Introduction to Buddhism: Transforming Obstacles into Victories with Buddhist Practice

"From one perspective, Buddhist practice means plunging into the midst of the people and striving to strengthen our life force to the greatest extent. The purpose of [Buddhist] activities is for each of us to be able

to build a strong, invincible, diamond-like self that can overcome every difficulty and blaze a way forward wherever we go. Obstacles are a golden opportunity to quickly forge an inner self that is as indestructible as a diamond, able to endure for eternity." --- Daisaku Ikeda, from "For Today

and Tomorrow"