“The disciple’s victory is thementor’s victory. The brilliantachievements of mentor anddisciple endure for all time.The way of mentor and disciplein particular, prayer based on thespirit of the oneness of mentorand disciple-is the heart ofNichiren Buddhism Ikeda Sensei, from The Wisdom for CreatingHappiness and Peace, part 3, pp. 291-92
It’s time to achieve a new, resounding victory toward the “Year of Departure for a Youthful Soka Gakkai Worldwide.” Let’s continue to follow through on our vow of mentor and disciple and play out a victorious drama of human revolution! Let’s unite our hearts as one with our fellow members … November 18, 2023
“Those who set goals, then chant and take action to achieve them, can move their lives forward in the best possible direction. The most admirable and also most difficult victory is winning over oneself.“ October 13, 2023, World Tribune, p. 3
It’s time to achieve a new, resounding victory toward the “Year of Departure for a Youthful Soka Gakkai Worldwide.” Let’s continue to follow through on our vow of mentor and disciple and play out a victorious drama of human revolution! Let’s unite our hearts as one with our fellow members … November 18, 2023
You are the protagonist of kosen-rufu! Let’s encourage everyone we have a connection with, where we happen to be. The great solidarity of happiness will spread from one individual’s steady efforts. Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.
Nichiren Daishonin encourages us to “respect one another as [we would a Buddha].”(*) Let’s wholeheartedly praise one another for our dedicated efforts. Flowers of benefit bloom magnificently for those who help to create a solidarity in which everyone is respected. (*)”The Fourteen Slanders,” (WND-I, p. 757) Tentative translation of “To My … November 16, 2023
Passing down the legacy of our faith is the foundation of the flourishing of the family and the path to the eternal perpetuation of kosen-rufu. Let’s all encourage and nurture our treasured Future Division friends! Note: The Future Division comprises young people from approx. 5 to 18 years of age. … November 15, 2023
“[When Nichiren and his followers recite Nam-myoho-renge-kyo], they are burning the firewood of earthly desires, summoning up the wisdom fire of bodhi or enlightenment.”(*)The more we challenge our worries and problems, the more we are able to develop a profound life condition.Let’s base our lives on chanting daimoku with an indomitable spirit! (*) OTT, 11 … November 14, 2023
Monday, November 13, 2023, is a press holiday for the Seikyo Shimbun. Words of the Week came out yesterday. TMF will resume Tuesday, November 14, 2023.
―WORDS OF THE WEEK― The upcoming discussion meeting is a celebration of the golden autumn of Soka Gakkai’s founding. Let’s build a citadel brimming with happiness and the unity of many in body, one in mind, “transcending all differences among [ourselves] to become as inseparable as fish and the water in … November 12, 2023