The New Human Revolution, vol. 30 Quotes

“Shin’ichi then touched on the history of India, the reign of King Ashoka, and the principles of Buddhism that served as a cornerstone for peace. He said: “Ashoka was able to create an ideal government by basing himself on Buddhism, which teaches that all people possess the Buddha nature, the supreme and incomparable life state of Buddhahood. This principle is not only the foundation for respecting the dignity of life but also a teaching of human equality. It gives rise to a philosophy that values peace and humanism.” The two men agreed that they would need much more time to explore the various issues that they had raised in their discussion and decided to meet again for a dialogue that could provide insights for shaping the twenty-first century.”
― Daisaku Ikeda, The New Human Revolution, vol. 30

“A religion that cannot help people become happy and lead fulfilling lives cannot possibly realize world peace and free the world’s people from suffering.”
― Daisaku Ikeda, The New Human Revolution, vol. 30

“A thousand years ago, the great Kyrgyz poet Yusuf Khass Hajib (also known as Yusuf Balasaguni), wrote: “As long as you live, any wish can be realized. As long as you have wisdom, any goal can be attained.”
― Daisaku Ikeda, The New Human Revolution, vol. 30