Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
The important thing is to hold on resolutely to one's convictions come what may, just as the Daishonin teaches. People who possess such unwavering conviction will definitely become happy.
From The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Buddhism teaches that, when the Buddha nature manifests itself from within, it will receive protection from without. This is one of its fundamental principles.
The Three Kinds of Treasure
Written to Shijo Kingo on September 11, 1277
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
You cannot judge the quality of another's friendship by superficial appearances, especially when things are going smoothly. It is only when we have experienced the worst, most crushing of times - when we have plumbed the depths of life - that we can experience the joys of genuine friendship. Only a man of principle, a woman of resolve - a person who stays true to their chosen path - can be a trusted and true friend and have real friends in turn.
Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (1954) p.153
Worked on the second Gosho proofreading in Hatake, under the direction of Nichijun*, the retired high priest. A noble task. A sublime and important undertaking.
Must deepen my study of Buddhism. Must likewise strengthen my understanding of philosophy.
(*further reference can be found: p136-138 The Untold History of the Fuji School )
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