"Let us wave the banner of victory in the clear skies! 'Buddhism primarily concerns itself with victory or defeat' (The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. 1, p. 835). As genuine Buddhists, we have a mission to become victorious champions. My friends, awaken to your mission in this existence and the meaning of life. We weren't born to spend our days in despair, lamenting our sad fate. We weren't born to waste our lives in self-indulgence and sloth, our days eventually filled with regrets."We were born to dance in joy and happiness in a great drama of the victory of the people, overcoming innumerable trials and tribulations and dispelling the clouds of darkness. As Bodhisattvas of the Earth, there is no struggle we cannot win. The final victory is already assured. Be brave! Though we may encounter adversities resembling blizzards, angry waves, or raging storms, these cannot hold us back. Through our own efforts, let us vibrantly make the impossible possible, confounding all expectations to the contrary. That is the great and noble Soka path of mentor and disciple. Stand up with firm resolve. Advance with vigour. The spirit of indefatigable challenge is the spirit of youth. To achieve success in our own lives and open a new age of Soka, let us valiantly uphold the banner of victory!"
SGI President Ikeda, The New Human Revolution—Vol. 22: Chap. 1, A New Century, installment 36
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