Daisaku Ikeda
Daisaku Ikeda
Daisaku Ikedais a Buddhist philosopher, educator, author, and anti-nuclear activist. He served as the third president of the Soka Gakkai, the largest of Japan's new religious movements. Ikeda is the founding president of the Soka Gakkai International, the world's largest Buddhist lay organization, with approximately 12 million practitioners in 192 countries and regions...
NationalityJapanese
ProfessionReligious Leader
Date of Birth2 January 1928
CountryJapan
prayer destiny light
Prayer is the way to destroy all fear. It is the way to banish sorrow, the way to light a torch of hope. It is the revolution that rewrites the scenario of our destiny.
integrity keys people
Being sincere, dedicated and honest is the key. People of integrity triumph in the end.
small-acts important looks
What may look like a small act of courage is courage nevertheless. The important thing is to be willing to take a step forward.
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What we need most is to restore and revive our humanity. We must create a society where people can live with dignity, a society where people can live in peace and happiness. People are tired of games played for power and profit. People are tired of hatred and conflict. They want to live with more wisdom and confidence, and in peace. It may seem like a long and distant path, but I am convinced that the 21st century must see a movement to sow the seeds of peace, happiness and trust in every person's heart. The seeds of a truly humane way of life. I am convinced this is the only path.
attitude mean compassion
An attitude of compassion does not mean looking down on someone, pitying them in their misery. Compassion is based on respect. We discuss life as equals, learn from each other and strive together to improve our lives.
common-humanity effort courageous
Dialogue starts from the courageous willingness to know and be known by others. It is the painstaking and persistent effort to remove all obstacles that obscure our common humanity.
rights people stories
The effects of human rights education can be dramatic in awakening people to the value and power of their own lives, as shown in the following stories.
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I cannot say this too strongly: Do not compare yourselves to others. Be true to who you are, and continue to learn with all your might.
buddhist reality grieving
Reality is harsh. It can be cruel and ugly. Yet no matter how much we grieve over our environment and circumstances nothing will change. What is important is not to be defeated, to forge ahead bravely. If we do this, a path will open before us.
people challenges inspire
People who cease to grow can't inspire others. Leadership begins with challenging oneself.
wall progress becoming
Rather than becoming discouraged, know that encountering a wall is proof of the progress that you have made so far.
inspirational peace giving-up
Even 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.
beauty love-life world
If we look at the world with a love of life, the world will reveal its beauty to us.
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The person who lives life fully, glowing with life’s energy, is the person who lives a successful life.