August 17, 2026

If our lives are always smooth sailing, we’ll never be able to savor real happiness. It goes without saying that the treasure of happiness cannot be found in a life of ease and idleness. The diamond of happiness can be found only by making our way into the deep mountain recesses of life with great effort and exertion. It is not to be found in idly seeking fun and pleasure amid the bustle and bright lights of the city or in leading an easy existence.
From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, pp. 10-11

Daisaku Ikeda

August 16, 2026

I always feel a rising excitement in my heart when the week for discussion meetings comes around each month. I envision the warm light glowing in the windows of meeting places throughout Japan… I wish that I could sit inconspicuously in the back of each room, wholeheartedly applauding and cheering on every speaker.
From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 131

Daisaku Ikeda

August 16, 2026

I always feel a rising excitement in my heart when the week for discussion meetings comes around each month. I envision the warm light glowing in the windows of meeting places throughout Japan… I wish that I could sit inconspicuously in the back of each room, wholeheartedly applauding and cheering on every speaker.
From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 131

Daisaku Ikeda