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Say, for example, you visit and encourage one of your members who has stopped coming to meetings. It is unlikely that they will be inspired to make a fresh determination in faith after only one visit. You need to call on them from time to time and patiently continue to encourage them. Eventually, your sincerity will reach them and they will come to trust you and want to become active again. Perseverance is vital in offering personal guidance.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 98

Daisaku Ikeda

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When the sun rises, it illuminates everything on earth. When a single lighthouse shines out to sea at night, countless vessels can navigate safely. When a family has one person who acts as a strong pillar, all of its members can lead secure, tranquil lives.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 69

Daisaku Ikeda

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A single individual who encounters and awakens to the true, great Law goes on to courageously engage in altruistic action, meeting with another and telling them about Buddhism. Never forget that this ripple effect from one person to another is the source of the limitless expansion of kosen-rufu and that through such steady efforts, the history of kosen-rufu will continue to unfold without end.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 95

Daisaku Ikeda