About the Book

In the eight inspiring essays featured in this book, President Ikeda spurs his disciples to engage in an all-out struggle to achieve kosen-rufu, just as he did, keeping his mentor’s vision for peace worldwide staunchly in his heart.

In the book, he describes the many campaigns he undertook in the 1950s to create a stable and solid foundation for the advancement of kosen-rufu. Addressed specifically to the youth, men’s, women’s and young women’s division members, these essays encourage each to manifest their unique potential as individuals so that they can live undefeated, hope-filled lives, and rise above the self to contribute to change in their communities, even as they continue to plant the seed of happiness and peace in the hearts of others.