To My Friends – November 08, 2023

Daisaku Ikeda
November 8, 2023

Nichiren Daishonin states,
“‘Joy’ means that oneself and
others together experience joy.”(*)
Our “drama” of joy begins by
encouraging others around us.
Together, let’s achieve a resounding
victory, aiming for tomorrow!
(*)Refers to “joy” [in the passage “the benefits of responding with joy” (OTT, 146)
Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.

To My Friends – November 07, 2023

Daisaku Ikeda
November 7, 2023

Nichiren Daishonin affirms,
“Where there is unseen virtue,
there will be visible reward.”(*)
Even if no one is watching, let’s
willingly take on difficult tasks.
Such noble resolve for the sake of
kosen-rufu ensures that you will
manifest “great reward” in your life.
(*) “Unseen Virtue and Visible Reward,” WND I p. 907
Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance. ―

To My Friends – November 06, 2023

Daisaku Ikeda
November 5, 2023

This month’s leaders’ meeting celebrates
Soka Gakkai’s founding anniversary.
Let’s gather together valiantly for the
upcoming online broadcast!
Together, let’s determine to mark the
tenth anniversary of the Hall of the
Great Vow with a fresh start and make
a victorious leap forward!
Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.