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When has someone inspired you to make a difference in your community?
“One person inspiring another, transcending all differences—this is the basis of changing society at the most fundamental level.”—Daisaku Ikeda
[“𝘖𝘯 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘒𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘯-𝘳𝘶𝘧𝘶,” 2012]
#Peace #WordsofWisdom

How can we use our wisdom to make a difference in our communities?

“Knowledge alone does not produce wisdom. Transforming knowledge into wisdom requires input from the heart.”—Daisaku Ikeda
[Ikeda Daisaku Zenshu (𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘦 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘋𝘢𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘬𝘶 𝘐𝘬𝘦𝘥𝘢)

#EducationAndLearning #PeaceThroughDialogue

“While diplomatic relations are of course crucial, even more vital is dialogue and exchange at the grassroots level, the active embrace of the reality and richness of another person's existence...”
[2016 𝘗𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘢𝘭]
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“I am convinced that when we, as individuals, use friendship and empathy to recast the world map in our hearts, the world around us will also begin to change” 2016 𝘗𝘦𝘢𝘤e Proposal
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“Leaders need to take the initiative in acting for and considering the welfare and safety of others. Only when they do so can they earn people’s trust.”
[The New Human Revolution, 𝘝𝘰𝘭. 25, “𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘉𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘻𝘦” 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳]
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“No light can shine on the hearts of those locked in the shell of petty egotism. But when the window of altruism is thrown wide open, the sunlight of hope can pour in.”
[The New Human Revolution, 𝘝𝘰𝘭. 25, “𝘓𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘏𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴”𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳]
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“Conflict and tension do not in themselves render dialogue impossible; what builds the walls between us is our willingness to remain ignorant of others. This is why it is crucial to be the one to initiate dialogue. Everything starts from there.”
[2016 𝘗𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘢𝘭]
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“One’s underlying attitude when facing a predicament can make one weak or strong. For example... a mother’s impulse to protect her child from danger is very powerful. The spirit to support others makes people strong. ”
[The New Human Revolution, 𝘝𝘰𝘭. 25]
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“Humanism is not a special way of living; it’s the simple act of empathizing with others’ feelings—reaching out and encouraging those who are striving hard or suffering, and sharing the joys of those who are happy.”
[The New Human Revolution,𝘝𝘰𝘭. 26, “𝘉𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘢𝘸” 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳]
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“Our ability to respect others is the true mark of our humanity. Respect for other people is the essence of human rights.”
[The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra]
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“When we are grateful, we feel joy. When we are joyful, we also feel courageous. That leads us to want to do our utmost to show our appreciation to others. …People who are able to feel gratitude are happy.”
[The New Human Revolution, 𝘝𝘰𝘭. 9, “𝘉𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘓𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵” 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳]

“The compassion to protect and care for another is itself the strong heart of peace.”
[The New Human Revolution, 𝘝𝘰𝘭. 14, “𝘔𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯” 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳]
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“The truth is that devoting ourselves to others’ happiness is actually a necessary condition for becoming genuinely happy ourselves.”
[The Wisdom of the Lotus Sutra]
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“All great achievements are the accumulation of countless seemingly small efforts. To strive at each moment to face what we need to do and then to give our all to the task at hand—that is the key to accomplishing great things and enjoying great victory.”
[The New Human Revolution, 𝘝𝘰𝘭. 17, “𝘏𝘰𝘱𝘦”]

“Peace is maintained by people willing to dedicate their lives to securing it. Lasting peace is a result of continuous victory in the struggle for peace.”
[The New Human Revolution, 𝘝𝘰𝘭. 18, “𝘋𝘺𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘴” 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳]
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“Extending a hand of assistance to people who are suffering the most is the way to open the path of happiness for all. The joy of a single individual whose life has been revitalized creates sympathetic ripples that spread far and wide.”
[ The New Human Revolution, 𝘝𝘰𝘭. 24, “𝘏𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘌𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯”]

“All people essentially desire peace. It is not flowery rhetoric or pretense that draws forth that inner spirit from people’s lives, but only open, honest dialogue coming from genuine and sincere humanity.”
[The New Human Revolution, 𝘝𝘰𝘭. 30, “𝘓𝘢𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘖𝘶𝘵” 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳]
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“Genuine dialogue, rooted in sincere friendship, has the power to overcome differences in ethnicity, to transcend borders and interests, to bring down the walls of division.”
[The New Human Revolution, 𝘝𝘰𝘭. 30, “𝘝𝘰𝘸” 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳]
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“The eyes of a poet discover in each person a unique and irreplaceable humanity. While arrogant intellect seeks to control and manipulate the world, the poetic spirit bows with reverence before its mysteries.”
[ “𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘖𝘶𝘳 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥” The Japan Times, 𝘖𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘣𝘦𝘳 12, 2006]

“None of us can exist in isolation. Our lives and existence are supported by others in seen and unseen ways. To be aware of these connections, to feel appreciation for them, and to strive to give something back to society in a spirit of gratitude is the proper way for human beings to live.”

“Even one sincere, kind word can open the door to a person’s heart. Bravely engaging in dialogue strengthens and deepens our ties with others.”
[The New Human Revolution, 𝘝𝘰𝘭. 19, “𝘛𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘛𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳” 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳]
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“Life is a series of unforeseen events. It is how we act in such situations that reveals our true character.”
[The New Human Revolution, 𝘝𝘰𝘭. 19, “𝘚𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘧 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘶𝘮𝘱𝘩” 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳]
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“The misfortune of others is our misfortune. Our happiness is the happiness of others. To see ourselves in others and feel an inner sense of unity with them represents a fundamental revolution... Therefore, discriminating against another person is the same as discriminating against ourselves.”

“It is when we courageously speak the truth that we are able to open the door to others’ hearts and allow the light of the spirit to shine through. That is how the seeds of trust are cultivated.”
[The New Human Revolution, 𝘝𝘰𝘭. 20, “𝘉𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘨𝘦 𝘉𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨”
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“The struggle for peace, like the struggle for human rights and humanity, is not one in which, having reached the peak of the mountain, the final goal comes into view. It should be thought of as the work of generating an uninterrupted and unstoppable flow of commitment...”
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“As long as one has hope, there is nothing one cannot achieve; everything is born from hope... Hope draws forth our innate potential and strength. Hope is a "magic wand" to make our dreams come true.”
[𝘔𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘯 𝘚𝘎𝘐 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦, 𝘑𝘶𝘭𝘺 4, 1999]
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“Nothing can be achieved by giving up. Peace is a struggle against resignation.”
[The New Human Revolution, 𝘝𝘰𝘭. 30, “𝘝𝘰𝘸” 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳]
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“Everything doesn’t always go according to plan. Life is a constant series of unexpected developments. The important thing is not to become fazed, but to use our wisdom to create the most positive outcome. Flexibility and adaptability are a sign of genuine strength as humans.”
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“Dialogue and education for peace can help free our hearts from the impulse toward intolerance and the rejection of others. ...we have no choice but to share this planet, this small blue sphere floating in the vast reaches of space, with all of our fellow 'passengers.'”

“Friendship is deepened by our feeling of gratitude for another’s support, expressing that feeling and trying to reciprocate in some way.”
[The New Human Revolution, 𝘝𝘰𝘭. 21, “𝘑𝘦𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘊𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘯” 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳]
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