It Is The Heart That Changes Everything

To My Friends & Daily Gosho April 27th + Daily Enc. April 28th


A translation of President Ikeda's "To My Friends" published in the Seikyo Shimbun and more.


FRIDAY, April 27th, 2007 -- TO MY FRIENDS --

When we move on from one phase to another, major changes also occur in our surroundings.
Now is the time for us to earnestly chant daimoku. With our wisdom and all our strength,
let's create a surge of victories!


FRIDAY, April 27th, 2007 --- DAILY GOSHO ---

"Just as all the different kinds of plants and trees come forth from the earth, so all the various teachings of the Buddha are spread by persons."

(Questions and Answers about Embracing the Lotus Sutra - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 61) Selection source: Soka Gakkai President Harada's encouragement, Seikyo Shimbun, April 27th, 2007


SATURDAY, April 28th, 2007 ---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"The brilliant Venezuelan thinker Arturo Uslar Pietri (1906-2001) once said: 'It is this change of attitude, which occurs at a specific time and place, from which arises the great transformation that will change the panorama of the entire world.' Ultimately, one's heart decides everything. Whether one is taking care of parents, pursuing learning, or seeking happiness; one's attitude has a huge influence on the way things turn out. A heart that has
lost its bearings can lead one to commit serious wrongs and lose the trust and respect of others. As the Daishonin states: 'It is the heart that is important' (WND-1, 1000)."

SGI Newsletter No. 7187, Soka University & Soka Women's College joint graduation ceremony. Adorn Your Lives with Complete Victory and Fulfilment, translated April 20th, 2007