When one takes action for others, one's own suffering is transformed into the energy that can keep one moving forward; a light of hope illuminating a new tomorrow for oneself and others is kindled. Daisaku Ikeda actionenergyforward Change image and share on social
Extreme poverty threatens people's right to life itself and makes impossible the enjoyment of the rights and freedoms essential to a humane way of life. Daisaku Ikeda enjoymentessentialextreme Change image and share on social
Men and women who know the brutal reality of war, who know that war strips people of their very humanity, must unite in a new global partnership for peace. Daisaku Ikeda brutalglobalhumanity Change image and share on social
Where there is an absence of international political leadership, civil society should step in to fill the gap, providing the energy and vision needed to move the world in a new and better direction. Daisaku Ikeda absencecivildirection Change image and share on social
With love and patience, nothing is impossible. Daisaku Ikeda impossiblelovepatience Change image and share on social
It is natural for us, as human beings, to look forward. Our eyes naturally look ahead. In this sense, we are made for moving toward a goal. Daisaku Ikeda aheadbeingeye Change image and share on social
It is crucial that we develop real awareness of ourselves as citizens of Earth, linked by mutual and indissoluble bonds. When we clearly recognize this reality and ground ourselves in it, we are compelled to take a strict accounting of our way of life. Daisaku Ikeda accountawarenessbond share on social
The reactions of the human heart are not mechanical and predictable but infinitely subtle and delicate. Daisaku Ikeda delicatehearthuman Change image and share on social
People need to be made conscious of a very simple reality: we have no choice but to share this planet, this small blue sphere floating in the vast reaches of space, with all of our fellow 'passengers.' Daisaku Ikeda bluechoiceconscious share on social
The problems of aging present an opportunity to rethink our social and personal lives in order to ensure the dignity and welfare of each individual. Daisaku Ikeda agingdignityensure Change image and share on social
