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The essence of the teachings of Buddhism is simple: treasure each person. A Buddha is one who strives and works tirelessly for the happiness of every individual. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 239
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What was Mr. Makiguchi’s lifelong aim, his purpose? What did he strive to accomplish? To enlighten the people, to make them wise. He sought to help them cultivate their own wisdom so that they could use it to become happy. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 254 Tsunesaburo … …
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It is important to have the compassion to respond to others’ needs and situations, to give considered thought to how to best help them, and then to take appropriate action. Wisdom arises from compassion. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 185
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Wishing for their health and victory as the treasures of the Soka Gakkai, I once told them [the young women’s division]: ‘Each of you is the most precious treasure of all. Happiness does not exist outside of you. There is nothing more wonderful than you. This is what Buddhism teaches. It enables you to bring … …
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A person who can sincerely say thank you has a healthy, vital spirit; each time we say those words, our hearts sparkle and life force wells up within us. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 66
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Buddhism teaches the principle that earthly desires lead to enlightenment. Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo with fierce determination, we blast away all problems and worries! From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 192
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It thus follows that prayer is the driving force for maintaining a correct practice and tenacious action. Nothing is as insubstantial as action without prayer. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, pp. 118-119
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It is foolish to endlessly suffer and agonize over the past, or to needlessly fret and worry about the unknown future. Instead, we should concentrate on taking care of the things that we have to do today. What is important is that we live each day earnestly and conscientiously. This is the Buddha’s message. From … …
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If a friend betrays your trust, just forge new friendships. Don’t lose your trust in everyone just because someone has hurt you. If you don’t trust anyone you may avoid being hurt or disappointed, but you’ll become a closed, narrow person. In truth, those who have suffered deeply are able to be kinder to others. … …
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You are each building and opening your own palace of happiness day by day through your activities for kosen-rufu. You are certain, as a result, to attain Buddhahood inthis lifetime and to become noble champions of happiness dwelling in a great palace of life as vast as the universe itself. From The Wisdom for Creating … …