November 13, 2026

The Daishonin declares, “Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is the greatest of all joys” (OTT, 212). I hope all of you will savor the truth of these words deep in your lives and show vibrant actual proof of that joy. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 25

Daisaku Ikeda

November 11, 2026

Without tenacious efforts today to make respect for the dignity of life the guiding principle for creating tomorrow’s world, the twenty-first century is in grave danger of becoming a century of destruction. The activities of the Soka Gakkai constitute a great movement of ordinary people uniting in the struggle to make peace and culture flourish so that we can bring about this century of life.
From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, pp. 18-19

Daisaku Ikeda

November 10, 2026

Even if your efforts don’t stand out or attract media attention, what you are doing is thousands of times more significant than the deeds of any celebrity or warmongering political leader. You are shaping the currents that will change the course of human history. I am certain that Presidents Makiguchi and Toda have only the highest praise for you and your efforts.
From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 413

Daisaku Ikeda