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Introducing others to Buddhism and striving for kosen-rufu are extensions of the spirit of friendship, of the wish to see those we care about become happy. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 276
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On the vast stage of human history, you are all noble pioneers in the great undertaking of spreading Nichiren Buddhism. Please take the exam with strong confidence in yourselves. That you have gathered for this occasion to study Buddhism is itself a victory and an achievement. It will become a powerful driving force for your … …
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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
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Happiness is ultimately found close to home, in our relationships with our family and loved ones. What we teach our children at home also plays a very important role in fostering successors in faith. To create strong and happy families is to build bright beacons that light the way for kosen-rufu in the community. From … …
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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
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The Gohonzon will never demand that you chant to it. Having appreciation for being able to chant to the Gohonzon is the heart of faith. The more you exert yourselves in faith—in doing gongyo and chanting daimoku—the more you stand to gain. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. … …
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The Mystic Law is also invisible, yet it, too, exists without a doubt. 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 … …
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To be studying the great principles of Nichiren Buddhism is truly admirable. Those who read the Daishonin’s writings every day, even just a little at a time, are able to tap fresh inspiration that will keep their faith healthy and sound. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 292
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Those who engage in Buddhist study with the firm resolve to always base their efforts in any endeavor on the Daishonin’s writings can bring forth limitless power. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 291
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Everywhere I went during that first trip to the United States, I urged members to transform where they were into a Land of Eternally Tranquil Light, and I assured them that as long as they upheld faith in the Mystic Law, which enables us to change poison into medicine, they were certain to become happy. … …