To My Friends – October 14, 2023

Daisaku Ikeda
October 14, 2023

Nichiren Daishonin urges,
“Let us discuss … at length.”(*)
Connecting with the heart of one
person, then another—
that is how we create the current
of kosen-rufu!
Let’s joyfully expand friendships while
creating beautiful memories.
(*)“On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land,” WND 1, p. 7
Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.

To My Friends – October 13, 2023

Daisaku Ikeda
October 12, 2023

Nichiren Daishonin stated,
“The purpose of the appearance in this world
of Shakyamuni Buddha, the lord of teachings,
lies in his behavior as a human being.”(*)
Let’s take action earnestly and wholeheartedly!
In this way, let’s convey the spirit of Buddhist
humanism through our behavior.
(*)”The Three Kinds of Treasure,” WND I, p. 852
Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.

To My Friends – October 12, 2023

Daisaku Ikeda
October 12, 2023

Nichiren Daishonin stated,
“The purpose of the appearance in this world
of Shakyamuni Buddha, the lord of teachings,
lies in his behavior as a human being.”(*)
Let’s take action earnestly and wholeheartedly!
In this way, let’s convey the spirit of Buddhist
humanism through our behavior.
(*)”The Three Kinds of Treasure,” WND I, p. 852
Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.