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
Because the Mystic Law is the source of the life force and wisdom for overcoming life’s difficulties, the Daishonin states that there is no greater happiness than chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 6
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 … …
Living for kosen-rufu means living for the happiness of oneself and others, and for the peace and prosperity of society. By making this our fundamental purpose in life, we can make the most of our knowledge and cause our talents to flourish. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. … …
We mustn’t avoid those who don’t seem to listen to us or who think differently from us. Part of our practice is learning to work harmoniously with such individuals and gain their understanding and support. This is how our movement as a whole advances and how we grow as individuals. From The Wisdom for Creating … …
Shakubuku is sharing the truth. Because the Lotus Sutra teaches the truth, it is known as the “teaching of shakubuku.” Now, in the Latter Day of the Law, all our efforts to communicate and spread the greatness of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo—the essence of the Lotus Sutra—constitute shakubuku. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, … …
Josei Toda would often say to me: “An impasse is a critical turning point. Do you give up and throw in the towel? Or do you stand up with indomitable resolve, determined to go on fighting? That difference in attitude is what determines victory or defeat.” Mr. Toda deeply and firmly impressed this lesson on … …
Josei Toda taught that we practice Nichiren Buddhism to attain a state of life in which, no matter what circumstances we may encounter, we can feel that life itself is a joy. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 2
The tougher the challenges we face, the greater the joy and benefit and the higher the life condition we will ultimately savor. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 199
Each of us, no matter what hardships we may face or what circumstances we may find ourselves in, has a noble mission that only we can fulfill. When we deeply recognize this, everything changes. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 55