Daisaku Ikeda

February 9, 2023

Challenge your weaknesses and   take courageous steps to blaze   new paths! As you endeavor to face yourself    and break through your limitations,   you will spark hope in everyone   around you. Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.

February 8, 2023

Don’t let time slip you by. Do what you must do now. Therein lies the cause of development   and growth. With powerful prayer, manifest   wisdom and take care of what   you must with lightning speed. Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.

February 7, 2023

With your wealth of experience and   strong human connections, those    of you serving in vice-level leadership    positions are key to the unity of many   in body, one in mind. Proudly bearing the weight of kosen-rufu,   let’s spread encouragement and cheer! Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo February 7, 2023

February 6, 2023

―WORDS OF THE WEEK―During “Encouragement Week,” we   endeavor to inspire hope in others.Nichiren Daishonin states,“One’s thoughts are expressed in one’s voice”(*)   and “A person can know another’s mind by   listening to the voice.”(*)Let’s warmly encourage those who are   challenging adversity and help them   manifest fresh passion and power   as capable individuals! (*)Opening the Eyes of February 6, 2023

February 5, 2023

“The popular proverb says,    ‘One is the mother of ten thousand.’”(*) The expansion of kosen-rufu begins   with the person right in front of you. Let’s engage in dialogue with great   conviction, holding aloft the banner   of “rissho ankoku”― the creation   of a peaceful and flourishing society    based on the humanistic philosophy  February 5, 2023

February 4, 2023

Nichiren Daishonin states,   “You have come to owe a debt of    gratitude to all living beings. And    since this is so, you should help    all of them to attain Buddhahood.”(*) Let’s meet with many people and    joyfully and courageously engage    them in dialogue, expanding   connections to Buddhism and February 4, 2023

February 3, 2023

Let’s cherish the people in our   family, workplace and community    with whom we share a connection. Let’s go forward cheerfully and buoyantly   with heartfelt words of appreciation. Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.

February 2, 2023

When we take initiative, we can   manifest our true strength. Let’s courageously take action    and engage in dialogue! Be protagonists of kosen-rufu! Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.

February 1, 2023

The keys to diplomacy are:   speaking with a voice    brimming with life force,   acting with courtesy, and    responding swiftly. Let’s make everyone our ally   through the power of our humanity! Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.

January 31, 2023

One-to-one interactions spark our   spirit and awaken us to our mission   as Bodhisattvas of the Earth. Such inspiration and encouragement   in faith becomes the driving force   for advancing kosen-rufu. Let’s build castles of capable people   in our respective communities! Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, January 31, 2023