At this time, His Holiness the High Priest has granted his permission for the publication of an English language periodical for overseas members of the faith. The publication has been called Shinyo, which means “True Essence.” When we reverently see that our mis-sion to accomplish the propagation of True Buddhism throughout the world is both the will and the great aspi-ration of Nichiren Daishonin, it becomes natural that we members of the priesthood and laity persevere to cor-rectly spread, even if just slightly, the Daishonin’s True Law and True Doctrines to members of the faith in Japan and all countries of the world.
The priesthood was originally faced with a situation in which we ourselves refrained from explaining the doctrines of the sect in all the various foreign languages, or from directly promoting or participating in their propagation, because we entrusted the instruction of the overseas members to the SGL However, it turns out that in actuality, the Soka Gakkai has been carrying out the religious activities of SGI solely for the sake of the Soka Gakkai. Further, it is because today, the true colors of the Soka Gakkai and SGI’s immense slander and treach-erous desire to destroy the priesthood have been revealed that we priests must ourselves become the pillar of the worldwide propagation, strive to spread the teachings, and pioneer a fresh, true great path for worldwide Kosen-rufu in harmonious cooperation with all the sincere members of pure faith around the world. The publica-tion of Shinyo will play a vital role in the accomplish-ment of that mission.
I pray that the readers of Shinyo will not only be able to establish a closer bond with the “True Essence” of the True Doctrines of Nichiren Daishonin and continue to embody the instruction of His Holiness the High Priest in their own lives, but will also be able to fulfill the prac-tice of correct faith in Nichiren Shoshu, receive the great benefits of Myoho-Renge-Kyo and be bathed in the re-sulting joyous delight. With this prayer, I will close my publication message on this 1st day of January, 1993.
Kotoku Obayashi
Overseas Bureau Chief of Nichiren Shoshu
