New video! The Institute for Daisaku Ikeda Studies in Education at DePaul University in Chicago, US, conducts research on the educational philosophies and practices of Daisaku Ikeda and his predecessors.

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“We all have the same number of hours in a day. How we use that time moment by moment, can make a huge difference in the way the future unfolds. Still water stagnates and a stationary wheel rusts. Constantly moving forward is the key to a bright and hopeful future.”

“The ideal old age might be likened to a magnificent sunset. Just as the deep red of the setting sun holds the promise of a beautiful tomorrow, a life well lived conveys the gift of hope to future generations.”

“While celebrating the unique characteristics of different peoples and cultures, we have to create solidarity on the level of our common humanity, our common life…Diversity should not beget conflict in the world, but richness.”
[The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra]

“Peace is maintained by people willing to dedicate their lives to securing it. Lasting peace is a result of continuous victory in the struggle for peace.”
[The New Human Revolution, 𝘝𝘰𝘭. 18, “𝘋𝘺𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘴” 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳]

“The way to build a glorious record of success is to continue to work with dedication, not wasting a moment. Though each individual step may be small, when accumulated they form a great advance.”
[The New Human Revolution, 𝘝𝘰𝘭. 23, “𝘉𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘨𝘨𝘭𝘦” 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳]

“Words of encouragement motivated by the wish for someone’s happiness can function as a source of revitalizing light, rousing courage and strength.”
[The New Human Revolution, 𝘝𝘰𝘭. 30, “𝘈𝘸𝘢𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘛𝘪𝘮𝘦” 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳]

“Helping others discover their potential happens through life-to-life interaction. If we wish to support people's growth, we need to give our all and engage them in heartfelt dialogue. Only if we are sincere and enthusiastic can we touch the lives of others.”

“Culture is a flower that blossoms from the soil of our humanity. Creating new culture, constructing the future, transforming people’s destiny—all begin with the inner transformation of the individual.”

“Extending a hand of assistance to people who are suffering the most is the way to open the path of happiness for all. The joy of a single individual whose life has been revitalized creates sympathetic ripples that spread far and wide.”

“Just as cherry, plum, peach and damson blossoms all possess their own unique qualities, each person is unique. We cannot become someone else. The important thing is that we live true to ourselves and cause the great flower of our lives to blossom.”

“However difficult our situation or profound our anguish, we always retain the capacity to light the flame of encouragement. This light dispels not only the darkness of others’ suffering, but also that which envelops our own heart.”
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“When you advance toward a goal, obstacles are certain to rise in your path, and that is the moment of truth when the struggle with yourself begins...Victors are those who practice self-mastery.”

“The source of illumination needed to dispel the chaos and darkness of the age is to be found in actions that bring forth our own inner light through committed action on behalf of others.”
[2010 𝘗𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘢𝘭]

“Dialogue is not some simplistic assertion of one’s own position…Dialogue is about demonstrating respect for another’s life, and being determined to learn when confronted with differences in personality and perspective.”

“Activity is another name for happiness. Give free, unfettered play to your unique talents, live with the full radiance of your being. This is what it means to be truly alive.”
[Discussions on Youth]

On Feb. 5, 2024, a memorial honoring the life of Daisaku Ikeda, Honorary President of Soka Gakkai and President of the Soka Gakkai Int’l, in Uzbekistan’s Navoiy City, which had a longstanding relationship with him.

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“People who can hold onto their original motivation are strong. As long as we don’t forget this starting point, we will never lose sight of the path of our convictions.”
[The New Human Revolution, 𝘝𝘰𝘭. 18, “𝘓𝘪𝘰𝘯’𝘴 𝘙𝘰𝘢𝘳” 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳]

“All people essentially desire peace. It is not flowery rhetoric or pretense that draws forth that inner spirit from people’s lives, but only open, honest dialogue coming from genuine and sincere humanity.”

“When that which is true and just is defeated, it will be labeled as wrong and bad. Sad as this is, it is a social reality that can be observed throughout history. This is why those who champion the path of justice must not be defeated.”