When we dedicate our lives to kosen-rufu, overcoming painful suffering and perseveringin faith, we, too, can actualize the principle of casting off the transient and revealing the true. As ordinary people, we can bring forth the same life state of Buddhahood as Nichiren Daishonin.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 155
Daisaku Ikeda
The sun of Nichiren Buddhism has begun to rise above the distant horizon. Rather than seeking after your own praise or glory, I hope that you will dedicate your noble lives to sowing the seeds of peace of the Mystic Law throughout the entire world. I shall do the same. At times I will lead in the forefront, at other times I shall stand by your side, and at still other times, I will watch over you from behind the scenes. I will always be supporting you with all my heart. The New Human Revolution, vol. 21, p. 33
Daisaku Ikeda
Seniors in faith have a responsibility to demonstrate victory, for the sake of their fellow members who have been striving valiantly for kosen-rufu. By victory, of course, I do not mean the external trappings of worldly success or superficial honors. True victory exists in realizing the great uncrowned state of having joyfully and confidently fulfilled one’s mission in life, as a human being and as a practitioner of Nichiren Buddhism.
From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 191
Daisaku Ikeda