As practitioners of Nichiren Buddhism, we get up in the morning and do gongyo. Some perhaps may do so rather reluctantly! Nevertheless, doing gongyo is itself a truly great and noble thing. Gongyo is a solemn ceremony in which we are, in a manner of speaking, gazing out across the universe; it is a dialogue with the universe.
>From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 21

Daisaku Ikeda

In any situation, dialogue is positive. It builds solidarity and creates unity. To reject dialogue is wrong; it can be divisive and destructive. The point is to meet and to talk. It is only natural that our perspectives may differ from others. But discussion gives rise to trust, even among those who don’t see eye to eye.
From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 156

Daisaku Ikeda

As long as war and natural disasters afflict the land, people cannot attain personal happiness. It is not just a matter of striving for one’s own happiness. True happiness can be attained only by praying for a peaceful and prosperous society for all and working to make it a reality. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 11

Daisaku Ikeda