The mentor-disciple relationship is not a mere formality. It comes to life when we constantly have our mentor in our hearts. That is the key to developing self-mastery and real self-reliance.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 237

Daisaku Ikeda

A caring spirit and deep concern for others is indispensable in offering personal guidance. That spirit will manifest as warm consideration and words of heartfelt concern and encouragement.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 283

Daisaku Ikeda

Becoming people who are trusted, respected, and liked by all—indispensable people who are needed at home, at work, and in our community—is the way to show the validity of our Buddhist practice and advance our movement for kosen-rufu.
From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 100

Daisaku Ikeda