Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Humanity today lacks hope and vision for the future. It is for precisely this reason that the Bodhisattvas of the Earth have appeared. Without your presence, the future of humanity would be bleak and spiritual decline its destination. That is why you have been born in this age and are now playing an active role in society. This is the meaning of jiyu, or "emerging from the earth." Consequently, each of you will definitely become happy. Please be confident that you will lead lives overflowing with good fortune throughout the three existences of past, present and future.
From The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Saturday, January 21, 2012
I hope all those who are serious in their resolve will gather in one place and listen to this letter.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 622
The Problem to Be Pondered Night and Day
Written to Toki Jonin on August 12, 1275
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Saturday, January 21, 2012
We ordinary people can see neither our own eyelashes, which are so close, nor the heavens in the distance. Likewise, we do not see that the Buddha exists in our own hearts - Nichiren
Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (1953) p.149
I, too, have reached a stage where I must move with a fresh determination and awareness. Must not revert to my shallow way of thinking from when I was single. I must now proceed responsibly in everything I do.
Ultimately, I must advance, step by step, with faith as my basis never yielding or losing sight of my goal.
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