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A person who can sincerely say thank you has a healthy, vital spirit; each time we say those words, our hearts sparkle and life force wells up within us. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 66
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Buddhism teaches the principle that earthly desires lead to enlightenment. Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo with fierce determination, we blast away all problems and worries! From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 192
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It thus follows that prayer is the driving force for maintaining a correct practice and tenacious action. Nothing is as insubstantial as action without prayer. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, pp. 118-119
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It is foolish to endlessly suffer and agonize over the past, or to needlessly fret and worry about the unknown future. Instead, we should concentrate on taking care of the things that we have to do today. What is important is that we live each day earnestly and conscientiously. This is the Buddha’s message. From … …
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If a friend betrays your trust, just forge new friendships. Don’t lose your trust in everyone just because someone has hurt you. If you don’t trust anyone you may avoid being hurt or disappointed, but you’ll become a closed, narrow person. In truth, those who have suffered deeply are able to be kinder to others. … …
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You are each building and opening your own palace of happiness day by day through your activities for kosen-rufu. You are certain, as a result, to attain Buddhahood inthis lifetime and to become noble champions of happiness dwelling in a great palace of life as vast as the universe itself. From The Wisdom for Creating … …
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Because the Mystic Law is the source of the life force and wisdom for overcoming life’s difficulties, the Daishonin states that there is no greater happiness than chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 6
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Can we transform suspicion into trust? Dialogue is the work of inspiring and awakening people on the deepest level to make this possible. That is why dialogue requires patience, perseverance, wisdom, and conviction. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 500
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When we chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, hope and the strength to always live positively surge within us. Buddhism teaches that earthly desires—deluded impulses that are a cause of suffering—can be a springboard to enlightenment. Through faith in the Mystic Law, we can develop the ability to change all that is negative in our lives into something positive. … …
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Spreading the teachings encompasses all forms of practice in Buddhism. There is no better way to forge character. If we neglect this basic practice of sharing the teachings, we cannot cultivate ourselves as human beings. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 216