Daisaku Ikeda Quotes

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  You will pass through storms and heavy rains, and at times you will suffer defeat. The essence of the creative life, however, is not to give up in the face of defeat but to follow the rainbow that exists within your heart.

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  Giving Up, Rain, Heart

  Daisaku Ikeda (1975*). “The tide toward the 21st century: addresses”

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• When we change, the world changes. The key to all change is in our inner transformation- a change of our hearts and minds. This is human revolution. We all have the power to change. When we realize this truth, we can bring forth that power anywhere, anytime, and in any situation.

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  Heart, Keys, Mind

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• One thing is certain: That is that 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. That is a fact.

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  Believe, Moving, Reality

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• No matter what our personal circumstances may be, if we ourselves become a source of light, then there will be no darkness in the world.

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  Light, Darkness, World

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• Faith is to fear nothing, to stand unswayed, the power to surmount any obstacle.

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  Obstacles, Fear Nothing

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• No matter what kind of difficult situation one may find oneself in, some opening, some opportunity to fight one's way out, can always be found. What's most important is to hold fast to Hope, to face the future with courage.

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  Fighting, Opportunity, Difficult Situations

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  What may look like a small act of courage is courage nevertheless. The important thing is to be willing to take a step forward.

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  Inspirational, Courage, Buddhist

  Daisaku Ikeda (2000). “The Way of Youth: Buddhist Common Sense for Handling Life's Questions”, p.111, Middleway Press

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• Whatever your circumstances, whatever your past, the forces that determine your future are nowhere but within your own heart and mind. It is here that the star of your destiny shines.

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  Stars, Heart, Past

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• Hope is the sun. It is light. It is passion. It is the fundamental force for life's blossoming.

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  Passion, Light, Hopeful

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• A person who respects others is respected by others in return. Those who treat others with compassion and concern are protected and supported by others. Our environment is essentially a reflection of ourselves

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  Reflection, Compassion, Return

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• In life when we feel we have reached a limit, that is when the true battle begins. Just when you despair and think it is impossible to go any further, will you become apathetic, or will you say it's not over and stand up with an unyielding spirit? The battle is decided by this single determination.

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  Determination, Thinking, Despair

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• Even if things don't unfold the way you expected, don't be disheartened or give up. One who continues to advance will win in the end.

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  Inspirational, Peace, Giving Up

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• When we care for others our own strength to live increases. When we help people expand their state of life, our lives also expand. Actions to benefit others are not separate from actions to benefit oneself. Our lives and the lives of others are ultimately inseparable.

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  People, Benefits, Care

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• The misfortune of others is our misfortune. Our happiness is the happiness of others. To see ourselves in others and feel an inner oneness and sense of unity with them represents a fundamental revolution in the way we view and live our lives. Therefore, discriminating against another person is the same as discriminating against oneself. When we hurt another, we are hurting ourselves. And when we respect others, we respect and elevate our own lives as well.

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  Hurt, Views, Oneness

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• Do something! Start something! As you make consistent efforts, you will begin to see your goals come into focus. You will discover your mission--the one only you can fulfill.

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  Goal, Focus, Effort

  Daisaku Ikeda (2000). “The Way of Youth: Buddhist Common Sense for Handling Life's Questions”, p.102, Middleway Press

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• Effort and hard work construct the bridge that connects your dreams to reality.

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  Dream, Hard Work, Reality

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• What we need most is to restore and revive our humanity. We must create a society where people can live with dignity, a society where people can live in peace and happiness. People are tired of games played for power and profit. People are tired of hatred and conflict. They want to live with more wisdom and confidence, and in peace. It may seem like a long and distant path, but I am convinced that the 21st century must see a movement to sow the seeds of peace, happiness and trust in every person's heart. The seeds of a truly humane way of life. I am convinced this is the only path.

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  Tired, Heart, Humane Way

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• Being sincere, dedicated and honest is the key. People of integrity triumph in the end.

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  Integrity, Keys, People

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• There is no one as strong as a person whose heart is always filled with gratitude.

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  Gratitude, Strong, Attitude

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• Increase your joy by doing the good you wish to have done to you.

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  Joy, Wish, Done

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• Many things happen in life. There are joyous days and times of suffering. Sometimes unpleasant things occur. But that's what makes life so interesting. The dramas we encounter are part and parcel of being human. If we experienced no change or drama in our lives, if nothing unexpected ever happened, we would merely be like automatons, our lives unbearably monotonous and dull. Therefore, please develop a strong self so that you can enact the drama of your life with confidence and poise in the face of whatever vicissitudes you may encounter.

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  Strong, Drama, Self

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• Before comparing yourself with others, win the battle with yourself. Strive to be better today than yesterday, and better tomorrow than today.

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  Attitude, Winning, Yesterday

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• Often the biggest obstacle in meeting life’s challenges is actually our own fear of failure.

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  Challenges, Obstacles, Fear Of Failure

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• With love and patience, nothing is impossible.

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  Love, Patience, Not Giving Up

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• Whatever the outcome may be, the important thing is to step forward on the path that you believe is right.

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  Believe, Important, May

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