Daisaku Ikeda
What makes us admirable as practitioners of Nichiren Buddhism? Not background, social position, or inherent abilities but our tireless efforts to support our fellow members and help them become happy. That dedicated faith and humanity cannot be overlooked. Such a person is the noblest of all—a person who will attain Buddhahood. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 71
Daisaku Ikeda
As the Daishonin writes, to share the Mystic Law is to practice just as the Buddha teaches. It is the most difficult of all undertakings. But we gain the same benefit from enabling someone to hear about the correct teaching whether or not they immediately take faith in it. In either case, we are carrying out the supremely noble work of the Buddha.
From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 242
Daisaku Ikeda
One need not profess lofty theories to be a humanist. All that is required is to truly believe in people and strive to bring them together. This is true humanism. It is none other than forging friendships. Friendship is strong. The underlying strength of the Soka Gakkai is also friendship, fellowship, and solid unity in faith. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 22