The work of education that he entrusted to me and to which I have devoted my life has now progressed to the stage where Soka University of America is under construction. I am looking forward to someday continuing the conversation that my childhood friend and I held on Morigasaki Beach those many years ago but this time at the new SUA Orange County campus, bathed in fresh sea breezes from the Pacific Ocean. But Nichiren Daishonin uses it because of his conviction in the supreme power of the Mystic Law and the potential of Buddhahood in each person. And our prayers can create the SGI's future. The second seven bells are, after all, up to us.
Strangers can walk in off the street.
For that matter, we don't have door monitors to prevent children from just walking out. I think it's a mistake to feel the kids will be okay on their own just because we are at an SGI community center. On the contrary, as Buddhists the first step after chanting for our children's protection is to take action to ensure it. That means carefully supervising them. It's in good hands.