My transformation is the catalyst to change the world
“A great human revolution in just a single individual will help achieve a change in the destiny of a nation and further, will enable a change in the destiny of all humankind.”
- Daisaku Ikeda, Buddhist philosopher, The Human Revolution, p. viii
Changing the world stems from a deep change in our own hearts. As ordinary people, we each have the extraordinary capability to change the world around us. By chanting and bringing forth our enlightened self, we can find the wisdom to perceive the interconnectedness of all life, the courage to respect people with diverse backgrounds, and the compassion to feel empathy for those beyond our immediate surroundings. We can create change right where we are.
Starting from the individual, a groundswell of humanism can pervade every corner of the globe. If humanistic principles come to form the basis of every field of human endeavor (science, medicine, government, economics, education, art, law and others), this can lead to harmonious coexistence on a global scale. With the infinite potential you possess and nothing holding you back, how will you develop your happiness and contribute to changing the world?
