Scientific progress is important, as of course are business, politics, and education. But there is something more important still, and that is life itself. Inner transformation is the foundation for everything. Both Shakyamuni and Nichiren Daishonin taught this. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 186-87
What really defined Mr. Toda? In the final analysis, it was utter dedication to kosen-rufu, and nothing else. It was his building and protecting the Soka Gakkai so that it could advance kosen-rufu. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 286
The time of youth, in particular, is fraught with problems and worries. But that’s how it should be. You can’t become great leaders without experiencing problems or making effort. Through effort and hard work, you strengthen yourself and grow. Nichiren Daishonin writes, “It is the heart that is important” (WND-1, 1000). From The Wisdom for … …
Faith in Nichiren Buddhism is not blind belief or superstition. It means being able to accept the teaching based on reason and to experience and demonstrate its truth amid the realities of daily living. When we thoroughly study the Daishonin’s writings, deepen our faith and confidence through the experiences we gain through this Buddhist practice, … …
President Toda did his utmost to encourage members who were struggling amid various difficulties. He said: “Nichiren Buddhism is a religion that enables those facing adversity to attain happiness. None is stronger than a person who has faced and triumphed over painful hardships. Such a person can become a real friend and ally to those … …
Perhaps someone you arranged to meet didn’t show up, but you continue to stay in touch and meet with them again and again. These may seem like small things, and you may sometimes feel you’re not getting anywhere. But when you look back later, you’ll see that none of your efforts were wasted. You’ll see … …
Perhaps someone you arranged to meet didn’t show up, but you continue to stay in touch and meet with them again and again. These may seem like small things, and you may sometimes feel you’re not getting anywhere. But when you look back later, you’ll see that none of your efforts were wasted. You’ll see … …
Worldwide kosen-rufu can be realized only by encouraging and fostering people who have the courage to stand alone and act on their own initiative. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 26
The most important thing is getting into the habit of challenging yourself to the limit in this way. In a sense, the results you get don’t matter all that much. The actual grades you receive in high school, for instance, won’t decide the rest of your life. But the habit of challenging yourself to the … …
It is through talking and interacting with others that we truly develop as human beings. Dialogue means learning from and respecting others, which makes heart-felt conversation possible. Learning from others enriches us. In such rich discussion, there is joy, happiness, and peace. Dialogue is itself a sign of human triumph. From The Wisdom for Creating … …