Buddhism is a way of life. Winning the trust of those around us and demonstrating proof of victory in our workplaces leads directly to victory in our lives and in Buddhism. That’s why it’s important to play a vibrant and active role in our workplaces and communities. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, … …
Mr. Toda once explained unity very simply: “To say to another member ‘Are you also facing difficulties? Are you struggling to make ends meet too? Are you also suffering? Then, together let’s strengthen our faith!’—this is what it means to be united in purpose.” From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised … …
The path up the hill of life doesn’t follow a straight line. There are successes and mistakes. Sometimes we win and sometimes we lose. With each step on our way, with every curve and corner we navigate, we grow a little bit more. In this process, prayer functions as a powerful force preventing us from … …
Mr. Toda said: “The ‘mind’ of ‘many in body, one in mind’ is not the ordinary mind, or heart. It is the mind of faith. ‘One in mind’ means being ‘one in faith’—one in our commitment to this Buddhism and its practice. That’s the real meaning of ‘many in body, one in mind.’ When young … …
I therefore believe we have entered an age in which humankind must once again shine a light on the human being. People must be the focus. Without seriously pondering this matter, we will find ourselves repeating the tragedies of the past. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 427
Nichiren Buddhism focuses on the present and the future. Its essence is for us to always keep advancing while looking toward and brightly illuminating the future. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 175
Faith means setting goals and striving to achieve each one. If we view each goal or challenge as a mountain, faith is a process whereby we grow with every mountain climbed. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 171
In times of great challenges, we should chant powerful daimoku. Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is like the roar of a lion king. In times of shared adversity, we should use our voices unsparingly to support and encourage our fellow members. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 174
Bodhisattvas are courageous individuals who plunge headlong into the very thick of society to lead others to happiness. What kind of character should bodhisattvas possess? Shakyamuni asserts that they should have hearts that are invulnerable to assaults from the eight winds. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 129
What is the secret to longevity? Of course, individual differences must be taken into account, and there are many diverse opinions on this subject. But we of the Soka Gakkai would naturally agree that an important key to long life is our practice of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part … …