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

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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...

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

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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...

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

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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...

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

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

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

(A Comparison of 

the Lotus and Other Sutras 

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

Seikyo Newspaper, Dec. 14th, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

New Gosho Zenshu page 1346
Gosho Zenshu page 992

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

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

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

(The Blessings 

   of the Lotus Sutra 

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

Seikyo Newspaper, Dec. 13th, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New Gosho Zenshu page 1713
Gosho Zenshu page 1241

And the Japanese kanji for 

Tsukizuki Hibini 

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

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

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

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

(Reply to Sairen-bō 

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

Seikyo Newspaper, Dec. 12th, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New Gosho Zenshu page 1784
Gosho Zenshu page 1343

And the Japanese kanji for 

Tsukizuki Hibini 

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

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

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

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

(On Persecutions Befalling the Sage 

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

Seikyo Newspaper, December 11th, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New Gosho Zenshu page 1620
Gosho Zenshu page 1190

And the Japanese kanji for 

Tsukizuki Hibini 

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

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