“The lives of all people are at one with the universe... each person is a microcosm that reflects the macrocosm in a unique manner; fundamentally, the individual encompasses all. Therefore, each person is precious and irreplaceable.” [The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra] #daisakuikedaquotes #dailyencouragementquotes

“I have been waiting for 94 years to meet you.” Austregésilo de Athayde, a key drafter of the UN Declaration of Human Rights, met Daisaku Ikeda in 1993. Their dialogue, Human Rights in the 21st Century, now marks its 30th anniversary. 📖Available in English, French, Portuguese and Japanese, its message still resonates today. 📽️Watch how their historic encounter led to a book! 👉 #HumanRights #DaisakuIkeda #Athayde #DialogueForPeace #UNDeclarationOfHumanRights

“No matter what one changes, the world will never get any better as long as people themselves… remain selfish and lacking in compassion. In that respect, human revolution is the most fundamental of all revolutions.” [Discussions on Youth] #daisakuikedaquotes #dailyencouragementquotes

“Just as a spring breeze awakens tender new shoots of green, sincere encouragement can thaw a frozen heart and instill courage. It is the most powerful means to rejuvenate the human spirit.” [The New Human Revolution, 𝘝𝘰𝘭. 19, “𝘛𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘛𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳” 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳] #daisakuikedaquotes #dailyencouragementquotes

“Resolve to be the 'sun.' Then, no matter what problems you may face, the dawn will always break, fine weather will always return, and spring will never fail to come.” [Discussions on Youth] #daisakuikedaquotes #dailyencouragementquotes

“No matter how much wealth or prestige we may acquire, if we hang on to past angers and hatreds we are bound to end up miserable and unhappy. Life’s true victors are those who succeed in elevating their life-state to the point where they can embrace all people with compassion and warmth.” [The New Human Revolution, 𝘝𝘰𝘭. 20, “𝘉𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘨𝘦 𝘉𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨” 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳] #daisakuikedaquotes #dailyencouragementquotes

“The problems confronting humankind are daunting in their depth and complexity. While it may be hard to see where to begin―or how―we must never give in to cynicism or paralysis. We must each initiate action in the direction we believe to be right. We must refuse the temptation to passively accommodate ourselves to present realities and embark upon the challenge of creating a new reality.” [2000 𝘗𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘢𝘭] #daisakuikedaquotes #dailyencouragementquotes

“A determination is only meaningful if it is put into action and produces results. Determination without action is nothing but wishful thinking.” [The New Human Revolution, 𝘝𝘰𝘭. 20, “𝘗𝘢𝘵𝘩 𝘰𝘧 𝘍𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱” 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳] #daisakuikedaquotes #dailyencouragementquotes

“For all of us, to expand the circle of dialogue within our community is to expand the space of comfort and security, the space where we know that we are accepted and have a place.” [2014 𝘗𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘢𝘭] #daisakuikedaquotes #dailyencouragementquotes

“When leaders become authoritarian, there can be no fresh growth. Growth is synonymous with ceaseless inquiry and continuous exploration.” [The New Human Revolution, 𝘝𝘰𝘭. 20, “𝘉𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘨𝘦 𝘉𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨” 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳] #daisakuikedaquotes #dailyencouragementquotes

“The courageous cry of even a single individual standing up for justice can light a flame in the hearts of thousands and change the course of human history.” Buddhist philosopher Daisaku Ikeda (1928–2023), who had the privilege of meeting Rosa Parks (1913–2005) reflects on her enduring legacy. On her birth anniversary, we honor her courage and the civil rights movement she helped ignite. Read full essay here: #DaisakuIkeda #IkedaPeacethroughDialogue #DialogueforPeace #RosaParks

“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.” [Discussions on Youth] #daisakuikedaquotes #dailyencouragementquotes

“The power of the written word is truly immense. Words can dispel the darkness of falsehood, illuminate reality with the light of truth and cause the sun of courage to rise in people’s hearts.” [The New Human Revolution, 𝘝𝘰𝘭. 20, “𝘛𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘛𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵” 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳] #daisakuikedaquotes #dailyencouragementquotes

“When we lose the desire to learn and improve ourselves, we become apathetic and complacent… It is by constantly challenging ourselves, by continuing to move forward, that we can experience life’s dynamism and savor genuine victory in life.” [The New Human Revolution, 𝘝𝘰𝘭. 20, “𝘗𝘢𝘵𝘩 𝘰𝘧 𝘍𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱” 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳] #daisakuikedaquotes #dailyencouragementquotes

“Unity is important. True unity requires mutual consideration, respect and trust. In true unity, not only does the group as a whole shine, but each individual can bring out their best. Unity is the essence of peace.” [The New Human Revolution, 𝘝𝘰𝘭. 21, “𝘚𝘎𝘐” 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳] #daisakuikedaquotes #dailyencouragementquotes

“No progress can be achieved if one becomes satisfied with merely maintaining the status quo and forgets to constantly press forward and undertake new challenges.” [The New Human Revolution, 𝘝𝘰𝘭. 21, “𝘑𝘦𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘊𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘯” 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳] #daisakuikedaquotes #dailyencouragementquotes

“No matter how brief the encounter, when hearts resonate with deep empathy, the seeds of friendship take root. Earnestness and sincerity are essential.” [The New Human Revolution, 𝘝𝘰𝘭. 21, “𝘗𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦’𝘴 𝘋𝘪𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘤𝘺” 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳] #daisakuikedaquotes #dailyencouragementquotes

The Nov. 2024 issue of 𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘰𝘱𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘗𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦 honors the life & achievements of Daisaku Ikeda (1928–2023). This issue features reflections from Lou Marinoff, president of the American Philosophical Practitioners Association & contributions from global scholars, highlighting Mr. Ikeda’s enduring impact on peace, education & dialogue. #DaisakuIkeda #IkedaPeacethroughDialogue #Philosophy

“We must build a society that has more than its short-term profit as its goal. To do that, the first step is to respect ourselves and to live with dignity, self-confidence and pride. Such people are then able to treat others with respect.” [Discussions on Youth] #daisakuikedaquotes #dailyencouragementquotes

“The life and essence of art—whether it be painting, music, or dance—lies in expressing through a wellspring of emotion the universal realm of the human spirit.” [The New Human Revolution, 𝘝𝘰𝘭. 7, “𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘊𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦” 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳] #daisakuikedaquotes #dailyencouragementquotes