We all have a mission, and we are all direct disciples of Nichiren Daishonin. It is extremely important, therefore, to create an atmosphere within our organization where we can all voice our opinions, be willing to listen to what others have to say, and discuss things freely. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, … …
Let’s lead vibrant, enjoyable lives. We have the Gohonzon. We have the Mystic Law. That means that each of us is an embodiment of the Mystic Law, an embodiment of infinite good fortune, and a majestic treasure tower. As a result, we will not be defeated; we have nothing to fear. From The Wisdom for … …
To read the Daishonin’s writings with one’s life means to read them not as something that concerns others or as an account of something that happened long ago but as something that directly relates to us and the present, and to apply it to the challenges we face in our own lives. From The Wisdom … …
Happiness is not just a word. It is not found in objects, nor is it determined by wealth, social status, or celebrity. The key, first of all, is to chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. When we do so, we will feel an upsurge of life force. To feel joy in the depths of our lives, no matter what … …
What is the key to unity? It may seem at first like a contradiction, but the key to unity is for each individual to be self-reliant. Each person must pray earnestly and become strong. As long as we think someone else will do it, we can never build true unity. From The Wisdom for Creating … …
Buddhist study is a beacon illuminating the path of faith. Even the complex workings of negative forces that arise to assail us are clearly revealed for what they are in the bright mirror of the Buddhist teachings. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 282
You are each building and opening your own palace of happiness day by day through your activities for kosen-rufu. You are certain, as a result, to attain Buddhahood in this lifetime and to become noble champions of happiness dwelling in a great palace of life as vast as the universe itself. From The Wisdom for … …
All of Mr. Toda’s thoughts and actions were guided, from beginning to end, by his fervent wish to help each precious member become happy, without exception. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 286
Soka Gakkai study exams are held as a way to spur ourselves on and mark our progress in our lifelong study of Nichiren Daishonin’s great philosophy of life… If you do not pass, that can become an incentive for you to make greater efforts to study Buddhism and thereby come to excel as a person … …
We have faith in, are practicing, and are sharing the supreme teaching of Buddhism, eagerly sought by the world’s leading thinkers. There is no life more wonderful. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 329