Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo in itself, of course, brings us benefit. But when our prayer to overcome our illness meshes with a deep sense of mission for kosen-rufu, it powerfully sets in motion the wheels of change toward a fundamental inner transformation, a transformation of our state of life and our karma. From The Wisdom for Creating … …
The most important thing is that we are filled with a satisfying sense of revitalization after chanting. When we continue chanting in this way each day, we will naturally come to experience a life in which all our desires are fulfilled. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, pp. 123–24
To be troubled about helping others is truly wonderful. It is the noblest and most respectable of problems, an expression of genuine compassion. It is the very concern of a Bodhisattva of the Earth and the Buddha. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 270
Just being born in human form doesn’t make us so. It requires wise, conscious efforts to be genuinely human. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 429a
What is the key to enabling others to practice Nichiren Buddhism? It is determination. As long as you have firm resolve, you can transform any situation. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 270
It is in our behavior as human beings that the teachings of Buddhism come alive and actual proof of our Buddhist practice is revealed. Our courteous, humane conduct can be said to be an expression of correct faith. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 101
Buddhism is a struggle to be victorious. Human revolution is achieved by accomplishing one victory after another. A winning life is a life of human revolution. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 13
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, … …