CategoryTo My Friends

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

Nichiren Daishonin’s writings are a brilliant source of hope; studying them fills us with courage and wisdom. This is because doing so brings his indomitable spirit to life within us, igniting the bright flame of faith for overcoming obstacles. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 307

When human revolution spreads to the family, the country, and the world, it becomes a noble and bloodless revolution for peace. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 6

Soka Gakkai activities are the greatest source of pride in life. When we chant and take action for the happiness of others, we, too, become happy. No way of life is more worthwhile. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 286

Surely all that remains and adorns our lives in the end is what we have done or contributed to the world in our lifetime in terms of how many people we have helped become happy, how many people appreciate us for having helped them change their lives for the better. From The Wisdom for Creating

Surely all that remains and adorns our lives in the end is what we have done or contributed to the world in our lifetime in terms of how many people we have helped become happy, how many people appreciate us for having helped them change their lives for the better. From The Wisdom for Creating

In short, a real sense of happiness and deep satisfaction in life can be found only within us. The Mystic Law is the fundamental Law of life. Through our Buddhist practice, we can tap the power of the Mystic Law to propel our lives forward. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1,

Everything passes. Both the soaring joys and crushing sorrows fade away and seem but like a dream. However, the memory of having lived one’s life to the fullest never disappears. The memories of having worked wholeheartedly for kosen-rufu, in particular, are eternal. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p.

In the light of the Mystic Law and viewed from the perspective of eternity, the struggle against illness is a test to enable us to attain happiness and victory. True health is found in a positive attitude toward life that refuses to be defeated by anything. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part

In the light of the Mystic Law and viewed from the perspective of eternity, the struggle against illness is a test to enable us to attain happiness and victory. True health is found in a positive attitude toward life that refuses to be defeated by anything. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part

When you are suffering, chant daimoku. When you are stuck, chant daimoku. If you do, life force and courage will emerge, and you will be able to change your situation. Our Buddhist practice is the engine for victory in all things. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, p. 255

Setting to work at the most difficult times and in the most difficult places is the way to achieve great things, to open a new page of history. We should deeply take to heart this Soka Gakkai spirit. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, p. 259

Setting to work at the most difficult times and in the most difficult places is the way to achieve great things, to open a new page of history. We should deeply take to heart this Soka Gakkai spirit. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, p. 259

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It’s time to achieve a new, resounding   victory toward the “Year of Departure for   a Youthful Soka Gakkai Worldwide.” Let’s continue to follow through on our   vow of mentor and disciple and play out   a victorious drama of human revolution! Let’s unite our hearts as one with our fellow    members

It’s time to achieve a new, resounding   victory toward the “Year of Departure for   a Youthful Soka Gakkai Worldwide.” Let’s continue to follow through on our   vow of mentor and disciple and play out   a victorious drama of human revolution! Let’s unite our hearts as one with our fellow    members

It’s time to achieve a new, resounding   victory toward the “Year of Departure for   a Youthful Soka Gakkai Worldwide.” Let’s continue to follow through on our   vow of mentor and disciple and play out   a victorious drama of human revolution! Let’s unite our hearts as one with our fellow    members

You are the protagonist of kosen-rufu! Let’s encourage everyone we have a   connection with, where we happen to be. The great solidarity of happiness will   spread from one individual’s steady efforts. Tentative translation of “To My Friends” published in the Seikyo Shimbun, based on President Ikeda’s recent guidance.