Everything begins with prayer.
Especially when you are busy,
chant daimoku brimming with
appreciation and the vow to
accomplish kosen-rufu.
Then you will gain unsurpassed wisdom
and the courage to take action.

Buddhism is a philosophy of
independence and empowerment.
It teaches us to stand on our
own two feet and not rely
on others.
We have the power within to
transform our environment.
Let’s challenge our human revolution!

As leaders, let’s do our utmost
to lend reassurance through our words
so that everyone can manifest their
full potential.
It’s important to empathize
and inspire confidence and
conviction.

Begin by taking action yourself,
engaging one friend in
Buddhist dialogue and
encouraging one fellow member.
Strengthening and developing your
deep resolve will lead to
expanding kosen-rufu!

We are able to strengthen and
cultivate our life condition
amidst the great struggles we
undergo for the sake of kosen-rufu.
Nichiren Daishonin stated,
“[The greater the hardships befalling him,]
the greater the delight
he feels, because of his strong faith.”(*)
Let’s brave adversity with our
heads held high and advance!

(*)”A Ship to Cross the Sea of Suffering,” WND I, p. 33