To My Friends – August 31, 2023

Daisaku Ikeda
August 31, 2023

Quoting the Lotus Sutra, Nichiren Daishonin states,“Not a one will fail to attain Buddhahood.”(*)No one gets left behind.That is the essential spirit of the Lotus Sutra.Today, again, let’s go to our friends! (*)”Wu-lung and I-lung,” WND 1, 1099.
Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the SeikyoShimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.

To My Friends – August 30, 2023

Daisaku Ikeda
August 30, 2023

Let’s listen well to what others have
to say and engage in candid, honest
conversation.
That is the essence of dialogue.
With bright smiles, let’s cheerfully
help many people create a connection
to Buddhism and become happy.
Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.

To My Friends – August 28, 2023

Daisaku Ikeda
August 27, 2023

Our districts and groups are
the true stage of world peace.
Let’s praise everyone for their
dedicated efforts and encourage
one another, advancing in leaps
and bounds with ironclad unity!
Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.