―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.(*) This connection and exchange we have established in our lives will spread happiness for all eternity! Let’s create beautiful waves infused with … March 12, 2023
Those who continue to chant daimoku will never be defeated, no matter the hardship.The potential and possibilities will continue to unfold infinitely and boundlessly.Today, too, let’s brim with indomitable life force! Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.
To our older, senior “Many Treasures” members― please lead long, healthy lives! You, intrepid champions who are advancing victoriously with daimoku as the foundation, are exemplars for our successors. Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.
Nichiren Daishonin states, “From this single element of mind spring all the various lands and environmental conditions.”(*) Let’s continue to pray powerfully and make tenacious efforts to transform our communities into into realms of peace and happiness. (*)”The Unanimous Declaration by the Buddhas…,” WND-2, 843 Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in … March 8, 2023
Like “oiling the wheels of a cart so that they turn even though it is heavy(*), let’s empathize with our friends and their worries, comfort them and lighten their heart. This is the true meaning of encouragement. (*) “The Wealthy Man Sudatta,” WND 1, 806. Tentative translation of “To My Friends” … March 7, 2023
―WORDS OF THE WEEK― We Bodhisattvas of the Earth absolutely have people around us with whom we share deep karmic ties. Let’s pray for them, engage them in dialogue and call them forth! Let’s all accumulate treasures of the heart and commence a grand march toward Buddhahood. Tentative translation of … March 6, 2023
The men’s division members who are making dedicated efforts in their local communities and society are the pillars of Soka. With the humanity that you have forged and developed and your indomitable, unyielding spirit, create a groundswell of victory for the sake of kosen-rufu! Tentative translation of “To My … March 4, 2023
Let’s give heartfelt encouragement to those who are unable to attend meetings because of work or sickness. The essence of the Soka Gakkai spirit is to treasure each person. Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.
Never be defeated by the the “devil” of sickness! Nichiren Daishonin affirms, “One day of life is more valuable than all the treasures of the major world system.”(*) Live each precious day with all your might. The person who does so is a champion of the people! (*)”On Prolonging One’s Life,” WND … March 2, 2023
Let’s read the gosho every day! Then, embracing the joy and conviction that arises in our hearts, let’s engage in sincere conversations with our friends. The “two ways of practice and study”(*) are the essence of our ability to advance and triumph. (*) “The True Aspect of All Phenomena,” WND … March 1, 2023