Let’s use those bitter sufferings and hardships we are encountering as a source and opportunity for our growth! Let's convert our karma into our unique mission! Creating value out of every situation is what Buddhism is all about. Cheerfully, let’s advance!

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

Let's establish a healthy daily rhythm of life through our consistent practice of morning and evening gongyo and daimoku. Let’s make every single day meaningful and special by brimming with powerful life force!

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

Let’s constantly make a point of expressing our gratitude and appreciation to those who offer their homes for kosen-rufu activities as well as to their family members! It's only because of the support we receive from so many people in so many ways, that our movement for kosen-rufu is able to advance. Together, let’s make a fresh departure together towards a brand new summit!

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

Hurrah for the triumphant songs of the people ringing out (across Japan)! I'd like to express my utmost appreciation, from the bottom of my heart, to all of our great noble fellow members who made these successive victories happen one after another! Now, let's strive, more than ever, to develop trust with the people around us and make the blossoms of good fortune and benefit abound in our local community!

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

To connect people's hearts and develop a harmonious world in our local community —that is the SGI movement by the people and for the people! With confidence and pride as champions of human life, let’s live out our lives by fulfilling our own unique missions!

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

On the heads of those who continue to advance, burning with the spirit to fulfill their vows (for kosen-rufu), the laurels of victory in life certainly shine. By chanting daimoku and taking action with indomitable determination, let’s create a history of outstanding victory and success!

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

Aiming at the highest peak of our individual possibilities, let’s unceasingly continue to make our ascent! Faith means to have a constant challenging spirit, to be fearless and to always try to take action to improve ourselves.

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

The most trying of circumstances offer the best opportunities to do our human revolution. Being confident about this in our hearts, let’s use every situation that we are struggling with as a springboard for our advancement! Overflowing with joy and courage, let’s stride ahead! 

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

Meeting with people and having conversations is in itself kosen-rufu. Don't be caught up in preconceived notions about people. Instead, through opening up our hearts and engaging in dialogue, let’s create an atmosphere where friendships blossom upon the fertile soil of understanding in our neighbourhoods.

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

We bow with the deepest appreciation to the uncrowned heroes and heroines, the deliverers of our SGI publications, who continue to race along the path of their unique missions day after day after day! You play the most pivotal role in our journey for kosen-rufu. The good fortune you are accumulating will shine across all eternity!

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