Daisaku Ikeda
November 2, 2023
Nichiren Daishonin states,
“Because people propagate [the Law],
both people and the Law are
respectworthy.”(*)
Those who dedicate themselves to sharing
the humanistic philosophy of Buddhism
with others for the sake of creating a
peaceful and flourishing society are all
supremely respectworthy Buddhas.
Let’s achieve resounding victory with
pride and joy!
(*) From “Hyaku Rokka Sho” (The One Hundred and Six Comparisons), GZ 856 (not included in WND, vols. 1 or 2) Full quote: “The Law does not spread by itself: because people propagate it, both people and the Law are respectworthy.”
Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.