The cherry tree blossoms as a cherry tree, living to fulfill its own unique role. The same is true of the plum, peach, and damson trees. Each of us should do likewise. We each have a unique personality. We have a distinct nature and character, and our lives are each noble and worthy of respect. That’s why we should always live with a solid self-identity, in a way that is true to ourselves.
From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 198

Daisaku Ikeda

Hearing members at discussion meetings and other gatherings relate experiences of how they have turned their lives around through practicing Nichiren Buddhism can also be a major source of inspiration and encouragement.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 393

Daisaku Ikeda

Why is the Gohonzon important? Because, through having faith in it, we can bring forth the Gohonzon, or the state of Buddhahood, that is inherent in our own lives. The Daishonin states that the Gohonzon is found only in the faith of each one of us (see WND-1, 832).
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 125

Daisaku Ikeda