Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Thursday January 26, 2012
Truly praiseworthy are those who resolve to work hard for kosen-rufu and the SGI within the lofty realm of Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism. They are genuinely capable people. And they will definitely attain life-conditions of complete fulfillment.
Events
1975 SGI Day
Soka Gakkai International established in Guam ; Daisaku Ikeda inaugurated as SGI president.
From The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Thursday January 26, 2012
One should not be intimidated by the fact that so many hold such beliefs. Nor does the truth of a belief depend on whether it has been held for a long or short time. The point is simply whether or not it conforms with the text of the scriptures and with reason.
The Tripitaka Master Shan-wr-wei
Written to Joken-bo and Gijo-bo in 1270
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Thursday January 26, 2012
A coward cannot become a Buddha. We cannot attain Buddhahood unless we possess the heart of a lion. The harsher the situation, the bolder the stand we must take. This is the essence of the Soka Gakkai spirit.
Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (1954) p.153/54
Must deepen my study of Buddhism... The reason is that study is unquestionably the Gakkai's cornerstone. It is therefore a leader's most essential qualification. Enthusiasm and practice are also vital. In this connection, study becomes all the more important.
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