To remain silent and passive in the face of evil is itself an evil act. As founding Soka Gakkai president Tsunesaburo Makiguchi noted, those who pretend not to see a wrong or injustice are, by their silence, contributing to its escalation and end up no different from the wrongdoers. Kosen-rufu is a struggle of words and ideas. As such, we must fight resolutely against erroneous ideas and falsehoods that cause people suffering and misery. (1/27/2006)

Our weapons are our voices, our words. Our aim is to expose evil for what it is and awaken people to the truth by speaking out for what is just and true and engaging in courageous dialogue. Then we can all walk along the great path of happiness together. That is the very essence of our struggle to introduce Buddhism to others.(1/27/2006)

President Makiguchi used to insist that an organization had to be reformed not from the top down, but from the bottom up. Have the courage to speak out against anything that threatens to obstruct the advance of kosen-rufu. If you think something is wrong, say it, no matter who the other party in question might be. There's no need to be meek and quiet. Remaining silent is just cowardice, and, depending upon the situation, can help perpetrate wrong.(1/27/2006)

Let me again share some teachings of Mr. Toda. On one occasion, he said: "People who are lax toward evil, people who do not fight against wrong, no matter how good-natured they are or how impressive they may appear on the surface, ultimately have no principles, no convictions. They have no real character, either. They are devious, self-serving individuals."(1/27/2006)

He also declared: "We don't need cowards in the Gakkai. Anyone who is not enraged by injustice can leave! I'll go on fighting if I'm the only one left!" No matter what fine-sounding speeches they might make, those afraid to fight our attackers are not qualified to be leaders in our organization. A strong resolve and concrete efforts to battle those who seek to damage the Soka Gakkai or who try to cause harm to one's mentor are the essence of a true leader of kosen-rufu.(1/27/2006)

Mr. Toda always said: "Unity is the guiding principle of the Soka Gakkai." We must not allow anyone or anything to destroy that unity and divide our members.
Those who stand on the side of truth must be strong and show proof that truth and justice always win. We must make this a rule as clear and certain as a mathematical principle. (2/8/2006)