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There is no Words of the Week today. I’m sharing a video link instead.

Soka Gakkai President Minoru Harada and Mr. Ikeda’s son, Senior Vice President Hiromasa Ikeda, released a video message following the passing of Mr. Ikeda. The video is available in eight languages: please use the CC function to select your language.

【池田大作先生が逝去】原田会長・池田主任副会長が談話｜創価学会公式 池田大作先生の逝去に際し、原田会長・池田主任副会長が談話を発表しました。（2023年11月18日午後2時収録　広宣流布大誓堂 三代会長記念会議場）ーーー■池田主任副会長の談話2023年11月15日夜半、老すいのため、享年95で....

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

-To My Friends-

It’s time to achieve a new, resounding
victory toward the “Year of Departure for
a Youthful Soka Gakkai Worldwide.”
Let’s continue to follow through on our
vow of mentor and disciple and play out
a victorious drama of human revolution!

Let’s unite our hearts as one with our fellow
members as we grapple with our shared
struggles together!

November 17, 2023

―TO MY FRIENDS―
You are the protagonist of kosen-rufu!
Let’s encourage everyone we have a
connection with, where we happen to be.
The great solidarity of happiness will
spread from one individual’s steady efforts.

November 15, 2023

―TO MY FRIENDS―
Passing down the legacy of
our faith is the foundation of
the flourishing of the family and
the path to the eternal perpetuation
of kosen-rufu.
Let’s all encourage and nurture our
treasured Future Division friends!

November 14, 2023

―TO MY FRIENDS―
“[When Nichiren and his followers recite
Nam-myoho-renge-kyo], they are burning
the firewood of earthly desires,
summoning up the wisdom fire of
bodhi or enlightenment.”(*)
The more we challenge our worries
and problems, the more we are able to
develop a profound life condition.
Let’s base our lives on chanting daimoku
with an indomitable spirit!

Monday, November 13, 2023, is a press holiday for the Seikyo Shimbun. Words of the Week came out yesterday.
To My Friends will resume Tuesday, November 14, 2023

November 12, 2023

―WORDS OF THE WEEK―
The upcoming discussion meeting is a
celebration of the golden autumn of
Soka Gakkai’s founding.
Let’s build a citadel brimming with happiness
and the unity of many in body, one in mind,
“transcending all differences among
[ourselves] to become as inseparable as
fish and the water in which they swim.”(*)
Let’s continue to welcome many new friends
into our fold.

November 11, 2023

―TO MY FRIENDS―
The vibrant energy of youth is
the hope for the future.
Polish your intellect and power of
speech to pave a path for the
next generation, and courageously
expand kosen-rufu!

November 10, 2023

―TO MY FRIENDS―
When riding a bicycle, make sure to
turn on your lights early and use
reflective materials effectively.
Make a strong determination to
prevent and avoid accidents altogether.

November 9, 2023

―TO MY FRIENDS―
Heartfelt words will definitely
resonate in the hearts of friends.
With this strong conviction, let’s
engage in sincere conversations
that deepen bonds of friendship!

November 8, 2023

―TO MY FRIENDS―
Nichiren Daishonin states,
“‘Joy’ means that oneself and
others together experience joy.”(*)
Our “drama” of joy begins by
encouraging others around us.
Together, let’s achieve a resounding
victory, aiming for tomorrow!

November 7, 2023

―TO MY FRIENDS―
Nichiren Daishonin affirms,
“Where there is unseen virtue,
there will be visible reward.”(*)
Even if no one is watching, let’s
willingly take on difficult tasks.
Such noble resolve for the sake of
kosen-rufu ensures that you will
manifest “great reward” in your life.