One effective response to stress is to meet it by stepping forward and taking action. In that sense, our actions based on faith in the Gohonzon are actions for reviving and reinvigorating ourselves in perfect accord with the Law of life.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 280

Daisaku Ikeda

The essence of the teachings of Buddhism is simple: treasure each person. A Buddha is one who strives and works tirelessly for the happiness of every individual.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 239

Daisaku Ikeda

What was Mr. Makiguchi’s lifelong aim, his purpose? What did he strive to accomplish? To enlighten the people, to make them wise. He sought to help them cultivate their own wisdom so that they could use it to become happy.
From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 254 Tsunesaburo Makiguchi’s Birthday (1871)

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