‘Expand Our Gathering of Bodhisattvas of the Earth in the Places of Our Mission’

Congratulations on the start of the Year of Youth and Triumph!

Together with our fellow members around the world, we set forth brimming with a fresh, vibrant spirit, the brilliant sun of time without beginning shining in our hearts.

At a time when humanity faces unprecedented challenges, you, my dear friends, are illuminating people’s hearts with the great light of compassion and wisdom of the Mystic Law and working tirelessly to expand our network of hope and happiness. Nichiren Daishonin, the Buddha of the Latter Day of the Law, is surely aware of all your efforts. The benefits you are accumulating are immense beyond measure. 

The Daishonin writes, “I entrust you with the propagation of Buddhism in your province” (“The Properties of Rice,” The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. 1, p. 1117). He is telling his disciples, who were challenging adversity with unwavering faith, that he is counting on them to spread the Mystic Law in their communities. We can read this as a message to all of you today who have been sowing the seeds of the Mystic Law in the lives of one person after another in your respective lands while overcoming many hardships. You are all courageous Bodhisattvas of the Earth sharing deep karmic bonds.

Now more than ever, let us chant powerfully for world peace and, with youth in the lead, expand our gathering of Bodhisattvas of the Earth in the places of our mission.