Sensei's Daily Encouragement - 14 September 2011

Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda Wednesday, September 14, 2011   One's true worth as a human being is not a matter of outward appearance or title but derives rather from the breadth of one's spirit. Everything comes down to faith and conviction. It is what is in one's heart and the substance of one's actions that count.     From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin Wednesday, September 14, 2011   The government's persecution of me has clearly demonstrated my faith in the Lotus Sutra. There is no doubt that the moon wanes and waxes and that the tide ebbs and flows. In my case, too, since punishment has already occurred, benefit must be forthcoming. What is there to lament?"   The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 194 Letter from Echi Written to Toki Jonin on September 14, 1271     Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda Wednesday, September 14, 2011   The Buddha does not look down on living beings from on high. He lifts them up to the same level as himself. He teaches them that they are all equally treasure towers worthy of supreme respect. This is the philosophy of the Lotus Sutra and Nichiren's spirit. It is true humanism.     Sensei on Attitude - Words of Wisdom   It is not difficult circumstances that defeat one, but one's own weakness.