It is through talking and interacting with others that we truly develop as human beings. Dialogue means learning from and respecting others, which makes heart-felt conversation possible. Learning from others enriches us. In such rich discussion, there is joy, happiness, and peace. Dialogue is itself a sign of human triumph.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 241
Daisaku Ikeda
As practitioners of Nichiren Buddhism, we get up in the morning and do gongyo. Some perhaps may do so rather reluctantly! Nevertheless, doing gongyo is itself a truly great and noble thing. Gongyo is a solemn ceremony in which we are, in a manner of speaking, gazing out across the universe; it is a dialogue with the universe.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 21
Daisaku Ikeda
In any situation, dialogue is positive. It builds solidarity and creates unity. To reject dialogue is wrong; it can be divisive and destructive. The point is to meet and to talk. It is only natural that our perspectives may differ from others. But discussion gives rise to trust, even among those who don’t see eye to eye.
From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 156
Daisaku Ikeda