There is no sorrow or gloom in the realm of the Mystic Law. Family members who practice the Mystic Law will always be enveloped in the moonlight of eternity, happiness, true self, and purity—the four noble virtues of Buddhahood. Their lives will impart immeasurable hope and courage to those who follow in their footsteps.
From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 340
Daisaku Ikeda
Our daily activities, valuing each individual, are the ultimate expression of humanistic education. There is no more sacred undertaking than our activities to impart hope to people and build peace in our societies. Please advance with confidence and pride.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 384
Daisaku Ikeda
Life is a struggle. It is a struggle to become happy. But happiness is not simply the absence of hardships. Buddhism teaches that the sufferings we experience as human beings lead us to enlightenment. The Daishonin writes, “There is no true happiness for human beings other than chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo” (WND-1, 681).
From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 166
Daisaku Ikeda