Sensei's Daily Encouragement - 08 September 2011

Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda Thursday , September 8, 2011   Without opposition there is no growth. It is hard to argue with that logic. A state in which we are free from problems or constraints is not happiness. Happiness is transcending all opposition and obstacles and continuing to grow.   Events 1957 President Josei Toda makes declaration against the use of nuclear weapons.     From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin Thursday , September 8, 2011   Priests possessed by the heavenly devil, such as Ryokan and the others, deceived your father, Saemon no Tayu, and tried to destroy you and your brother, but you, having a wise heart, heeded Nichiren's admonition. Therefore, just as two wheels support a cart, or two legs carry a person, just as two wings enable a bird to fly, or just as the sun and moon aid all living beings, the efforts of you brothers have led your father to take faith in the Lotus Sutra.   The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 845 A Father Takes Faith Written to Ikegami Hyoe no Sakan Munenga on September 9, 1277     Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda Thursday , September 8, 2011   The German author Herman Hesse writes that the more one matures, the younger one grows. Certainly there are many people who as they age become increasingly vigorous and energetic, more broad-minded and tolerant, living with a greater sense of freedom and assurance. It is important to remember that aging and growing old are not necessarily the same thing.     Sensei on Nonviolence - Words of Wisdom   One who never uses violence is strong, and a person of true courage.