_excerpt from Sensei's message to the 30th Headquarters Leaders Meeting of the New Era of Worldwide Kosen-rufu,_ on January 7, 2018:
Today, I would like to make an announcement concerning The New Human Revolution. After I have completed the fifth chapter of volume 30, "Kachidoki" (Cheers of Victory; tentative translation), which is presently being serialized in the Seikyo Shimbun, I will begin writing the sixth and final chapter titled "Seigan" (Vow; tentative translation).
In that final chapter, I will recount the story of the Soka Gakkai's triumph over persecution by "arrogant false sages," the third of the three powerful enemies, and its exhilarating spiritual liberation; its subsequent amazing growth and emergence as a global Buddhist movement illuminating our planet; as well as its vision for the future.
I hope you will look forward to this final chapter. I will continue writing to the limits of my strength as if engaging in conversation and heart-to-heart exchange with my precious fellow members throughout the world.
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A life dedicated to realizing the vow of the Bodhisattvas of the Earth is a drama of human revolution that is incomparably noble, empowering, and positive. It does not seek salvation from some external power or depend on someone else for happiness. Embodying the Mystic Law, we unite with our mentor to make a vow, chant, take action, and accomplish one great goal after another. We strive to build a realm of true peace and happiness in the place where we have voluntarily chosen to appear and fulfill our mission.
Our vow is the source of courage that enables us to bring forth the wisdom and power of the Buddha inherent in our lives.
Our vow is the banner of unending victory that causes cheers of jubilation to reverberate as we change karma into mission.
Our vow is the light of hope that expands our network of "many in body, one in mind," transcending all differences.
And through our vow, mentor and disciple are eternally one and united, across time and space.
Now, at the start of the Year of Brilliant Achievement, let us return to our original vow of time without beginning and, with a thoroughly revitalized life force, forge ahead bravely and vigorously to pave the way to happiness and security of all, a peaceful and harmonious world, and a transformation in the destiny of humankind.
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