Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Friday, October 21, 2011
Friday, October 21, 2011
The mentality of getting others to do the hard work while one sits back and takes it easy - that is bureaucratism at its worst; it is not faith. The spirit of taking on the hard work oneself - that is faith, that is humanism.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Friday, October 21, 2011
Friday, October 21, 2011
The mighty warrior General Li Kuang, whose mother had been devoured by a tiger, shot an arrow at the stone he believed was the tiger. The arrow penetrated the stone all the way up to its feathers. But once he realised it was only a stone he was unable to pierce it again. Later he came to be known as General Stone Tiger. This story applies to you. Though enemies lurk in wait for you, your resolute faith in the Lotus Sutra has forestalled great dangers before they could begin. Realising this, you must strengthen your faith more than ever.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 953
General Stone Tiger
Written to Shijo Kingo on October 22, 1278
General Stone Tiger
Written to Shijo Kingo on October 22, 1278
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Friday, October 21, 2011
Friday, October 21, 2011
Our lives grow to the degree that we give hope and courage to others and enable them to develop their lives. Therefore, while we speak ofpracticing Buddhism for others, it is we ourselves who ultimately benefit. With this understanding comes the ability to take action with a sense of appreciation.
A Youthful Diary (p10)
"What is today's task? To fulfill my mission for today. What is my mission for today? To struggle in my own circumstances. What is that struggle? To advance, to the limits of my strength.
...When we do our best today, the future sparkles, and flames of joy leap high." 
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