The New Human Revolution, Volume 3 Quotes

“Those who have used political authority to promote their own interests feel greatly threatened by the growing numbers of Soka Gakkai–sponsored representatives who strive to realize a government that stands on the side of the people. They are afraid their own power base will be undermined. Other religious organizations also feel threatened by the Soka Gakkai’s progress. Because, were it to come down to a debate on doctrine, their defeat would be certain.”
― Daisaku Ikeda, The New Human Revolution, vol. 3

“Yet among this great diversity of life, we have been born as human beings and can practice Nichiren Buddhism. The odds of achieving this would have to be far more difficult than winning first prize in a lottery untold times. It is undeniably because of our immense fortune and profound mission that we have been fortunate enough to encounter an unrivaled opportunity to attain Buddhahood in this lifetime. Nevertheless, some people still abandon their faith, unable to appreciate how wondrous it is to be born as a human being and practice Nichiren Buddhism. Yet these same people would be ecstatic if they won the lottery even once. This is truly a shame. Our present existence represents a one-in-a-million chance to attain Buddhahood in this lifetime. I hope you won’t waste this wonderful opportunity.”
― Daisaku Ikeda, The New Human Revolution, vol. 3