Have the depth of faith to regard everything as a source for creating happiness and value. Daisaku Ikeda More Quotes by Daisaku Ikeda More Quotes From Daisaku Ikeda Health is not simply the absence of illness. Real health is the will to overcome every form of adversity and use even the worst of circumstances as a springboard for new growth and development. Simply put, the essence of health is the constant renewal and rejuvenation of life. Daisaku Ikeda adversityrealessence 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. Daisaku Ikeda rightsstoriespeople We have both a weak self and a strong self; the two are completely different. If we allow our weak side to dominate, we will be defeated. The thought ,"I am still young and have a lot of time, so I can relax and take life easy" is a function of our own weakness. Daisaku Ikeda strongselftwo Hope transforms pessimism into optimism. Hope is invincible. Daisaku Ikeda pessimismhopefuloptimism Music speaks directly to the heart. This response, this echo within the heart, is proof that human hearts can transcend the barriers of time and space and nationality. Exchanges in the field of culture can play an important role in enabling people to overcome mistrust and prejudice and build peace. Daisaku Ikeda echoesplayheart No matter how healthy, intelligent or affluent we may be, if our minds are weak, then our happiness will also be frail and brittle. Our minds of faith, moreover, enable us to bring out the full potential in all things and situations, so it is crucial that we strive to forge our minds of faith. Daisaku Ikeda healthyintelligentmind 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 menwarreality Hopes, dreams, faith and a sense of mission enable us to open up our lives. Daisaku Ikeda missionshopefuldream It is by fighting and triumphing over the enemies of the Buddha that we ourselves become Buddhas. Daisaku Ikeda fightinghappinessenemy I have for some time urged that a nuclear abolition summit to mark the effective end of the nuclear era be convened in Hiroshima and Nagasaki on the 70th anniversary of the bombings of those cities, with the participation of national leaders and representatives of global civil society. Daisaku Ikeda hiroshima-and-nagasakianniversarycities Even places that have been shrouded in darkness for billions of years can be illuminated. Even a stone from the bottom of a river can be used to produce fire. Our present sufferings, no matter how dark, have certainly not continued for billions of years--nor will they linger forever. The sun will definitely rise. In fact, its ascent has already begun. Daisaku Ikeda darkriversyears So long as nuclear weapons continue to exist, so will the temptation to threaten others with overwhelming military force. Daisaku Ikeda militarytemptationlong No one can live entirely on their own, nor can any country or society exist in isolation. Daisaku Ikeda isolationcountry There are some among the so-called elite who are overbearing and arrogant. I want to foster leaders, not elitists. Daisaku Ikeda arrogantleaderwant Human beings are inherently endowed with the power to bring out the best possible results from the worst possible circumstances. Daisaku Ikeda worstresultscircumstances A commitment to human rights cannot be fostered simply through the transmission of knowledge. Action and experience play a crucial role in the learning process. Daisaku Ikeda rightsplaycommitment Faced with stress, too many people feel they have nowhere to turn to, that they don't have access to the kind of friendships or communities where they can easily and openly share their problems and worries. Daisaku Ikeda stressworrypeople Women are, in my view, natural peacemakers. As givers and nurturers of life, through their focus on human relationships and their engagement with the demanding work of raising children and protecting family life, they develop a deep sense of empathy that cuts through to underlying human realities. Daisaku Ikeda cuttingchildrenreality We must take steps to prevent further nuclear weapons development or modernization. Daisaku Ikeda nucleardevelopmentweapons Buhhdism is wisdom. As long as we have wisdom, we can put all things to the best use, we can turn everything in the direction of happiness. Daisaku Ikeda turnsuselong
