A home to the world of friendship

Life is a series of changes, a succession of ups and downs. But those who possess a prime point, a home to which they can return no matter what happens, are strong. To come home to the world of friendship in the SGI, to talk things over and prepare for a fresh departure—this is the way I hope all of you will live. When you do, you will advance upon a fundamentally unerring path to happiness.

For Today and Tomorrow
Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda 4/1

Making one true friend is a step toward creating world peace

Our individual circle of friendship is part of the global circle of friendship; it is one and the same. A drop of rain from the sky, a drop of water from the river, or a drop of water from the ocean are all just that—a drop of water—until they accumulate. The friends we make in our own small circle contribute to the spread of friendship around the world. Making one true friend is a step toward creating world peace.

Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda 2/10

Friendship is strong in SGI

Friendship is strong. Friendship, camaraderie and unity in faith lie at the heart of the SGI. They come before the organization. We must never make the mistake of thinking that it is the other way around. The organization serves as a means for deepening friendship, comradeship and faith. To confuse the means and the end is a terrible mistake. 21/2

Friend and enemy 19/2

Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda


Chang-an writes, "If one befriends another person but lacks the mercy to correct him, one is in fact his enemy." The consequences of a grave offense are extremely difficult to erase. The most important thing is to continually strengthen our wish to benefit others. -Nichiren

True friendship

You cannot judge the quality of another's friendship by superficial appearances, especially when things are going smoothly. It is only when when we have experience the worst, most crushing of times - when we have plumbed the depths of life - that we can experience the joys of genuine friendship. Only a man of principle, a women of resolve - a person who stays true to their chosen path - can be trusted and true friend, and have real friends in turn.