CategoryTo My Friends

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

The purpose of our Buddhist faith and practice is to achieve such a state of untrammeled personal freedom. True and eternal freedom is attained by living aligned and in rhythm with the Mystic Law, by chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and sharing it with others. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p.

The purpose of our Buddhist faith and practice is to achieve such a state of untrammeled personal freedom. True and eternal freedom is attained by living aligned and in rhythm with the Mystic Law, by chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo and sharing it with others. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p.

Though we may be struggling with various health, financial, or other problems, we can overcome them confidently, like an accomplished surfer who enjoys riding big waves. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, pp. 15

To use the struggle against illness to develop an even greater sense of fulfillment and inner richness is to lead a life of value creation. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 259

What is a Buddha’s way of life? Nichiren Daishonin indicates that a Buddha is one who battles and vanquishes the three obstacles and four devils while taking on the challenges of the real world. It is a life dedicated to kosen-rufu for the sake of the Mystic Law and the happiness of all people. From

Karma and mission are two sides of the same coin, and our karma directly becomes our unique and noble mission. That is why, when we dedicate our lives to kosen-rufu, there is no destiny that we cannot change. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, pp. 61

I am who I am today because of my mentor, second Soka Gakkai president Josei Toda, who practiced in accord with the Buddha’s teachings and dedicated his life to widely propagating Nichiren Buddhism in the modern age. Mr. Toda is always with me as my spiritual mentor. I still carry on a dialogue with my

There is no need to fall into meaningless and unproductive pessimism. All these problems are caused by human beings, which means that they must have a human solution. However long the effort takes, if we do not abandon the work of unknotting the tangled threads of these interrelated issues, we can be certain of finding

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 1, revised edition, p. 250

The path from conflict to cooperation lies in dialogue. Dialogue is the way to build a bridge leading to peace. I am determined to devote each day of my life to dialogue, confident that future generations will follow in my footsteps along this great path. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3,

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. Never forget your noble role

Nothing is more important than our everyday efforts and conduct. This is where our true humanity shines. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, pp. 106

Without hardships, there is no true Buddhist practice. Without struggle, there is no genuine happiness. And that would not be real life. There would be no attainment of Buddhahood either. When we practice Nichiren Buddhism with this understanding, we will never reach an impasse. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised