If you feel hopeless, then create hope for yourself. The deeper the darkness, then be the sun and shine brilliantly. Be ever powerful and cheerful! Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.
Buddhism elucidates the principle, “like the lotus flower in the water.”(*) Let’s live out our lives fulfilling our mission amidst the harsh-ridden realities of life, just like the lotus that blooms forth with unsullied purity from muddy waters. Therein you will discover magnificent flowers of happiness! (*)The Lotus Sutra and … November 10, 2022
New encounters are key to opening the door to one’s own growth. Let’s always have an open mind and strive to act with sincerity! This is the starting point of friendship. Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.
The Mystic Law is a teaching that creates positive value and gives meaning to all things. We are able to change our shortcomings into strengths and develop our strengths into something even greater. Let’s each play out the drama of kosen-rufu in our own unique way! Tentative translation of “To … November 8, 2022
―WORDS OF THE WEEK― Nichiren Daishonin affirms, “If one can establish a relationship with even just one phrase of the Wonderful Law, that relationship will continue unbroken over a million kalpas.(*) Together with our good friends who are imbued with a noble seeking spirit, let’s bring the priceless jewel of Buddhahood to … November 7, 2022
“Have him read this letter again and again, and listen attentively.”(*) Basing ourselves on the gosho is the correct trajectory of life. Be a person of wisdom who puts the philosophy of Nichiren Buddhism into practice. (*) “Letter to Niike,” WND 1, p. 1031 Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in … November 5, 2022
We dedicate ourselves for the sake of others while challenging our own hardships. Today, again, let’s spend the day vibrantly taking action to fulfill our noble mission as Bodhisattva of the Earth! Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.
Let’s make heart-to-heart connections with refreshing greetings. Brimming with vibrant life force, let’s share smiles and exchange words of hope with our coworkers and neighbors. Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.
No effort we make or challenge we undertake for the sake of kosen-rufu is ever futile. Embracing the Buddhism of the sun in our hearts, let’s spend today cheerfully! Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.
Let’s convey our appreciation in words to our fellow members who are working hard behind the scenes. A heart that reflects our respect and trust toward others makes our lives shine and spreads happiness and benefit. Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President … November 1, 2022