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Nichiren Daishonin admonishes,
“Be diligent in developing your faith
until the last moment of your life.”(*)
Let’s continue to advance dauntlessly
until we fulfill our vow!
Let’s strive for the sake of kosen-rufu
so that we have no regrets!
(*) “Letter to Niike,” WND I, 1027
Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.
The SGI-USA publishes books that apply the wisdom of Buddhism to daily life and introduce people to the practice of Nichiren Buddhism.
“A letter of hope and courage from our mentor.”
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