Daisaku Ikeda
June 24, 2023

“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 Sea of Suffering,” WND 1, 33
Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.

Men’s Division members, like

the waterfall―unflagging,

fearless and proud, let’s advance

with the bearing of a king!

With invincible faith, let’s decisively

dedicate ourselves to spreading

kosen-rufu!

Spend a highly value-creative and

and productive day, starting with

clear-cut goals and powerful prayer!

Let’s break through our self-imposed

limitations with lion-hearted efforts!