Daily Encouragement

A selection of quotes from Daisaku Ikeda’s published works on inspiration for daily living.

January 6

Buddhism stresses the importance of the present and the future. There is little point in dwelling on the past. Far more constructive is looking to the future and moving forward. What is vital is that we achieve a bright and glorious future through our efforts and perseverance today.

From a speech at a New York representatives meeting, New York, USA, June 15, 1996.