Nichiren Daishonin states, “The votary of the Lotus Sutra is like the sun or the lion.”(*) Let’s boldly advance forth like the rising sun, with the courageous heart of a lion! (*) “The Supremacy of the Law,” WND-1, 613 Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on … April 14, 2023
We are able to greatly develop to the extent we grapple with our worries. Difficulties are the most sublime treasures because they enable us to forge and strengthen our lives. Let’s advance with an unyielding spirit! Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent … April 13, 2023
Nichiren Daishonin assures us, “All your virtuous acts will implant benefits and roots of goodness in your life.”(*) Our actions for the sake of kosen-rufu will all become fortune and benefit that adorn our life. Let’s strengthen our faith more than ever and achieve resounding victory! (*) “On Attaining Buddhahood in … April 12, 2023
Friends whom we help form a connection to Buddhism share profound karmic ties with us as Bodhisattvas of the Earth. Let’s convey our heart of appreciation to them with the deepest respect, further strengthening our bonds of trust! Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President … April 11, 2023
―WORDS OF THE WEEK―My deepest appreciation to each person’s courageous efforts!Nichiren Daishonin states,“Not a single one of [your offerings] will fail to bring you benefit.”(*)Let’s strongly unite, more than ever as Bodhisattvas of the Earth, aiming for May 3rd, toward triumphant victory for the sake of creating a peaceful and flourishing society based on the humanistic … April 10, 2023
Nichiren Daishonin asserts, “The reason that you have survived until now … was so that you would meet with this affair.”(*) Let our triumphant victory song resound throughout our place of mission, with powerful prayers to fulfill our vow for kosen-rufu! (*) “Reply to Yasaburo,” WND 1, p. 829 Tentative … April 9, 2023
Nichiren Daishonin admonishes, “You must simply make up your mind.”(*) Now is a crucial time to positively transform your karma! Let’s cast aside carelessness and arrogance and make tenacious efforts to spread understanding so we have no regrets! (*) “Letter to Yasaburo,” WND 1, p. 829 Tentative translation of “To My … April 8, 2023
Nichiren Daishonin urges, “You must not spend your lives in vain and regret it for ten thousand years to come.”(*) Let’s each engage in “battles” unique to our particular circumstances, fearlessly, and without regret, while upholding our noble vow for the sake of kosen-rufu! (*)”The Problem to be Pondered Night and … April 7, 2023
Nichiren Daishonin urges, “Now you must strengthen [your faith] more than ever.”(*) Let’s engage in dialogue with great conviction and an indomitable spirit, from now, from where we stand! (*) “Supremacy of the Law,” WND I 614 Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on … April 6, 2023
The deep resolve to absolutely never give up makes the impossible possible. “[Praying] as earnestly as though to produce fire from damp wood,”(*) let’s pray and act tenaciously! (*)”Rebuking Slander of the Law and Eradicating Sins,” WND I, p. 444 Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, … April 5, 2023