HR Aug 24 MD day

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“ ????? ???! ????? ???!” “War is barbarous & inhuman. Nothing is more cruel, nothing is more tragic.”

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??,???????????????????????????? In the aftermath of war, a young man disillusioned with the empty ideals his generation had grown up with. ??????????????,????????????.. .. Earnestly searched for a philosophy that he could live by and a mentor whom he could learn from. . . . ????,????????,?????????????????? It was at this juncture that he encountered Josei Toda , the person who would come to have the most formative influence on his life.

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?????,?????: “???????” This young man, Daisaku Ikeda asked, “Is it about philosophy?” ????:“?!????????” Sakata answered, “Yes, it is about the philosophy of life.” ??:“????????” Daisaku asked, “Who is the lecturer?” ??:“???????????????!?? 8?14???!” Sakata answered, “He is Mr Josei Toda, who is a marvelous man. See you on 14 August then!”

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???????20???????????????????????????,????????? There were about 20 people in the room. At the front, an elderly man with thick glasses and a prominent forehead was speaking in an energetic voice. 8?14????? On Aug 14 ….

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???????????????,????????? Wondering what kind of meeting it was, Daisaku listened very carefully. ?????????????,????????????? He fixed his attention on Toda Sensei because he was moved by his voice which was filled with conviction.

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???????? What is a correct way of Life? ????????????? What is a true patriot? ??????????? What is Nam-myoho-renge-kyo?

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?????????????????! The young Daisaku posed these questions to Josei Toda ! ??????????? It was their first encounter. ??????????????????????????????? In a hoarse voice, Toda Sensei responded to each of the young man’s questions with sincere and straightforward clarity. 19??????????????! The 19th year old Shinichi was moved by the frank and honest responses he received! ??????????? The venue was a Soka Gakkai discussion mtg.

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“???????? ‘???????????!’,???????!” “Following your guidance that I should study and practice that befits a youth, I would like, if I may, to study under you.” “?????????????????????????.. ..” “Allow me to recite a poem of my determination, as a token of my gratitude, although, it is a very poor one..”

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?????????? 1947? 8? 14???????????,??????????

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??? ????? ????? ????? ?? ???? ????? ??? ??? ? ? ??? ????? ?? ???????????? ? ??????? Traveler The moon has set, To drive back the dark Where have you come from? the sun has not yet risen clouds of the mind where do you go? in the chaos before dawn I seek the great tree searching for the light unshaken by the storm— I press onward Will I spring up from the great earth of life?

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1947? 8? 24? ???????????????? Daisaku received the Gohonzon & joined the Soka Gakkai. 8?24? ????SGI ??????? ????????? Significant day when the Men Division (MD) of the SGI commemorates as MD Day to renew their vow to strive for peace.

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????????????????,?????????????????? It marks the beginning of a lifelong journey that would change the lives of millions of people. 8?24????? Why is 24 Aug significant? ????????,?????????????????? – ????????????,?????????? It marks the day that a disciple stood up to join his mentor in widely spreading NDB ~ a philosophy that empowers us to revolutionize our lives thru inner transformation.

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?????????,?????????????“????????”???,???????????????? 1,000,000 ?????? The Vow shared by these 2 men would transform the organization in Japan, known as “a gathering of the sick and the poor!” into an organization embraced by nearly a 1,000,000 people b4 Toda’s sensei’s death.

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“??,???????!???????????!??????.. ..??????????,????????!” “Daisaku, the world is your challenge; it is your true stage. It is a vast world…… After all, realizing peace & happiness for humanity is the fundamental aim of Buddhism.” 1958????????,??????: Just before Toda Sensei’s passing in 1958, he told Ikeda Sensei :

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????? 1960 ???????????,???????????????????,???????????.. .. Carrying out his mentor’s wishes, after assuming the presidency in 1960 …Ikeda Sensei spearheaded the unprecedented spread of Nichiren Daishonin Buddhism. . . . 192 ??????,?????? countries & terriorites with a mbrship exceeding 12,000,000

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?????????&??,?????.. .. In promotion of Peace, Culture & Education, Sensei established . . ?????? Min-On concert Association ???21 ?????? Ikeda Center for Peace, Learning & Dialogue ?????????????????? Soka Kindergartens, schools & University in Japan & USA

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???????????????,??????????????????????,???????? Ikeda Sensei provides the model of a genuine disciple in that he never forgets the vision and determination of his mentor or the VOW he made with Presdent Toda to spread peace & happiness.

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?????????????????????????,????????,??????,???????! I always put my life on the line to protect Mr Toda bcoz I knew that protecting my mentor meant protecting Kosen~rufu, the Soka Gakkai & precious members! ??????????????,?????????????,??????????,????????????????‘????’???!’ Mr Toda & I shared a deep spiritual bond. Now even after he has gone, he is still with me, and always will be, in the next and all future lifetimes. That is how profound the Buddhist principle of mentor and disciple is!

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????????? ????? ????????! Victorious MD Day to all our indomitable Men Division Heros!