Serialization of the novel in the Seikyo Shimbun began on November 18, 1993.Each day was a battle into which I poured my heart and soul. Calling to mind my precious fellow members in Japan and around the world striving so earnestly in faith, I tapped the deepest recesses of my being to write my tale, … …
Those who fight against their own weaknesses and keep pressing forward resolutely—challenging themselves instead of giving up and taking personal responsibility for victory instead of criticizing others—triumph in the end and attain happiness. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 213
Life and Buddhist practice are like a marathon. You may at times run out front and at times fall behind. But what matters is the final moment at the finish line. The training you undergo in your youth is all for that final, true victory. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, … …
What is important is to have the feeling “That person is suffering, I want them to be happy” and also to talk about Buddhism with those around you from time to time. Even if the person you’ve been talking with doesn’t take faith right away, as long as you maintain a strong unwavering wish for … …
Kosen-rufu will not advance, even with the best-laid plans or strategies, without such united prayer. Strong prayer based on unity will also give rise to tremendous momentum. So even if individuals who seek to disrupt the unity of our movement should appear, their negative influence will be rebuffed by everyone’s focused resolve. From The Wisdom … …
When we talk with someone, we aren’t speaking solely to the person before us. That person has a family, friends, and many young successors who will carry on their work. A beautiful dialogue in which there is a meeting of hearts is always the starting point for fresh future conversations, the first step to creating … …
Valuing people, treasuring human relationships—these are vital requirements for creating a society in which people can truly enjoy long and fulfilling lives. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 285
Without a doubt, you each possess within you a jewel, your own innate talent. How can you discover that talent? The only way is to challenge yourself to the limit. Your true potential will emerge when you give everything you’ve got to your studies, sports, or whatever you take on. From The Wisdom for Creating … …
It is because each of us is different that dialogue enables us to create fresh value and make new discoveries. Dialogue serves as a mirror, enabling us to see others as well as ourselves. It enables us to break through the shell of our ego and expand our state of life. From The Wisdom for … …
Though we are practicing Nichiren Buddhism to become happy, why then do we have to overcome obstacles? The reason is that we need to undergo the trials of difficulty to forge and strengthen within us the diamond-like and indestructible “self” of Buddhahood. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. … …