The people are most important and noble. President Toda was firmly convinced of this point. And I have advanced with the same spirit. This is also Nichiren’s undying spirit. Please always treasure and protect this organization of the people that is the SGI.

from sgi.org

Make an effort to meet with people. Interaction with others opens up new and exciting possibilities. Meeting people stimulates our minds,

from ikedaquotes.org

​January 1, 2016

–TO MY FRIENDS–
Upholding our vow, we of the SGI
will realize the happiness
and peace of all humanity!
Let’s embark on a fresh start
of the New Year toward the
great ideal of kosen-rufu!

Translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance, with universal value and application.​