The first debt of gratitude in Buddhism is "the debt of gratitude to be paid to one's father and mother.”* May our youth members shine as they repay their debt of gratitude to their parents! Doing so is the most admirable proof for all human beings of the profound growth we have made.
*The Four Virtues and the Four Debts of Gratitude - WND 2, page 636
Translation of "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda's recent guidance with universal value and application