it is impossible to build one's own happiness on the unhappiness of others. This perspective is at the heart of Buddhist teachings. Daisaku Ikeda More Quotes by Daisaku Ikeda More Quotes From Daisaku Ikeda If we are to put the era of nuclear terror behind us, we must struggle against the real 'enemy.' That enemy is not nuclear weapons per se, nor is it the states that possess or develop them. The real enemy that we must confront is the ways of thinking that justify nuclear weapons; the readiness to annihilate others when they are seen as a threat or as a hindrance to the realization of our objectives. Daisaku Ikeda real struggle thinking Genuine sincerity opens people's hearts, while manipulation causes them to close. Daisaku Ikeda manipulation heart people Take heart, and do not let disappointment or shame stop you from moving forward. The true outcome of life is only apparent at the very end. Daisaku Ikeda disappointment heart moving Hope changes everything. It changes winter into summer, darkness into dawn, descent into ascent, barrenness into creativity, agony into joy. Daisaku Ikeda creativity summer winter There is no true joy in a life lived closed up in the little shell of the self. When you take one step to reach out to people, when you meet with others and share their thoughts and sufferings, infinite compassion and wisdom well up within your heart. Your life is transformed. Daisaku Ikeda true-joy compassion heart The Earth never ceases to spin. All life is dancing : The trees, the wind, the sea. Keep dancing for the rest of your life. Daisaku Ikeda dancing sea wind If you become deadlocked,return to the prime point. Daisaku Ikeda prime return ifs Life is filled with potential that is truly unfathomable. At last we are coming to see the enormous power it possesses. That is why we must never write anyone off. In particular, we mustn’t put boundaries on our own potential. In most cases, our so-called limitations are nothing more than our own decision to limit ourselves. Daisaku Ikeda lasts decision writing Patience is, in and of itself, a great challenge and it often holds the key to breaking through a seeming impasse. Daisaku Ikeda keys challenges attitude Whatever the outcome may be, the important thing is to step forward on the path that you believe is right. Daisaku Ikeda important may believe Those who always have a sense of appreciation and gratitude never reach an impasse in life. Daisaku Ikeda gratitude-and-appreciation gratitude appreciation One thing is certain: The power of belief, the power of thought, will move reality in the direction of what we believe and conceive of it. If you really believe you can do something, you can. This is a fact. When you clearly envision a victorious outcome, engrave it in your heart and are firmly convinced that you will attain it, your brain makes every effort to realize the mental image you have created. And then, through your unceasing efforts, that victory is finally made a reality. Daisaku Ikeda heart believe moving No one should be left to suffer alone. Daisaku Ikeda left should suffering A moment’s encounter can decide the direction of one’s entire life Daisaku Ikeda encounters moments Humanity has experienced many revolutionary changes over the course of history: revolutions in agriculture, in science, industrial production, as well as numerous political revolutions. But these have all been limited to the external aspects of our individual and collective lives. Daisaku Ikeda agriculture political-revolution humanity If you summon your courage to challenge something, you’ll never be left with regret. How sad it is to spend your life wishing, “If only I’d had a little more courage.” Whatever the outcome may be, the important thing is to step forward on the path that you believe is right. Daisaku Ikeda regret challenges believe Victory lies in not getting defeated. Daisaku Ikeda defeated victory lying The challenge of preventing any further proliferation of nuclear weapons is just such a trial in the quest for world peace, one that cannot be achieved if we are defeated by a sense of helplessness. The crucial element is to ensure that any struggle against evil is rooted firmly in a consciousness of the unity of the human family, something only gained through the mastery of our own inner contradictions. Daisaku Ikeda struggle challenges evil But I think we need to remember that democracy everywhere is by its nature incomplete, a work in progress. Daisaku Ikeda progress democracy thinking 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 adversity real essence
