Sensei's Daily Encouragement - 21 November 2011

 

 

 

Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Monday, November 21, 2011

 

If you practice faith while doubting its effects, you will get results that are at best unsatisfactory. This is the reflection of your own weak faith on the mirror of the cosmos. On the other hand, when you stand up with strong confidence, you will accrue limitless blessings.

 

 

  

 

From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Monday, November 21, 2011
 

There is definitely something extraordinary in the ebb and flow of the tide, the rising and setting of the moon, and the way in which summer, autumn, winter and spring give way to each other. Something uncommon also occurs when an ordinary person attains Buddhahood. At such a time, the three obstacles and four devils will invariably appear, and the wise will rejoice while the foolish will retreat.

 

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 637
The Three Obstacles and Four Devils
Written to Ikegami Hyoe no Sakan Munenga on November 20, 1277

 

 

 

 

Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Monday, November 21, 2011
 

Everyone born in this world has a unique role that only he or she can fulfill. Were this not the case, we would not be here. The universe never acts without cause; everything invariably has a reason for being. Even the weeds people love to loathe serve a purpose.

 

 

Daisaku Ikeda – A Youthful Diary (1951) p. 112

 

Lectured in the evening to a dozen or so members at I. 's house on "The Opening of the Eyes" and "Reply to Hakiri Saburo."  Everyone looked delighted.  Nothing makes me happier than to see members' spirits raised even a little. 

Returned home at 8:50.  Tried working on copy for The Daibyakurenge but could make no progress.  Felt discouraged.  When will the day come that I can satisfactorily express my thoughts in writing?

 

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