World Tribune

February 15, 2023

Everyone has a profound mission   as “ambassadors plenipotentiary”   for kosen-rufu. Continue to move and take action,   meeting people everywhere you go,   with sincerity and a light heart. Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.

February 14, 2023

Nichiren Daishonin states,  “The more one praises [the blessings   of the Lotus Sutra,] the more one’s   own blessings will increase.”(*) Let’s wholeheartedly praise the    dedicated efforts of our fellow members. Therein lies the power for opening    the path to victory! (*) “The Blessings of the Lotus Sutra,” WND I p. 673  February 14, 2023

February 12, 2023

―WORDS OF THE WEEK― “The assembly on Holy Eagle Peak    which continues in solemn state”(*)   describes the Soka Gakkai’s   discussion meeting. Everyone is a supremely respectworthy   Bodhisattva of the Earth. Brimming with the innate life force    we have been endowed with from   the infinite past, let’s share the   February 12, 2023

February 11, 2023

Nichiren Daishonin states, “Persons who    study the teachings of Buddhism must . . .   understand and repay their obligations.(*) Fulfilling one’s mission for kosen-rufu and   achieving victory in life is the most direct    path toward repaying one’s gratitude. (*) “The Opening of the Eyes,” WND 1, 228 Tentative translation of “To February 11, 2023

February 10, 2023

Beware of falling snow and   take action with safety as   your foremost priority! Remember to take small steps   when walking to prevent falling. For those making deliveries,    take your time and don’t rush. Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.

February 9, 2023

Challenge your weaknesses and   take courageous steps to blaze   new paths! As you endeavor to face yourself    and break through your limitations,   you will spark hope in everyone   around you. Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.

February 8, 2023

Don’t let time slip you by. Do what you must do now. Therein lies the cause of development   and growth. With powerful prayer, manifest   wisdom and take care of what   you must with lightning speed. Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.

February 7, 2023

With your wealth of experience and   strong human connections, those    of you serving in vice-level leadership    positions are key to the unity of many   in body, one in mind. Proudly bearing the weight of kosen-rufu,   let’s spread encouragement and cheer! Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo February 7, 2023

February 6, 2023

―WORDS OF THE WEEK―During “Encouragement Week,” we   endeavor to inspire hope in others.Nichiren Daishonin states,“One’s thoughts are expressed in one’s voice”(*)   and “A person can know another’s mind by   listening to the voice.”(*)Let’s warmly encourage those who are   challenging adversity and help them   manifest fresh passion and power   as capable individuals! (*)Opening the Eyes of February 6, 2023

February 5, 2023

“The popular proverb says,    ‘One is the mother of ten thousand.’”(*) The expansion of kosen-rufu begins   with the person right in front of you. Let’s engage in dialogue with great   conviction, holding aloft the banner   of “rissho ankoku”― the creation   of a peaceful and flourishing society    based on the humanistic philosophy  February 5, 2023