As we head toward the end of the year, let’s watch the video of the leaders meeting commemorating Soka Gakkai’s anniversary and make a fresh start. Let’s proudly advance along the path of honor and fulfill the shared vow of mentor and disciple! Tentative translation of “To My Friends” … November 19, 2022
The happiness of all people is the great desire of we of Soka. Brimming with an ever-increasing spirit, let’s advance boldly along the great path toward the creation of a peaceful and flourishing society based on the humanistic philosophy of Nichiren Buddhism. Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in … November 18, 2022
Nichiren Daishonin encourages us to practice “constantly, regardless of the difficulties.”(*) Let’s continue to make efforts in our faith and practice like the steady current of a mighty river! Those who do so will be victorious in the end! (*)”The Two Kinds of Faith,” WND I, p. 899 Tentative translation … November 17, 2022
Let’s wholeheartedly listen to the worries of our friend who happens to be in front of us and inspire them with courage. Cherishing each person is the spirit of the Soka Gakkai. Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.
Monday, November 14, 2022, is a press holiday for the Seikyo Shimbun. “To My Friends” will resume November 15.
―WORDS OF THE WEEK― The daimoku of the shared vow of mentor and disciple brims with boundless power. Nichiren Daishonin states, “The seeds of Buddhahood sprout as a result of conditions.”(*) Let’s help many new people create a connection to Buddhism and become happy right now, where we happen to be! … November 13, 2022
When the weather is arid, take utmost precautions to prevent fires from occurring! Don’t forget to check for fire hazards and prevent accidents before they happen. The small things are important. Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.
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.