SUNDAY, Nov. 30th 2025 Daily Gosho plus MONDAY, Dec. 1st 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, November 30th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"Where there is unseen virtue, there will be visible reward."

(Unseen Virtue and Visible Reward 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 907)
Selection Source: Tsukizuki Hibini, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Nov. 30th, 2025

Monday, December 1st, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"I'd like to share a passage from the Daishonin's writing 'On the Four Stages of Faith and the Five Stages of Practice':

"'I entreat the people of this country: Do not look down upon my disciples! If you inquire into their past, you will find that they are great bodhisattvas who have given alms to Buddhas over a period of eight hundred thousand million kalpas… .And if we speak of the future, they will be endowed with the benefit of the fiftieth person [who rejoices on hearing the Lotus Sutra],* surpassing that of one who gave alms to innumerable living beings for a period of eighty years [see LSOC18, 289–91]. They are like an infant emperor wrapped in swaddling clothes, or a great dragon who has just been born. Do not despise them! Do not look on them with contempt! (WND-1, 788–89)'

"None are nobler than the Bodhisattvas of the Earth who work for kosen-rufu. The Daishonin says that people must not look down upon them: 'Do not despise them! Do not look on them with contempt!'

"The universe is vast, as is the realm of Buddhism. The 'Life Span' chapter of the Lotus Sutra states that there are 'five hundred, a thousand, ten thousand, a million nayuta asamkhya major world systems' (LSOC16, 266). Buddhahood is a state of being in which we can make our way with perfect freedom through this infinitely vast universe. Serenely rising above small, trivial matters, let us advance confidently with broad and generous hearts.

"I am praying each day, that all of you, my dear fellow members, will lead safe, healthy, and prosperous lives, moving straight ahead on the path of kosen-rufu.

"I pray morning and evening that each one of you will become happy, achieve your great vow, and lead a truly meaningful and fulfilling life."

SGI Newsletter, No. 11631, October 2nd, 2024—from Ikeda Sensei's speech at the 12th Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting, held at the Tokyo Makiguchi Memorial Hall in Hachioji, on June 16th, 1997. Video footage of the speech was broadcast during the recent headquarters leaders meeting held on September 7th, 2024. Those Who Strive Earnestly for Kosen-rufu Are the Treasures of Soka.

* Benefit of the fiftieth person: This refers to the immeasurable benefit obtained by even the fiftieth person in a chain of transmission who rejoices on hearing the Lotus Sutra.

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
INTOKU AREBA YOHO ARI

New Gosho Zenshu page 1613
Gosho Zenshu page 1178

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Sat. Nov. 29 2025 Daily Gosho + Sun. Nov. 30 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, November 29th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"Ordinary people cannot see that the 'Treasure Tower' chapter exists within the body of Nichinyo, but Shakyamuni, Many Treasures, and the Buddhas of the ten directions perceive it."

(An Outline of the "Entrustment" 

and Other Chapters 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 915)
Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin, 

Seikyo Newspaper, November 29th, 2025

Sunday, November 30th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"During World War II, amid a storm of persecution, first Soka Gakkai president Tsunesaburo Makiguchi spoke out for the actualisation of kosen-rufu. As a result of his efforts, the organisation's membership began to increase steadily from around 1940.

"This came about because he adopted a revolutionary approach to spreading Nichiren Buddhism. He focused on visiting one home after another, speaking to one individual after another. That is the only way to do it, the way it must be done, he concluded.

"Mr. Makiguchi, a great scholar, at first hoped that his writings would be an effective means of propagation, but they were not. Then, he tried speaking to large groups at lectures and meetings. That, too, proved ineffective.

"Books were no good, big meetings were no good. So he set out on his own to meet one individual after another. This led him to the conclusion that 'the only way is to find a few like-minded friends.'

"After that, propagation advanced significantly. Capable individuals gradually began to emerge.

"Mr. Makiguchi always took an experimental approach, putting his ideas to the test. He tried things out for himself in order to find the best course. He was a truly extraordinary person. I can see why Mr. Toda was so devoted to him."

SGI Newsletter, No. 11631, October 2nd, 2024—from Ikeda Sensei's speech at the 12th Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting, held at the Tokyo Makiguchi Memorial Hall in Hachioji, on June 16th, 1997. Video footage of the speech was broadcast during the recent headquarters leaders meeting held on September 7th, 2024. Those Who Strive Earnestly for Kosen-rufu Are the Treasures of Soka.

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
NICHINYO GOZEN NO ONMI NO NAISHIN NI HOTOHON MASHIMASU BONPU WA MIZU
TO IEDOMO SHAKA TAHO JIPPO NO SHOBUTSU WA GORAN ARI

New Gosho Zenshu page 2096
Gosho Zenshu page 1250

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Fri, Nov.28th 2025 Daily Gosho & Sat. Nov. 29th 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, November 28th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"Whether you chant the Buddha's name, recite the sutra, or merely offer flowers and incense, all your virtuous acts will implant benefits and roots of goodness in your life. With this conviction you should strive in faith."

(On Attaining Buddhahood 

in This Lifetime 

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

Ikeda Sensei's guidance, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Nov. 28th, 2025

Saturday, November 29th, 2025

--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---

"Those who work for kosen-rufu with tireless commitment are greater than any noted scholar, celebrity or powerful figure. The Daishonin would surely bestow the highest praise on such earnest, dedicated members and warmly embrace them.

"Those who work for kosen-rufu with tireless commitment are greater than any noted scholar, celebrity or powerful figure. The Daishonin would surely bestow the highest praise on such earnest, dedicated members and warmly embrace them.

"Striving in faith with sincere, unwavering commitment is the mark of a life of true honour. Such individuals are the treasures of kosen-rufu and the Soka Gakkai.

"The Soka Gakkai will always be a realm of ordinary people. Ordinary people are the foundation and ground of everything."

SGI Newsletter, No. 11631, October 2nd, 2024—from Ikeda Sensei's speech at the 12th Soka Gakkai Headquarters Leaders Meeting, held at the Tokyo Makiguchi Memorial Hall in Hachioji, on June 16th, 1997. Video footage of the speech was broadcast during the recent headquarters leaders meeting held on September 7th, 2024. Those Who Strive Earnestly for Kosen-rufu Are the Treasures of Soka

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
SHIKARU AIDA HOTOKE NO NA O TONAE KYOKAN O YOMI HANA O CHIRASHI KO O HINERU MADEMO MINA WAGA ICHINEN NI OSAMETARU KUDOKU ZENKON NARI TO SHINJIN O TORU BEKINARI

New Gosho Zenshu page 317
Gosho Zenshu page 383

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Tsukizuki Hibini 

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Daily Gosho 27th Nov. 2025 Thurs. + Daily Encouragement 28th Nov. Fri.

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

Thursday, November 27th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"The benefits of the daimoku are like the vast ocean."

(On the Benefits of the Daimoku 

- WND, Vol. 2, page 1074)
Selection Source: Suntetsu, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Nov. 27th, 2025

Friday, November 28th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---

"'Employ the strategy of the Lotus Sutra before any other... The heart of strategy and swordsmanship derives from the Mystic Law. Have profound faith. A coward cannot have any of their prayers answered.'

—From "The Strategy of the Lotus Sutra" (WND-1, 1001).

"For us, courage means to challenge the real-life issues confronting us right where we are with the belief that we ourselves are entities of the Mystic Law. This is the way to employ the strategy of the Lotus Sutra and create an indestructible history of victory and brilliant achievement.

"'For my mentor!' 'For kosen-rufu!'-when we strive with this strong resolve to reply to our mentor and contribute to kosen-rufu, we can bring forth our true potential and ability. This, from my personal experience, is the 'strategy of the Lotus Sutra.'"

The second instalment of "Learning the Spirit of Soka Based on Nichiren Daishonin's Writings. Excerpts for President Ikeda's Study Lectures" was carried in the Sep. 23rd 2024, issue of the Seikyo Newspaper . The following is the English translation, published as SGI Newsletter, No. 11630, Sep. 29th 2024.  

—From the lecture series "Learning from the Gosho: The Hope-filled Writings of Nichiren Daishonin." Creating a Brilliant History through the "Strategy of the Lotus Sutra"

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
DAIMOKU NO KUDOKU WA TAIKAI NO GOTOSHI

New Gosho Zenshu page 2162
Gosho Zenshu page 1300

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26th Nov. 2025 Wed. Daily Gosho + 27th Nov. Thurs. 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, November 26th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"The sutra known as the Lotus Sutra is good medicine for the various ills of body and mind."

(On the Importance of the

 "Expedient Means" 

 and "Life Span" Chapters -
WND, Vol. 2, page 747)
Selection Source: Tsukizuki Hibini, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Nov. 26th, 2025

Thursday, November 27th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---

"'In battles soldiers regard the general as their soul. If the general were to lose heart, his soldiers would become cowards.'

—From "The Supremacy of the Law" (WND-1, 614).

"The more troubled the times, irrespective of the challenge, the more crucial is the attitude and resolve of those in leadership positions.

"Are the leaders energetic? Are they brimming with enthusiasm, a passionate fighting spirit? Are they filled with a fearless and tenacious determination to win in the face of even the most difficult trials?

"Courage inspires courage. One wave gives rise to a thousand in a ripple effect that powerfully spreads through the entire organisation until everyone is emboldened, finally producing an overwhelming groundswell towards victory."

-From the lecture series Learning from the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin: The Teachings of Victory. 

The second instalment of "Learning the Spirit of Soka Based on Nichiren Daishonin's Writings. Excerpts for President Ikeda's Study Lectures" was carried in the Sep. 23rd 2024, issue of the Seikyo Newspaper . The following is the English translation, published as SGI Newsletter, No. 11623, Sep. 25th 2024.  

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
HOKEKYO TO MOSU ONKYO WA SHINSHIN NO SHOBYO NO ROYAKU NARI

New Gosho Zenshu page 1372
Gosho Zenshu page 1015

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TUESDAY, 25th Nov. 2025 Daily Gosho + WEDNESDAY, 26th Nov. Daily Encouragement

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

Tuesday, November 25th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"Never let your mind stray, be firm in faith at all times, and you will 'enjoy peace and security in your present existence and good circumstances in future existences'." 

("The Four Virtues and 

  the Four Debts and Gratitude " 

WND-ll page 638)

Source:  Suntetsu

Seikyo Newspaper: Nov. 25th, 2025

Wednesday, November 26th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---

"'Arouse deep faith, and diligently polish your mirror [the mirror of your life] day and night. How should you polish it? Only by chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo.'

      - from Attaining Buddhahood in This Lifetime (WND-1, 4).

"Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is the driving force for progress, the driving force for victory. Every challenge should begin with chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. No one is a match for those who steadfastly chant. 

"Diligently chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo morning and evening, let us throughly forge ourselves and construct lives in which we win victory after victory."

Inaugural instalment of "Learning the Spirit of Soka Based on Nichiren Daishonin's Writings. Excerpts for President Ikeda's Study Lectures" was carried in the Sep. 16th 2024, issue of the Seikyo Newspaper . The following is the English translation, published as SGI Newsletter, No. 11620, Sep. 20th 2024.  

-- KYO NO GOSHO— 
KOKORO O HIRUGAESAZU HITOSUJI NI SHINJI TAMOU NARABA, 'GENZE ANNON NI SHITE, NOCHINI ZENSHO NI SHOZU' NARU BESHI.

New Gosho Zenshu page 1852,  

Gosho Zenshu page 1528

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Mon. 24.11. 2025 Daily Gosho + Tues. 25.11. 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, November 24th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"Ultimately, all phenomena are contained within one's life, down to the last particle of dust."

(The Mongol Envoys

 - WND, Vol. 1, page 629)
Selection Source: Suntetsu, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Nov. 24th, 2025

Tuesday, November 25th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"By always cheerfully greeting others, trying to find others' good points, and speaking kindly to those around you, you are creating peace.

"The accumulation of such actions will eventually help create a peaceful world without war."

The ninth instalment of the "You Are Proud Lion Cubs" series of Ikeda Sensei's encouragement was carried in the September 1st, 2024, issue of Hope News. The following is the English translation, published as SGI Newsletter, No. 11609, September 10th, 2024. Peace Begins with Courage  

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
SENZURU TOKORO BANPO WA KOSHIN NI OSAMATTE ICHIJIN MO KAKEZU

New Gosho Zenshu page 1947
Gosho Zenshu page 1473

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Daily Gosho, Sunday Nov. 23rd 2025 & Daily Encouragement Monday Nov. 24th

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

Sunday, November 23rd, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"The Buddha is also called 'One Who Can Endure.'"

(The Four Debts of Gratitude

 - WND, Vol. 1, page 41)
Selection Source: Experience in faith, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Nov. 23rd, 2025

Monday, November 24th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT --

In Nichiren Buddhism, the greatest and strongest kind of courage is described as having 'the heart of a lion king.' This heart, this courage, is not visible, but is revealed as actions to never seek happiness at the expense of others."

The ninth instalment of the "You Are Proud Lion Cubs" series of Ikeda Sensei's encouragement was carried in the September 1st, 2024, issue of Hope News. The following is the English translation, published as SGI Newsletter, No. 11609, September 10th, 2024. Peace Begins with Courage  

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
HOTOKE OBA NONIN TO NAZUKE TATEMATSURU

New Gosho Zenshu page 1212
Gosho Zenshu page 935

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22nd Nov. 2025 Saturday Daily Gosho + 23rd Nov. Sunday Daily Encouragement

* Our apologies for any misunderstandings to the spelling of NMRK! It is indeed "Nam-myoho-renge-kyo" not Nag-myoho-renge-kyo."

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

Saturday, November 22nd, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"Your illness is surely not due to karma, but even if it were, you could rely on the power of the Lotus Sutra to cure it. ... Be deeply convinced, then, that your illness cannot possibly persist, and that your life cannot fail to be extended! Take care of yourself, and do not burden your mind with grief."

(The Bow and Arrow 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 656)
Selection Source: Experience in faith, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Nov. 22nd, 2025

Sunday, November 23rd, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"Nichiren Daishonin says: 'For those who have profound faith, it is as though a full moon were illuminating the night' (WND-1, 94). No matter how big your problems, you can make yourself shine as bright as the full moon by chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. 

"…The moon appears in different shapes during the lunar cycle, sometimes showing only a half-circle or a slender crescent. Sometimes we can't see the moon at all, but the full moon

always returns. Together with the sun, the moon is constantly generating a rhythm of hope.

"Whatever happens, always remain bright and positive! Please advance vibrantly with the sun and serenely with the moon!"

The ninth instalment of the "You Are Proud Lion Cubs" series of Ikeda Sensei's encouragement was carried in the September 1st, 2024, issue of Hope News. The following is the English translation, published as SGI Newsletter, No. 11609, September 10th, 2024. Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo Makes You Shine As Bright As the Full Moon

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
YOMO GOBYO NITEWA SORAWAJI TATOI GOBYO NARITOMO HOKEKYO NO ON CHIKARA TANOMOSHI ... IKADEKA YAMAI MO USE INOCHI MO NOBIZARU BEKI TO GOJONI OBOSHIMESHI MI O JISHI KOKORO NI MONO O NAGEKAZARE

New Gosho Zenshu page 1316
Gosho Zenshu page 975

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FRI, Nov. 21st 2025 Daily Gosho + SAT. Nov. 22nd 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, November 21st, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"With this body of mine, I have fulfilled the prophecies of the sutra. The more the government authorities rage against me, the greater is my joy. For instance, there are certain Hinayana bodhisattvas, not yet freed from delusion, who draw evil karma to themselves by their own compassionate vow. If they see that their father and mother have fallen into hell and are suffering greatly, they will deliberately create the appropriate karma in hopes that they too may fall into hell and share in and take their suffering upon themselves. Thus suffering is a joy to them. It is the same with me [in fulfilling the prophecies]. Though at present I must face trials that I can scarcely endure, I rejoice when I think that in the future I will escape being born into the evil paths."

(The Opening of the Eyes

 - WND, Vol. 1, page 243)
Selection Source: Kyo no Hosshin, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Nov. 21st, 2025

Saturday, November 22nd, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---

"Each of you possesses the greatest power there is—the lion's roar of Nag-myoho-renge-kyo—ensuring that nothing can defeat you. Therefore, no matter what happens, please continue to learn and work hard, with confidence and optimism."

The ninth installment of the "You Are Proud Lion Cubs" series of Ikeda Sensei's encouragement was carried in the September 1st, 2024, issue of Hope News. The following is the English translation, published as SGI Newsletter, No. 11609, September 10th, 2024.

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
KYOMON NI WAGAMI FUGO SERI GOKANKI O KABOREBA IYOIYO YOROKOBI O MASU BESHI REISEBA SHOJO NO BOSATSU NO MIDANWAKU NARUGA GANKEN OGO TO MOSHITE TSUKURITAKU NAKI TSUMI NAREDOMO FUBO TO NO JIGOKU NI OCHITE DAIKU O UKURU O MITE KATANO GOTOKU SONO GO O TSUKUTTE NEGATTE JIGOKU NI OCHITE KURUSHIMU NI ONAJI KU NI KAWARERU O YOROKOBI TO SURUGA GOTOSHI KOREMO MATA KAKUNO GOTOSHI TOJI NO SEME WA TAU BEKUMO NAKEREDOMO MIRAI NO AKUDO O DASSURAN TO OMOEBA YOROKOBI NARI

New Gosho Zenshu page 74
Gosho Zenshu page 203

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THURSDAY, Nov. 20th 2025 Daily Gosho + FRIDAY, Nov. 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...

Thursday, November 20th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"Regard both suffering and joy as facts of life, and continue chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, no matter what happens."

(Happiness in This World

 - WD, Vol. 1, page 681)
Selection Source: 

Experience in faith, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Nov. 20th, 2025

Friday, November 21st, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---

"We have all emerged in the places of our mission due to our vow as Bodhisattvas of the Earth. We 'follow in the footsteps' (WND-1, 641) of Bodhisattva Never Disparaging, persevering in our practice of showing respect for others, undeterred by criticism and negativity.

"Everywhere around the world, we are tenaciously engaging in dialogue based on friendship and courageously sowing the seeds of Buddhahood as Soka Bodhisattvas Never Disparaging. Through such efforts, we are creating a noble history of activating the goodness within the hearts of the global human family.

"The curtain has now finally risen on the crucial seven years for securing an unshakable foundation for lasting world peace!"

**This is the last study lecture presented by President Ikeda before he passed away on November 15, 2023.**

The 104th and final instalment of President Ikeda's study lecture series "The Buddhism of the Sun, Illuminating the World" was carried in the December 2023 issue of The Daibyakurenge. This is the 14th and last of a multipart lecture on key passages from The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings and focuses on the "Bodhisattva Never Disparaging" chapter of the Lotus Sutra. The following is the English translation, published as SGI Newsletter, No. 11597, August 14th, 2024.  Courageous Dialogue to Sow the Seeds of Buddhahood and Build Friendship

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
KURAKU TOMONI OMOI AWASETE NANMYOHORENGEKYO TO UCHI TONAE ISASE TAMAE

New Gosho Zenshu page 1554
Gosho Zenshu page 1143

And the Japanese kanji for 

Tsukizuki Hibini 

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

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Wed. Nov. 19, 2025 Daily Gosho + Thurs. Nov. 20 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, November 19th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"If a person cannot manage to cross a moat ten feet wide, how can they cross one that is a hundred or two hundred feet?"

(The Actions of the 

Votary of the Lotus Sutra 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 766)
Selection Source: Tsukizuki Hibini, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Nov. 19th, 2025

Thursday, November 20th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT —
"University of Denver professor Ved Nanda, a renowned authority on international law, described this present age, dominated by conflict and armed force, as 'an era of mortal struggle for hope.'* He went on to say: 'I, too, have faith in the goodness of the human heart, and I believe that life itself is good. Though we may feel that modern society is enveloped in darkness, change presents ever-present possibilities. I believe in friendship and in people.'**

"...Believing steadfastly in our own and others' Buddha nature and following through with actions expressing profound respect for people are key to transforming this age of the Latter Day of the Law."

The 104th and final instalment of President Ikeda's study lecture series "The Buddhism of the Sun, Illuminating the World" was carried in the December 2023 issue of The Daibyakurenge. This is the 14th and last of a multipart lecture on key passages from The Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings and focuses on the "Bodhisattva Never Disparaging" chapter of the Lotus Sutra. The following is the English translation, published as SGI Newsletter, No. 11597, August 14th, 2024. Believing in Human Goodness

* Ved Nanda and Daisaku Ikeda, Our World To Make: Hinduism, Buddhism, and the Rise of Global Civil

Society (Cambridge, Massachusetts: Dialogue Path Press, 2015), p. xv.

**  Ibid., p. 21.

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
ICHIJO NO HORI O KOENU MONO JUJO NIJUJO NO HORI O KOU BEKIKA

New Gosho Zenshu page 1229
Gosho Zenshu page 912

And the Japanese kanji for

 Tsukizuki Hibini 

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

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