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--June 30-- I hope you will become the nucleus of effort to form a truly global family of humanity and further, a global family of humanity that is dedicated to world peace. Please possess this spirit. The important thing is your determination to do so, here and now, just as you are.

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--June 29-- Academic achievement and intellectual ability have nothing to do with attaining Buddhahood. The spirit of faith is what counts. Nichiren Daishonin clearly states:"It is the heart that is important."

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--June 28-- The most precious treasure parents can pass on to their children is faith. No matter how splendidly they hope to raise their children, they are overlooking the most essential thing if they neglect to teach them abouth faith and are caught up in appearances and other superficial matters. Their children will not be able to accumulate good fortune and will encounter defeat in life.

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--June 27-- Speak out! The way to victory lies in persistent and thorough dialogue. And let us resolutely build a great force of Bodhisattvas of the Earth who will form the foundation for lasting peace for all humankind!

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--June 26-- The ultimate essence of faith in the Mystic Law is that the life of Nichiren Daishonin manifests itself in our lives. We can strive with the same strength as Nichiren Daishonin. When we do, we will never be defeated, no matter what hardships we encounter. We will not be unhappy. We will not fail to win. We will not fail to become happy. This is the quintessence of faith. I hope you will be completely convinced of this and live your lives filled with optimism and hope.

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--June 25--
When we face hardships or challenging times, it is particularly important that we remain in close contact with sincere, warmhearted members and advance together with harmonious organization for kosen-rufu. By doing so, we deny devilish functions any chance to enter our lives. The SGI is truly a "safe haven" of life. And there is no greater joy than a life dedicated to faith.

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--June 24-- By working for kosen-rufu, we become healthy; we become filled with vitality and life force. The great path of eternal hope and victory lies in a life dedicated to kosen-rufu.

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--June 23--
Not advancing is regressing. Let us advance and strive day after day, so that we have no regrets. Let us make each day one of brave and vigorous advance, of dynamic progress. Let us accomplish a towering victory for kosen-rufu in the 21st century, causing our movement to shine even more brilliantly with new light and new capable people.

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--June 22-- Our voice praying earnestly for the sake of kosen-rufu - that in itself is the voice of the bodhisattva and the voice of the Buddha. It is indeed a case of "our voice doing the Buddha's work".

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--June 21-- The Art of War by Sun-tzu, the ancient text contains this maxim: "A victorious army first wins and then seeks battle; a defeated army first battles and then seek victory." In other words, the victors have won through preparation and strategy before the actual battle begins.

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--June 20-- In the realm of Buddhism, incurring slander and abuse as a result of our efforts to spread the Law it the highest honour; it is also actual proof that we will attain Buddhahood. Nichiren Daishonin teaches that we must never fear such persecution.

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--June 19-- Learning is the individual's inalienable right. As human beings, it is not only our right but also our duty. Please never lose the desire to continue learning throughout your lives.

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--June 18--
Life is making pratical effots. It is challenging ourselves. It is advancing. Your youth never comes again. Please leave behind some achievement, please create something, as a record of your existence in this world

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--June 17--
Humility means doing your best in your present circumstances and situation, working together harmoniously with those around you. Arrogance, on the other hand, is doing whatever you please, without thinking about anyone else. Arrogrance is wrong and will bring one misfortune.

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--June 16-- Please do not spend your youth avoiding hardship and taking the path of least resistance. Please seek out difficult challenges and work hard. And if you are going to take on hardships, let it be for the sake of high ideal. Do not stay closed up in your own tiny shell, pursue your studies with the high ideals of helping your friends and contributing to society and humanity. This is where the true significance of the pursuit of learning lies

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--June 15-- Where can we find the key for turning our lives in a positive direction? Absolutely vital in this question is the philosophy of human revolution. Human revolution offers the only certain path to happiness and victory in life. Human revolution means transforming our lives from unhappiness to happiness.

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--June 14-- Disciples who have made their inner resolve one and the same with that of their mentor are strong; they are never defeated. This was the case with President Toda towards his mentor President Makiguchi, and with me towards my mentor President Toda. This is the spirit of the Soka Gakkai's three founding presidents. This formula of mentor and disciple is unchanging

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--June 13-- Climbing over mountains and making our way through valleys is what makes hiking interesting. The walking may be challenging, but it allows us to experience wonderful vistas and arrive, in the end, at our destination. Simply flying to the spot in a plane would be boring. The same is true of life.

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--June 12-- Nichiren Daishonin replied to Shijo Kingo: "To accept is easy; to continue is difficult. But Buddhahood lies in continuing faith. Those who uphold this sutra should be prepared to meet difficulties." (WND, p 471) It is through confronting difficulties that we attain Buddhahood and achieve a state of life of peace and tranquility. The mountains and valleys and storms along the way are something we should be prepared for and ready to overcome.

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--June 11-- Encouraging one person can lead to the encouragement of countless others. Nichiren Daishonin knew that one person could open the way for kosen-rufu. We need to learn from the Daishonin's example.

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--June 10-- Our families are an important foundation of our daily lives. When we ensure that our families are solid and secure, everyone in the family can exert themselves wholeheartedly for kosen-rufu. And it is women who take on a large part of this important responsibility. In families, where the women are firmly frounded, the men will be likewise. On the other hand, when the men are firmly grounded but the women are not, then, more often than not, both of them will suffer. The power of women is immense.

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--June 9-- Our earnest prayers and grassroots activities - starting from the local community and rippling out to the entire world, starting from the individual and rippling out to all humanity - create the momentum for the achievement of peace and kosen-rufu.

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--June 8-- We only live this precious life but once. Please make continual efforts, steadily overcoming life's challenges one step at a time, until you ultimately achieve a life in which all of your wishes are realized. May all of you, without exception, become happy. That is my sincerest wish.

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--June 7-- One of Nichiren Daishonin's writings that we have read countless times states :"You must not spend your lives in vain and regret it for ten thousand years to come." (WND,p 622) Where can we find a life that is not spent in vain? It is found, I assert, in a life dedicated to fulfilling the vow of mentor and disciple to realize kosen-rufu, which leads directly to world peace.

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--June 6--
A revolution in education begins with a revolution in educators themselves. In order to build a better world, it is important for us to realize that unless teachers improve, there will be no improvement in students, and if students do not improve, there will be a dearth of capable leaders in the future. That is why we need to see a dramatic change in the attitude and quality of educators.

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--June 5--
To rise from the depths of sorrow of a beloved person's death and set out to realize their vision with even greater determination and resolve - nothing can compare to the profundity, nobility, and strength of such a life. This is something that my mentor in life Josei Toda often solemnly asserted.

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--June 4-- Buddhism is about emerging triumphant. Victory, in whatever challenge or struggle, invariably bring joy. To be defeated, on the other hand, makes everyone downcast. Losers weep bitterly; victors shine with glory. That is why we must win in life without fail. That is the purpose of our faith and our solid unity.

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--June 3-- This existence passes by in an instant, but our lives themselves are eternal. Please be deeply confident that all your present efforts and hard work will contribute to your eternal happiness. That is why it is important never to retreat in faith, no matter how daunting the difficulties you may encounter. Do not be afraid. If you retreat or let yourself be ruled by fear, you will be the one to lose. "For your own sake and for the future, do not backslide in faith! Do not be afraid! Persevere in faith!" - this is Nichiren Daishonin's message.

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--June 2--
There are many trials and challenges that await us in our efforts to advance kosen-fufu. The three powerful enemies will repeatedly assail us, and many are the obstacles we must surmount. All of our hard work for kosen-rufu, however, is transformed into our boundless good fortune and benefit. In other words, every effort we make also benefits our own lives. Moreover, those with whom we forge bonds of friendship and help form a connection with Buddhism in this lifetime will share profound ties with us across eternity.

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--June 1--
If a person is defeated in the end, then no matter how successful they may have appeared along the way, their life will ultimately have been a failure. Victory in Buddhism eaquals eternal happiness. This is a crucial point. The victory we achieve through faith is valid not just for this existence, but it endures forever throughout past, present, and future