Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Friday, February 3, 2012
I can declare with confidence that each of you who bravely exerts yourself in doing Gakkai activities and taking leadership for kosen-rufu, calmly overcoming every obstacle along the way, will enjoy immeasurable benefit. I can state with certitude too that each of you is in perfect accord with the Daishonin's spirit. Your efforts win his unrestrained applause and approval.
Events: 1987 Calabasas , California , campus of Soka University of America, founded by SGI President Ikeda, opens.
From The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Friday, February 3, 2012
Great events never have minor omens. When great evil occurs, great good follows. Since great slander already exists in our land, the great correct Law will spread without fail. What could any of you have to lament? Even if you are not the Venerable Mahakashyapa, you should all perform a dance. Even if you are not Shariputra, you should leap up and dance. When Bodhisattva Superior Practices emerged from the earth, did he not emerge dancing?"
Great Evil and Great Good
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Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Friday, February 3, 2012
Because we live in the human realm, we of course experience problems and suffering. Life is filled with contradictions. But if we refuse to be defeated by them and persist in our faith, we are certain to advance along the path towards happiness and victory. This is the essential power of Buddhism.
Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (1954) p.160
Stopped by K.'s home during business hours. His faith seems to have gotten stronger. Glad my work is going smoothly. The ultimate objective in life, the culmination of our hopes and dreams, can be found in the life-condition we attain through faith.
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