The fundamental attitude of Soka Gakkai leaders must always be to value their fellow members to the highest degree and serve them sincerely. This spirit is what has enabled the Soka Gakkai to grow to the extent it has.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 204
Daisaku Ikeda
The development of kosen-rufu lies in repeating such patient, painstaking efforts to awaken one friend after another to faith. That is true Buddhist practice.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 265
Daisaku Ikeda
Kosen-rufu is possible when disciples embrace the same spirit as their mentor. Without the solid pillar of the mentor disciple relationship, it is all too easy to be swayed by one’s own emotions and the trends of the times, and one will readily cave in and give up when one’s faith is challenged.
From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 221
Daisaku Ikeda