Fri. Feb 28 2025 Daily Gosho + Sat. March 1 Daily Encouragement

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

Friday, February 28th, 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-1, page 937)

Selection Source: Kyō no Hosshin

Seikyo Shinbun 

- Friday, February 28th, 2025

Saturday, March 1st, 2025

--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---

"Mr. Toda said: 'No one in this saha world is free of problems or worries. That is why the Buddha is compelled to encourage others and lead them to enlightenment. This is the spirit of propagation.' 

"The life state of Buddhahood pulses vibrantly within us when we talk to and encourage friends, thinking of and praying for their happiness."

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [86] Expanding Our Inspiring Network of Human Harmony in the "Treasure Realms" of Our Mission, "Show Utmost Courtesy and Patience", June 2022 issue of Daibyakurenge, translation released March 2023 

-- KYO NO GOSHO --

KONO YAMAI WA HOTOKE NO ON-HAKARAI KA. SONO YUE WA, JŌMYŌKYŌ, NEHANGYŌ NIWA, YAMAI ARU HITO HOTOKE NI NARU BEKI YOSHI TOKARETE SŌRŌ. YAMAI NI YORITE DŌSHIN WA OKORI SŌRŌ NARI.

(New Gosho Zenshu page 1963, 

Gosho Zenshu page 1480)

And the Japanese kanji for 

Tsukizuki Hibini 

on Seikyo Shinbun's web-site 

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Thursday, 27th Feb. 2025 Daily Gosho plus Friday, 28th Feb. 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, February 27th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"'The body that is freely received and used' is none other than the principle of three thousand realms in a single moment of life. Dengyō says, 'A single moment of life comprising the three thousand realms is itself 'the body that is freely received and used' [or the Buddha of limitless joy]. 'The body that is freely received and used' is the Buddha who has forsaken august appearances. This Buddha who has forsaken august appearances is the Buddha eternally endowed with the three bodies.' Now Nichiren and his followers, who chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, are just this."

(The Life Span of the 

Thus Come One chapter

 - OTT, page 141)
Selection Source: Suntetsu, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Feb. 27th, 2025

Friday, February 28th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"Being aware of our identity as Bodhisattvas of the Earth is the fundamental Soka spirit. This originated in President Toda's awakening while in prison under state oppression.

"The moment Mr. Toda realised that he was a Bodhisattva of the Earth, the Lotus Sutra

was revived in modern times. Without the emergence of people who base themselves on this awareness, the sutra passages teaching the propagation of the Lotus Sutra after Shakyamuni's death would be empty and meaningless. Likewise, we could not carry on the Daishonin's persevering struggle amid great hardships to open the way for kosen-rufu in the Latter Day of the Law."

Buddhism of the Sun, A Noble Life Deicated to Fulfilling the Mission of the Bodhisattvas of the Earth, Heroic Bodhisattvas of the Earth Active All over the Globe, SGI Newsletter No. 11515, April 11th, 2024 translation released May, 2024. 

 

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
HOSHII MAMANI UKE MOCHIIRU MI TOWA ICHINEN SANZEN NARI DENGYO IWAKU ICHINEN SANZEN SOKU JIJUYUSHIN JIJUYUSHIN TOWA SONGYO O IDETARU HOTOKE NARI SONGYO O IDETARU HOTOKE TOWA MUSA NO SANJIN TO IU KOTO NARI UNNUN IMA NICHIREN RA NO TAGUI NANMYOHORENGEKYO TO TONAE TATEMATSURU MONO KORE NARI UNNUN

New Gosho Zenshu page 1058
Gosho Zenshu page 759

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Tsukizuki Hibini 

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Wed. Feb. 26th 2025 Daily Gosho, Wed. Feb. 26th Daily Encouragement and Thurs. Feb. 27th Daily Encouragement

* There was a mishap in the layout in yesterday's edition so we are sending that again along with today's edition of Daily Encouragement. Our apologies!... 

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

Wednesday, February 26th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"The Buddha surely considers anyone in this world who embraces the Lotus Sutra, whether lay man or woman, monk or nun, to be the lord of all living beings."

(The Unity of 

  Husband and Wife 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 463)
Selection Source: Tokon Talk, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Feb. 26th, 2025

Wednesday, February 26th, 2025

--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---

"No bodhisattva or Buddha takes the easy way out. Bodhisattvas actively go to the most challenging places, and that is why their noble lives shine with the light of Buddhahood.

"That is the reason for the Daishonin's words Now Nichiren and his followers are encouraging others to adopt [or embrace] Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and to make it their own practice* (OTT, 110). Our practice is to courageously reach out to others and leap in among the people to share Buddhism."

Buddhism of the Sun, The Soka Gakkai Spirit of Striving in Faith with the Conviction That "Hardships Are Badges of Honour,* Bodhisattvas Voluntarily Appear in the Most Challenging Places, The Daibyaku Renge July 2023, SGI Newsletter No. 11490, March 8th 2024.

Thursday, February 27th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"Our daily actions are important. Our 'behaviour as a human being' (WND-1, 852) is the essence of what the Buddha aimed to teach us through his own example.

"As I noted in my second lecture at Harvard University,* a Buddhist scripture describes Shakyamuni as meeting others with joy, approaching them with a bright and welcoming countenance.' Let us also pay close attention to our daily behaviour, greeting people cheerfully and speaking in a friendly manner."

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [86] Expanding Our Inspiring Network of Human Harmony in the "Treasure Realms" of Our Mission, "Show Utmost Courtesy and Patience", June 2022 issue of Daibyakurenge, translation released March 2023 

* "Mahayana Buddhism and Twenty-First-Century Civilisation," delivered on September 24, 1993.

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
KONO YONONAKA NO NANNYO SONI WA KIRAU BEKARAZU HOKEKYO O TAMOTASE TAMO HITO WA ISSAI SHUJO NO SHU TO KOSO HOTOKE WA GORAN SORORAME

New Gosho Zenshu page 1542
Gosho Zenshu page 1134

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Tsukizuki Hibini 

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Daily Gosho Tues. Feb. 25th 2025 plus Daily Encouragement Wed. Feb. 26th

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

Tuesday, February. 25th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"Suffer what there is to suffer, enjoy what there is to enjoy. Regard both suffering and joy as facts of life and continue chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, no matter what happens."

("Happiness in This World

WND-I page 681)

Source:  CLOSE UP 

       (Germany Part 2)

Seikyo Newspaper: Feb. 24th, 2025

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

"No bodhisattva or Buddha takes the easy way out. Bodhisativas actively go to the most challenging places, and that is why their noble lives shine with the light of Buddhahood.

"That is the reason for the Daishonin's words 'Now Nichiren and his followers are encouraging others to adopt [or embrace] Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and to make it their own practice' (OTT, 110). Our practice is to courageously reach out to others and leap in among the people to share Buddhism." 

Buddhism of the Sun, The Soka Gakkai Spirit of Striving in Faith with the Conviction That "Hardships Are Badges of Honour," Bodhisattvas Voluntarily Appear in the Most Challenging Places, The Daibyaku Renge July 2023, SGI Newsletter No. 11490, March 8th 2024.

 

-- KYO NO GOSHO-- 
KU OBA KU TO SATORI, RAKU OBA RAKU TO HIRAKI, KURAKU TOMONI OMOIAWASETE NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO TO UCHITONAE ISASE TAMAE

New Gosho Zenshu page 1554,  

Gosho Zenshu page 1143

And the Japanese kanji for 

Tsukizuki Hibini 

on Seikyo Shinbun's web-site

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24th Feb. 2025 Monday Daily Gosho + 25th Feb. 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, February 24th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"If we examine the nature of Myoho-renge-kyo, we see that the treasure towers are none other than all living beings, and all living beings are none other than the complete entities of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo."

(All the Twenty-eight Chapters of 

the Lotus Sutra 

Are Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, 

OTT, page 230)
Selection Source: Suntetsu, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Feb. 24th, 2025

Tuesday, February 25th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"I am reminded of something Mr. Toda said: 'Never forget that incredible changes can occur in people's hearts if you interact with them based on deep compassion. It is essential above all to show utmost courtesy and patience in your dealings with others.'"

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [86] Expanding Our Inspiring Network of Human Harmony in the "Treasure Realms" of Our Mission, "Show Utmost Courtesy and Patience", June 2022 issue of Daibyakurenge, translation released March 2023

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
MYOHORENGEKYO O MIREBA HOTO SUNAWACHI ISSAI SHUJO ISSAI SHUJO SUNAWACHI NANMYOHORENGEKYO NO ZENTAI NARI

New Gosho Zenshu page 1111
Gosho Zenshu page 797

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Tsukizuki Hibini 

on Seikyo Shinbun's web-site
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Sunday, Feb. 23rd, 2025 Daily Gosho plus Monday, Feb. 24th 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, February 23rd, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"Iron, when heated in the flames and pounded, becomes a fine sword. Worthies and sages are tested by abuse."

(Letter from Sado 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 303)
Selection Source: One Gosho, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Feb. 23rd, 2025

Monday, February 24th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
" ...only with a grassroots network of people awakened to their mission as Bodhisattvas of the Earth, people ready to dive into this defiled world in accord with their original vow, will we realise worldwide kosen-rufu, which the Buddha calls for in the Lotus Sutra (see LSOC23, 330)."*

Buddhism of the Sun, The Soka Gakkai Spirit of Striving in Faith with the Conviction That "Hardships Are Badges of Honour," Bodhisattvas Voluntarily Appear in the Most Challenging Places, The Daibyaku Renge July 2023, SGI Newsletter No. 11490, March 8th 2024.

* In the "Former Affairs of the Bodhisattva Medicine King" (23rd) chapter of the Lotus Sutra, the Buddha states: "After I have passed into extinction, in the last five-hundred-year period you must spread it [the Lotus Sutral abroad widely throughout Jambudvipa [the entire world] and never allow it to be cut off" (LSOC23, 330).

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
KUROGANE WA KITAI UTEBA TSURUGI TO NARU KENSHO WA MERI SHITE KOKOROMIRU NARUBESHI

New Gosho Zenshu page 1288
Gosho Zenshu page 958

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Tsukizuki Hibini 

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Sat. 22nd Feb. 2025 Daily Gosho + Sun. 23rd Feb. 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, February 22nd, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"When a tree has been transplanted, though fierce winds may blow, it will not topple if it has a firm stake to hold it up. But even a tree that has grown up in place may fall over if its roots are weak. Even a feeble person will not stumble if those supporting him are strong, but a person of considerable strength, when alone, may fall down on an uneven path."

(Three Tripitaka Masters 

      Pray for Rain 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 598)
Selection Source: Editorial, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Feb. 22nd, 2025

Sunday, February 23rd, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"The Daishonin cites the words 'Since the Law is wonderful, the person is worthy of respect; since the person is worthy of respect, the land is sacred'! (WND-1, 1097). The Mystic Law, the fundamental Law of the universe, enables us to reveal the nobility of our and others' lives, and make the lands where we dwell prosper. Soka Gakkai activities are the power source for imparting joy and courage to everyone around us and advancing together towards happiness and victory."

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [86] Expanding Our Inspiring Network of Human Harmony in the "Treasure Realms" of Our Mission, Sincere Actions to Prevent Isolation, June 2022 issue of Daibyakurenge, translation released March 2023

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
SORE KI O UE SORO NIWA OKAZE FUKI SORAEDOMO TSUYOKI SUKE O KAINUREBA TAOREZU MOTO YORI OITE SORO KI NAREDOMO NE NO YOWAKI WA TAORENU KAI NAKI MONO NAREDOMO TASUKURU MONO TSUYOKEREBA TAOREZU SUKOSHI KENAGE NO MONO MO HITORI NAREBA ASHIKI MICHI NIWA TAORENU

New Gosho Zenshu page 1940
Gosho Zenshu page 1468

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Tsukizuki Hibini 

on Seikyo Shinbun's web-site
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Friday Feb. 21st 2025 Daily Gosho + Saturday Feb. 22nd Daily Encouragement

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

Friday, February 21st, 2025

-- DAILY GOSHO --

A blue fly, if it clings to the tail of a thoroughbred horse, can travel ten thousand miles, and the green ivy that twines around the tall pine can grow to a thousand feet.

(On Establishing the 

Correct Teaching for the 

Peace of the Land 

- WND-1, page 17)

Selection Source: Kyō no Hosshin

Seikyo Shinbun 

- Friday, February 21st, 2025

Saturday, February 22nd, 2025

--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---

"The Daishonin states that 'encouraging devotion' has two aspects: 'devotion' —or more literally, 'embracing the teaching' — referring to one's own practice, and 'encouraging,' referring to sharing Buddhist practice with others. In other words, the phrase reflects the bodhisattva spirit of seeking not only one's own happiness, but the happiness of others as

well. The Daishonin says we chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo as the teaching for both oneself and others."

Buddhism of the Sun, The Soka Gakkai Spirit of Striving in Faith with the Conviction That "Hardships Are Badges of Honour," Propagating the Mystic Law with the Same Vow As the Buddha, The Daibyaku Renge July 2023, SGI Newsletter No. 11490, March 8th 2024.

-- KYO NO GOSHO --

SŌYŌ, KIBI NI FUSHITE BANRI O WATARI, HEKIRA, SHŌTŌ NI KAKATTE SENJIN O NOBU.

(New Gosho Zenshu page 36, 

Gosho Zenshu page 26)

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Tsukizuki Hibini 

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Daily Gosho Thursday, Feb. 20th 2025 plus Daily encouragement Friday, Feb. 21st

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

Thursday, February 20th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"When one who is able to show clearly visible proof in the present expounds the Lotus Sutra, there also will be persons who will believe."

(Letter to Hōren

  - WND, Vol. 1, page 512)
Selection Source: 

Soka Gakkai President Harada's 

encouragement, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Feb. 20th, 2025

Friday, February 21st, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"With the further social isolation and separation caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, our members' sincere efforts shine with special brilliance around the world.

"This is always founded on prayers and actions arising from concern for others. Through their Buddhist practice, Soka Gakkai members naturally come to embody the spirit to treasure each person, expressed as actions that build networks of trust and friendship."

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [86] Expanding Our Inspiring Network of Human Harmony in the "Treasure Realms" of Our Mission, Sincere Actions to Prevent Isolation, June 2022 issue of Daibyakurenge, translation released March 2023

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
GENZAI NI GANZEN NO SHOKO ARANZURU HITO KONO KYO O TOKAN TOKI WA SHINZURU HITO MO ARIYASEN

New Gosho Zenshu page 1419
Gosho Zenshu page 1045

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Tsukizuki Hibini 

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19th Feb. 2025 Wednesday Daily Gosho and 20th Feb. 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, February 19th, 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. This is what I have taught my disciples morning and evening, and yet they begin to harbour doubts and abandon their faith. Foolish men are likely to forget the promises they have made when the crucial moment comes."

(The Opening of the Eyes 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 283)
Selection Source: 

Experience in Faith, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Feb. 19th, 2025

Thursday, February 20th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"When we selflessly dedicate ourselves to spreading the Mystic Law, the negative functions residing in our beings and lurking in the dark depths of society are driven out of hiding. We purposely call them forth so that we can conquer them, and in the process make our inner Buddhahood shine all the brighter.

"In terms of our own practice, the hardships mentioned here refer not only to persecution and harassment by the authorities, but to the ignorant criticism we may encounter as we work to spread the Mystic Law. They also include various challenges, difficulties and sufferings resulting from karma, which together fall into the category of the 'three obstacles and four devils.'* When we as disciples remember the Daishonin's words that 'the wise will rejoice' on encountering difficulties (see WND-1, 637),** and emulate our mentors in striving with the conviction that obstacles are a springboard to enlightenment, we will advance unerringly to attaining Buddhahood in this lifetime."

Buddhism of the Sun, The Soka Gakkai Spirit of Striving in Faith with the Conviction That "Hardships Are Badges of Honour," Unlocking the Life State of Buddhahood through Unwavering Faith, The Daibyaku Renge July 2023, SGI Newsletter No. 11490, March 8th 2024.

* Three obstacles and four devils: Various obstacles and hindrances to the practice of Buddhism. The three obstacles are (1) the obstacle of earthly desires, (2) the obstacle of karma and (3) the obstacle of retribution. The four devils are (1) the hindrance of the five components, (2) the hindrance of earthly desires, (3) the hindrance of death and (4) the hindrance of the devil king.

**The Daishonin writes: "The three obstacles and four devils will invariably appear, and the wise will rejoice while the foolish will retreat" (WND-1, 637).

-- 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 WAGA DESHI NI CHOSEKI OSHIE SHIKADOMO UTAGAI O OKOSHITE MINA SUTEKEN TSUTANAKI MONO NO NARAI WA YAKUSOKU SESHI KOTO O MAKOTO NO TOKI WA WASURURU NARUBESHI

New Gosho Zenshu page 117
Gosho Zenshu page 234

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Tsukizuki Hibini 

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Tuesday, 18th Feb. 2025 Daily Gosho plus Wednesday,19th Feb. Daily Encouragement

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

Tuesday, February 18th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"All disciples and lay supporters of Nichiren should chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo with the spirit of many in body but one in mind, transcending all differences among themselves to become as inseparable as fish and the water in which they swim. This spiritual bond is the basis for the universal transmission of the ultimate Law of life and death." 

("The Heritage of the Ultimate Law of Life" 

WND-l page 217)

Source:  Member's experience in faith

Seikyo Newspaper: February 18th, 2025

Wednesday, February 19th, 2024
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---

"Today, as human connections and community ties continue to weaken, Soka Gakkai members upholding the humane principles of Nichiren Buddhism play an incalculably vital role. Their actions in greeting and encouraging those around them with unfailing respect lead to warmhearted community relations and contribute greatly to the safety and security of society."

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [86] Expanding Our Inspiring Network of Human Harmony in the "Treasure Realms" of Our Mission, Sincere Actions to Prevent Isolation, June 2022 issue of Daibyakurenge, translation released March 2023

-- KYO NO GOSHO-- 
SOJITE NICHIREN GA DESHI DANNA TO, JITA HISHI NO KOKORO NAKU SUIGYO NO OMOI O NASHITE ITAI-DOSHIN NI SHITE NAM-MYOHO-RENGE-KYO TO TONAE TATEMATSURU TOKORO O SHOJI ICHIDAIJI NO KETSUMYAKU TOWA YUNARI.

New Gosho Zenshu page 1775,  

Gosho Zenshu page 1337

And the Japanese kanji for 

Tsukizuki Hibini 

on Seikyo Shinbun's web-site

https://www.seikyoonline.com/news/wagatomo/

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Feb. 17th Monday, 2025 Daily Gosho + Feb. 18th 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, February 17th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"Human beings have life owing to food, and regard food as their treasure."

(The Gift of Rice 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 1125)
Selection Source: Experience in Faith, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Feb. 17th, 2025

Tuesday, February 18th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"Encountering persecution and obstacles is an inseparable part of being a votary, or true practitioner, of the Lotus Sutra. As the Daishonin writes: 'Without tribulation there would be no votary of the Lotus Sutra' (WND-1, 33). When the votary spreads the Mystic Law for the sake of people's happiness, great difficulties invariably arise. But those very difficulties serve to prove the votary's correctness.

"Obstacles and attaining Buddhahood are two sides of the same coin. Strong and unwavering faith unlocks the life state of Buddhahood. As the Daishonin put it: 'The greater the hardships befalling him [the votary of the Lotus Sutra], the greater the delight he feels, because of his strong faith" (WND-1, 33)."

Buddhism of the Sun, The Soka Gakkai Spirit of Striving in Faith with the Conviction That "Hardships Are Badges of Honour," Unlocking the Life State of Buddhahood through Unwavering Faith, The Daibyaku Renge July 2023, SGI Newsletter No. 11490, March 8th 2024.

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
HITO WA SHOKU NI YOTTE SEI ARI SHOKU O TAKARA TO SU

New Gosho Zenshu page 2052
Gosho Zenshu page 1596

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, Sun. Feb. 16th, 2025 plus Daily Encouragement, Mon. Feb. 17th

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

Sunday, February 16th, 2025
-- DAILY GOSHO --
"From the time that I was born until today, I have never known a moment's ease; I have thought only of propagating the daimoku of the Lotus Sutra."

(Persecution by Sword and Staff 

- WND, Vol. 1, page 965)
Selection Source: 

Soka Gakkai President Harada's 

  encouragement, 

Seikyo Newspaper, Feb. 16th, 2025

Monday, February 17th, 2025
--- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ---
"...continuous, sincere encouragement is the key to opening people's hearts and instilling them with courage. It is the essence of the humanistic teachings of Nichiren Buddhism and the cornerstone of the steadfast efforts for kosen-rufu of Soka mentors and disciples over the years.

The Buddhism of the Sun—Illuminating the World, [86] Expanding Our Inspiring Network of Human Harmony in the "Treasure Realms" of Our Mission, Embraced in the Daishonin's Great Compassion, June 2022 issue of Daibyakurenge, translation released March 2023

-- KYO NO GOSHO --
NICHIREN UMARESHI TOKI YORI IMANI ICHINICHI KATATOKI MO KOKORO YASUKI KOTO WA NASHI KONO HOKEKYO NO DAIMOKU O HIROMEN TO OMOU BAKARI NARI

New Gosho Zenshu page 1892
Gosho Zenshu page 1558

And the Japanese kanji for 

Tsukizuki Hibini 

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

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