Somewhere in the world a mission is waiting for you—a mission that only you can fulfill. It is waiting for you, counting the days. Since that is the case, you must live, you must keep going until the day you encounter your mission! To shine, you must burn with an inner light, and the fire … …
To feel joy in the depths of our lives, no matter what happens, to take delight in each moment of each day as we converse with friends and chant to our heart’s content these are examples of genuine happiness. Our Soka Gakkai movement teaches the fundamental way to achieve such happiness. From The Wisdom for … …
In most cases, by simply interacting with others as true friends and communicating sincerely and openly, we will help them form a connection with Buddhism. It is also important that we continue to pray for the happiness of those individuals. Later, we may have an opportunity to talk to them in a very natural way … …
Each person has enormous potential. How do we enable each person to realize that potential? When one person carries out their human revolution, it gives others courage and hope. It gives them confidence. Inspiration gives rise to inspiration, setting off a chain reaction that generates tremendous energy for change. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness … …
As ordinary people, we may not be able to fathom why a particular event happens at a particular time, but over the long term we will come to understand its meaning. We will also be able to positively transform the situation, changing poison into medicine. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, … …
In “On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land,” the Daishonin describes the “host” who engages the “guest” in dialogue as “a friend in the orchid room.” In a room filled with orchids, the flowers’ sweet fragrance permeates the clothing of those who enter. In the same way, our dialogues on Buddhism … …
You, my friends in the youth division in particular, may now find yourselves in extremely trying and challenging situations. It may seem that impressive honors are beyond your reach. But that’s fine. Just keep striving your hardest to realize your ideals, in the place of your personal mission. That’s the way to build an eternally … …
Personal suffering helps us understand the suffering of others. Our problems only make us stronger. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 94
Important are individuals who work for kosen-rufu. Those who persevere wholeheartedly to spread the Mystic Law in even the most trying times are truly admirable. Graduating from a famous university or having high social status has absolutely nothing to do with faith. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. … …
Faith is the source of limitless strength. Religion is the earth from which culture flourishes. The Mystic Law is the wellspring of happiness. Our Buddhist practice gives us the strength to live, to grow, to win, and to surmount any kind of karma. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, … …