Life inevitably involves victory and defeat. There may be times of sorrow and suffering. But Buddhism teaches that earthly desires lead to enlightenment and the sufferings of life and death lead to nirvana. The greater our problems and suffering, the greater the joy and happiness we can transform them into through our Buddhist practice.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 172

Daisaku Ikeda

I would like to affirm once again that the forging of personal relationships based on trust and respect is exactly the culture of peace put into practice. I am convinced that a culture of peace can truly be realized on a global scale and become permanent when peace takes root in the mind of every single person.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 513

Daisaku Ikeda

I would like to affirm once again that the forging of personal relationships based on trust and respect is exactly the culture of peace put into practice. I am convinced that a culture of peace can truly be realized on a global scale and become permanent when peace takes root in the mind of every single person.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 513

Daisaku Ikeda