Daisaku Ikeda

January 30, 2023

―WORDS OF THE WEEK― “My personal February campaign”   is about to commence. 1. Let’s begin with prayer;  2. Let’s cherish our neighbors; and  3. Let’s share our personal experience. Together, let’s make historic break throughs! Tentative translation of “Words of the Week” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.

January 29, 2023

Buddhism teaches the mystic principle    of “true cause.”  This is the spirit to always start   afresh from this moment on.  Let’s do our best, beginning with   oneself. Let’s take fresh action with this   determination! Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.

January 28, 2023

Leaders should be humble. Their true worth of a person is    revealed through their words    and actions. Let’s wholeheartedly dedicate    ourselves for the sake of our    friends and treat them with    appreciation and respect. Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent January 28, 2023

January 28, 2023

Buddhism elucidates the principle   of “substituting faith for wisdom.” If we continue to pray powerfully,   we can absolutely manifest wisdom   from within. Today, again, let’s advance vibrantly    to create value! Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.

January 26, 2023

Nichiren Daishonin states, “[The great pure Law of the Lotus Sutra  will be] spread far and wide throughout   . . . all . . . countries of Jambudvipa”(*) With this great vow and great conviction,   let’s create happiness for ourselves and   others in our place of mission! (*) “The Selection of Time,” January 26, 2023

January 25, 2023

A severe cold wave has hit   the Japanese archipelago. Take utmost precautions against   heavy snowfall that accumulates    swiftly within a short time span. Avoid making unnecessary trips   outdoors and stay safe above all. Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.

January 24, 2023

When we are grappling with   hardships, it is the very time   we should open the gosho! The noble, seeking spirit to   read even one line of Nichiren   Daishonin’s writings will   cultivate our life condition. Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent January 24, 2023

January 23, 2023

―WORDS OF THE WEEK― The SGI is humanity’s hope. The Lotus Sutra states,   “[Advancing] through the world     [they] can wipe out the     darkness of living beings.”(*) Engage in dialogues for peace and   happiness based on the humanistic    philosophy of Nichiren Buddhism    and brilliantly illuminate your community   and January 23, 2023

January 22, 2023

The Soka Gakkai’s “district” is a     power source of encouragement. If we praise one another on our   challenging spirit, joy will increase    multifold and the courage to advance   will burst forth from within. Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.

January 21, 2023

“My victory means  the victory of Soka.” [With this determination,]   let’s aim for the pinnacle   of kosen-rufu as we each   challenge ourselves to achieve    a new personal record! Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.