Divorced from the cosmos, from nature, from society and from each other, we have become fractured and fragmented. Daisaku Ikeda Society
There are no greater treasures than the highest human qualities such as compassion, courage and hope. Not even tragic accident or disaster can destroy such treasures of the heart. Daisaku Ikeda Hope
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 Education
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 Women
Genuine happiness can only be achieved when we transform our way of life from the unthinking pursuit of pleasure to one committed to enriching our inner lives, when we focus on 'being more' rather than simply having more. Daisaku Ikeda Happiness