August 24, 2026

I have triumphed. I have not been beaten. A disciple must resolutely triumph. This is the essence of Nichiren Buddhism. It is also the essence of the Soka Gakkai and the heart of the spirit of the oneness of mentor and disciple. August 24, the anniversary of the day I took faith, is a day on which I renew my determination for kosen-rufu. August 2017 Living Buddhism, p. 23
Ikeda Sensei joins Soka Gakkai (1947) and SGI-USA Men’s Day

Daisaku Ikeda

August 23, 2026

Though we may not notice it, a tree grows every day. In the same indiscernible way, our daimoku nurtures our growth day after day into people of unshakable strength who abound with good fortune.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, pp. 49-50

Daisaku Ikeda

August 22, 2026

Our health, courage, wisdom, joy, desire to improve, self-discipline, and so on, could all be said to depend on our life force. Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo enables us to bring forth limitless life force. Those who base themselves on chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo are therefore never deadlocked.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 101

Daisaku Ikeda