Kosen-rufu is possible when disciples embrace the same spirit as their mentor. Without the solid pillar of the mentor disciple relationship, it is all too easy to be swayed by one’s own emotions and the trends of the times, and one will readily cave in and give up when one’s faith is challenged. From The … …
It is our mission to ensure that Mr. Makiguchi’s perceptive faith and unshakable resolve, his passion and overflowing sense of justice, are passed on to future generations as the eternal Soka Gakkai spirit. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 264
No matter how the other person reacts, by praising and sharing the Mystic Law with them we attain benefit beyond measure. Realizing this is a source of great joy. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 249
Simple expressions of thoughtfulness and concern—“Thank you,” “Please take care,” “Don’t catch cold”—warm people’s hearts and spread a lovely, refreshing spirit of humanity throughout our organization. The Soka Gakkai is a realm of beautiful human ties. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, pp. 160-161
In any time and place, efforts for kosen-rufu always begin with a stand-alone spirit. With this spirit, we can limitlessly activate the power of the Mystic Law. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, pp. 57
In short, there is no greater joy than a life dedicated to kosen-rufu, to propagating Buddhism. There is no greater joy than seeing others become happy through our efforts in dialogue to share the Mystic Law. And when we rejoice at others’ happiness, our own lives become increasingly pure. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness … …
The vow for kosen-rufu brims with the powerful life force of the Buddha, which can vanquish all negative influences. Shin’ichi wanted every single member to enjoy great benefit. He wanted them to overcome illness, financial hardship, and every other kind of adversity and become truly happy. Their prayers to triumph over such obstacles needed to … …
When we strive with the same spirit as our mentor, we will never be deadlocked. Asking ourselves what our mentor would do, mustering all our wisdom and strength to respond to our mentor’s hopes—that spirit awakens the state of a lion king within us. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised … …
There is nothing more reassuring, refreshing, or beautiful than young people striving hard toward a goal. Nothing in all the world is more beautiful than the earnest struggles of youth. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 365
We are a family linked by the Mystic Law. Our organization for kosen-rufu is a home that brings peace and contentment. I hope we will always be a gathering, illuminated by the Gohonzon, where everyone can feel secure, relaxed, happy, and energized. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. … …