Nichiren Daishonin inscribed the Gohonzon so that we could bring forth the power of the Mystic Law from within our own lives. That is why Mr. Toda said, “I apologize for using such a simplistic analogy, but the Gohonzon can be likened to a happiness-producing device.” From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part … …
Happiness is not something given to us by others or that comes from somewhere outside. It is something that we ourselves must achieve with our own hearts. As the Daishonin says, “It is the heart that is important” (WND-1, 1000). From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 88
To practice Nichiren Buddhism is to always live with hope. It means to take it upon oneself to create hope, actualize it, and continue to advance in ever higher spirits toward still greater hope. And faith is the driving force that enables us to do this. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part … …
Doing gongyo and chanting daimoku before the Gohonzon represent the dawn, the start of a new day, in our lives; it is the sun rising; it gives us a profound sense of contentment in the depths of our being that nothing can surpass. Even on this point alone, we are truly fortunate. From The Wisdom … …
Mr. Toda was always in complete earnest in the struggle for kosen-rufu. When the leaders are truly serious, the members will be too. In such an organization, no matter how intense the struggle, everyone will share a warm spirit of mutual trust. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. … …
Nothing is more precious than peace. Nothing brings more happiness. Peace is the most basic starting point for the advancement of humankind. October 2, 1960. Shin’ichi Yamamoto was thirty-two years old. With a passionate resolve for peace burning in his heart, he set out on a worldwide journey. From The New Human Revolution, vol 1, … …
Observing many leaders, I have come to the conclusion that those who have dedicated themselves to offering personal guidance to members never give up their practice. I think this is because giving guidance—though hard, unglamorous, and inconspicuous work that requires a great deal of patience—truly deepens one’s faith. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and … …
What is a Buddha’s way of life? Nichiren Daishonin indicates that a Buddha is one who battles and vanquishes the three obstacles and four devils while taking on the challenges of the real world. It is a life dedicated to kosen-rufu for the sake of the Mystic Law and the happiness of all people. From … …
Without hardships, there is no true Buddhist practice. Without struggle, there is no genuine happiness. And that would not be real life. There would be no attainment of Buddhahood either. When we practice Nichiren Buddhism with this understanding, we will never reach an impasse. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised … …
I believe that now more than ever we need to widely implement the kind of education for peace and happiness that Mr. Makiguchi advocated. We must teach children the preciousness of life and a spirit of respect for others. We must foster in them courage and awareness as world citizens and help them develop the … …