To My Friends 10.03.10

Ikeda Sensei:

In order to overcome any apathy or sluggishness we might have we really must make an effort to change. It is so important that we conquer our weaknesses.

Through patiently and consistently challenging ourselves, the great drama of our human revolution shines.

To My Friends 09.26.2010

Ikeda Sensei:

"In a letter sent to Toki Jonin, one of the central figures among his lay followers, Nichiren Daishonin sternly cautions: 'You must not spend your lives in vain and regret it for ten thousand years to come' (WND-1, 622). And he adds in the postscript: 'I hope all those who are serious in their resolve will gather in one place and listen to this letter [being read]' (WND-1, 622)."

"As disciples, it's not enough that we simply read the Daishonin's writings or our mentor's guidance in quiet solitude. We should have the spirit to gather together in one place with our fellow practitioners. The earnest resolve in making an effort to assemble in this way has the power to defeat negativity and devilish functions. And by joining together with others to study the Daishonin's writings and our mentor's guidance, we can summon forth lion-like courage to undertake the task of actualising the great vow of kosen-rufu.

"Even if beforehand we don't really feel like attending a meeting, once we get there we invariably find ourselves refreshed and invigorated. Meetings have a wondrous power to draw us towards happiness and victory."

To My Friends 09.25.2010

Sensei:

Let's firmly determine never to be the cause of a traffic accident. Whether you are driving a car or riding a bicycle,strictly follow the traffic rules!

Let's always keep in mind that seemingly small trivial matters are in fact important ones.

To My Friends 09.20.2010

When the seasons begin to change, let's be careful about the frequent changes in temperature.

Maintaining a good rhythm in our daily lives, let's make our being in good health our top priority so that we can all continue to carry out our unique and noble roles.

To My Friends 09.19.2010

My friends, stand up!
Create a new history (in our activities for kosen-rufu). What will open up the way towards our future successes is the courageous voices of our young people.

Let's have genuine and sincere conversations with others and speak frankly.