My one and only wish, and my greatest happiness, is that a steady stream of young people will soar forth, from the foundations we have built, to work for world peace and create a flourishing of culture. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 331
The mentor’s challenge is the disciple’s challenge. The disciple’s victory is the mentor’s victory. The brilliant achievements of mentor and disciple endure for all time. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 291
We should wake up every morning ready to take on the world. In that regard, doing a vigorous morning gongyo and chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, which enables us to start the day fresh and energetic, is a wonderful way to maintain health and well-being. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, pp. … …
This section of Living Buddhism features Ikeda Sensei’s seminal guidance to the members of the United States. The following is an abridgement of his speech given at the Second SGI Pan-American Joint Conference, held at Soka University Los Angeles, Calabasas, California, on February 15, 1990. It can be found in My Dear Friends in America, … Profound Happiness Exists in Efforts for Construction
Heart-to-heart discussion is always more effective than ordering people around. And because dialogue takes place between individuals, it requires that we respect and value the other person. This sets the stage for lively and enriching discussion meetings. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 127
There is no better life than one spent creating our own unique drama of human revolution, in our own unique way, day after day. The growth we display in the process is itself a wonderful way to communicate the greatness of Nichiren Buddhism to others. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, … …
Everything that happens in life has meaning. If you press ahead undefeated, through the sadness, the pain, and the feeling you can’t go on, the time will come when you see its meaning. That’s the power of faith, and the essence of life. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, … …
Let’s cast aside selfishness, be unswayed by others’ approval or disapproval, and work tirelessly for people’s happiness and a brighter future. That is the way to bring forth inner strength and to attain Buddhahood. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 50
Lies and deceit abound in society. It is foolish to allow ourselves to be swayed by such things; it only leads to unhappiness. The Mystic Law and Nichiren Daishonin are absolutely free of any falsehood. The wisest possible course, therefore, is to dedicate our lives to the widespread propagation of the Law—to kosen-rufu. From The … …
The differences among people are not a reason for favoring some and hating others. The Buddha loves, rejoices at, and affirms the individuality of each person. That is the compassion and wisdom of the Buddha. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 73