July 21, 2026
What will the future be like? No one knows the answer to that question. All we know is that the effects that will appear in the future are all contained in the causes we make in the present. The important thing, therefore, is that we stand up with a lofty purpose in our hearts, unswayed by our short-term circumstances.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 445
Daisaku Ikeda
July 20, 2026
When it comes to child-rearing, I’m sure many parents find that things don’t always go the way they hope. But don’t worry too much and just warmly support and accept your children. Look into their eyes and tell these young “emissaries from the future” that you care about them and trust them.
From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 378
Daisaku Ikeda
July 19, 2026
The young women of Soka cherish a true philosophy and work alongside true comrades in faith to expand our circle of true friendship. They are walking a path to genuine happiness far superior to any enjoyed by those who seek only wealth or power.
From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 358 Young Women’s Division Founded (1951)
Daisaku Ikeda