We all have our own problems and sufferings. To surmount them, it’s important to have the determination to do so for the sake of kosen-rufu. If we are suffering from illness, for example, then vowing to overcome that illness and gain the strength and life force we need to freely take action for kosen-rufu and demonstrate the validity of Nichiren Buddhism to others will become a tremendous impetus for our recovery. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 52

Daisaku Ikeda

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.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 32

Daisaku Ikeda

I hope you will all experience for yourselves, and demonstrate to others, just how sublime is a youth spent exerting oneself in the two ways of practice and study.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 311

Daisaku Ikeda