Let’s wholeheartedly listen to the worries of our friend who happens to be in front of us and inspire them with courage. Cherishing each person is the spirit of the Soka Gakkai. Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.
Monday, November 14, 2022, is a press holiday for the Seikyo Shimbun. “To My Friends” will resume November 15.
―WORDS OF THE WEEK― The daimoku of the shared vow of mentor and disciple brims with boundless power. Nichiren Daishonin states, “The seeds of Buddhahood sprout as a result of conditions.”(*) Let’s help many new people create a connection to Buddhism and become happy right now, where we happen to be! … November 13, 2022
When the weather is arid, take utmost precautions to prevent fires from occurring! Don’t forget to check for fire hazards and prevent accidents before they happen. The small things are important. Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.
If you feel hopeless, then create hope for yourself. The deeper the darkness, then be the sun and shine brilliantly. Be ever powerful and cheerful! Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.
Buddhism elucidates the principle, “like the lotus flower in the water.”(*) Let’s live out our lives fulfilling our mission amidst the harsh-ridden realities of life, just like the lotus that blooms forth with unsullied purity from muddy waters. Therein you will discover magnificent flowers of happiness! (*)The Lotus Sutra and … November 10, 2022
New encounters are key to opening the door to one’s own growth. Let’s always have an open mind and strive to act with sincerity! This is the starting point of friendship. Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.
The Mystic Law is a teaching that creates positive value and gives meaning to all things. We are able to change our shortcomings into strengths and develop our strengths into something even greater. Let’s each play out the drama of kosen-rufu in our own unique way! Tentative translation of “To … November 8, 2022
―WORDS OF THE WEEK― Nichiren Daishonin affirms, “If one can establish a relationship with even just one phrase of the Wonderful Law, that relationship will continue unbroken over a million kalpas.(*) Together with our good friends who are imbued with a noble seeking spirit, let’s bring the priceless jewel of Buddhahood to … November 7, 2022
“Have him read this letter again and again, and listen attentively.”(*) Basing ourselves on the gosho is the correct trajectory of life. Be a person of wisdom who puts the philosophy of Nichiren Buddhism into practice. (*) “Letter to Niike,” WND 1, p. 1031 Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in … November 5, 2022