It is certain that all the Buddhas and gods are witnessing our dedication and devotion to achieving kosen-rufu in the depth of winter. Accumulating the benefit that we gain from one day's practice that surpasses a hundred years of practice,* let's strive together to complete this year's goals and targets with great, victorious accomplishments!
*On Repaying Debts of Gratitude - WND 1, page 736
Translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda's recent guidance with universal value and application