Place great store in our morning greetings. Your cheerful voice and smile will uplift the people around you, as well as yourself. Let’s tap the wellspring of our inner life force and advance in high spirits! Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s … May 9, 2023
Our Buddhist practice enables us to redirect every situation toward hope, progress, and victory. Let’s chant resounding daimoku and each develop great, indestructible life force! Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.
Make time for reading and contemplation, even amidst a busy schedule. Those who are constantly learning and thinking will continue to develop throughout life. Let’s cheerfully spend our lives advancing and progressing! Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.
If you take the gosho deeply to heart, you will brim with the courage to take a great leap forward, and boundless wisdom of the Buddha will burst forth from within. Let’s engrave the words of the hope-filled writings of Nichiren Daishonin in our lives and advance … May 5, 2023
Spend the consecutive holidays(*) with “safety first” as your byword. Absolutely keep from driving while doing something else [such as texting or talking with a cellphone to your ear] and don’t go over the speed limit. Make plans well in advance. (*) Japan is entering “Golden Week” that comprises many … May 4, 2023
The great vow of Soka Gakkai members is to dedicate ourselves to humanity’s peace and happiness. Together with all our fellow members throughout the world, let’s live with great pride in our mission as Bodhisattvas of the Earth! Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based … May 3, 2023
Based on the Buddhist principle of “earthly desires lead to enlightenment,” we are able to transform our problems into nourishment for our growth through our faith and practice. Let’s determine to absolutely overcome our present situation and dramatically and positively transform our karma! Let’s advance with daimoku infused with … May 2, 2023
―WORDS OF THE WEEK― Nichiren Daishonin affirms, “The great ocean is shallow compared to the profoundness of the debt you owe your mother.”(*) Let’s express our appreciation and give a rousing cheer to show our deepest respect to our mothers and the women of Soka! Becoming successors of kosen-rufu … May 1, 2023
Good health is the foundation of all our activities. Let’s create a rhythmical daily life grounded in wisdom by eating balanced meals, doing moderate exercises and getting plenty of sleep. Let’s ensure that we are healthy in both body and mind! Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in … April 30, 2023
Friendships enrich our lives. Let’s spend the coming holidays meaningfully, meeting with neighbors, relatives and old friends and engaging in heartwarming conversations with sincerity and beaming smiles. Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.