Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Strength is happiness. Strength is itself victory. In weakness and cowardice there is no happiness. When you wage a struggle, you might win or you might lose. But regardless of the short-term outcome, the very fact of your continuing to struggle is proof of your victory as a human being. A strong spirit, strong faith and strong prayer-developing these is victory and the world of Buddhahood.
From The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Whether you chant the Buddha's name, recite the sutra, or merely offer flowers and incense, all your virtuous acts will implant benefits and roots of goodness in your life. With this conviction you should strive in faith.
On Attaining Buddhahood in This Lifetime
Written to Toki Jonin in 1255
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
A shallow person will have only shallow relationships. Real love is not one person clinging to another , it can only be fostered between two strong people secure in their individuality. Antoine de Saint- Exupery, author of The Little Prince wrote in a work called Wind, Sand and Stars, "Love is not two people gazing at each other, but two people looking ahead together in the same direction."
Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (1954) p168/69
Few friends know me.
Few members trust me.
Few seniors sincerely look after my development.
Few truly protect me.
No – such a spoiled attitude will not do.
Everything derives from my determination. Before Judging others, remember to look strictly at myself. Must take a good look at my own faith. The Gohonzon watches over and protects me. My mentor watches over me and guides my growth.
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