What we need to do instead is dedicate ourselves with a spirit of humility to enabling young people, our successors, to surpass us and achieve more than we could. We need to affirm their strengths and their mission. Repeating this process is how humankind grows and develops.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 209
Daisaku Ikeda
A long life is not necessarily a good life. What matters is what we leave behind, what kind of value we create, and how many people we help become happy.Ultimately, therefore, dedicating ourselves to kosen-rufu is the supreme way to live. It is the greatest possible contribution we can make to society.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 203
Daisaku Ikeda
It goes without saying that we must properly instruct members in the fundamental principles that are the basics of Nichiren Buddhism, but it is unwise to make unnecessary comments on or criticize their personal lives. We each have our own personality and lifestyle. Our circumstances also differ. The key is to respect one another and work together harmoniously.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 111
Daisaku Ikeda