The SGI has always been a movement committed to empowerment—of the people, by the people, and for the people—through a process we describe as human revolution.The essence of empowerment is to fully unleash the boundless potential inherent in every human being based on the Buddhist understanding that our own happiness is inextricably linked to the happiness of others.
From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 512
Daisaku Ikeda
This is our belief and conviction: That all people on earth have the right to happiness. That all people inherently possess the capacity for lasting happiness. That it is through fulfilling their unique and noble purpose in life that each person may realize maximum happiness both for themselves and for others.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 440
Daisaku Ikeda
Only a human being can foster another human being. It takes a person of genuine humanity to raise a person of genuine humanity. For teachers, of course, but also for every one of you, earnestly striving to foster people is the noblest task you can undertake in this life, one that has lasting value.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 435
Daisaku Ikeda