EFFORTS TO ENSURE FINAL VICTORY

The following excerpts are from Ikeda Sensei’s guidance to Gajokai members in the“Vigilant Safeguarding” chapter of The New Human Revolution, vol. 24, pp. 85–86.

“You’re giving your all amid trying circumstances, and for that I am grateful. But remember that all your efforts for kosen-rufu and to support the members will return to you as great good fortune. As Buddhists, we strive based on that conviction. And those efforts will also ensure your final victory. …

“The Gajokai has the solemn mission to protect the Soka Gakkai Headquarters, our culture and community centers, and our members. That’s the same as my mission. To accomplish that mission, you need to be fully alert at all times, pay attention to every detail and not overlook anything, no matter how minor it may seem.

“The ability to pay careful attention starts with your attitude. It then needs to be backed up by prayer filled with a sense of responsibility and the determination not to overlook anything that could lead to an accident. Through that prayer, the positive forces of the universe will be activated, augmenting your wisdom and focus.”