Sensei's Daily Encouragement - 24 September 2011

Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda Saturday, September 24, 2011     "What kinds of causes am I making right now?" "What actions am I taking?" The answers to these questions are what will determine our future in this life and throughout the three existences. Herein lies the foundation of faith. True glory and victory in life lie in basing oneself on this fundamental principle.   Events 1993 The Boston Research Center for the 21st Century founded by SGI President Ikeda.     From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin Saturday, September 24, 2011    Though muddy water has no mind, it can catch the moon's reflection and so naturally become clear. When plants and trees receive the rainfall, they can hardly be aware of what they are doing, and yet do they not proceed to put forth blossoms? The five characters of Myoho-renge-kyo do not represent the sutra text, nor are they its meaning. They are nothing other than the intent of the entire sutra. So, even though the beginners in Buddhist practice may not understand their significance, by practicing these five characters, they will naturally conform to the sutra's intent. The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 788 On the Four Stages of Faith and the Five Stages of Practice Written to Toki Jonin on April 10, 1277     Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda Saturday, September 24, 2011    We are all human beings, whatever our positions. If we open our hearts and speak with sincerity, we can communicate and touch others on the deepest level. World peace starts with trust between one individual and another.     Sensei on Prayer - Words of Wisdom    Prayer is not a feeble consolation; it is a powerful, unyielding conviction. And prayer must become manifest in action. To put it another way, if our prayers are in earnest, they will definitely give rise to action.