Living with joy throughout all is the hallmark of a lofty state of being, of strength and happiness. In contrast, a life that greets everything with criticism and complaint is miserable, no matter how fine it might look from the outside.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 177
Daisaku Ikeda
If we have hardships to overcome, we can grow and savor exhilarating joy once we surmount them. And when we strive with courageous, pure-hearted faith, all difficulties are transformed into a source of benefit and good fortune, becoming springboards for creating an even brighter future.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 29
Daisaku Ikeda
As members of the Soka family, we have always reached out to support those around us, no matter how deep their sorrow, how great their despair, or how challenging their karma. We have stood together with them, encouraging them to be confident that they can surmount any hardship, find a way forward, and become happy without fail.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. xv
Daisaku Ikeda