September 11, 2026

Please magnificently adorn this precious life with beautiful faith and beautiful friendship. Live out your days spreading the sublime diamond-like light of life far and wide and demonstrating the truth of the teachings and principles of Nichiren Buddhism.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 186

Daisaku Ikeda

September 10, 2026

How others view us is not important. Temporary successes or failures also do not matter. What counts is whether our faces shine with happy smiles at the very end of our lives. If we can look back and say: “My life was victorious. It was enjoyable. I have no regrets,” then we are victors.
From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 158

Daisaku Ikeda

September 9, 2026

Exerting ourselves in the practice of gongyo each day amounts to what we might call a “spiritual workout.” It purifies our lives, gets our “motors” running, and sets us on the right track. It gets our bodies and our minds moving and sets a good rhythm for the day.
From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 130

Daisaku Ikeda