It is my belief that if we can foster, in the depths of each individual human life, the kind of active, independent basis for altruistic behavior exemplified in the bodhisattva’s vow, we can establish the fundamental foundation for an ethic of responsibility and commitment upon which a genuine culture of human rights can flourish.
From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, pp. 114-15
Daisaku Ikeda
Religion has meaning only when it is dedicated to the welfare of individuals, the people, and society. To be satisfied merely with one’s own well-being or salvation, while ignoring the suffering of others, is not the mark of a genuine faith. Nichiren Buddhism is a teaching dedicated to realizing happiness and peace for all humanity From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 87
Daisaku Ikeda
Refusing to allow our weaknesses to defeat us and triumphing in one activity after another is the way we train and strengthen ourselves; it is the path of human revolution for each of us to win over our negative tendencies. Soka Gakkai activities are the “place of practice” or “training ground” where we develop and strengthen our lives.
From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 202
Daisaku Ikeda