The Daishonin encourages, "Tell them to be prepared for the worst, and not to expect good times, but take the bad times for granted." Especially when we face hardships or difficulties, that is the time, the golden opportunity, to manifest our true abilities and strengths as a Buddhist. With unyielding conviction, (confident that we can definitely overcome the troubles we face) let's push ahead!
Translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda's recent guidance, with universal value and application