Discussion meetings are the heart of the Soka Gakkai. Mr. Toda often told us: “Mr. Makiguchi always made sure he got to the meeting place before anyone else. When thefirst person arrived, he would engage them in an earnest discussion. When a second and third person arrived, he included them in the conversation, sharing Buddhism with great personal warmth and care.”
From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 126

Daisaku Ikeda

How can human beings themselves change, and how can we gain an understanding of the real nature of life? These are the most fundamental challenges facing humanity. In this respect, the religious revolution we of the Soka Gakkai are carrying out based on the principles of Nichiren Buddhism is key. You are all noble trailblazers in this endeavor.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 15

Daisaku Ikeda

Setting to work at the most difficult times and in the most difficult places is the way to achieve great things, to open a new page of history. We should deeply take to heart this Soka Gakkai spirit.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 259

Daisaku Ikeda