The past is the past; the future is the future. Look to the future and keep moving forward, telling yourself, “Everything starts from today—it starts from now, this minute, this moment!” This is the essence of Nichiren Buddhism, the Buddhism of “true cause.”
From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 343
Daisaku Ikeda
Our aim is to lead lives that are rich and fulfilling, characterized by respect for the noble dignity of human life. At the same time, we stand resolutely opposed to any action that denigrates people and violates their dignity.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 430
Daisaku Ikeda
It’s perfectly fine for you to speak about Buddhism from the heart, in your own words, in a very natural way, just as you are. The purpose of faith is not to make yourself look good in the eyes of others. To have compassion for others means sincerely praying and working for others’ happiness, no matter how they may regard you.
From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 276
Daisaku Ikeda