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There is nothing more beautiful, more inspiring, than this spiritual relay, the passing of the baton to those who will carry on the struggle. Without the mentor-disciple relationship, anything we undertake just ends with our own lifetime. It becomes nothing more than a small drama and a pursuit for our own self-satisfaction. In contrast, the mentor-disciple relationship enables us to live a life connected to the great flow of humanity, a life like a mighty river, a life that is part of an unending relay race.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, pp. 209-210

Daisaku Ikeda

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Abstract principles and theories are not enough; we have to build a solid and enduring organization dedicated to justice and good so that people will actually unite together as a force for good—it was with this conviction that Mr. Makiguchi and Mr. Toda established our organization. When my mentor, Mr. Toda, was released from prison and stood up alone amid the devastation of postwar Japan, the first thing he did was to embark on rebuilding the Soka Gakkai. He exerted himself tirelessly to that end. That was the starting point of all his efforts.
From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 124

Daisaku Ikeda

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What is the way to expand your state of life as leaders? Simply put, in addition, of course, to deepening your own faith in the Mystic Law, it lies in taking personal initiative to serve your fellow members who are striving earnestly for kosen-rufu. It is respecting and supporting them with a genuinely sincere and humble spirit, and directing your wisdom and efforts toward their happiness.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 188

Daisaku Ikeda