The key to achievement is to move forward along your chosen path with firm determination

When you devote yourself to achieving your goal, you will not be bothered by shallow criticism. Nothing important can be accomplished if you allow yourself to be swayed by some trifling matter, always looking over your shoulder and wondering what others are saying or thinking. The key to achievement is to move forward along your chosen path with firm determination.

Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda 17/1

Pride of Mr. Makiguchi, Mr. Toda and Mr Daisaku Ikeda

As direct disciples of the Daishonin, we have summoned forth the three powerful enemies of Buddhism. And defeating their schemes and repelling their onslaughts, we have carved out a great path of kosen-rufu. This has been the unrivaled pride of Mr. Makiguchi, Mr. Toda and myself as Soka Gakkai presidents. It is indisputable proof that the Soka Gakkai is the foremost organization in the entire world acting in accord with the Buddha's will and decree.


Events 3 May
1951: Josei Toda inaugurated as the second Soka Gakkai president.
1960: Daisaku Ikeda inaugurated as the third Soka Gakkai president.

Life contains the capacity, like flames that reach toward heaven 18/2

Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda


Life contains the capacity, like flames that reach toward heaven, to transform suffering and pain into the energy needed for value creation, into light that illuminates darkness. Like the wind traversing vast spaces unhindered, life has the power to uproot and overturn all obstacles and difficulties. Like clear flowing water, it can wash away all stains and impurities. And finally, life, like the great earth that sustains vegetation, impartially protects all people with its compassionate, nurturing force.