July 6, 2026

Mr. Toda once explained unity very simply: “To say to another member ‘Are you also facing difficulties? Are you struggling to make ends meet too? Are you also suffering? Then, together let’s strengthen our faith!’—this is what it means to be united in purpose.”
From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 171

Daisaku Ikeda

July 6, 2026

Mr. Toda once explained unity very simply: “To say to another member ‘Are you also facing difficulties? Are you struggling to make ends meet too? Are you also suffering? Then, together let’s strengthen our faith!’—this is what it means to be united in purpose.”
From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 171

Daisaku Ikeda

July 5, 2026

First, I hope you will show care for your neighbors. We do not live in isolation; we exist as members of a community. We need to be considerate of one another. That is just common sense. If we simply assert our own rights or what suits our convenience, we are not responsible members of society.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 102

Daisaku Ikeda