“Whether we can become good citizens of the world hinges upon the degree of self-control we achieve. It is, after all, the ability to see ourselves penetratingly that enables us to transcend national boundaries and ethnic barriers. Eternal peace is not a static condition but a continuum that is consciously maintained through the interaction of self-restraining individuals within a self-restraining society. Cooperation for peace is necessary in the areas of politics, economics, and education, of course. But the building of lasting peace depends on how many people of self-restraint can be fostered through religious guidance. If religion is worthy of the name, and if it is one that can respond to the needs of contemporary times, it should be able to nurture in its followers the spiritual basis for becoming good citizens of the world.”- (Daisaku Ikeda, 1990 Peace Proposal)
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I love the image used in this post. Can I ask where you got it from? I have a project that this photo would be perfect for?
Bing Searches and Pixdaus.
Don’t remember yet I believe I attained the image at Pixdaus.com. Hope this helps.