Amit Shiwani

“Encouragement inspires people and lights the flame of courage in their hearts. To have that effect, however, one must develop a radiant state of life and engage people with every ounce of one’s being. Such a spirit touches people’s lives and gives them hope and inspiration.”
― Daisaku Ikeda, The New Human Revolution - Volume 13

“WHAT IS the fundamental purpose of education? Tsunesaburo Makiguchi declared, “The purpose of education is to enable children to live happy lives.”
― Daisaku Ikeda, The New Human Revolution, Vol. 7

“It was for this reason that Shin’ichi had made encouraging others the focus of his life, devoting his full effort towards this. Our true mission as Bodhisattvas of the Earth is to give courage to our friends, family members, and everyone we come into contact with. No matter what difficulties we are facing, even if we are bedridden or paralysed, as long as we have breath in our body, we can continue to encourage others. Even if we are unable to speak, we can still fulfil this mission through our facial expressions, our smiles, our eyes. Herein lies our unique and positive inner ability as human beings. Such a life shines brilliantly like the sun. This is what it means to be alive.”
― Daisaku Ikeda, The New Human Revolution - Volume 19

“1. Become people who seek the truth, create value and possess wisdom and enthusiasm. 2. Do not cause trouble to others, and always take responsibility for your own actions. 3. Be considerate and polite, reject violence and value trustworthiness and cooperation. 4. Boldly speak out for your beliefs and act courageously for the sake of truth and justice. 5. Cultivate an enterprising spirit and become respectable leaders of Japan and the world.”
― Daisaku Ikeda, The New Human Revolution - Volume 12