5th Jan. 2026 Monday - Daily Gosho + 6th Jan. Tuesday Daily Encouragement

* Some of the team will be moving back to Tokyo via China tomorrow so please expect slight delays. Our apologies in advance.

 

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

Monday, January 5th, 2026
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"Regard your service to your lord as the practice of the Lotus Sutra."

(Reply to a Believer 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 905)
Selection Source: Experience in faith, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Jan. 5th, 2026

Tuesday, January 6th, 2026
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"The essence of the spirit to teach others about Buddhism is the compassionate wish to help people become happy. All of our efforts towards that end arise from the courage to free the person right in front of us from the chains of negative karma."

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

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
ON MIYAZUKAI O HOKEKYO TO OBOSHIMESE

New Gosho Zenshu page 1719
Gosho Zenshu page 1295

And the Japanese kanji for 

Tsukizuki Hibini 

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

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SUNDAY, Jan. 4th 2026 Daily Gosho + MONDAY, Jan 5th 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, January 4th, 2026
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"The Flower Garland and the other various sutras are like stars in this dark night, while the Lotus Sutra is like the moon. For those who have faith in the Lotus Sutra, but whose faith is not deep, it is as though a half moon were lighting the darkness. But for those who have profound faith, it is as though a full moon were illuminating the night."

(The Essence of the 

"Medicine King" Chapter 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 94)
Selection Source: Suntetsu, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Jan. 4th, 2026

Monday, January 5th, 2026
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"The great development of our global SGI network today can be traced back to the tireless efforts in Buddhist dialogue carried out by ordinary men and women who refused to be defeated by the prejudice, criticism and abuse they encountered along the way. They continued to talk about their faith and convictions with the dauntless spirit to 'Let them say what they will' (WND-1, 626)."

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

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
KEGONKYO TO NO ISSAI KYO WA YAMIYO NO GOTOSHI HOKEKYO WA YAMIYO NO TSUKI NO GOTOSHI HOKEKYO O SHINZUREDOMO FUKAKU SHINZEZARU MONO WA HANGETSU NO YAMIYO O TERASU GA GOTOSHI FUKAKU SHINZURU MONO WA MANGETSU NO YAMIYO O TERASU GA GOTOSHI

New Gosho Zenshu page 527
Gosho Zenshu page 1501

And the Japanese kanji for 

Tsukizuki Hibini 

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

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SAT. JAN 3rd 2026 Daily Gosho plus SUN. JAN 4th 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, January 3rd, 2026
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"If Nichiren's compassion is truly great and encompassing, Nam-myoho-renge-kyo will spread for ten thousand years and more, for all eternity, for it has the beneficial power to open the blind eyes of every living being in the country of Japan, and it blocks off the road that leads to the hell of incessant suffering. Its benefit surpasses that of Dengyō and T'ien-t'ai, and is superior to that of Nāgārjuna and Mahākāshyapa.  A hundred years of practice in the Land of Perfect Bliss cannot compare to the benefit gained from one day's practice 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. This is in no way because of Nichiren's wisdom, but simply because the time makes it so. In spring the blossoms open, in autumn the fruit appears. Summer is hot, winter is cold. The season makes it so, does it not?"

(On Repaying Debts of Gratitude 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 736)
Selection Source: 

Gosho for New Year's Gongyo 

meetings in Japan, 

Seikyo Newspaper,  Jan. 3rd, 2026

Sunday, January 4th, 2026
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"At the January 1991 Headquarters Leaders Meeting, President Ikeda spoke of the life philosophy of the renowned comic actor Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977), emphasising that the more challenges we encounter in the struggle for kosen-rufu, and the more bravely we confront them, the more 'the greatest of all joys' (OTT, 212) of the Mystic Law will surge through every fiber of our being. With this mighty lion's roar engraved in my heart, I am once again determined, this year, to give my all—for the attainment of Buddhahood by every member, for the establishment of the correct teaching for the peace of the land, and for the realisation of lasting world peace."

President Minoru Harada's Editorial January 2026, Strive Energetically for Kosen-rufu, Brimming with Vibrant Life Force! SGI Newsletter 11939, January 2026 Daibyakurenge, translation released Dec. 19th 2025   

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
NICHIREN GA JIHI KODAI NARABA NANMYOHORENGEKYO WA MANNEN NO HOKA MIRAI MADEMO NAGARU BESHI NIHONKOKU NO ISSAI SHUJO NO MOMOKU O HIRAKERU KUDOKU ARI MUKEN JIGOKU NO MICHI O FUSAGINU KONO KUDOKU WA DENGYO TENDAI NIMO KOE RYUJU KASHO NIMO SUGURETARI GOKURAKU HYAKUNEN NO SHUGYO WA EDO NO ICHINICHI NO KU NI OYOBAZU SHOZO NISENNEN NO GUTSU WA MAPPO NO ICHIJI NI OTORUKA KORE HITOENI NICHIREN GA CHI NO KASHIKOKI NIWA ARAZU TOKI NO SHIKARA SHIMURU NOMI HARU WA HANA SAKI AKI WA KONOMI NARU NATSU WA ATATAKANI FUYU WA TSUMETASHI TOKI NO SHIKARA SHIMURU NI ARAZUYA

New Gosho Zenshu page 261
Gosho Zenshu page 329

And the Japanese kanji for 

Tsukizuki Hibini 

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

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January 2nd 2026, Friday Daily Gosho + January 3rd, 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, January 2nd, 2026
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"One's body and mind at a single moment pervade the entire realm of phenomena."

(The Object of Devotion for 

Observing the Mind 

Established in the
Fifth Five-Hundred-Year Period

after the 

Thus Come One's Passing 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 366)
Selection Source: 

New Year's Greetings 

by Soka Gakkai President Harada, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Jan. 1st, 2026

* No newspaper Jan. 2nd. 

Saturday, January 3rd, 2026
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"President Ikeda's life of unwavering dedication to his vow stands forever as our guiding model. On January 6th, 1951, at the dawn of a new year and in the midst of his most trying business struggles, Josei Toda entrusted all matters of succession—both public and private—to his beloved disciple. President Ikeda accepted without hesitation, declaring: 'I have always been prepared to give my entire life to you without the slightest regret.' The driving force for victory in all things is born from the disciple's vow, to rise up for the sake of the mentor and advance alongside them. Let us engrave that spirit deep within our lives."

President Minoru Harada's Editorial January 2026, Strive Energetically for Kosen-rufu, Brimming with Vibrant Life Force! SGI Newsletter 11939, January 2026 Daibyakurenge, translation released Dec. 19th 2025   

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
ISSHIN ICHINEN HOKAI NI AMANESHI

New Gosho Zenshu page 135
Gosho Zenshu page 247

And the Japanese kanji for 

Tsukizuki Hibini 

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

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1st Jan 2026 Thurs. Daily Gosho + 2nd Jan. Fri. Daily Encouragement

A VERY HAPPY VIBRANT New Year to ...YOU! HOPE we can continue to help support your DAILY GREAT activities for KOSEN-RUFU! 

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

Thursday, January 1st, 2026
-- 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, Vol. 1, page 283)
Selection Source: 

Experience in faith, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Jan. 1st, 2026

Friday, January 2nd, 2026
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---

"The Buddhism of the Sun rises—a brilliant beacon piercing the darkness of our times.

"The Buddhism of the Sun shines—casting warm rays of hope upon friends facing adversity.

"The Buddhism of the Sun pulses with life—in the depths of our hearts, as we stride forwards for the sake of kosen-rufu.

"No matter the circumstances, Soka Gakkai members awaken the vibrant life of a Bodhisattva of the Earth, filled with boundless joy, and take dynamic action on the stage of their mission. This sublime spirit embodies the essence of Nichiren Daishonin's words: 'When Bodhisattva Superior Practices emerged from the earth, did he not emerge dancing?' (WND-1, 1119)."

President Minoru Harada's Editorial January 2026, Strive Energetically for Kosen-rufu, Brimming with Vibrant Life Force! SGI Newsletter 11939, January 2026 Daibyakurenge, translation released Dec. 19th 2025   

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

New Gosho Zenshu page 117
Gosho Zenshu page 234

And the Japanese kanji for 

Tsukizuki Hibini 

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

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