This happened in the cold month of February 1952, the month of Mr. Toda’s fifty-second birthday. I proclaimed Mr. Toda’s message far and wide. I urged the members to follow the path of mentor and disciple. This is because when we align our hearts with the spirit of our mentor for kosen-rufu, the wisdom and courage innate to the Bodhisattvas of the Earth well forth within us.
From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 289

Daisaku Ikeda

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 The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 268

Daisaku Ikeda

The cherry tree blossoms as a cherry tree, living to fulfill its own unique role. The same is true of the plum, peach, and damson trees. Each of us should do likewise. We each have a unique personality. We have a distinct nature and character, and our lives are each noble and worthy of respect. That’s why we should always live with a solid self-identity, in a way that is true to ourselves.
From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 198

Daisaku Ikeda