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🦅 FEATURE ARTICLE: “A Seat at The Table”

Theme : Why  Europe Must  Lead a Diplomatic Dialogue With Moscow.

Why European Leadership Must Answer the Call for Diplomacy.

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🔑 Inside This Edition:

The era of “The Law of the Jungle” is over. For Europe to survive and thrive, it must find the courage to move beyond the mindset of conflict and reach for a preserved goodness through direct engagement. The first steps toward a true world peace conference must begin with the European Union standing up to claim its voice.

​🌍 Featuring Global Perspectives:

• ​GIORGIA MELONI (Prime Minister of Italy

• ​DZIGBORDI KWAKU-DOSOO (Global Keynote Speaker & CEO, DCG Consulting Group)
  • ​On the human-centered strategy and cultural intelligence required for global breakthroughs.

• ​FREMAA ADUNYAME (Prominent Broadcast Journalist, Channel One TV / Citi FM)
  • ​Providing sharp analysis on the media’s role in navigating truth and shaping international peace.

​📅 SAVE THE DATE

​Wednesday, January 14th, 2026

​Discover who truly holds the leverage. Be part of the conversation that chooses renewal over decline.​“The first world peace conference must start with the European Union reaching out for a much-needed preserved goodness.”​On the necessity of a unified European voice and direct dialogue with the

​Words That Open the Mind

​Decline is not destiny—it is a choice. Reversing decline is also a choice.

Believing in renewal is a choice. And having the courage to refuse limits imposed by others is, above all, a choice. ​Today, Europe risks becoming a spectator to its own future. Yet the power to decide remains firmly in our hands. The question is not whether change is possible, but whether we are willing to choose it.

​There was a time when many claimed that the Giorgia Meloni government would lead Italy to international isolation. History has proven otherwise. As Assumpta Weekly recently headlined:

​“Europe should rise and walk again—through dialogue—following the example of Giorgia Meloni’s Italy. In just three years, Italy has rebuilt both its nation and its global image.”

​This is the evidence of clear leadership and conviction: that courageous choices can restore confidence, dignity, and direction—not only for one country, but for an entire continent.

​Clear and Analytical : The 2026 Illusion

​For years, the European Union operated under the assumption that economic strength would naturally translate into geopolitical influence. In 2026, that assumption has been decisively shattered. This is the year the long-held illusion finally faded.

​While history unfolded in Ukraine and Gaza, Europe remained largely marginal—reduced to a spectator. The year 2026 will be remembered as the moment Europe’s perceived influence evaporated, leaving us with a stark choice between two paths: Multilateralism and Multipolarity.

​The Great Divide: Multilateralism vs. Multipolarity

​These two concepts represent fundamentally different worlds:

• ​Multilateralism is built on cooperation, rules, norms, and shared institutions. For Europe, these rules were the foundation of solidarity, equality, and sustainability.
• ​Multipolarity, by contrast, is a world of competing power centers and transactional deals—often governed by the “law of the jungle.”

​It is a profound irony that in 2026, at the very moment the world needs an order based on justice, the European Union and other industrial powers—the architects of these rules—have failed to apply them to save Ukraine and Gaza.

🌸 Reflective Wisdom from the Dialogue

Quoting the reflections shared in the dialogue:

The Swords of Good and Evil

This text is a profound letter written by Nichiren Daishonin to a samurai named Hōjō Yagenta in 1274. At its core, the letter explores the transformative power of faith—specifically how the intent behind an action can change its very essence.

​Here is a breakdown of the key themes and insights from the writing:

​1. The Transformation of “Evil” to “Good”

​The title of the letter (often called “The Swords of Good and Evil“) stems from Yagenta’s gift of two swords to Nichiren. In samurai culture, swords were instruments of death. However, Nichiren explains a shift in their spiritual identity:

• ​The Intent: Because the swords were offered to the Lotus Sutra, their purpose shifted from violence to protection and devotion.
• ​The Metaphor: Nichiren compares this to a “demon who conceives a desire to attain the Buddha way.” It suggests that nothing is inherently irredeemable; rather, the direction in which we point our lives and possessions determines their value.

​2. Nichiren as the “Perverse Person”

​ In the Letter, Nichiren uses irony to describe himself as “the most perverse person in Japan.” He explains that while others seek comfort, he intentionally speaks truths that bring about “severe persecution.”

• ​Self-Sacrifice: He compares himself to a “summer insect that flies into a flame,” knowing the danger but choosing to risk his life for his convictions.
• ​The “Gem” in the Stone: He notes that just as stones are split for gems or deer are hunted for their hides, he is persecuted specifically because he possesses the “gem” of the Lotus Sutra.

​3. The Symbolism of the Staff

​Nichiren provides a beautiful metaphor for faith in the face of death and hardship:

• ​The Staff: He tells Yagenta that the Lotus Sutra (and the chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo) will be his “staff” to navigate the “treacherous mountain paths” of life and death.
• ​The Guide: Nichiren promises to be Yagenta’s personal guide, even after death, stating that if he precedes Yagenta, he will speak to King Yama (the mythological judge of the dead) on his behalf.

​4. Practical Benefits of Faith

​Nichiren emphasizes that the Lotus Sutra is not just for the afterlife; it is adaptable to daily needs:

• ​Multi-purpose: He calls it a “lantern in the dark,” a “boat at a crossing,” “water,” and “fire.”
• ​Present and Future: He references the concept of “peace and security in our present existence,” reinforcing that faith should yield tangible strength and protection in the “here and now.”

​Summary Table: Key Concepts

Contextual Note

​This letter was written while Nichiren was on Sado Island, just days after his official pardon had been signed in Kamakura (though he didn’t know it yet). It shows his immense gratitude toward his followers who supported him during his exile.

What did he see in Nichiren Daishonin to make him so convinced to give up his sword and follow him?”

To understand why a samurai like Hōjō Yagenta would give up his most prized possession—his swords—and follow a man who was then a social pariah, we have to look at the unique magnetism and “spiritual logic” of Nichiren Daishonin.

​For a samurai, the sword was not just a weapon; it was his “soul.” Giving it away was a symbolic act of surrendering his ego and his old life. Here is what Yagenta likely saw in Nichiren that convinced him to make such a radical change:

​1. Absolute Conviction and Fearlessness

​At a time when Japan was terrified of Mongol invasions and natural disasters, most religious leaders were performing rituals for peace. Nichiren, however, spoke with a “lion’s roar.”

• ​The “Perverse” Integrity: As seen in the text, Nichiren calls himself “perverse” because he refused to stay silent to save his own life.
• ​A Living Example: Yagenta saw a man who had survived an execution attempt (the Tatsunokuchi Persecution) and a harsh exile on Sado Island. To a samurai, who lived by a code of courage, Nichiren’s physical and mental toughness was more impressive than any abstract theology.

​2. A Concrete Solution to “Chaos”

​The text mentions the “three calamities and seven disasters.” The 13th century in Japan was a time of plague, famine, and war.

• ​Clarity: While other sects taught that one should wait for death to reach a “Pure Land” far away, Nichiren taught that the Lotus Sutra provided “peace and security in our present existence.”
• ​Logic: Nichiren connected the social chaos directly to the spiritual state of the nation. For a man of action like Yagenta, this “cause-and-effect” logic was more appealing than vague mysticism.

​3. Personal Warmth and Equal Relationship

​Despite his fierce public persona, Nichiren’s letters reveal a deeply caring person.

• ​Recognition: In the letter, Nichiren doesn’t treat Yagenta as just another donor. He says, “There must be some profound reason for our relationship.” He treats the samurai as a partner in a great mission.
• ​The “Guide”: Nichiren promises to lead Yagenta by the hand over the “mountains of death.” This personal vow of protection created a bond of loyalty that mirrored the samurai’s own code of bushido (loyalty to one’s lord), but on a cosmic, eternal level.

​The Samurai’s Shift in Values

​Yagenta’s transition from a warrior to a disciple can be summarized by how he viewed his “protection”:

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4. The Transformation of Purpose

​Nichiren didn’t tell Yagenta that swords were “evil” in a vacuum. He told him that by offering them, they became “swords for good.” This was a powerful psychological “reframe.” It allowed Yagenta to take his existing identity (a warrior) and give it a higher, more noble purpose. Instead of discarding his strength, he redirected it toward the “Lotus Sutra.”

​Executive Summary: The Unthinkable Diplomacy

​Release Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Publication: The Osagyefo Newsletter

​The Core Thesis

​In this landmark issue, The Osagyefo Newsletter argues that Europe has reached a point of “strategic exhaustion.” For too long, the European Union has operated under the illusion that economic power automatically equals geopolitical influence. As of January 2026, the reality is clear: Europe has become a spectator to the tragedies in Ukraine and Gaza. We contend that decline is a choice, and the only way to reverse it is through a bold, unified, and “unthinkable” diplomatic re-engagement with the Kremlin.

​Key Analytical Pillars

• ​The Meloni Model: We examine how Italy, once predicted to face international isolation, has instead become Europe’s pragmatic bridge. Under Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Italy has proven that courageous leadership can restore national dignity and continental direction.
• ​Multilateralism vs. Multipolarity: We break down the “Great Divide.” While Europe represents a world of rules and norms (Multilateralism), it is being sidelined by a world of raw power centers (Multipolarity). We ask: Why have the architects of the rules failed to use them to save lives?
• ​The Call for a Unified Voice: Following recent signals from Rome and Paris, we advocate for a single EU Special Envoy to sit at the table with President Putin, ensuring Europe negotiates its own security architecture rather than outsourcing its future.

​Expert Perspectives

• ​Giorgia Meloni (PM, Italy): Outlines the necessity of a “One Voice” policy to avoid doing favors for adversaries through disorganized dialogue.

• ​Dzigbordi Kwaku-Dosoo (CEO, DCG): Analyzes the “human skills” and leadership mindset required to transition from a “Law of the Jungle” mentality to one of “preserved goodness.”

• ​Frema Adunyame (Channel One/Citi FM): Provides a valedictorian’s sharp lens on the media’s role in navigating truth during this epochal geopolitical transition.

​The Bottom Line

​The oldest law of the jungle—where might makes right—is attempting a comeback. On Wednesday, January 14th, discover why the “Unthinkable Diplomacy” is the only path left to save the European soul and restore global order.

This is a remarkable parallel. By bringing the story of Hōjō Yagenta and the 13th-century “spiritual logic” of Nichiren Daishonin into your newsletter, you are adding a profound historical and moral layer to the argument for a “Seat at the Table.”

​The relationship between the samurai and the monk perfectly mirrors the relationship Europe must now have with the concept of peace. Here is how you can encapsulate these two worlds:

​🗡️ From the Sword to the Soul: The Yagenta Parallel

​In our upcoming feature, we look at the 13th-century samurai Hōjō Yagenta, a man of war who surrendered his swords to Nichiren Daishonin. Why would a warrior give up his leverage? Because he saw in Nichiren a “lion’s roar” that offered more security than any blade.

​Yagenta’s choice to “give up the sword” is the ultimate historical metaphor for the “Unthinkable Diplomacy” we face in 2026.

​How Nichiren’s Logic Relates to Europe’s Choice:

​1. Refusing the “Law of the Jungle”

Nichiren lived in a Japan plagued by the “three calamities and seven disasters”—famine, plague, and the threat of Mongol invasion. He argued that these were not random, but the result of a “spiritual chaos.”

• ​The Newsletter Connection: Today, the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza are our modern “calamities.” Like Yagenta, Europe must realize that the “oldest law of the jungle” (relying only on the sword) has failed. Real security comes from a “spiritual logic” of dialogue.

​2. The “Lion’s Roar” of Conviction

Nichiren was a social pariah who refused to be silenced, even under the threat of execution. He practiced “Perverse Integrity”—speaking the truth when it was most dangerous.

• ​The Newsletter Connection: Europe’s leaders, following the example of Giorgia Meloni, must find this same “lion’s roar.” Standing up for dialogue with Moscow is often seen as “perverse” or controversial, but it is the only path that shows true integrity and a refusal to be a spectator to decline.

​3. “Peace in Our Present Existence”

While other sects taught that peace was something to wait for after death, Nichiren taught that the solution must be found here and now, in this reality.

• ​The Newsletter Connection: We are not looking for a “vague peace” in the distant future. We are calling for a “Seat at the Table” now. Like Yagenta, Europe must trade the “protection” of old military assumptions for the “protection” of active, courageous engagement.

​The Transformation of Leverage

​For Yagenta, the sword was his ego. For Europe, the “sword” is its reliance on others to dictate its security. Giving up that old way of thinking isn’t a sign of weakness—it is, as Nichiren showed, the highest form of courageous choice.

​“Decline is not destiny—it is a choice. Reversing it, like Yagenta’s surrender of the sword, is an act of supreme strength.”

 “If you care anything about your personal security, you should first of all pray for order and tranquillity throughout the four quarters of the land.”

​Refining your “Words That Open the Mind” section:

This high-level dialogue for The Osagyefo Newsletter brings together the strategic pragmatism of Rome, the human-centered leadership of Accra, and the sharp journalistic lens of Channel One.

​The Dialogue: The Unthinkable Diplomacy

​Location: Channel One Studios / Citi FM, Accra

Date: Monday, January 12, 2026

​Frema Adunyame: Good morning and a very warm welcome to all our viewers and listeners. I am Frema Adunyame, and today we are hosting a conversation that many might have called “unthinkable” just a few months ago. As we stand in early 2026, the global landscape is fractured. The persistent echoes of conflict in Ukraine and Gaza have not only strained our economies but have challenged the very fabric of our international norms.

​Joining me today is a panel of exceptional depth: Giorgia Meloni, the Prime Minister of Italy, whose “pragmatic bridge” policy is currently redefining European agency; and Dzigbordi Kwaku-Dosoo, CEO of DCG Consulting Group and a global voice on the human execution of strategy.

​Panel, welcome. Before we touch on the main Article Title of the newsletter, I want to first express the idea of “People’s Diplomacy.” Given the gravity of the current situation in early 2026, where the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza are intersecting with a shifting political landscape in Europe, our newsletter’s stance on direct diplomacy with President Putin is timely. As of January 2026, this very debate is gaining momentum across the continent. Leaders like Prime Minister Meloni here and President Macron have recently suggested that Europe must speak with “one voice” and consider appointing a special EU envoy to engage directly with the Kremlin, rather than relying solely on US-led negotiations.

​Our newsletter advocates for a renewed diplomatic offensive, urging European leaders to sit down with the Russian president to negotiate a framework that prevents further continental destabilization.

​Panel, I want you to share your thoughts on this. Prime Minister Meloni, if I may start with you—you have been vocal about Europe speaking with “one voice.” Why is that unity so critical now?

​Giorgia Meloni: Thank you, Frema. You are exactly right. For too long, the European response has been a chorus of discordant voices, which only serves to limit our influence. If we speak in twenty-seven different formats, we are doing a favor to those who wish to see us divided. I have been clear: the time has come for Europe to talk to Russia. Not because we have changed our values, but because if we only talk to one side, our contribution to peace is mathematically limited. We need a Special European Envoy—someone to summarize our position so we can sit at that table with the strength of a continent, not the confusion of a crowd.

​Dzigbordi Kwaku-Dosoo: I find that “One Voice” concept fascinating from a leadership perspective, Prime Minister. Frema, when you speak of “People’s Diplomacy,” you’re talking about the human side of execution. In my work, I see that the “Law of the Jungle”—this idea that might makes right—only thrives when there is a vacuum of human connection. To move past it, we need more than just political treaties; we need the human skills of empathy, clarity, and the courage to engage in “difficult conversations.” Europe’s “Seat at the Table” shouldn’t just be about power; it should be about re-establishing the “rules of the house” through presence and posture. If the people on the ground don’t believe in the renewal, the strategy will fail.

​Frema Adunyame: Dzigbordi, that leads me to a question of truth. As a journalist, I see how “truth” becomes a casualty in these transitions. Prime Minister, when you talk about direct engagement, how do we maintain the “Perverse Integrity” of the truth while sitting across from an adversary?

​Giorgia Meloni: Integrity is not silence. In fact, silence is often a lack of integrity. As your newsletter mentions the story of the samurai Yagenta, he didn’t give up his sword because he was weak; he gave it up because he found a higher courage. Europe “standing up” to talk to Putin is that higher courage. It is the choice to refuse the limits others impose on us. We are not spectators to our own decline.

​Dzigbordi Kwaku-Dosoo: And that is the “Words That Open the Mind” philosophy. Decline is a choice. If we choose to be bystanders, we choose to decline. But if we choose renewal—if we choose to lead the dialogue—we are practicing a “multilateralism” that actually has teeth. We aren’t just following rules; we are making the rules work to save lives in Gaza and Ukraine.

​Frema Adunyame: It seems we are moving toward a consensus that the “illusion of influence” must be replaced by the “reality of engagement.”

​The Dialogue: The Transformation of the Sword

​Frema Adunyame (Host): Panel, we are moving into deep waters now. I want to pose a question that touches the very soul of this transition. In our newsletter, we ask: What did President Macron and Prime Minister Meloni see in President Putin to make them choose to give up the paths they started?

​It reminds me of the story of the samurai Hojo Yagenta. For a samurai, his sword was his most prized possession—his soul. Yet, he gave it up to become a disciple of Nichiren Daishonin, a man who was then a social pariah. Prime Minister Meloni, you and President Macron have been the staunchest supporters of the “sword”—of military aid and firm boundaries. What is it that you “see” now that makes you willing to trade that old leverage for a seat at the diplomatic table?

​Giorgia Meloni: Frema, that is a striking parallel. Like Yagenta, Europe has held its “sword” for years, believing it was our only protection. But as we see in 2026, the calamities in Ukraine and Gaza are not ending; they are evolving.

​What Macron and I “see” is not a sudden trust in a former adversary, but a strategic necessity to change the nature of our power. Nichiren didn’t tell Yagenta to be weak; he told him to use a different “staff.” We are not giving up our security; we are realizing that a “Seat at the Table” is a more powerful weapon than an endless stalemate. We see that for Europe to “rise and walk again,” we must have the courage to speak where others are silent.

​Dzigbordi Kwaku-Dosoo: Exactly, Prime Minister. From a human perspective, Yagenta didn’t follow Nichiren because of a ritual; he followed him because of fearless conviction. He saw a man who had survived the “unthinkable”—executions and exiles—and still spoke with a “lion’s roar.”

​In 2026, the “unthinkable” is Europe talking to Moscow. We are asking our leaders to have that same “perverse integrity.” It takes more human skill and courage to sit down with someone who has harmed your interests and negotiate a “preserved goodness” than it does to simply stay behind a shield. We are trading the “sword of conflict” for the “staff of dialogue.”

​Frema Adunyame: It’s a shift from the “Law of the Jungle” to a Spiritual Logic of Statecraft. —

​Article Detail: The “Unthinkable” Specifics

​Frema Adunyame: Let’s get specific. In the article “A Seat at the Table,” we outline three pillars of this new diplomacy.

• ​Pillar 1: The Special EU Envoy. Instead of 27 voices, one singular voice to represent the European interest.

• ​Pillar 2: Direct Security Architecture. Negotiating a framework that doesn’t just “freeze” the war but builds a lasting sustainability for the continent.
• ​Pillar 3: The End of the “Illusion of Influence.” Moving from assuming we have power to actively exercising it through presence.

​Dzigbordi Kwaku-Dosoo: That third pillar is key. The illusion of influence is like a samurai holding a broken sword. In 2026, that illusion has evaporated. We must now choose the “choice of renewal.”

​Call to Action: A Question for the Citizens

​Frema Adunyame: As we conclude this dialogue, we turn to you, our readers of The Osagyefo Newsletter.

​Like Hojo Yagenta, we are at a crossroads. We have lived by the sword of old alliances and the “law of the jungle.” But the calamities of our time—Gaza, Ukraine, and the threat of total decline—demand a new choice.

This dialogue brings the “Lion’s Roar” of Nichiren’s 13th-century wisdom directly into the heart of the 2026 European crisis.

​The Dialogue: The Choice of Renewal

​Location: Channel One Studios / Citi FM, Accra

Date: Monday, January 12, 2026

​Frema Adunyame (Host): Panel, as we navigate the “unthinkable” transitions of this year, I want to bridge our analytical world with a deeper spiritual logic. To understand why we are calling for a “Seat at the Table,” we must understand the nature of courage.

​In 13th-century Japan, a samurai named Hojo Yagenta did the unthinkable. He gave up his most prized possession—his swords—to follow Nichiren Daishonin, a man who was then a social pariah. For a samurai, the sword was his soul. So, I ask you again for the second time: What did Yagenta see in Nichiren to make him give up his sword? And what do President Macron and Prime Minister Meloni see in the necessity of dialogue today that makes them willing to set aside the “swords” they have carried since 2022?

​Giorgia Meloni (PM, Italy): Frema, that story is a mirror for Europe today. Yagenta didn’t give up his sword because he became weak; he gave it up because he saw a man with absolute conviction—a “lion’s roar” that offered a more concrete solution to chaos than a blade ever could.

​In 2026, we are at that same crossroads. For years, we assumed our “sword”—our economic and military strength—would naturally protect us. But as our feature article, “The 2026 Illusion,” points out, that assumption has shattered. We see that “decline is not destiny—it is a choice.” Like Yagenta, we are choosing to trade the “sword” of reactive conflict for the “staff” of diplomatic leadership. It is the only way to “rise and walk again.”

​Dzigbordi Kwaku-Dosoo (CEO, DCG): That is the human skill of reversing decline, Prime Minister. Yagenta saw in Nichiren a “spiritual logic” that connected social chaos directly to the state of the nation.

​Today, we see the “three calamities and seven disasters” in Ukraine and Gaza. We’ve realized that Multilateralism—the rules and norms Europe was built on—has become a spectator sport. To move from the “Law of the Jungle” to “Preserved Goodness,” we need the courage to refuse the limits others impose on us. If we choose to sit down with Moscow, we aren’t surrendering; we are exercising the power to decide that remains firmly in our hands.

​Frema Adunyame: It is a profound irony, isn’t it? That at the moment the world needs an order based on justice, the very architects of those rules—the EU and other industrial powers—have struggled to apply them.

​Giorgia Meloni: It is more than irony, Frema; it is a Great Divide. We are choosing between Multilateralism (cooperation and rules) and Multipolarity (the law of the jungle). If we stay behind our shields, we accept a multipolar world where might makes right. But if we “stand up” and lead a diplomatic offensive, we reclaim the rules-based order. We move from being marginal spectators to the ones defining the framework for continental stability.

​Dzigbordi Kwaku-Dosoo: And that requires the Personal Warmth Nichiren showed Yagenta. Diplomacy isn’t just about treaties; it’s about the “profound reason for our relationship” as humans on one continent. We must have the “Perverse Integrity” to speak when others stay silent, just to save the soul of Europe.

​Frema Adunyame: As we conclude, the message of “A Seat at The Table” is clear: The oldest law of the jungle is over. We have a choice in multilateralism. We have a choice in renewal.

​Newsletter Feature: Words That Open the Mind

​“Decline is not destiny—it is a choice. Reversing decline is also a choice. Believing in renewal is a choice. And having the courage to refuse limits imposed by others is, above all, a choice.”

​The Final Word for Wednesday: The 2026 Illusion has faded. Europe’s perceived influence has evaporated, but its potential for leadership has never been greater. Will we remain spectators, or will we answer the call for diplomacy? This powerful synthesis of 13th-century spiritual courage and 2026 geopolitical reality brings the dialogue to its climactic conclusion.

​The Dialogue: The Staff and the Pillar

​Frema Adunyame (Host): As we draw this conversation to a close, I want to address a puzzling contradiction. When we look at Europe, its leadership is deeply committed to making laws and rules based on the desire to relieve suffering and make active contributions to society. From social safety nets to human rights charters, the “desire to relieve suffering” is at the heart of the European project.

​Yet, it is strange—some might say tragic—that this same commitment to “active contribution” has not been fully adopted to stop the carnage in the Ukraine-Gaza wars. Why have the architects of these rules failed to use them when the world needs them most?

​Giorgia Meloni (PM, Italy): It is the paradox of the “Unused Staff,” Frema. We have the rules, but we have been afraid to lean on them for fear they might break. We have treated our diplomacy like a decorative sword—beautiful to look at, but kept in its scabbard.

​Dzigbordi Kwaku-Dosoo (CEO, DCG): And that is exactly where the wisdom of Nichiren Daishonin becomes vital for us today. He understood that a tool’s value depends entirely on the spirit of the person holding it. In his letter to the samurai Hōjō Yagenta, he speaks of this very transformation.

​Frema Adunyame: Let us look at that letter, for it holds the key to why we call for “A Seat at the Table.”

​The Wisdom of the Gosho: “The Swords of Good and Evil”

​In the midst of exile and persecution, Nichiren wrote to Yagenta, a warrior of the ruling clan. He spoke of the “Perverse Integrity” required to tell a nation the truth when it is falling into chaos. He wrote:

​“I am like an animal that knows it is in danger and yet pays no heed. But I risk my life as a matter of conscious choice; therefore, I am a perverse person… Because I am the votary of the Lotus Sutra, I have suffered all manner of persecution… How wondrous that you have, nonetheless, become a disciple!”

​Nichiren then addresses the two swords Yagenta sent as an offering—the long and the short. For a samurai, these were instruments of death. But Nichiren provides a radical new perspective:

​“While you wore it at your side, it was an evil sword, but now that it has been offered to the Buddha, it has become a sword for good… In the next life you should use this sword as your staff. The Lotus Sutra is the staff that helps all the Buddhas… you should rely on Nichiren as your staff and pillar. When one uses a staff, one will not fall on treacherous mountain paths.”

​Closing Analysis: The European Staff

​Frema Adunyame: The background of this letter is critical. It was written in 1274, just as a pardon was being issued for Nichiren. Yagenta, a man of status and strength, realized that his swords were symbols of power that could only lead to more death—unless they were transformed into a “staff” for a greater mission.

​Giorgia Meloni: This is Europe’s moment. Our military aid, our sanctions, our “swords”—at our side, they have only maintained a stalemate of suffering. But if we offer these tools to the cause of Direct Diplomacy, they become “swords for good.” We must use our diplomatic rules not as a shield to hide behind, but as the staff and pillar to lead the world over the “mountains of death” in Ukraine and Gaza.

​Dzigbordi Kwaku-Dosoo: Nichiren’s promise to Yagenta was that he would be a “guide who knows the passes.” Europe must now become that guide. We must “precede” the chaos with a vision for peace. We must have the conscious choice to be “perverse” enough to talk to our enemies if it means saving the country and the world from ruin.

​Frema Adunyame: “Money serves various purposes according to our needs. The same is true of the Lotus Sutra. It is a lantern in the dark or a boat at a crossing.” Today, our “need” is peace.

​Our Final Call to Action: On Wednesday, January 14th, join The Osagyefo Newsletter as we demand that Europe stops being a spectator. It is time to lean on the staff of diplomacy. It is time for a Seat at the Table.​Wednesday, January 14th, 2026. The Unthinkable Diplomacy. Don’t miss it. Thank panel for wonderful engagement.

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What is the philosophy of Buddhism?

How do Soka Gakkai members apply it in their daily lives?

The Soka Gakkai is a global community-based Buddhist organization that promotes peace, culture and education centered on respect for the dignity of life. Its members in 192 countries and territories study and put into practice the humanistic philosophy of Nichiren Buddhism.

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