Dialogue and education for peace can help free our hearts from the impulse toward intolerance and the rejection of others. – Daisaku Ikeda
We are not merely passive pawns of historical forces nor are we victims of the past. We can shape and direct history. – Daisaku Ikeda
History is filled with tragic examples of wars that result from diplomatic impasse. Whether in our local communities or in international relations, the skillful use of our communicative capacities to negotiate and resolve differences is the first evidence of human wisdom. – Daisaku Ikeda
In the past, human society provided encouragement and opportunity for people to extend support to each other, especially in highly stressful situations. – Daisaku Ikeda