My Life is based upon the "Human Revolution"

Buddhist thought outlines a practical method for not only helping individuals overcome various sufferings, but changing society as a whole. Human revolution is the name Josei Toda, Second President of Soka Gakkai, used to describe this process-the liberation of the spirit from within. It is a continual process of renewal and invigoration, the development of one person's boundless inner capacity to lead a creative and contributive life through his or her own effort.

Inner Change in a Single Person
There have been a number of different revolutions in recent centuries: political, economic, industrial, scientific, etc. Toda's view was that, regardless of how external factors are changed, society will not fundamentally improve as long as people-the foundation of everything-fail to transform the inherent negative and destructive tendencies of their own lives. 

An inner change for the better in a single person is the essential first turn of the wheel in the process of making the human race stronger and wiser. Human revolution is the most fundamental and most vital of all revolutions. This revolution-an inner process of self-reformation-is completely bloodless and peaceful. 

Process of Growth and Self-Realization
Every single person has tremendous potential which is largely untapped. Through one's human revolution, this potential can be revealed and we can establish an independent, unconquerable self; enabling one to deal creatively with any situation that life has to offer. This process enables one to keep growing and developing indefinitely. 

“A great revolution of character in just a single individual will help achieve a change in the destiny of a society, and further, will enable a change in the destiny of humankind.”          - Daisaku Ikeda, The Human Revolution

I stake my very existence on this principle.  I can only encourage all my friends to carefully explore the teachings of Nichiren and the Buddhist practice taught by the SGI.  The future viability of our race depends on the successful inner transformation described as the “Human Revolution”.  Humanity has all but lost its capacity for true sight.  Our history of violence has created a pattern of fog and putrification that has clouded the senses of billions of our planet's inhabitants.

Each day we progress toward the next decade, I believe we approach - more and more rapidly - a point in the space-time continuum that holds the final choice opportunity.  In my heart I am confident that we can and will open the way toward the next two hundred years and beyond.  In my mind, I hold grave misgivings concerning the years ahead.

I have allowed my instincts and intuition to guide my word choices this evening.  So here, now - this is my statement of urgency.  LET'S GET IT ON!!!  (The 'Revolution')  We are the ones to do this noble deed, indeed!  Fellow Gatherites unite!  Let me hear your thoughts, thank you! - jrg