Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Religious strife must be avoided at all cost; under no circumstance should it be allowed. People may hold different religious beliefs, but the bottom line is that we are all human beings. We all seek happiness and desire peace. Religion should bring people together. It should unite the potential for good in people's hearts toward benefiting society and humanity and creating a better future.
From The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Grass without roots will die in no time and a river without a source will not flow far. A child without parents is looked down upon. Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, the heart of the "Life Span" chapter, is the mother of all Buddhas throughout the ten directions and the three existences of past, present and future.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 184
The Essence of the "Life Span" Chapter
Recipient unknown; written on April 17, 1271
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Saturday, February 18, 2012
When you devote yourself to achieving your goal, you will not be bothered by shallow criticism. Nothing important can be accomplished if you allow yourself to be swayed by some trifling matter, always looking over your shoulder and wondering what others are saying or thinking. The key to achievement is to move forward along your chosen path with determination.
Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (1954) p170/71
Home from work with a severe headache. Even at home, I could not relax. Left the house at 3:30. Saw Mr. Toda in the president's office at the headquarters. Reported to him on my physical condition. He gave me guidance: "You're engaged in a battle with the 'three obstacles and four devils'. There is no other way to break through than to pray, shedding tears before the Gohonzon."
Must live powerfully!
Must stand up powerfully!
Must fight powerfully!
This is a battle between me and the devil of sickness.
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