The spirit of a true Buddhist is to understand and repay one’s debts of gratitude to others.* To our youthful successors, please make every effort to polish and develop yourselves into wise leaders who can live your lives dedicated to the welfare and happiness of the people.
*Conversation between a Sage and an Unenlightened Man - WND 1, page 122
Translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda's recent guidance with universal value and application