Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Buddhism places the highest value on human rights and seeks to ensure that human rights are respected. In caring for just one person, one tries to thoroughly protect and do everything he can for that person. One who respects and embraces the children of the Buddha in this way is a truly capable person and a true leader.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Your boils have resulted from only one offense,slandering the correct teaching. The Mystic Law you now embrace surpasses the moon-loving meditation. How could your boils possibly not be healed and your life span not extended?
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 634
On Curing Karmic Disease
Written to the lay priest Ota Jomyo on November 3, 1275
On Curing Karmic Disease
Written to the lay priest Ota Jomyo on November 3, 1275
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Thursday, November 3, 2011
The Lotus Sutra is a scripture to be practiced. Its teachings are meant to be put into action. Our faith and study of Buddhist doctrine are enhanced and given life through actual practice. Nichiren Buddhism is not a teaching of quiet contemplation and meditation; it is a teaching of action. Failing to translate the teachings of Buddhism into action is to go against Buddhism's fundamental spirit.
Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (1950) p.69
Life is a succession of struggles. But I think the important thing is what we struggle for and what foundation underlies our striving.
The purpose of my own battle being sublime, as long as I have not the slightest particle of regret, it will be a battle of supreme happiness. Now I realize there will be no regrets. Therefore, I have only to march ahead with a smile.
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