Friends of SGI (Soka Gakkai International) around the world, in the midst of deep sadness over the passing of Daisaku Ikeda, embarked on a powerful new journey towards global kosen-rufu on November 18th, “Soka Gakkai Founding Day.”
A national executive meeting to commemorate the significance of Brazil’s memorial service was held online on the 18th (local time) at the Bauru Cultural Center in Bauru, Sao Paulo state, and was attended by 20,000 people.
After watching a video of Chairman Harada and Chief Vice-President Ikeda’s conversation, the participants solemnly performed the gongyo and chanted the daimoku. Following the youth group representative’s determination, Women’s Director Inoguchi said, “With the traditional belief of the Brazilian women’s group, “muito mais daimoku,” we will continue to work together with Mr. Ikeda to pursue hope for the happiness of ourselves and others. We will open tomorrow,” he emphasized.
Chairman Siratori said, “It is up to each of us to realize Professor Ikeda’s vision. Through prayer, gratitude, and determination, we will overcome this time together, and we will begin a new battle to ignite a true battle that will finally prove the point.” I want it to be the day of departure.”
A memorial service in Macau was held on the 19th at the Macau Cultural Center, where Chairman Li Huang Yan-ling said, “Now is the time to inherit and put into practice the guidance left behind by Sensei Ikeda with a spirit of mutual respect for master and disciple, and to demonstrate the true potential of disciples.” It’s time. Let’s move on without being sad.”
At a memorial service held by representatives of the Philippines (held on the same day at the Philippine Cultural Center in Quezon City), President Alcantara said, “The day after Professor Toda passed away, Professor Ikeda said, “It is important for each person to take on the challenge of human revolution and find happiness.” “Now that we have received the baton of kosen-rufu from our teacher, let us take a step forward with his guidance in mind. This is the only way to repay our teacher as disciples,” he emphasized.
A gathering to commemorate “11/18” was held on the 18th at the Taplow Court Cultural Center on the outskirts of the British capital, London, where participants performed memorial services and chanted chants.
Voices of condolence and determination have been received from leaders of various countries.
“I am convinced that our beloved teacher, Ikeda Sensei, has fulfilled his noble mission and is reporting his victory to Nichiren Daishonin and his mentor, Toda Sensei, at the sacred mountain.In the midst of this sadness, we are grateful to our incomparable teacher. We are all the more determined to realize the grand vision of the 2017 Summit, and we are creating waves of gratitude with gratitude.” (European leaders, including European Co-Chair Pritchard and Co-Chair Harap, UK Council President)
“I have received voices of gratitude from my comrades all over the country for being able to encounter Buddhism and believe in it as Ikeda Sensei’s disciples.Even in the midst of deep sadness, I have been able to survive for the sake of kosen-rufu with my master in my heart. I am overflowing with determination to continue working hard. This is also my own feeling. I will move forward with strong and deep determination.” (Merchant Women’s Manager, UK)
“I am convinced that Professor Ikeda expected us to soar even higher after 11/18.” We will put into practice the guidelines of the novel “New Human Revolution,” which Professor Ikeda risked his life to write. We have deepened our commitment to build the world’s happiest women’s division and women’s division through iron unity, and to expand kosen-rufu and youth with even greater vigor than ever before.” representative
When I listened to his wife’s words, I was once again deeply moved by the fact that Sensei Ikeda said, “I will continue to lead forever with the immortality taught in the Mystic Law.” Sensei will continue to lead forever. Thinking of this gives me courage.I am deeply grateful for the good fortune of being able to pursue kosen-rufu surrounded by my teacher’s kindness, and I am determined to continue fighting for the peace and happiness of Oceania.” (Oceania Director Hiramatsu)
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