One need not profess lofty theories to be a humanist. All that is required is to truly believe in people and strive to bring them together. This is true humanism. It is none other than forging friendships. Friendship is strong. The underlying strength of the Soka Gakkai is also friendship, fellowship, and solid unity in … …
Buddhism teaches that both good and evil are potentialities that exist in all people. Compassion consists in the sustained and courageous effort to seek out the good in any person, whoever they may be, however they may behave. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 117
In life and in the struggle for kosen-rufu, all our sufferings and earthly desires are fuel for our enlightenment. The tougher the challenges we face, the greater the joy and benefit and the higher the life condition we will ultimately savor. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 199
Mr. Makiguchi also readily went anywhere to meet with even a single individual. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 88
The time of youth is one when we are easily swayed by our emotions and environment. Establishing an unshakable foundation of Buddhist study in your lives while you are still young, therefore, is profoundly meaningful. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 314
The time of youth is one when we are easily swayed by our emotions and environment. Establishing an unshakable foundation of Buddhist study in your lives while you are still young, therefore, is profoundly meaningful.The time of youth is one when we are easily swayed by our emotions and environment. Establishing an unshakable foundation of … …
An attitude in faith that reveres and honors the Gohonzon dignifies and honors the treasure tower of our own lives. When we chant before the Gohonzon, all Buddhas and bodhisattvas throughout the universe will instantly lend their support and protection. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 79
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 … …