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To My Friends

March 7, 2023

Like “oiling the wheels of a cart so that

  they turn even though it is heavy(*), 

  let’s empathize with our friends and

  their worries, comfort them and 

  lighten their heart.

This is the true meaning of encouragement.

(*) “The Wealthy Man Sudatta,” WND 1, 806.

Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.

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