Quotes from Daisaku Ikeda

Those who are aware of their mission are strong. Those who live for a mission are beautiful.

defeat for a Buddhist lies not in encountering difficulties but rather in not challenging them. Difficulties only truly become our destiny if we run away from them.

Encouragement inspires people and lights the flame of courage in their hearts. To have that effect, however, one must develop a radiant state of life and engage people with every ounce of one's being. Such a spirit touches people's lives and gives them hope and inspiration.

WHAT IS the fundamental purpose of education? Tsunesaburo Makiguchi declared, "The purpose of education is to enable children to live happy lives.

His spirit was never to waste a single moment, for once it was gone, it was gone forever.

I know there must be any number of people in the world today much sicker than I ever was. I would appeal to such people to face their trials with a firm, undespairing heart and to never surrender in their battle with disease. And this applies not only to disease: No matter what kind of difficult situations one finds oneself in, some opportunity, some opening, can always be found to fight one's way out. The important thing is always to have hope and to face the future bravely.

Please don't worry. As long as you're practising this faith, you can definitely become happy. That's what Buddhism is for. Also, your current suffering and misfortune exist so that you may fulfil your own unique and noble mission. Everything will turn to defeat if all you do is worry about your karma and let it make you miserable.

Those who have used political authority to promote their own interests feel greatly threatened by the growing numbers of Soka Gakkai–sponsored representatives who strive to realize a government that stands on the side of the people. They are afraid their own power base will be undermined. Other religious organizations also feel threatened by the Soka Gakkai's progress. Because, were it to come down to a debate on doctrine, their defeat would be certain.

Quando soffri può sembrarti che questa sofferenza duri per sempre. Ma, sii certa, non sarà così. L'inverno si trasforma sempre in primavera. Nessun inverno dura per sempre.

Lack of wisdom does not make a fool. A fool, in the truest sense, is the man who regards his own misfortunes or those of others as a source of doubt or criticism of the infinite mercy of the Gohonzon.-Josei Toda

The task before you now," he said, "is to develop tremendous passion, study harder than anyone else, and devote yourselves to your practice of faith. What lies in store for those who neglect to train and strengthen themselves in their youth is a life as fragile as a castle built on sand. I would like you to advance steadily and patiently, diligently applying yourselves to your studies and thoroughly developing yourselves so that you will emerge as great people in the future.

It is impossible to build one's happiness on the unhappiness of others.

If you're always thinking pessimistic thoughts, pessimism will taint your mind. You will never be able to be happy.

Karmic reward from the past" refers to our present life state, which is the result of past actions or causes created through our own words, thoughts, and deeds.

shine brightly, we can overcome all adversity with calm composure. That inner sun is the life state of Buddhahood.

Suffer what there is to suffer, enjoy what there is to enjoy" (WND

A thousand years ago, the great Kyrgyz poet Yusuf Khass Hajib (also known as Yusuf Balasaguni), wrote: "As long as you live, any wish can be realized. As long as you have wisdom, any goal can be attained.

People can only live fully by helping others to live. When you give life to friends you truly live. Cultures can only realize their further richness by honoring other traditions. And only by respecting natural life can humanity continue to exist.

The problems of aging present an opportunity to rethink our social and personal lives in order to ensure the dignity and welfare of each individual.

Embrace your dreams and advance as far as they can take you.

"Those who give up dreams, do injury to their own hearts and cannot possibly enjoy a profound sense of fulfillment in the end.

Likewise, education can direct people toward good or evil ends. When education is based on a fundamentally distorted worldview, the results are horrific.

Hopes, dreams, faith and a sense of mission enable us to open up our lives.

Bravely overcoming one small fear gives you the courage to take on the next.