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\u201cMy beloved Kansai, I\u2019m counting on you!\u201d – Ikeda <\/span>S<\/span>ensei who has visited Kansai a total of 258 times <\/span>give<\/span> encouragement to the Kansai members. (8 November 2007, Kansai Ikeda Memorial Centre<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Kansai Soka Gakkai was built by Ikeda Sensei with his own hands. Kansai members had been struggling against and triumphing over all persecutions determinedly with Sensei. Sensei had ever mentioned, \u201cI would like to state that it\u2019s here in Kansai that my entire spirit continues.\u201d Now, we would like to make a vow to eternalize the Ever-Victorious spirit of mentor and disciple under the clear <\/span>skies<\/span> of \u2018Ever Victorious Kansai<\/span>\u2019.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Yoichi Yamauchi<\/span>, Kansai Soka Gakkai Leader<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The sense of gratitude towards the unparalleled mentor, Ikeda Sensei flows forth our entire being like a rapid stream and set us ablaze with the determination to repay obligation to Ikeda Sensei.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Come to think of it, it has been 45 years since the Kansai Soka Gakkai song \u2018Ever-Victorious Skies\u2019 was introduced. The first line of the lyrics goes, \u2018Now, let\u2019s once again establish the solidarity. You and me, from time without beginning\u2019. In July 1978, I clearly remember my heart pounding with joy when I happened to attend the Kansai Leaders\u2019 Meeting at Kansai Toda Memorial Auditorium where the song was first presented.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It was in the following year, in 1979 that I personally experienced the significance of the song of \u2018Ever-Victorious Skies\u2019 which Sensei penned down for us. Ikeda Sensei had suddenly resigned as the Soka Gakkai 3<\/span>rd<\/span> President. However, the members in Kansai made a heartfelt cry, \u201cIkeda Sensei will forever be our mentor!\u201d while braving the storm of persecution. The disciples paved a new path for all to advance.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Now, we want to declare loudly once again, \u201cOur mentor is forever Ikeda Sensei!\u201d In addition, we will embrace Sensei in our heart and advance in the journey of kosen-rufu while singing the song of \u2018Ever Victorious skies\u2019.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Soka Gakkai Memorial Service for Ikeda sensei held throughout Kansai] \u2018Soka Gakkai Memorial Services\u2019 were held in various parts of Kansai on the 23 November 2023. Besides, a solemn ceremony was held at the Kansai Toda Memorial Auditorium in Toyonaka City, Osaka<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Since Sensei marked his first step onto Kansai 71 years ago, he had risked his life to build a great citadel for the victory of the people, just as he described in the 2<\/span>nd<\/span> verse of the lyrics, \u2018Our honorable golden citadel\u2019.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Since the era of creating alliance for truth and justice in the 80s, all 7 prefectures of Kansai are filled with the vitality of \u201cdeveloping capable people\u201d and \u201cstrengthening the youths\u201d. Everyone is ablaze with indomitable Kansai spirit and fought resolutely. I also received irreplaceable trainings by participating in the propagation efforts for kosen-rufu, the \u201cHeisei Religious Reforms\u201d, and many culture festivals of youthful and boisterous dances.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The construction of the Kansai Ikeda Memorial Auditorium has finally commenced. We would like to raise youthful and strong capable people in succession who will shoulder the next era and build youthful citadel of ever-victorious fortune that will take the lead in worldwide kosen-rufu. I deeply believe that this is the mission of Ikeda Sensei\u2019s direct disciples in Kansai.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In the 3<\/span>rd<\/span> verse of the lyrics in \u2018Ever Victorious skies\u2019, It states, \u201cLet\u2019s move forward without fear\u201d \u2014 the Kansai spirit is \u201cmoving forward and moving forward again\u201d.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Sensei entrusted kansai members with the guiding principle \u2018Ever-Victorious Kansai\u2019! Now is the time for each and every one of us to make Ikeda sensei’s heart as our own and shine brilliantly in the unity of \u2018One Kansai\u2019. I am sincerely repaying my obligation to Ikeda sensei by fulfilling the vow of Kansai\u2019s disciple who are directly connected to Ikeda Sensei.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Source: <\/span>https:\/\/www.seikyoonline.com\/article\/BD71B36B104B1DB29E0ED993D59A1CE7<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nKansai Soka Gakkai Leader Yamauchi<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
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