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Mr. Makiguchi truly worked tirelessly to advance kosen-rufu, spreading the Mystic Law. Amid persecution by the authorities and while already at an advanced age, he conducted more than 240 discussion meetings (from May 1941 to June 1943, when he turned seventy-two). He also traveled alone to different regions and personally introduced some five hundred people

Observing many leaders, I have come to the conclusion that those who have dedicated themselves to offering personal guidance to members never give up their practice. I think this is because giving guidance—though hard, unglamorous, and inconspicuous work that requires a great deal of patience—truly deepens one’s faith. And as these leaders continue to offer

The student division’s mission, deeply imbued with the Soka Gakkai’s history at that time, is to develop leaders of the Mystic Law who are committed to living their lives together with the people, protecting the people and fighting for the people. June 2025 Living Buddhism, pp. 51-52

Nichiren Daishonin writes, “The popular proverb says that ‘one is the mother of ten thousand’” (WND-1, 131). One person may seem small and unimportant, but one person is the “mother,” or source, that can empower countless multitudes. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 95

Mr. Toda declared with absolute conviction, “If practicing this Buddhism doesn’t make you happy, I will give you my life!” If we cannot help real, living people, no matter how deep their despair, then this Buddhism is a lie. Mr. Toda continued, with all his might, to touch people’s lives and awaken in them a

The Soka Gakkai has always worked for the happiness of the people, and it continues to do so today. That’s why it has won the people’s trust. There is nothing more powerful. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 358

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

I have met with many leaders of international stature and renown in my time and spoken with individuals who will no doubt be recognized by history, but Mr. Toda was a leader of singular greatness. I know this better than anyone. It is an unparalleled source of pride to have lived my life as the

You are all dealing with personal challenges, I am sure. But you have voluntarily chosen to be born into these circumstances. You are all courageous Bodhisattvas of the Earth, who in accord with your own vow and mission have risen to action to create peace and happiness wherever you live. From The Wisdom for Creating

“Many in body, one in mind” is not something as superficial as just getting along well together. The “mind” in question is the mind or spirit to believe wholeheartedly in the Gohonzon, to never stray from the example of Nichiren Daishonin’s life, and to forge ahead tirelessly with our fellow practitioners to the very end.

I’d like you to become people with big hearts—people who remain strong and unshaken no matter what happens and who, rather than focusing on themselves, are concerned with helping and imparting hope to others. This is the purpose of our Buddhist practice. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p

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

Propagation is the most difficult Buddhist practice. It’s no simple matter. Teaching people the power of Nichiren Buddhism today is just as challenging as it would have been trying to teach people a thousand years ago about atomic energy or explain to them the wonders of radio and television. You can do your best to

Buddhism enables us to concretely express our true dignity and recognize the dignity of others, making both a reality in daily life. It teaches the supreme practice of affirming the dignity of both oneself and others. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 429

In the light of the law of cause and effect, through the good fortune we accumulate by treasuring and caring for many people, we will be able to attain a state of life in which we are protected and supported by many others in this and future existences. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and

To rejoice in our friends’ happiness, to sincerely applaud their achievements, to be by their side and encourage them when they are struggling, to share both good times and hard times and weather life’s difficulties together—true unity is born of such warmhearted and humanistic ties. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3,

Once you have helped someone form a connection with Buddhism, the time will surely come when the seed you have planted will sprout and blossom. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 105

In particular, we mustn’t be afraid to speak to others about what we know to be right. The Daishonin instructs, “You must act and speak without the least servility” (WND-1, 824). The confidence to share the true greatness of the Mystic Law is the spirit of propagation in Nichiren Buddhism, the Soka Gakkai spirit, and

The Buddha does not stop simply at relieving suffering but teaches people the correct way of life and calls on them to transform their inner state of being and actually attain happiness. Shakubuku is none other than this compassionate practice of “removing suffering and imparting joy.” From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part