The essence of shakubuku is the Buddha’s fervent wish to enable all people to realize true happiness. To make this spirit one’s own is the vow of genuine disciples who strive for kosen-rufu in the Latter Day; it is the vow of Bodhisattvas of the Earth. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part … …
Stand up bravely on your own and live strongly based on faith. Triumph in your youth, and win boldly in life. Study hard, develop your minds and bodies, and become great leaders of kosen-rufu and society. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 362
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. 429
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 3, revised edition, p. 429
Love and gratitude for one’s parents are the foundation of genuine humanity. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 462
Nothing is more barbarous than war. Nothing more cruel. That’s why I hate war and am forever opposed to the devilish nature of authority that causes it. My absolute commitment to pacifism, to fight for peace throughout my life, was engraved in my being when I was a youth. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness … …
Music speaks to the heart, striking universal inner chords to create a harmony of empathy and friendship. It can rouse our courage, inspire a prayer for peace, and awaken our sense of pride and dignity. Such are the beneficial powers of music. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. … …
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 … …
Becoming people who are trusted, respected, and liked by all—indispensable people who are needed at home, at work, and in our community—is the way to show the validity of our Buddhist practice and advance our movement for kosen-rufu. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 100
In “The Opening of the Eyes,” Nichiren Daishonin states that persecution by the ruler of the nation is certain to arise. And in exact accord with this stern prediction, President Makiguchi, President Toda, and I all suffered persecution at the hands of the ruling authorities. This is unequivocal proof that the heritage passed on by … …