World Tribune

Friends whom we help form a connection   to Buddhism share profound karmic   ties with us as Bodhisattvas of the Earth. Let’s convey our heart of appreciation   to them with the deepest respect,  further strengthening our bonds of trust! Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President … April 11, 2023

―WORDS OF THE WEEK―My deepest appreciation to each   person’s courageous efforts!Nichiren Daishonin states,“Not a single one of [your offerings]  will fail to bring you benefit.”(*)Let’s strongly unite, more than   ever as Bodhisattvas of the Earth,   aiming for May 3rd, toward   triumphant victory for the sake of   creating a peaceful and flourishing   society based on the humanistic   … April 10, 2023

Nichiren Daishonin asserts, “The reason that you have survived    until now … was so that you would    meet with this affair.”(*) Let our triumphant victory song resound   throughout our place of mission, with   powerful prayers to fulfill our vow   for kosen-rufu! (*) “Reply to Yasaburo,” WND 1, p. 829 Tentative … April 9, 2023

Nichiren Daishonin admonishes, “You must simply make up your mind.”(*) Now is a crucial time to positively   transform your karma! Let’s cast aside carelessness and   arrogance and make tenacious efforts   to spread understanding so we have   no regrets! (*) “Letter to Yasaburo,” WND 1, p. 829 Tentative translation of “To My … April 8, 2023

Nichiren Daishonin urges, “You must not spend your lives in vain and   regret it for ten thousand years to come.”(*) Let’s each engage in “battles” unique to   our particular circumstances, fearlessly, and    without regret, while upholding our noble   vow for the sake of kosen-rufu! (*)”The Problem to be Pondered Night and … April 7, 2023

Nichiren Daishonin urges,    “Now you must strengthen    [your faith] more than ever.”(*)  Let’s engage in dialogue with    great conviction and an    indomitable spirit,   from now, from where we stand! (*) “Supremacy of the Law,” WND I 614 Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on … April 6, 2023

The deep resolve to absolutely   never give up makes the impossible   possible.  “[Praying] as earnestly as though to   produce fire from damp wood,”(*)   let’s pray and act tenaciously! (*)”Rebuking Slander of the Law and Eradicating Sins,” WND I, p. 444 Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, … April 5, 2023

Nichiren Daishonin asserts,   “Not once have I thought of retreat.”(*) Awaken your noble, dauntless spirit   and absolutely continue to advance   forever forward! Take action to break through your    limitations! (*) “The Great Battle,” WND-2, 465 Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent … April 4, 2023

―WORDS OF THE WEEK― Nichiren Daishonin states, “If one joint [of a bamboo] is ruptured,   then all the joints will split.”(*) One courageous breakthrough will    create a powerful chain reaction. Let’s go forth together “with the   heart of a lion king”! (*) “Letter to Horen,” WND 1, 512 (referring to the domino … April 3, 2023