Our faith and practice enables us to manifest the boundless potential that exists within our lives. Let’s confirm and praise one another’s daily efforts and challenges and fulfill our noble mission! Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.
―WORDS OF THE WEEK― Nichiren Daishonin states, “Now you must build your reputation on the Lotus Sutra and give yourself up to it.”(*) Newly appointed leaders of the Bodhisattvas of the Earth, be standard bearers who initiate action! Let’s all unite our hearts as one and make a fresh departure. (*) “The … July 10, 2023
Let’s go out into the community and spread friendship, cheerfully and refreshingly! The momentum for kosen-rufu’s progress begins with developing trust!
The realization of a world without nuclear weapons was the will and testament of my mentor, and it is our vow. With awareness as protagonists who will create history, let’s forge a grass-roots solidarity of action to positively transform an era mired in crisis!
Let’s strongly believe in our own potential! That is faith. The power to continuously advance exists within our own life!
The most difficult of times provide the opportunity for even greater transformation.Courageous daimoku and action will lead to glorious victory without fail.
Those who continue to study and learn are never deadlocked. Let’s steadily build a foundation for victory by making efforts to study Nichiren Buddhism every day with a strong, seeking spirit.
―WORDS OF THE WEEK― Nichiren Daishonin declares, “Those with the heart of a lion king are sure to attain Buddhahood.”(*) The mentor and disciples of Soka are fearless. Manifest courageous faith and cheerfully triumph over all! (*) “Letter from Sado,” WND 1, 302 Tentative translation of “Words of the Week” published in … July 3, 2023
July, the month of youth, has arrived. Nichiren Daishonin asserts, “Iron, when heated in the flames and pounded, becomes a fine sword.”(*) Youth, who live for kosen-rufu, spend the springtime of your youth developing your lives through challenging and surmounting hardship! (*) “Letter from Sado,” WND-1, p. 303
Reciting gongyo and chanting daimoku every day is the driving force for remarkable transformation. Nichiren Daishonin states, “The daimoku is a big voice.”(*) Let’s rouse the entire universe with prayer infused with powerful conviction! (*)OTT, 90