Essay 1 from the book called “Stand up for hope and respect” by Daisaku Ikeda. Pages 1-2. Today, as an experiment, I’m reading the full essay however for my subsequent podcasts, I will use some excerpts from sensei’s essays or gosho passages and then share my thoughts.

I read a tiny portion from Ikeda sensei’s essay called “Perseverance is strength”. This essay begins with sensei highlighting the importance of friendship. It’s a short audio and I’m experimenting with podcasts.