Daisaku Ikeda

May 5, 2023

If you take the gosho deeply   to heart, you will brim with   the courage to take a great   leap forward, and boundless   wisdom of the Buddha will burst   forth from within. Let’s engrave the words of   the hope-filled writings of   Nichiren Daishonin in our lives   and advance May 5, 2023

May 4, 2023

Spend the consecutive holidays(*)   with “safety first” as your byword. Absolutely keep from driving    while doing something else   [such as texting or talking with   a cellphone to your ear] and    don’t go over the speed limit. Make plans well in advance. (*) Japan is entering “Golden Week” that comprises many May 4, 2023

May 3, 2023

The great vow of Soka Gakkai    members is to dedicate ourselves    to humanity’s peace and happiness. Together with all our fellow members   throughout the world, let’s live with   great pride in our mission as    Bodhisattvas of the Earth! Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based May 3, 2023

May 2, 2023

Based on the Buddhist principle of   “earthly desires lead to enlightenment,”   we are able to transform our problems   into nourishment for our growth through   our faith and practice. Let’s determine to absolutely overcome   our present situation and dramatically   and positively transform our karma! Let’s advance with daimoku infused with May 2, 2023

May 1, 2023

―WORDS OF THE WEEK― Nichiren Daishonin affirms,  “The great ocean is shallow compared to   the profoundness of the debt you owe    your mother.”(*) Let’s express our appreciation and    give a rousing cheer to show our   deepest respect to our mothers   and the women of Soka! Becoming successors of kosen-rufu   May 1, 2023

April 30, 2023

Good health is the foundation   of all our activities. Let’s create a rhythmical daily    life grounded in wisdom by   eating balanced meals, doing   moderate exercises and    getting plenty of sleep. Let’s ensure that we are healthy   in both body and mind! Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in April 30, 2023

April 29, 2023

Friendships enrich our lives. Let’s spend the coming holidays   meaningfully, meeting with   neighbors, relatives and old   friends and engaging in    heartwarming conversations   with sincerity and beaming smiles. Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.

April 28, 2023

[The Great Teacher Miao-lo says,] “One’s body and mind at a single moment  pervade the entire realm of phenomena.”(*) The power of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo   is boundless. Let’s accomplish our human revolution and   show actual proof of our practice by   carrying through powerful prayer that   rouse the protective forces of the   April 28, 2023

April 27, 2023

To all young adults making your debut   in society in the working world―    earn trust by proactively initiating   action and making efforts! A resonant morning gongyo is the   driving force that will help   propel your efforts. Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President April 27, 2023

April 26, 2023

Let’s remember to convey    our appreciation to our families,   neighbors and others who have   been kind to us and to whom    we are indebted. When we have the spirit to treasure    the connections we have created   through Buddhism, flowers of   fortune and benefit will bloom    in fragrant April 26, 2023