What is the most important requirement for advancing together in the unity of “many in body, one in mind”? It is for each of us to make the oneness of mentor and disciple the center of our lives. Sharing the same heart and spirit as our mentor is the key to us—a gathering of diverse individuals—uniting in a single purpose and thereby embodying the spirit of “many in body, one in mind.”
From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 218

Daisaku Ikeda

The universe, in its essence, is Nam-myoho-renge-kyo; our life is an expression of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo; and the Gohonzon is an embodiment of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. Since all three are Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, they are essentially one and indivisible. Therefore, when we chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, our life and the universe are aligned around the Gohonzon—meshing together perfectly like cogs in a machine—and we begin to move in the direction of happiness and fulfillment.
From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 113-114

Daisaku Ikeda

When we do something, do we approach it with a negative attitude—grumbling, “Oh, not again! I hate this!”—or a positive attitude—telling ourselves brightly, “All right, here’s a fresh opportunity to gain good fortune!”? This seemingly small, subtle difference in attitude can make a huge difference in our lives. It can change things 180 degrees.
From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 138

Daisaku Ikeda