Referring to Nichiren Daishonin’s writings, Ikeda Sensei affirms that Buddhism enables us to change illness into a positive opportunity toward achieving absolute happiness. In Nichiren Buddhism, illness is regarded as an impetus for achieving the supreme objective of Buddhahood. The misfortune of a severe illness can become the stepping stone to a state of absolute happiness that endures for all eternity. Illness gives rise to the resolve to attain the way” (“The Good Medicine for All Ills,” The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. With these words, the Daishonin warmly encourages a female follower whose husband is suffering from illness.