Towards 2030 – October 12, 2025

Everywhere I went during that first trip to the United States, I urged members to transform where they were into a Land of Eternally Tranquil Light, and I assured them that as long as they upheld faith in the Mystic Law, which enables us to change poison into medicine, they were certain to become happy. With tears shining in their eyes, many of them proclaimed: “I won’t be defeated!” “I’ll keep challenging myself!” I held discussion meetings wherever I went and engaged in frank heart-to-heart dialogues. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 26

Daisaku Ikeda

Towards 2030 – October 11, 2025

Mr. Toda would often say to me: “An impasse is a critical turning point. Do you give up and throw in the towel? Or do you stand up with indomitable resolve, determined to go on fighting? That difference in attitude is what determines victory or defeat.” Mr. Toda deeply and firmly impressed this lesson on me.
From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 140

Daisaku Ikeda

Towards 2030 – October 10, 2025

Mr. Toda would often say to me: “An impasse is a critical turning point. Do you give up and throw in the towel? Or do you stand up with indomitable resolve, determined to go on fighting? That difference in attitude is what determines victory or defeat.” Mr. Toda deeply and firmly impressed this lesson on me.
From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 140

Daisaku Ikeda