When human beings live together, conflict is inevitable. War is not. Daisaku Ikeda beingconflicthuman Change image and share on social
Living here on Earth, we breathe the rhythms of a universe that extends infinitely above us. When resonant harmonies arise between this vast outer cosmos and the inner human cosmos, poetry is born. Daisaku Ikeda arisebearbreathe Change image and share on social
I firmly believe that the mission of religion in the 21st century must be to contribute concretely to the peaceful coexistence of humankind. Daisaku Ikeda 21stcenturycoexistence Change image and share on social
People need to be made conscious of a very simple reality: we have no choice but to share this planet, this small blue sphere floating in the vast reaches of space, with all of our fellow 'passengers.' Daisaku Ikeda bluechoiceconscious share on social
The idea of interdependence is central to Buddhism, which holds that all things come into being through the mutual interactions of various causes and conditions. Daisaku Ikeda buddhismcentralcondition Change image and share on social
The problems of aging present an opportunity to rethink our social and personal lives in order to ensure the dignity and welfare of each individual. Daisaku Ikeda agingdignityensure Change image and share on social
Faced with stress, too many people feel they have nowhere to turn to, that they don't have access to the kind of friendships or communities where they can easily and openly share their problems and worries. Daisaku Ikeda accesscommunityeasily share on social
Likewise, education can direct people toward good or evil ends. When education is based on a fundamentally distorted worldview, the results are horrific. Daisaku Ikeda basedirectdistort Change image and share on social
Men and women who know the brutal reality of war, who know that war strips people of their very humanity, must unite in a new global partnership for peace. Daisaku Ikeda brutalglobalhumanity Change image and share on social
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 awakendramaticeducation Change image and share on social