Today, April 2, marks the anniversary of the passing of my mentor, our second president. Like Dr. King, my mentor had a dream. His dream, he stated, was to “rid the world of misery.” From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 537
“Many in body” means that each person gives full play to their unique potential and individuality. “One in mind” means that everyone works together based on faith, sharing the same goal and purpose. This is true unity. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 159
There is no more sacred undertaking than our activities to impart hope to people and build peace in our societies. Please advance with confidence and pride. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 384
We all have our own problems and sufferings. To surmount them, it’s important to have the determination to do so for the sake of kosen-rufu. If we are suffering from illness, for example, then vowing to overcome that illness and gain the strength and life force we need to freely take action for kosen-rufu and … …
Happiness is not just a word. It is not found in objects, nor is it determined by wealth, social status, or celebrity. The key, first of all, is to chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. When we do so, we will feel an upsurge of life force. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, … …
I hope you will all experience for yourselves, and demonstrate to others, just how sublime is a youth spent exerting oneself in the two ways of practice and study. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 311
Promoting kosen-rufu isn’t merely about spreading Buddhist ideas and terminology. It means each of us rising to action wherever we are in the world and bravely striving to transform our karma through our practice of Nichiren Buddhism. It is awakening to our noble mission as Bodhisattvas of the Earth and spreading understanding, trust, and joy … …
All of you who uphold the world’s foremost life philosophy of Nichiren Buddhism are leading the most triumphant, meaningful lives, spending your youth in the most noble and fulfilling of ways. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 310
Lives connected by the Mystic Law are always together, transcending the bounds of life and death, encouraging, protecting, and guiding one another as they advance on a course of absolute happiness and victory. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 340
To be studying the great principles of Nichiren Buddhism is truly admirable. Those who read the Daishonin’s writings every day, even just a little at a time, are able to tap fresh inspiration that will keep their faith healthy and sound. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 292