Tweet

There’s no need to be impatient. Faith is a lifelong process and indeed a journey continuing eternally throughout the three existences of past, present, and future. What’s important is to make many friends and work at solidifying those relationships. Introducing others to Buddhism and striving for kosen-rufu are extensions of the spirit of friendship, of the wish to see those we care about become happy.
From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 276

Daisaku Ikeda

Tweet

Needless to say, living in the real world as we do, none of us is perfect. Those who achieve their human revolution have not attained perfection, either. Human revolution entails a clear awakening to our purpose in life, followed by the effort to approach the state of perfection a little at a time, keeping that purpose clearly in mind. Human revolution is not a final goal that can be realized; rather, it is a change in the course, the direction of our lives.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 28

Daisaku Ikeda

Tweet

In today’s complex society, where it is all too easy to succumb to negative influences, the wisdom to live mindfully and meaningfully is crucial. Our Buddhist practice enables us to open up our lives and become happy. By continuing to develop and deepen our faith and wisdom, we can become true champions as human beings and ongoing victors in the journey of life. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 13

Daisaku Ikeda