"Such an occurrence cannot be adequately explained in terms of your present existence alone, but must have its origin in your relationship with the sutra in past existences--only thus can it be understood."

(On the Importance of the "Expedient Means" and "Life
Span" Chapters - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin,
Vol.2, page 748) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin",
Seikyo Shimbun, November 21st, 2008

---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Mr. Toda said: 'Obstacles exist to test and train us. It's like students of judo who become stronger by being thrown about again and again by their instructor. If we face every obstacle with the readiness to confront it and the determination to win, we'll be able to overcome the most challenging difficulties.'He also said: '... no matter what happens.' We must never forget this spirit."

SGI Newsletter No. 7662, 23RD SOKA GAKKAI HEADQUARTERS LEADERS MEETING--PART
3 [OF 4] Confronting Obstacles with the Determination to Win, Oct. 28th,
2008, from the Nov. 3rd, 2008, issue of the Seikyo Shimbun, translated Nov.
13th, 2008

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