CategoryTo My Friends

July, the month of youth, has arrived. Nichiren Daishonin asserts,   “Iron, when heated in the flames  and pounded, becomes a fine sword.”(*)  Youth, who live for kosen-rufu,   spend the springtime of your youth   developing your lives through challenging   and surmounting hardship! (*) “Letter from Sado,” WND-1, p. 303 

Reciting gongyo and chanting   daimoku every day is the driving   force for remarkable transformation. Nichiren Daishonin states, “The daimoku is a big voice.”(*) Let’s rouse the entire universe   with prayer infused with   powerful conviction! (*)OTT, 90

Nichiren Daishonin states,“Ordinary people keep in mindthe words ‘earnest resolve’and thereby become Buddhas.(*)Let’s advance, embracing in our   hearts great, earnest resolve   for the attainment of kosen-rufu!This determination transforms our   actions and enables us to achieve   victory in life! (*) “The Gift of Rice,” WND 1, 1125

“Unlike most people . . . I, Nichiren,    have occasion to meet with a    great many persons.”(*) This is the Daishonin’s great pride. Let’s continuously meet people   and create a steady groundswell   for kosen-rufu. (*) “Condolences on a Deceased Husband,” WND 2, p. 778

Swift action will move   people’s hearts.The accumulation of such   efforts will create trust   and strengthen the bonds   that connect us. Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the SeikyoShimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.

―WORDS OF THE WEEK― Nichiren Daishonin states, “When one gives [other people] strength,    one gives oneself strength, too.”(*) When we make an effort to foster   successors, limitless power wells forth    from within our own lives. Let’s encourage the Youth and Future   Division members and help them develop   into remarkable, capable

“Anyone who teaches others even    a single phrase of the Lotus Sutra    is the envoy of the Thus Come One.”(*) Let’s all wholeheartedly praise those who   share this Buddhism with their friends   and joyfully commence a grand march   as the Bodhisattvas of the Earth! (*) “The Ship to Cross the

Regardless of who is watching,   let’s devote ourselves to helping   our friends become happy. Such dedicated efforts will bring   about immeasurable benefit. Let’s live out our lives fulfilling   our noble mission with conviction   in the principle of “myo-no-shoran”  (literally, “the Mystic Law is our witness)―   that all our efforts

A strong seeking mind toward   Buddhism helps us develop and    grow as a person. With pride in living up to our    mission, let’s advance    “day by day and month after month,”(*)   wholeheartedly praying, studying and    engaging in conversation. (*)”On Persecutions Befalling the Sage, WND p. 997 Tentative translation of

The Daishonin states,     “Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is like      the roar of a lion.”(*)  The Mystic Law is a highly effective    medicine for our lives. Let’s continue to pray powerfully    so that we are never defeated   by the “devil” of sickness! (*) “Letter to Kyo’o,” WND I p. 412  Tentative translation of “To

As leaders, let’s earnestly   prepare for every meeting. Let’s strictly observe the ending   time and create a multifold   network of joy, with everyone   feeling glad they came. Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.

―WORDS OF THE WEEK― The Soka Gakkai’s discussion meetings   are the world’s hope. They are a flourishing oasis of life-to-life   connections. Nichiren Daishonin asserts,  “The more one praises [the blessings   of the Lotus Sutra,] the more one’s   own blessings will increase.”(*) We reflect this spirit at our gatherings   where we

To our friends participating in   the young men’s division   support group training   who are challenging themselves   with lionhearted courage to   spread kosen-rufu― Take action to train and forge   your lives, together with your    good comrades in faith, and    shine in society! Tentative translation of “To My Friends”

Nurturing and caring for people   is the greatest undertaking   as a human being. Therein we will find the strength   to open the door to a hope-filled   tomorrow. Let’s develop and grow together! Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.

A life full of challenges is bright! People grow and develop when   they tackle goals and problems. Let’s chant daimoku resonantly   and continue to advance, then   advance yet again! Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.

There are those to whom we can   confide in and talk to about anything. They are a source of reassurance   and peace of mind. Let’s open wide the door to our    hearts and create and spread   a “safe haven” of happiness   in our community! Tentative translation of “To My Friends”

We dedicate ourselves to   the flourishing of society and   the happiness of our friends,   and help the person who happens   to be in front of us. This is the way of life of Soka. Let’s live our lives making noble   contributions and fulfilling our mission   as Bodhisattvas of the

It is the season when we accumulate   fatigue in response to changes   in our environment. If you feel the least bit unwell,   receive advice and get it   taken care of. Let’s also warmly support those   around us. Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on

―WORDS OF THE WEEK― Nichiren Daishonin states, “Teach others to the best of your ability,   even if it is only a single sentence or phrase.”(*) Kosen-rufu is a struggle waged with words. With the greatest confidence, let’s continue    to share this profound philosophy that    the world is seeking.  (*)”The True Aspect of

Nichiren Daishonin says,  “The Buddha [is] like the sower,    and the people like the field.”(*) Let’s engage in conversations of   courage and hope with friends,   planting in their hearts the seeds   of peace called the Mystic Law. (*) “The Essentials for Attaining Buddhahood,” WND 1, 748 Tentative translation of “To My