Today, at Tokyo Komaya, we held “Today’s Story” and “Gathering to Express in Poetry the Deepest Wishes That Arise as We Move Toward Full Houses for Concerts.” As August began, reflecting on my experiences at the end of July in Kyoto, I decided in my heart to live as though I had been reborn, and I began to live anew, intending to take action and fulfill plans on the understanding that the meaning of being born is to express my being and that the world becoming peace is linked with all people living expressing their being and shining brightly. Strength never ceases arising from within. It wells up continuously, like an ever-flowing spring. The moment I resolve to devote myself to what is truly needed for people and for the future, abundant ways of doing so begin to pour in. Inspirations come one after another, and I can clearly see circumstances being arranged so that what is to be accomplished becomes possible. The activities of IDAKI are supported by innumerable souls who move together with us. I experience this constantly through life itself, and it becomes unmistakably evident in phenomena that unfold and in results that appear. At a time when the world stands in crisis, my understanding grows ever deeper that dedicating oneself wholeheartedly to Master Idaki Shin's concerts—the very locus of root solutions—is what living human beings are called to do. Expressing my being, I will continue to devote myself every day to the realization of world peace.
Once again today, I felt that the events at Tokyo Komaya are a place where expressions for the realization of peace are borne from the center of the world out into the world, and my heart overflows with gratitude. It was through great guidance that Tokyo Komaya underwent a complete renovation. This month marks its first anniversary. We have been blessed with countless resolutions. I will continue to devote myself to giving birth, from this place, to expressions that transform the world. Today as well, the Komaya Special Ceremony Coffee, specially roasted by Master Idaki Shin exclusively for Komaya, had a sacred flavor overflowing with love. It is a beverage from another dimension. Simply by drinking it, one's dimension changes at once, the heart opens, and vitality surges forth. Above all, the mind working creatively fills me with excitement and gives me hope for the future. Today I had the pleasure of preparing sweets myself. Sharing gifts that had been sent from Master Idaki Shin's hometown, I made a melon parfait. It was delicious, and by sharing the joy with everyone, the flavor from his hometown became fun and a delightful moment. I am profoundly grateful to be living a life in which peace can be realized through living with joy and abundance. I keep in my heart those in Kumamoto who are still forced to remain evacuated under difficult circumstances, as well as situations across the world where conflicts are repeated and countless precious lives are being lost. Remaining together, I will continue to create the future with the determination to overcome current situations and build a better world in which life is never sacrificed. Thank you very much.