Love and gratitude for one’s parents are the foundation of genuine humanity. Outstanding people invariably care for and treasure their parents. I have seen this through the friendships I have forged with leaders around the world.
From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 360

Daisaku Ikeda

The resounding music of our women’s division members’ unceasing efforts fills the air day after day in every community and locale. Truly, they are the driving force of kosen-rufu, and no praise, no matter how eloquent, can fully do them justice. Every day, my wife and I pray earnestly and sincerely that all of these admirable women who work for and devote themselves to kosen-rufu will enjoy lives of boundless happiness and fulfillment. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 56

Daisaku Ikeda

What will be the key to winning on the new stage of the twenty-first century? It is, first of all, winning over ourselves today, changing ourselves for the better today. Let’s deeply take this point to heart. Faith is the source of limitless strength. Religion is the earth from which culture flourishes. The Mystic Law is the wellspring of happiness. Our Buddhist practice gives us the strength to live, to grow, to win, and to surmount any kind of karma.
From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 186

Daisaku Ikeda