It's through taking on the challenges in our immediate vicinity that our human revolution begins. By doing a truly vibrant gongyo and chanting as much powerful daimoku as we can, let's again today advance one more step. Let's achieve a new record for ourselves with a fresh approach to the challenges we now face.
Translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, with universal value and application