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The growth of a youthful life is even more beautiful.

In growth lies a limitless future.

When one strives mightily for one's goals, nothing is

impossible.

Penang Student Division & KL Acad-R Exchange Meet 2008

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Around 110 participants that consist of UTAR students from KL (ACAD R) and Penang students (ACAD S and ACAD V) had a Student Division Exchange Meet on 27 and 28 September 2008 at Bukit Tambun Culture Centre, Penang.

The objectives of the exchange meet are to deepen the understanding on Nichiren Daishonin’s philosophy, to instill the importance of study for student division, to instill a sense of purpose in every student and mission as a future leader for Gakkai and society, and to build up a strong bond of friendship and comradeship among student division members.

During the exchange meet, the participants were divided into small groups to discuss and relate the current world situations. Using study materials from New Human Revolution (Volume 56 & 58) and Nichiren Daishonin’s Buddhism, students are able to grasp the true meaning of human revolution and kosen-rufu. Every participant is given chance to share their opinions on kosen-rufu in changing and improving the current world situations.

Besides that, a video which was about sensei’s kosen-rufu for the past 50 years was played in order to give the participants an opportunity to understand and realize our own mission of kosen-rufu. All the participants resolute to stand up and carry out mission of kosen-rufu in the 2nd Act of kosen-rufu as “courageous successors”.

Daily Encouragement

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"This path is found where we are right now, not somewhere far removed from our daily lives."

SGI Newsletter No. 7579, 8th NATIONWIDE YOUTH DIVISION LEADERS MEETING--PART 2 [OF 2], Win through Courage, Triumph with Valour (Held in conjunction with the Future Division General Meeting and the Soka Alumni Meeting, at the Soka University Auditorium in Hachioji, Tokyo, on May 4th, 2008.) Translated
July 2nd, 2008.

Daily Gosho (06 July 2008)

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“Gold can be neither burned by fire nor corroded or swept away by water, but iron is vulnerable to both. A worthy person is like gold, a fool like iron.”

(The Heritage of the Ultimate Law of Life - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. 1, page 217) Selection source: SGI President Ikeda's essay, Seikyo Shimbun, July 6th, 2008

Daily Encouragement (06 July 2008)

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"Everything depends on whether one can persevere in efforts to establish the correct teaching for the peace of the land and continue to uphold the banner of this noble cause. To practice in a spirit of oneness with the mentor means to carry on the essence of the mentor’s actions."

SGI Newsletter No. 7581, Dedicate Your Lives to the Great Path of Oneness of Mentor and Disciple --Learning from the Momentous Struggle of Nikko Shonin (A special feature in the May 2008 issue of the Daibyakurenge, the Soka Gakkai study journal, commemorating the publication of the journal's 700th issue.) Translated July 4th, 2008.

Daily Gosho (05 July 2008)

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"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 - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. 1, page 598) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, July 5th, 2008

Daily Encouragement (05 July 2008)

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"Awakening to one's mission in life is to have a solid foundation as a human being. Such a person can rapidly develop their talents to the fullest degree.

Marie Curie wrote: 'You cannot hope to build a better world without improving the individuals. To that end each of us must work for [our] own improvement, and at the same time share a general responsibility for all humanity, our particular duty being to aid those to whom we think we can be most useful.' She believed that each person should transform their own destiny, become aware of their responsibility to humanity as a whole, and extend a hand to assist those in suffering and need. This is a belief that resonates strongly with the Soka philosophy of human revolution."

SGI Newsletter No. 7580, ON THE LIFE OF MARIE CURIE, [2] Hardships Are a Springboard for Growth, from the February 15th, 2008, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated July 3rd, 2008.

Daily Encouragement (04 July 2008)

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"In my youth, as a student of 'Toda University', I studied the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, in Japanese novelist Eiji Yoshikawa's retelling of the classic Chinese tale. Zhuge Liang (Chuko K'ung-ming, 181-234), one of its leading characters, left an indelible impression on my mind. On friendship, he once said: 'It is difficult to sustain associations motivated by ambition for power or profit. When men of true integrity get to know and understand each other, their friendship endures without fading throughout the four seasons, neither blooming extravagantly in the warmth nor dropping its leaves in the cold....It becomes stronger with each passing period of
fortune or adversity'. Let's strive to forge these kind of lasting friendships.

Second Soka Gakkai president Josei Toda stressed to me the importance of extending a hand of friendship to people when they experience hard or challenging times, and of warmly supporting and encouraging them, standing by them with unchanging sincerity and goodwill. Please remember that this is the Soka spirit of friendship."

SGI Newsletter No. 7579, 8th NATIONWIDE YOUTH DIVISION LEADERS MEETING--PART 2 [OF 2], Win through Courage, Triumph with Valour. (At the 8th Nationwide Youth Division Leaders Meeting, held in conjunction with the Future Division General Meeting and the Soka Alumni Meeting, at the Soka University
Auditorium in Hachioji, Tokyo, on May 4th, 2008.). From the May 13th, 2008 issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated July 2nd, 2008

Daily Encouragement (04 July 2008)

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"Kyo'o's misfortune will change into fortune. Muster your faith, and pray to this Gohonzon. Then what is there that cannot be achieved?'

(Reply to Kyo'o - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. 1, page 412) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, July 4th, 2008.

Daily Encouragement (03 July 2008)

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"I’d like to share with you some more words of Mr. Toda. During the war, many top Gakkai leaders quaked at the thought of persecution by the militarist authorities. For all their brave speeches, they were utterly terrified. Mr. Toda described this clearly in his novel The Human Revolution (under the pen name Myo Goku): 'They make bold pronouncements, but at a
crucial moment, what happens?...I've seen it all too well. When the authorities appear, they shrivel up like slugs that have been sprinkled with salt.' Please strive your hardest, so that no one can ever say that of you. I'm counting on you.

One's actions at a crucial moment are what matter. That's when a person's true worth is revealed. Don't be fainthearted. The stronger the opposition, the more powerfully, boldly, cheerfully we should speak out. This is the Gakkai spirit, it is the spirit that lives in the hearts of Soka mentors and disciples."

SGI Newsletter No. 7570, 18th SOKA GAKKAI HEADQUARTERS LEADERS MEETING--PART 3 [OF 3]. Advance with a Youthful Spirit, May 21st, 2008. Translated June 17th, 2008.

Daily Gosho (03 July 2008)

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"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."

(The Opening of the Eyes - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. 1, page 283)
Selection source: “Kyo no Hosshin”, Seikyo Shimbun, July 3rd, 2008

Daily Encouragement (02 July 2008)

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"British prime minister Winston Churchill (1874-1965) was a great leader who fought successfully against the Nazi onslaught. When the Nazi forces were bombing England, he looked up into the sky and encouraged his fellow citizens. And in one of his speeches, he declared: 'You must not weaken in any way in your alert and vigilant frame of mind.' It was his belief that defeat would only come from a weakening of vigilance; that one's own attitude--and not what the other side did--was the key to one's victory or defeat. We in the Gakkai also need to have this spirit."

SGI Newsletter No. 7570, 18th SOKA GAKKAI HEADQUARTERS LEADERS MEETING--PART 3 [OF 3]. Advance with a Youthful Spirit, May 21st, 2008. Translated June 17th, 2008.

Daily Gosho (02 July 2008)

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"Those who believe in the Lotus Sutra are as if in winter, but winter always turns to spring."

(Winter Always Turns to Spring - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. 1, page 536)
Selection source: “Kyo no Hosshin”, Seikyo Shimbun, July 2nd, 2008

Daily Gosho (01 July 2008)

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"A wise person, while dwelling in security, anticipates danger; a perverse one, while dwelling amid danger, takes security for granted."

(The Problem to Be Pondered Night and Day - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. 1, page 621) Selection source: “Kyo no Hosshin, Seikyo Shimbun, July 1st, 2008.

Words of The Week (30 June 2008 - 06 July 2008)

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July, the month of youth is here!
Let's all be like lions,
and at the same time let's raise many!
Determinedly and decisively,
let's create a triumphant history of 'Mentor and Disciple'!

Hello Students!

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This is an unofficial site for Student Division to contribute and share thoughts and impression. It is still in Beta version, meaning still in testing phase. We will be more than glad if we can get feedbacks from you all in regards on the blog development.

I will update more about the blog setup and person who involved in this blog development as well. If any of you is interested, you can drop us an e-mail.

Thank you and have a great week!
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