―WORDS OF THE WEEK― Nichiren Daishonin states, “When one gives [other people] strength, one gives oneself strength, too.”(*) When we make an effort to foster successors, limitless power wells forth from within our own lives. Let’s encourage the Youth and Future Division members and help them develop into remarkable, capable … June 26, 2023
“Anyone who teaches others even a single phrase of the Lotus Sutra is the envoy of the Thus Come One.”(*) Let’s all wholeheartedly praise those who share this Buddhism with their friends and joyfully commence a grand march as the Bodhisattvas of the Earth! (*) “The Ship to Cross the … June 24, 2023
Regardless of who is watching, let’s devote ourselves to helping our friends become happy. Such dedicated efforts will bring about immeasurable benefit. Let’s live out our lives fulfilling our noble mission with conviction in the principle of “myo-no-shoran” (literally, “the Mystic Law is our witness)― that all our efforts … June 23, 2023
A strong seeking mind toward Buddhism helps us develop and grow as a person. With pride in living up to our mission, let’s advance “day by day and month after month,”(*) wholeheartedly praying, studying and engaging in conversation. (*)”On Persecutions Befalling the Sage, WND p. 997 Tentative translation of … June 22, 2023
The Daishonin states, “Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is like the roar of a lion.”(*) The Mystic Law is a highly effective medicine for our lives. Let’s continue to pray powerfully so that we are never defeated by the “devil” of sickness! (*) “Letter to Kyo’o,” WND I p. 412 Tentative translation of “To … June 21, 2023
As leaders, let’s earnestly prepare for every meeting. Let’s strictly observe the ending time and create a multifold network of joy, with everyone feeling glad they came. Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.
―WORDS OF THE WEEK― The Soka Gakkai’s discussion meetings are the world’s hope. They are a flourishing oasis of life-to-life connections. Nichiren Daishonin asserts, “The more one praises [the blessings of the Lotus Sutra,] the more one’s own blessings will increase.”(*) We reflect this spirit at our gatherings where we … June 19, 2023
To our friends participating in the young men’s division support group training who are challenging themselves with lionhearted courage to spread kosen-rufu― Take action to train and forge your lives, together with your good comrades in faith, and shine in society! Tentative translation of “To My Friends” … June 18, 2023
Nurturing and caring for people is the greatest undertaking as a human being. Therein we will find the strength to open the door to a hope-filled tomorrow. Let’s develop and grow together! Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.
A life full of challenges is bright! People grow and develop when they tackle goals and problems. Let’s chant daimoku resonantly and continue to advance, then advance yet again! Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.