The realization of a world without nuclear weapons was the will and testament of my mentor, and it is our vow. With awareness as protagonists who will create history, let’s forge a grass-roots solidarity of action to positively transform an era mired in crisis!
Let’s strongly believe in our own potential! That is faith. The power to continuously advance exists within our own life!
The most difficult of times provide the opportunity for even greater transformation.Courageous daimoku and action will lead to glorious victory without fail.
Those who continue to study and learn are never deadlocked. Let’s steadily build a foundation for victory by making efforts to study Nichiren Buddhism every day with a strong, seeking spirit.
―WORDS OF THE WEEK― Nichiren Daishonin declares, “Those with the heart of a lion king are sure to attain Buddhahood.”(*) The mentor and disciples of Soka are fearless. Manifest courageous faith and cheerfully triumph over all! (*) “Letter from Sado,” WND 1, 302 Tentative translation of “Words of the Week” published in … July 3, 2023
July, the month of youth, has arrived. Nichiren Daishonin asserts, “Iron, when heated in the flames and pounded, becomes a fine sword.”(*) Youth, who live for kosen-rufu, spend the springtime of your youth developing your lives through challenging and surmounting hardship! (*) “Letter from Sado,” WND-1, p. 303
Reciting gongyo and chanting daimoku every day is the driving force for remarkable transformation. Nichiren Daishonin states, “The daimoku is a big voice.”(*) Let’s rouse the entire universe with prayer infused with powerful conviction! (*)OTT, 90
Nichiren Daishonin states,“Ordinary people keep in mindthe words ‘earnest resolve’and thereby become Buddhas.(*)Let’s advance, embracing in our hearts great, earnest resolve for the attainment of kosen-rufu!This determination transforms our actions and enables us to achieve victory in life! (*) “The Gift of Rice,” WND 1, 1125
“Unlike most people . . . I, Nichiren, have occasion to meet with a great many persons.”(*) This is the Daishonin’s great pride. Let’s continuously meet people and create a steady groundswell for kosen-rufu. (*) “Condolences on a Deceased Husband,” WND 2, p. 778
Swift action will move people’s hearts.The accumulation of such efforts will create trust and strengthen the bonds that connect us. Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the SeikyoShimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.