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The fundamental spirit of Buddhism is that all people are equal. A person is not great simply because of his or her social standing, fame, academic background or position in the organization. In the world of faith, the truly great are those who spread the Mystic Law and strive for kosen-rufu, who actively work for the sake of Buddhism and the happiness of others. Supremely respectworthy are those who champion the cause of kosen-rufu.

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As we work for the greater good, we build happiness for ourselves and others. The more we do for other people, the more the path of our own happiness will open up. In realizing this, we discover a sense of gratitude in being able to help them.

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The great French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-78) wrote in his work Emile: “There is no happiness without courage nor virtue without struggle.” Without courage there is no happiness and it is impossible to create a life of value. This is an unchanging rule of human existence.

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