When we chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, the sun rises in our lives. When we ourselves become the sun, all darkness vanishes. The light of our prayer can even reach and benefit those who have passed away. As such, it cannot…

by Daisaku Ikeda Those who are determined to win in the end, no matter what, are strong. In the depths of our lives, we each possess a precious “jeweled sword” that is uniquely our own. This might sword…

By Daisaku Ikeda (Originally printed in the Japan Times on DEC 23, 2011)  On Dec. 19 the United Nations General Assembly, meeting in New York, adopted a historic new U.N. Declaration on Human Rights Education and Training. As…

With some people, however, once they have gotten into a relationship, they have a hard time saying “no” to the other person for fear of losing them. In that respect, love is like riding in a car with…

The agonies of love are many and varied. Each person has their own character and personality; they have different backgrounds and circumstances. So there is no set rule that applies equally to everyone . . . Whom a…