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Soka Gakkai discussion meetings brim with dialogue, openness, equality, philosophy, and hope. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 131
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Life is a struggle. We can attain a victorious result only by praying earnestly, striving hard, and following through in our actions. Let’s be people who can win in all spheres through committed effort and sincere dialogue. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 12
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There’s no need to be impatient. Faith is a lifelong process and indeed a journey continuing eternally throughout the three existences of past, present, and future. What’s important is to make many friends and work at solidifying those relationships. Introducing others to Buddhism and striving for kosen-rufu are extensions of the spirit of friendship, of … …
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Needless to say, living in the real world as we do, none of us is perfect. Those who achieve their human revolution have not attained perfection, either. Human revolution entails a clear awakening to our purpose in life, followed by the effort to approach the state of perfection a little at a time, keeping that … …
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In today’s complex society, where it is all too easy to succumb to negative influences, the wisdom to live mindfully and meaningfully is crucial. Our Buddhist practice enables us to open up our lives and become happy. By continuing to develop and deepen our faith and wisdom, we can become true champions as human beings … …
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“Unseen virtue brings about visible reward” means that those who work hardest behind the scenes enjoy the greatest reward. It is a strict, impartial, hope-inspiring principle. This is the teaching of Buddhism, and it is why participating in Soka Gakkai activities is so important. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised … …
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In the Soka Gakkai, we have fellow members we can strive together with. We have encouragement and hope. The vibrant heart-to-heart interaction we share is a truly wonderful source of vitality for living long, healthy, and fulfilling lives.The Soka Gakkai is an unsurpassed haven of eternity, happiness, true self, and purity. From The Wisdom for … …
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Mr. Toda remarked: “Outwardly, we might look like a ‘Bodhisattva Poverty’ or ‘Bodhisattva Sickness,’ but that is merely a role we’re playing in the drama of life. We are in fact bona fide Bodhisattvas of the Earth!” He also said, “People who have battled serious illness really understand the profundity of life.”Everything in life has … …
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The aim of Buddhism, and the aim of the Soka Gakkai, is to free all living beings from suffering. The Soka Gakkai strives to enable all people to become happy. There is no other reason for its existence. How admirable and noble are those who advance together with the Soka Gakkai! From The Wisdom for … …
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Mentors and disciples are like runners in a relay race. They are pressing ahead, passing the baton forward on the shared path of justice, happiness, and peace for all humanity. The mentors run ahead to later pass the baton to the disciples. Nothing great can be achieved without mentors, and as such, they deserve the … …