The profound unity of subjective existence and objective environment leads naturally to the idea that the life-force of one human being can affect other living beings and even the fundamental being of humankind as a whole. Furthermore, the minds of humankind fuse into one and exert a continuous influence, both physical and spiritual, on other living beings and on the whole of nature.
Daisaku IkedaEven if things don't unfold the way you expected, don't be disheartened or give up. One who continues to advance will win in the end.
Daisaku IkedaTrue happiness means forging a strong spirit that is undefeated, no matter how trying our circumstances.
Daisaku IkedaIt is much more valuable to look for the strength in others. You can gain nothing by criticizing their imperfections.
Daisaku IkedaAnyone who has ever made a resolution discovers that the strength of that determination fades in time. The moment you feel that is when you should make a fresh determination. Tell yourself, โOK! I will start again from now!โ If you fall down seven times, get up an eighth. Donโt give up when you feel discouraged-jus t pick yourself up and renew your determination each time.
Daisaku IkedaAs long as we are human, we are destined to make mistakes. We all fall prey to flawed beliefs and views. What separates a forward-looking person from an intransigent one, a virtuous person from a malevolent one, however, is whether one can candidly admit to ones mistakes and take bold steps to redress them.
Daisaku Ikeda