Nichiren Daishonin writes, “The popular proverb says that ‘one is the mother of ten thousand’” (WND-1, 131). One person may seem small and unimportant, but one person is the “mother,” or source, that can empower countless multitudes. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 95
Daisaku Ikeda
Mr. Toda declared with absolute conviction, “If practicing this Buddhism doesn’t make you happy, I will give you my life!” If we cannot help real, living people, no matter how deep their despair, then this Buddhism is a lie. Mr. Toda continued, with all his might, to touch people’s lives and awaken in them a powerful and invincible courage to take on any adversity. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 90
Daisaku Ikeda
The Soka Gakkai has always worked for the happiness of the people, and it continues to do so today. That’s why it has won the people’s trust. There is nothing more powerful.
From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 358
Daisaku Ikeda