Daisaku Ikeda
December 21st 2023
Even if today may seem to be a time of total darkness, it will not last forever. The dawn will surely come if you advance, ever forward, without being defeated. The day will definitely come when you can look back fondly and declare, “I am savoring this happiness because I struggled back then.” It is those who know the bitterness of winter that can savor the true joy of spring.
Daisaku Ikeda
December 20th 2023
Creation is quite different from mere ideas. Even ideas require fundamental and extensive speculative accumulation. It goes without saying that creation in learning demands an incomparably greater fundamental ability. The task of creation is like a lofty mountain whose summit is formed only when there exist vast slopes and a solid foundation. Likewise, the fruitful work of creation can only be attained when it is based on the extensive knowledge of learning and profound speculation.
Daisaku Ikeda
December 19th 2023
Relationship problems are opportunities to grow and mature. Such problems can be character building if you don’t let them defeat you. That’s why it’s important not to isolate yourself. No one can exist apart from others. Remaining aloof from others cultivates selfishness, which accomplishes nothing.