Year-end and New Year greetings are invaluable opportunities for deepening trust and strengthening bonds. Let’s convey our sincere thoughts to our neighbors, friends and relatives! Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.
2022 has been a year spent striving wholeheartedly for the sake of the Law, the people and the world. Nichiren Daishonin, who has borne witness to all, states, “Fortune comes from one’s heart and makes one worthy of respect.”(*) Let’s advance toward 2023, a year in which we will challenge to achieve … December 26, 2022
The wellspring of peace and happiness is found in the smiles of our children. Let’s spend a meaningful winter holiday listening well to what they have to say and strengthening our family bonds. Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.
We are about to conclude the year. Let’s clean and organize our surroundings, including our homes and workplace. Let’s greet the New Year with a refreshed spirit! Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.
Beware of intense cold waves and heavy snows! Take wise action to protect yourself, such as by refraining from unnecessary trips outdoors. Nichiren Daishonin warns us to “Determine to take every precaution.”(*) (*) “On Recommending This Teaching to Your Lord and Avoiding the Offense of Complicity in Slander,” WND 1, 461 Tentative … December 23, 2022
The more we worry, pray and take action for the sake of our friends and community, the more we accumulate treasures of the heart. Let’s play out a joyful drama of the creation of happiness for ourselves and others! Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo … December 22, 2022
It is the hectic year-end season. Be vigilant and take precautions to guard against accidents, crimes and fires. Let’s base ourselves on robust prayer so we don’t give in to carelessness or a misplaced sense of confidence! Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President … December 21, 2022
My friends who are making strenuous efforts at their jobs― it is especially when you are suffering that you should use the strategy of the Lotus Sutra. Bring forth courage and wisdom from within and absolutely show victorious actual proof in your life! Tentative translation of “To My Friends” … December 21, 2022
―WORDS OF THE WEEK― Let’s express our deepest appreciation to our treasured friends for their services, beginning with those who generously offer their homes and facilities for meetings and activities. Nichiren Daishonin asserts, “Human beings never fail to prosper when they make good causes.”(*) Let’s place the finishing touches … December 19, 2022
A strong cold wave is approaching. Take utmost precautions against snowdrifts and icy roads. Let’s be thoroughly prepared and make safety our foremost priority. Be on the lookout for snow accumulation and icy road surfaces. Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.