of Daibyakurenge, translation released November 2022 

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
KONO YAMAI WA HOTOKE NO ONHAKARAI KA SONO YUEWA JOMYOKYO NEHANGYO NIWA YAMAI ARU HITO HOTOKE NI NARU BEKI YOSHI TOKARETE SORO YAMAI NI YORITE DOSHIN WA OKORI SORO NARI

New Gosho Zenshu page 1963
Gosho Zenshu page 1480

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FRIDAY, June 20th 2025 Daily Gosho + SATURDAY June 21st 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, June 20th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"In battles soldiers regard the general as their soul. If the general were to lose heart, his soldiers would become cowards."

(The Supremacy of the Law 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 613)
Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin, 

Seikyo Newspaper, June 20th, 2025

Saturday, June 21st, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"By living each day with care and a sense of appreciation, we can awaken to the originally inherent nature of birth and death. Walking the path of mentor and disciple dedicated to kosen-rufu, filled with the joy of giving our all in the present moment, our lives are eternally indestructible. The rich benefit we accumulate each precious day enables us to carry out our originally inherent mission not only in this lifetime but throughout eternity."

Buddhism of the Sun, October 2023 issue of Daibyakurenge, 12th of a multipart lecture on key passages from The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, "Life Span of the Thus Comes One" chapter of the Lotus Sutra,Living Each Moment of Life to the Fullest, SGI Newsletter No. 11566, released June 13th 2024 

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
IKUSA NIWA DAISHOGUN O TAMASHII TO SU DAISHOGUN OKUSHI NUREBA TSUWAMONO OKUBYO NARI

New Gosho Zenshu page 1688
Gosho Zenshu page 1219

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19th June 2025 Thursday - Daily Gosho & 20th June Friday - 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, June 19th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"Teach others to the best of your ability, even if it is only a single sentence or phrase."

(The True Aspect 

  of All Phenomena 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 386)
Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin, 

Seikyo Newspaper, June 19th, 2025

Friday, June 20th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"Nichiren Buddhism is not a religion of magic or miracles, requiring no effort on our part. It teaches the strict law of cause and effect that governs all life. Each of our experiences of benefit in faith is the product of our daily efforts."

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,  Win People's Trust and Praise, March 2022 issue of Daibyakurenge, translation released November 2022 

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
CHIKARA ARABA ICHIMON IKKU NARITOMO KATARASE TAMO BESHI

New Gosho Zenshu page 1793
Gosho Zenshu page 1361

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Tsukizuki Hibini 

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Wed. June 18th 2025 Daily Gosho plus Thurs. June 19th 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, June 18th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"The people of today all turn their backs upon what is right; to a person, they give their allegiance to evil. This is the reason that the benevolent deities have abandoned the nation and departed together, that sages leave and do not return. And in their stead devils and demons come, and disasters and calamities occur. I cannot keep silent on this matter. I cannot suppress my fears."

(On Establishing the Correct Teaching 

for the Peace of the Land 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 7)
Selection Source: Suntetsu, 

Seikyo Newspaper, June 18th, 2025

Thursday, June 19th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---

"...the Daishonin underscores the importance of '[summoning] up one's faith … with the profound insight that now is the last moment of one's life' (WND-1, 216). We must make each moment of our lives shine its brightest with the awareness that 'now is the last moment.' We achieve this, the Daishonin says, when we 'chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo' (OTT, 127).

"By doing so, we lead a life in which we 'realise the originally inherent nature of birth and death, and the originally inherent nature of ebb and flow' (OTT, 127). The Daishonin teaches us to deepen our understanding of the originally inherent nature of birth and death, imbue every aspect of our lives with the world of Buddhahood, and live with a vibrant, persevering spirit to the end."

Buddhism of the Sun, October 2023 issue of Daibyakurenge, 12th of a multipart lecture on key passages from The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, "Life Span of the Thus Comes One" chapter of the Lotus Sutra,Living Each Moment of Life to the Fullest, SGI Newsletter No. 11566, released June 13th 2024 

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
MINA SHO NI SOMUKI HITO KOTOGOTOKU AKU NI KISU YUENI ZENJIN WA KUNI O SUTETE AISARI SHONIN WA TOKORO O JISHITE KAERI TAMAWAZU KOKO O MOTTE MA KITARI KI KITARI SAI OKORI NAN OKORU IWAZUNBA ARU BEKARAZU OSOREZUNBA ARU BEKARAZU

New Gosho Zenshu page 25
Gosho Zenshu page 17

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Tsukizuki Hibini 

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17.6.25 Tues. Daily Gosho + 18.6. Wed. Daily Encouragement

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

Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"When praised highly by others, one feels that there is no hardship one cannot bear.  Such is the courage that springs from words of praise." 

("The True Aspect of All Phenomena" 

WND - l, page 385)

Source:  Zadankai

Seikyo Newspaper: June 16th, 2025

Wednesday, June 18th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---

"In Japan and around the world, Soka Gakkai members are actively helping people in their communities and societies form positive connections to Nichiren Buddhism. They are like the smiling host in 'On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land.'! In the same way, by warmly embracing others with a smile and striving ceaselessly to win the support and friendship of one person after another, they have blazed today's magnificent path of worldwide kosen-rufu."

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,  We Are the Angels of Change, March 2022 issue of Daibyakurenge, translation released November 2022 

-- KYO NO GOSHO-- 
AMARINI HITO NO WARE O HOMURU TOKI WA, IKAYONIMO NARITAKI KOKORO SHUTTAI SHI SORO NARI.  KORE, HOMURU TOKORO NO KOTOBA YORI OKORI SORO ZOKASHI

New Gosho Zenshu page 1790,  

Gosho Zenshu page 1359

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Tsukizuki Hibini 

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Daily Gosho Mon. June 16th 2025 + Daily Encouragement Tues. June 17th

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

Monday, June 16th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"A passage in the Six Pāramitās Sutra says to become the master of your mind rather than let your mind master you."

(Letter to the Brothers 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 502)
Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin, 

Seikyo Newspaper, June 16th, 2025

Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---

"Mr. Toda always said that after death, our lives merge with the universe: 'It is not a rebirth—marking a fresh start with a clean slate—but a continuation. Our lives continue on from this existence into the next.... The universe has no beginning and no end. Our lives have no beginning or end, either. They go on forever.'"*

Buddhism of the Sun, October 2023 issue of Daibyakurenge, 12th of a multipart lecture on key passages from The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings, "Life Span of the Thus Comes One" chapter of the Lotus Sutra,The Buddha Goes Out among the Suffering People, SGI Newsletter No. 11566, released June 13th 2024 

* Translated from Japanese. Josei Toda, Toda Josei zenshu (Collected Writings of Josei Toda), vol. 5 (Tokyo: Seikyo Shinbunsha, 1985), p. 411.

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
KOKORO NO SHI TOWA NARUTOMO KOKORO O SHI TO SEZARE TOWA ROKUHARAMITSU
KYO NO MON NARI

New Gosho Zenshu page 1481
Gosho Zenshu page 1088

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15th June 2025 Sunday Daily Gosho + 16th June 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, June 15th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"Something uncommon also occurs when an ordinary person attains Buddhahood. At such a time, the three obstacles and four devils will invariably appear, and the wise will rejoice while the foolish will retreat."

(The Three Obstacles 

     and Four Devils 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 637)
Selection Source: Suntetsu, 

Seikyo Newspaper, June 15th, 2025

Monday, June 16th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---

"In a letter to another disciple,* the Daishonin writes: 'I entrust you with the propagation of Buddhism in your province. It is stated that "the seeds of Buddhahood sprout [through causation], and for this reason they [the Buddhas] preach the single vehicle [the Lotus Sutra]" [LSOC2, 751' (WND-1, 1117).

"Through our steady efforts to enable one person after another to connect to the teaching of the Mystic Law, we can transform our environment into a Buddha land. We are the agents of change— the ones responsible for this transformation—in line with the Buddhist principle of the oneness of life and its environment."

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,  Valuing Every Encounter, March 2022 issue of Daibyakurenge, translation released November 2022 

*  From "The Properties of Rice." Only a fragment of this letter remains, and its recipient and the date of its writing are not known.

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
BONPU NO HOTOKE NI NARU MATA KAKUNO GOTOSHI KANARAZU SANSHO SHIMA TO MOSU SAWARI IDEKITAREBA KENJA WA YOROKOBI GUSHA WA SHIRIZOKU KORE NARI

New Gosho Zenshu page 1488
Gosho Zenshu page 1091

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Tsukizuki Hibini 

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