Daisaku Ikeda
January 10th 2024
The twentieth century was a century of war and peace, a century of politics and economics. The dawning twenty-first century holds the promise, however, to be a century of humanity and culture, a century of science and religion. Advance on this wonderful new path of humanism with pride and confidence, as gallant philosophers of action.
Daisaku Ikeda
January 9th 2024
The peace we seek cannot be brought about through a struggle for dominance in military or economic power. It can be won only through peaceful means. Peace built on the unhappiness and sacrifice of others is a meaningless sham. What’s needed is to create a world in which people of all races and nations can enjoy peace and happiness.
Daisaku Ikeda
January 8th 2024
Wisdom, in the Lotus Sutra, does not simply mean being smart; it is far more profound. Essentially, it is to have an excellent “heart.” Wisdom signifies humanity and force of character borne of strength, breadth and profundity of spirit. Nichiren says, “The wise may be called human.” He also explains that one who perseveres in following a correct way of life, unswayed by praise and censure, is truly wise.