Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Faith is the ultimate essence of intellect. Through the practice of correct faith, the intellect comes to shine. Intellect without correct faith lacks a firm anchor in the soil of life and eventually becomes disordered. This prompted the first Soka Gakkai president, Tsunesaburo Makiguchi, to remark that many modern thinkers were suffering from what he termed "higher psychosis." Faith without intellect, meanwhile, leads to blind faith and fanaticism. Faith or intellect alone - one without the other - is unhealthy.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Only in the Lotus Sutra do we read that a woman who embraces this sutra not only excels all other women, but also surpasses all men.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 462
The Unity of Husband and Wife
Written to Nichigen-nyo on January 27, 1275
The Unity of Husband and Wife
Written to Nichigen-nyo on January 27, 1275
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Sunday, November 27, 2011
The true victors in life are those who, enduring repeated challenges and setbacks, have sent the roots of their being to such a depth that nothing can shake them.
Daisaku Ikeda - Youthful diary (1951) p.116
Before the gohonzon, I must make a vow and deeply apologize. Also I must reflect on the following points:
1. Take action for propagation and practice for others.
2. Awaken to a sense of responsibility for the sake of my district.
3. Be careful about my speech.
4. Deeply reflect on my tendency to insist on my own viewpoint.
5. Be careful to show proper courtesy to senior members.
My language and actions with regard to Y. were clearly wrong. Must reflect. There is truly no end to my problems.
When we reflect, we can advance. Resolutely, determinedly. Nothing else suits my nature.
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