Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Friday, December 2, 2011
Nichiren Daishonin writes, "If you light a lantern for another, it will also brighten your own way" (Gosho Zenshu, p. 1598). Please be confident that the higher your flame of altruistic action burns, the more its light will suffuse your life with happiness. Those who possess an altruistic spirit are the happiest people of all.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Friday, December 2, 2011
All these things I have done solely in order to repay the debt I owe to my parents, the debt I owe to my teacher, the debt I owe to the three treasures of Buddhism, and the debt I owe to my country. For their sake I have been willing to destroy my body and to give up my life, though as it turns out, I have not been put to death after all.
On Repaying Debts Of Gratitude
Written in 1276, Nichiren Daishonin wrote this treatise to express his gratitude to Dozen-bo and sent it to Joken-bo and Gijo-bo, senior priests at the time.
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Friday, December 2, 2011
What is defeat in life? It is not merely making a mistake; defeat means giving up on yourself in the midst of difficulty. What is true success in life? True success means winning in your battle with yourself. Those who persist in the pursuit of their dreams, no matter what the hurdles, are winners in life, for they have won over their weaknesses.
Daisaku Ikeda – A Youthful Diary (1951) p. 121
Mr Today then discussed the Suiko Group's significance, mission and conviction. Thirty-eight attended. Young phoenixes, resolutely carrying out their revolution in the realms of religion, politics and society. Each, overflowing with a fighting spirit that seemed to soar into the heavens. Their conviction and courage are strong enough to move the ocean. I trust them deeply I can picture them ten years from now.
Must:
1. Exert myself in study
2. Excel in my specific areas of responsibility
3. Carry out my activities with courageous resolve.
4. Become a considerate and decisive leader.
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