Daisaku Ikeda
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. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 11
Daisaku Ikeda
People of strong faith, therefore, never reach a deadlock. No matter what happens, they can transform everything into a source of benefit and happiness.
From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 59-60
Daisaku Ikeda
The Soka Gakkai organization is a crystallization of genuine democracy, handmade by the people, for the people. It is the only body carrying out the widespread propagation of Nichiren Buddhism, which places the highest value on the dignity of the human being. It is the sun of hope for all humanity.
From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 116