Mr. Toda always said that our aim is to enable all people to attain the life state of Buddhahood—that is, to reveal their highest human potential. Doing so, he said, will also establish the foundation for world peace and bring true happiness to our planet. There are many movements around the world with many different … …
What do we mean by triumphing in the end? It means being victorious in faith. For this is our true victory as a human being—one that leads to our victory throughout the three existences of past, present, and future. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 173
March 16 is the eternal starting point of the “true cause,” when all disciples stand up to carry on their mentor’s legacy. I set out each day with renewed determination; for me, each day is March 16. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, pp. 308-309
Nothing inspires or encourages everyone more than the fresh dynamism of youth. Young people are the ones who create the future. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 242
Life inevitably involves victory and defeat. There may be times of sorrow and suffering. But Buddhism teaches that earthly desires lead to enlightenment and the sufferings of life and death lead to nirvana. The greater our problems and suffering, the greater the joy and happiness we can transform them into through our Buddhist practice. From … …
I would like to affirm once again that the forging of personal relationships based on trust and respect is exactly the culture of peace put into practice. I am convinced that a culture of peace can truly be realized on a global scale and become permanent when peace takes root in the mind of every … …
In particular, those who lead undefeated lives, following through on the beliefs that they vowed to uphold in their youth, are the strongest and most admirable of all. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 195
Buddhism teaches us that we each write and perform the script of our own lives. No one else writes that script for us. We write it, and we are the star who performs it. This extremely active life philosophy is inherent in the teaching of three thousand realms in a single moment of life. From … …
Since my youth, my motto has been “The greater the resistance waves meet, the stronger they grow.” From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 188
Shin’ichi’s purpose in engaging in dialogue was to affirm this shared human conviction with those he spoke with and forge a consensus for peace. He wished to build a network of people—transcending national, ethnic, and religious differences—dedicated to protecting the dignity of life. He believed in human goodness. He was certain that by conversing frankly … …