Nichiren Daishonin states,“Ordinary people keep in mindthe words ‘earnest resolve’and thereby become Buddhas.(*)Let’s advance, embracing in our hearts great, earnest resolve for the attainment of kosen-rufu!This determination transforms our actions and enables us to achieve victory in life! (*) “The Gift of Rice,” WND 1, 1125
“Unlike most people . . . I, Nichiren, have occasion to meet with a great many persons.”(*) This is the Daishonin’s great pride. Let’s continuously meet people and create a steady groundswell for kosen-rufu. (*) “Condolences on a Deceased Husband,” WND 2, p. 778
Swift action will move people’s hearts.The accumulation of such efforts will create trust and strengthen the bonds that connect us. Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the SeikyoShimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.
―WORDS OF THE WEEK― Nichiren Daishonin states, “When one gives [other people] strength, one gives oneself strength, too.”(*) When we make an effort to foster successors, limitless power wells forth from within our own lives. Let’s encourage the Youth and Future Division members and help them develop into remarkable, capable … June 26, 2023
“Anyone who teaches others even a single phrase of the Lotus Sutra is the envoy of the Thus Come One.”(*) Let’s all wholeheartedly praise those who share this Buddhism with their friends and joyfully commence a grand march as the Bodhisattvas of the Earth! (*) “The Ship to Cross the … June 24, 2023
Regardless of who is watching, let’s devote ourselves to helping our friends become happy. Such dedicated efforts will bring about immeasurable benefit. Let’s live out our lives fulfilling our noble mission with conviction in the principle of “myo-no-shoran” (literally, “the Mystic Law is our witness)― that all our efforts … June 23, 2023
A strong seeking mind toward Buddhism helps us develop and grow as a person. With pride in living up to our mission, let’s advance “day by day and month after month,”(*) wholeheartedly praying, studying and engaging in conversation. (*)”On Persecutions Befalling the Sage, WND p. 997 Tentative translation of … June 22, 2023
The Daishonin states, “Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is like the roar of a lion.”(*) The Mystic Law is a highly effective medicine for our lives. Let’s continue to pray powerfully so that we are never defeated by the “devil” of sickness! (*) “Letter to Kyo’o,” WND I p. 412 Tentative translation of “To … June 21, 2023
As leaders, let’s earnestly prepare for every meeting. Let’s strictly observe the ending time and create a multifold network of joy, with everyone feeling glad they came. Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.
―WORDS OF THE WEEK― The Soka Gakkai’s discussion meetings are the world’s hope. They are a flourishing oasis of life-to-life connections. Nichiren Daishonin asserts, “The more one praises [the blessings of the Lotus Sutra,] the more one’s own blessings will increase.”(*) We reflect this spirit at our gatherings where we … June 19, 2023