Wednesday 8 February 2012

Sensei's Daily Encouragement - 08 February 2012 - The Year of Developing a Youthful SGI


Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 
 
I hope that as leaders you will always express your appreciation for and do your utmost to support the many sincere members who are steadfastly exerting themselves in faith. The Daishonin says that when you see someone who embraces the Mystic Law, you should rise and greet them from afar, showing them the same respect you would a Buddha.  
 

  
From The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Wednesday, February 8, 2012   
 
 Not even the wisdom of the Buddha can fathom the blessings that one will obtain by giving alms to Nichiren and by becoming his disciple and lay supporter.
 
The True Aspect of All Prenomena
Written to Sairen-bo Nichijo on May 17, 1273  
 

  
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, February 8, 2012  
 
 Josei Toda often compared death to sleep. When we have been awake for a long time, we tire and go to sleep. And when we wake up after a sound sleep, our vitality is restored. After we have been alive for a long time, we grow weary and die. And then we set out on a new life with a fresh spirit. Death is a period of "recharging" for our next existence. 
 

 
Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (1954) p165

A youth division general staff meeting at 8:00 at S.'s.  President Toda stopped by after his lecture.  He severely rebuked us – like an atomic bomb going off.  Calling us naïve, he trembled with rage as he spoke.  Completely unable to understand his intentions.  Severely reproached myself, reflecting deeply.
 

 

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