...
Valuing people, treasuring human relationships—these are vital requirements for creating a society in which people can truly enjoy long and fulfilling lives. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 285
Valuing people, treasuring human relationships—these are vital requirements for creating a society in which people can truly enjoy long and fulfilling lives. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 285
Though we may not notice it, a tree grows every day. In the same indiscernible way, our daimoku nurtures our growth day after day into people of unshakable strength who abound with good fortune. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 49-50
An attitude in faith that reveres and honors the Gohonzon dignifies and honors the treasure tower of our own lives. When we chant before the Gohonzon, all Buddhas and bodhisattvas throughout the universe will instantly lend their support and protection. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 79
Human revolution is not a final goal that can be realized; rather, it is a change in the course, the direction of our lives. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 28
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
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
Wherever practitioners of the Lotus Sutra chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, just as an echo answers a sound and a shadow follows a form, their prayers will unfailingly produce positive results there. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 118
When the sun rises, it illuminates everything on earth. When a single lighthouse shines out to sea at night, countless vessels can navigate safely. When a family has one person who acts as a strong pillar, all of its members can lead secure, tranquil lives. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, … …
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 … …
One effective response to stress is to meet it by stepping forward and taking action. In that sense, our actions based on faith in the Gohonzon are actions for reviving and reinvigorating ourselves in perfect accord with the Law of life. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 280