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--July 31-- The benefits that are obtained through struggling for kosen-rufu are enormous. Worldly happiness is fleeting. However, the good fortune one acquires by taking action for the sake of Buddhism is eternal. I hope you will all advance with deep pride and confidence.

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--July 30-- How important it is to help our children inherit faith! When children embrace faith we can be assured of having prayers offered for us after we have died. Moreover. When parents and children practise correct faith together, they can be born together in lifetime after lifetime, and together enjoy an unsurpassed state of being. This is what Nichiren Daishonin teaches.

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--July 29-- The daimoku chanted by those who exert themselves bravely and vigorously for the cause of kosen-rufu – even if only just one daimoku – has more benefit and power than 1,000 or 10,000 daimoku chanted without any goal or accompanying action. Having faith that is dedicated to kosen-rufu is what counts.

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--July 28-- The essence of Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism is to chant daimoku encompassing practice both for oneself and others, and lead all humanity to peace and happiness in the Latter Day of the Law and for all eternity. This means chanting with the spirit to help people become happy and advancing with faith that is directed towards realizing kosen-rufu in actual society.

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--July 27-- What is vital above all is passion, perseverance, earnest prayer, and the spirit of unity to work together with a diverse group of people based on a shared sense of purpose.

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--July 26-- We live in an evil world defiled by the five impurities. While reminding one another to be careful and while watching out for each other, let us continue advancing based on the principle that faith means not causing accidents and that suffering no accidents is itself victory.

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--July 25-- Please read the Gosho each day, even if only a single paragraph or sentence. Mr Josei Toda used to say, “When yo are tired, that is when you should study the Gosho.” The Gosho blazes with the brilliant life of Nichiren Daishonin. When we expose ourselves to the Gosho, our life changes and wisdom, courage and confidence well forth.

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--July 24-- What is the key to realizing victory in an age of great upheaval and tumultuous change? It is for leader to move, to stand in the forefront and to take initiative. I hope that you will make steady efforts to meet with many people and create allies. Keeping yourselves informed, please take full responsibility and always be the first to act.

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--July 23-- The SGI exisits to widely propagate the Buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin. In the course of this struggle, there will naturally be times when we faced with extreme hardship and difficulty. The Daishonin was fiercely attacked by people throughout Japan. Nevertheless, he dauntlessly took action to open a great and eternal path of hope for all humankind. We are carrying on the Daishonin's great legacy.

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--July 22-- Human society is a struggle between good and evil. That is why it is so important for good people to unite and form alliances and networks to counter and combat those negative forces. Let me share these words of President Makiguchi with you: “If good people allow evil people to do as they please, though they may regard themselves high above such people, they have in effect already capitulated to evil.”

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--July 21-- The 21st century will be a century of the universe and a century of life. It will also be a century of philosophy, in which the philosophy one upholds and practises will be brought sharply into focus. I hope that you, who embrace a great philosophy that encompasses all of life and the universe, will never forget to be confident and proud that you are advancing at the forefront of this new century.

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--July 20-- The trust, respect and appreciation that bind fellow members together serve to amplify the spiritual strength of each individual. Unity is strength. In our movement for kosen-rufu, advancing in the unity of "many in body, one in mind" is key.

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--July 19-- Happiness is determined by our state of life and by the depth of the philosophy we live by. To be happy requires strength; weakness leads to unhappiness. I especially hope that the members of the Young Women Division will become women of indomitable spirit and inner strength.

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--July 18-- How can we bring forth actual proof? That is our challenge. Faith in the Mystic Law absolutely assures us of victory and prosperity in this life and throughout all eternity.

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--July 17-- It is the spirit of Youth Division members to protect their mentor and to stand up to take full responsibility for kosen-rufu. Mr Toda was a towering leader of kosen-rufu. My mind was solely filled with thoughts of how to protect him, how to go about realizing his vision, and how to go about realizing his vision, and how to communicate his greatness to people around the world.

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--July 16-- When we ask ourselves what are the most crucial issues facing humankind in the 21st century, it is clear that a central challenge will be to establish on a global scale of robust philospohy of reverencefor life, a philospohy that is consistently and clearly focused on the human being. This is the only certain means of breaking free of the chained spirals of killing, slaughter and hatred that bind us. Only in this way can we create a world lit by the inherent diginity of all people, a world in which all people may equally savour the fruits of happiness and peace.

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--July 15-- Youth who lose their courage can no longer be called youth. Youth are the ultimate champions of courage and peace. To be young in itself is to be a noble champion who possesses boundless treasure and hope. I would like all of you to speak out with such conviction and power that others will be moved and inspired.

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--July 14-- In any field of human endeavour, human beings cannot develop or improve without soume kind of training. This applies all the more so to our Buddhist practice, which constitutes training for becoming a Buddha. We can regard even the most rigorous training with pleasure if we know that it is for attaining an indestructible, diamond-like state of life. All of our prayers and actions for kosen-rufu become the nourishment for our happiness across the three existences as well as the foundation for our eternal glory.

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--July 13-- I would ask you, as outstanding flag-bearers of dialogue and communication for kosen-rufu, to do all you can to create and expand circles of friendship by sincerely reaching out and talking with others. What tremendous progress we can achieve with just our voice or a single word!

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--July 12-- Tenacity and effort are what ensure victory - a formula for success that applies as equally to the individual as it does to organizations. Without these two qualities, every struggle is doomed to fail.

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--July 11-- President Toda once said:" When we are joined by many young people who have faith in and practise the great Buddhism of Nichiren Daishonin, we will definitely be able to accomplish kosen-rufu." If young people gather together, we can definitely achieve kosen-rufu - the Youth Division must never forget these words of Mr Toda.

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--July 10-- Those whose lives are founded on an unshakable philosophy will never be misled by the absurdity perpetrated by the powerful or swayed by superficial trends. We must therefore live out our lives with wisdom and strength, forever in accord with the laws of the universe.

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--July 9-- In life, struggles and challenges lead to growth; they add zest to life. When we stop challenging ourselves, we stop growing. Stagnation sets in. Life feels empty and meaningless. Those who engage in activities for kosen-rufu are positive and filled with life.

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--July 8-- The real world is harsh. The number of envious, prejudiced, cold-hearted and selfish people will no doubt increase. In society you may encounter people you do not like and you may well have to work under bosses you find it hard to get along with, That is why the three qualities of integrity, perseverance and hope are so important. No one is a match for the person who possesses these qualities.

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--July 7-- A philosopher once said that a person who would conquer the world must first conquer his own personal sorrows. I am fond of saying. It is very important for you to establish a solid understanding of the world and of history. Without this, you cannot succeed on the world stage.

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--July 6-- What is the purpose of life? What is the purpose of learning? Without a profound philosophy that addresses these questions, our lives will be superficial and shallow. How can we deepen ourselves as individuals? How can we attain a rich, fulfilling views of what it means to be a human being? And how can we lead lives that make the most of our potential? These are the basic questions we face in life.

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--July 5-- Forge a solid self and develop within you the power to attract happiness to your life. Then you yourself will be happy and fulfilled, and you will be able to lead your family, your relatives and your friends to happiness, too.

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--July 4-- No one becomes great without a stuggle. All of life is a struggle. Only those who have faced and triumphed over adversity possess genuine greatness; without this struggle, no matter how famous or celebrated one may be, any claim to greatness is merely an empty facade.

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--July 3-- When we steadfastly dedicate ourselves to the path of mentor and disciple, we can boundlessly manifest the wisdom and power that is inherent in our life. In this world, nothing is stronger than the united struggle of mentor and disciple. Nothing is more joyful.

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--July 2-- Nichiren Daishonin writes:"Anyone who teaches others even a single phrase of the Lotus Sutra is the envoy of the Thus Come One."(WND, p33) The Thus Come One refers to the Buddha. Those who talk to another person about the greatness of faith, even if just a few words, are messengers of the Buddha. Through the very act of talking to someone about Buddhism, whether or not that person takes faith, we accumulate boundless benefit and good fortunes as the Buddha's envoys.

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--July 1-- Now is the time for youth to stand up. It is the Century of Soka Youth. If you are going to try to achieve something, then strive to be the best. Please create a great record of accomplishment that will win the applause and praise of others. Be a presence that inspires reassurance, confidence, a person whose dedicated efforts deeply moved others.