September 29, 2026

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 edition, p. 183

Daisaku Ikeda

September 26, 2026

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 Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 378

Daisaku Ikeda

September 26, 2026

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 Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 378

Daisaku Ikeda