CategoryTo My Friends

Our attitude changes everything. This is one of the great wonders of life, and at the same time, an undeniable reality. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 154

There is a limit to what one person can experience in a single lifetime. But by reading, we can incorporate the experiences of others in our own lives. We can learn the profundity of life and the vastness of the world, gain insight into human nature, and cultivate the ability to see and understand society.

When it comes to child-rearing, I’m sure many parents find that things don’t always go the way they hope. But don’t worry too much and just warmly support and accept your children. Look into their eyes and tell these young “emissaries from the future” that you care about them and trust them. From The Wisdom

The deluded minds of ordinary people are always vacillating. We must not make this constantly changing, shifting mind our basis or guide. This is the meaning of the well-known sutra passage “Become the master of your mind rather than let your mind master you” (WND-1, 502). From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part

The Daishonin promises that if we share the correct teaching with others, we can change our karma and attain Buddhahood. We therefore engage in propagation activities to transform our karma and become happy. Such efforts also contribute to our friends’ happiness and a peaceful and prosperous society. No task is more sublime or sacred. From

Our practice of shakubuku has the power to break through the fundamental ignorance inherent in our own lives and those of others. Only a diamond can polish a diamond. Similarly, only human beings can help other human beings bring forth the full brilliance of their potential. Sharing the Mystic Law with others is the key

Nichiren Buddhism is not a teaching in which the Daishonin alone shines like the sun. It is a teaching in which all of us can bring the sun of Buddhahood to rise in our lives just as he did. We are truly fortunate in that we can manifest the same brilliant life state of Buddhahood

Each of you is as unique as a cherry, plum, peach, or damson blossom, as Nichiren Daishonin explains. Please bloom in the way that only you can. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 215

Propagation must always be a process of deepening friendship and earning trust. In today’s world, superficial conversations abound, but genuine dialogue is rare. Sharing Nichiren Buddhism, however, is genuine dialogue—a stimulating exchange based on deep consideration for our friends as we invite them to walk with us on the path of true and complete happiness.

The time of youth, in particular, is fraught with problems and worries. But that’s how it should be. You can’t become great leaders without experiencing problems or making effort. Through effort and hard work, you strengthen yourself and grow. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 143

Carrying out shakubuku is an expression of our belief in the Buddha nature within ourselves and others. It is an act of profound humanity and the highest respect for others. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 253

The road to our goal of kosen-rufu may seem incredibly long, but it is the most direct path to building lasting world peace. By passing the great Buddhist message of compassion and peace from one friend to the next, let’s absolutely ensure that nuclear war never happens. That is our mission. From The Wisdom for

There is no nobler way of life than to be committed to helping others, to empowering them to become happy. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 244

The sight of people striving joyfully for the happiness of others and for the welfare of society is engraved unconsciously in the young lives of our future division members. Though they may not fully appreciate its significance at the time, they are certain to do so when they get older. From The Wisdom for Creating

Some of those you talk with about Buddhism may immediately decide to take faith and start practicing, but others may not. There’s no need to worry. In both cases, your sincere prayers for others and your effort to share Buddhism with them produce enormous benefits. And precisely because it’s so challenging, you can tap your

The “lion’s roar” of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is the ultimate weapon for battling illness. We must absolutely never forget the Daishonin’s words “Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is like the roar of a lion. What sickness can therefore be an obstacle?” (WND-1, 412). From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 259

Who in actuality is striving earnestly to share Nichiren Buddhism with others? Who is working wholeheartedly to spread our movement for kosen-rufu? It is our members, all ordinary people from different walks of life, with our women’s division members in the forefront. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p.

If you tend to be easily discouraged, just refresh your determination each time that happens. People who are resolved to see problems as opportunities and keep trying again and again, forging ahead with unflagging optimism, will definitely succeed in their human revolution. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p.

Those who always hold fast to their spiritual mentor as their model and compass and exert themselves as that mentor teaches are people who live based on the Law. Nichiren Buddhism is a teaching grounded in the oneness of mentor and disciple. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p.

If you have some pressing problem—be it work, money, health, a relationship, or some other challenge—it is important that you chant earnestly to triumph over it. Your own clear proof of victory will become a source of hope and inspiration for others experiencing the same kind of problems. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and