Nichiren Daishonin asserts, “Not once have I thought of retreat.”(*) Awaken your noble, dauntless spirit and absolutely continue to advance forever forward! Take action to break through your limitations! (*) “The Great Battle,” WND-2, 465 Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent … April 4, 2023
―WORDS OF THE WEEK― Nichiren Daishonin states, “If one joint [of a bamboo] is ruptured, then all the joints will split.”(*) One courageous breakthrough will create a powerful chain reaction. Let’s go forth together “with the heart of a lion king”! (*) “Letter to Horen,” WND 1, 512 (referring to the domino … April 3, 2023
Let’s break through difficult struggles to victoriously create a new era! This is the mission of successors. Let’s tenaciously challenge ourselves to mark a monumental achievement! Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.
Men’s division members of noble character! In these turbulent times, advance boldly and fearlessly, without slackening! Our Gakkai family is solid and secure, because of our dauntless “golden pillars.” Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.
Nichiren Daishonin urges, “You must raise your voice all the more and admonish [wrongs].” (*) Challenges are won with momentum. Let the voices of justice and courage reverberate throughout the community! (*)”Kamatari Suggests the Fashioning of a Buddha Image,” WND II, p. 597 Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo … March 31, 2023
Let’s go forth cheerfully, especially when we are busy! Let’s help brighten and strengthen our friends’ spirits through genuine, sincere efforts to engage with them in heartfelt conversation. Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.
In our faith and practice, “No prayer will go unanswered.”(*) Let’s challenge ourselves with lionhearted courage to chant daimoku with great conviction toward the realization of our vow for kosen-rufu! (*)This comes from a commentary by Nichikan Shonin on “The True Object of Worship” Tentative translation of “To My Friends” … March 29, 2023
A dynamic leap forward by our district will propel the progress of kosen-rufu. Let’s be united in our deep resolve and praise and encourage one another as we engage in dialogues toward the creation of a peaceful and flourishing society grounded in the humanistic philosophy of Nichiren … March 28, 2023
―WORDS OF THE WEEK― Nichiren Daishonin states, “A person of wisdom is not one who practices Buddhism apart from worldly affairs.”(*) With great pride, let’s share with others about the sincere contributions of our fellow members! Here stands the pillar of our local community. (*) “The Kalpa of Decrease,” WND … March 27, 2023
The Orally Transmitted Teachings states, “Now Nichiren and his followers are the bodhisattva Never Disparaging.”(*) Let’s believe in the innate Buddha nature of the other person and engage in dialogue infused with respect for human life. Let’s vastly expand people’s connection to Buddhism! (*)OTT, p. 156 Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in … March 26, 2023