To My Friends

September 27, 2023

Our faith and practice is for   surmounting and winning over   our own weaknesses. Let’s forge an invincible self that   is not tossed around by the   storms of karma! Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.

September 26, 2023

Let’s courageously tackle challenges   without fear of failure! Such deep resolve will lead to    resounding victory. Let’s take that first step with   an indomitable spirit! Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.

September 25, 2023

Nichiren Daishonin asserts, “Without practice   and study, there can be no Buddhism.”(*) To have faith means studying the Daishonin’s   writings and putting it into practice with    courage. Let’s become noble “professors of this   life philosophy together. (*)”The True Aspect of All Phenomena,” WND I, p. 386 Tentative translation of “Words of the Week” September 25, 2023

September 24, 2023

Our daily Soka Gakkai activities   dedicated to kosen-rufu serve as   the ultimate memorial for the deceased. Our noble efforts to encourage friends,    with daimoku as our foundation, ensures    that our lives and that of the deceased   will shine brilliantly with benefit. Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the September 24, 2023

September 23, 2023

Nichiren Daishonin asserts, “When one knows the Lotus Sutra,   one understands the meaning of   all worldly affairs.”(*) Living life based on the gosho is   the most direct path to creating value. Let’s advance with a seeking spirit   throughout our lives. (*) “The Object of Devotion for Observing the Mind,” WND 1 September 23, 2023

September 22, 2023

Nichiren Daishonin states,   “If the spring is inexhaustible,   the stream will never run dry.”(*)   Those who have a prime point in faith   to which they can return are strong.Carrying in our hearts the shared vow of   mentor and disciple—the source of unlimited   power, let’s achieve resounding victory! (*) “Flowering and Bearing Grain,” WND 1, 909 September 22, 2023

September 21, 2023

We are entering a change of   seasons. Manage your health well and make    wise decisions, such as in choosing   what to wear when going outdoors    or going to bed. With morning and evening gongyo   as our foundation, let’s advance   with good health as our priority! Tentative translation of “To September 21, 2023

September 20, 2023

Those who continue to have faith   like flowing water without backsliding   will win in the end. Use everything as a springboard for   growth and progress and spend each   day making steady efforts! Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.

September 19, 2023

The essence of “Soka” dialogue lies in   helping others establish a connection   to Buddhism, not creating a division   of “us vs. them,” and nurturing faith    and trust in our friends. Let’s embark on a journey of respecting   people together! Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, September 19, 2023

September 18, 2023

―WORDS OF THE WEEK― I express my deepest appreciation to   our noble “Many Treasures”―   the older men and women members. The fortune and benefit they have gained  “will remain in lifetime after lifetime, and   never abate for existence after existence.”(*) Let’s pray for their good health and long life   and hold September 18, 2023