The Vow of Direct Disciples of Ikeda Sensei toward 2024 Soka Gakkai’s theme “Year of Fresh Departure for a Youthful Soka Gakkai Worldwide” 
Youthful Leaders from the World Standing Up 

 

Article Translated from Seikyo Shimbun on November 25, 2023  

Direct disciples of Ikeda sensei from all over the world have inherited the vow and set sail for the “Year of Fresh Departure of a Youthful Soka Gakkai Worldwide”. Seikyo Shimbun publishes the voices of young leaders from all over the world. 

Soka Gakkai Argentina Young Women’s Division Leader Risso 
Spreading the Source of Hope Far and Wide 

Risso, SGI-AR YWD Leader

 

The SGI Argentina youth division has stood up while ardently embracing “The Vow of Ikeda sensei’s direct disciples”! 

The teaching of Nichiren Buddhism and guidance which Sensei had demonstrated serve as the ‘light source’ that illuminates the contemporary world. I vow to achieve solid unity within the Soka family and advance kosen-rufu while praying in oneness with my mentor and upholding constant courage and perseverance.  

On the day we received the news of Sensei’s passing, many members gathered in various local Soka centres on their own accord to chant daimoku. Overflowing with gratitude towards the mentor, everyone has spontaneously come together. The general meeting to commemorate the 93rd anniversary of Soka Gakkai’s founding and the Youth Division meeting were held as planned. We have accepted that it was for “this very moment” that Sensei had been striving all along. Hence, we have promised each other to wipe away our tears of sorrow and muster the strength to move forward. 

 

Members of SGI Argentina at a commemorative meeting held at the Argentine Peace Auditorium in Buenos Aires on June 9, 2023

 

The youth division from Argentina will take on this task which Sensei had entrusted us at this important time in the spirit of ‘from the indigo, an even deeper blue’. 

Through the transformation of my life, I will continue to develop myself as a capable individual who is able to contribute to society as a model citizen. I will continue to confront every challenge ahead, to expand the solidarity of youth who will pledge their effort for peace. In addition, I will widely propagate the thought of Ikeda Sensei that overflows with the light of eternal hope to every corner of our beloved homeland, Argentina.  

I joined the Soka Gakkai’s fife and drum corps when I was 12 years old, and in the activities, I was able to learn the spirit of Sensei and the path of mentor and disciple. Following in Sensei’s footsteps, I am determined to dedicate my life to working for the happiness and peace of the future generations. 

Sensei! We have made great strides towards the ‘ Year of Fresh Departure of a Youthful Soka Gakkai Worldwide,’ while setting our gaze on the Soka Gakkai’s centennial, as though you are constantly with us. Soka Gakkai Argentina will become the model for the world to advance the great path of oneness of mentor and disciple for eternity. 

 

Source: https://www.seikyoonline.com/article/8462CCCC432F90C333B85B9736593367 

 

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