Everyone is a capable person for kosen-rufu.
Let’s make a great advance in which we can
each give full play to our unique individuality
reflected in the Buddhist principle of “cherry,
plum, peach and damson blossoms.”(*)
Nichiren Daishonin affirms,
“If the spirit of many in body but one in mind
prevails among the people, they will achieve
all their goals.”(**)
(*)Buddhism teaches the principle of “cherry, plum, peach and damson blossoms,” which elucidates the unique diversity and beauty of all living entities. (cf OTT p. 200)
(**) “Many in Body, One in Mind,” WND 1, 618
Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.
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