Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Friday, March 9, 2012
The fundamental spirit of Buddhism is that all people are equal. A person is not great simply because of his or her social standing, fame, academic background or position in the organization. In the world of faith, the truly great are those who spread the Mystic Law and strive for kosen-rufu, who actively work for the sake of Buddhism and the happiness of others. Supremely respectworthy are those who champion the cause of kosen-rufu.
From The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Friday, March 9, 2012
Our contemporaries think of the five characters of Myoho-renge-kyo only as a name, but this is not correct. It is the essence, that is, the heart of the Lotus Sutra. . . . Those who seek the heart of the sutra apart from its title are as foolish as the turtle who sought the monkey's liver outside the monkey, or the monkey who left the forest and sought fruit on the seashore.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 861
This is What I Heard
Written to the lay priest Soya Jiro on November 28, 1277
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Friday, March 9, 2012
Some people are overly critical of themselves and become listless and unassertive as a result. Rather than engaging in pointless self-flagellation, young people would do best just being what young people are: bold, audacious and gutsy -- and throwing themselves entirely into whatever the task at hand.
Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (1954) p. 184
Administered a practice exam for our chapter members taking the Study Department oral exam this evening. Wonder how many from our chapter will pass. Those who have studied tirelessly and acquired real ability will do well on the test. Must emphasize that those lacking in study will not be qualified future leaders. I think tests are unnecessary. The times, however, demand a system of examinations. Are the only excellent people those who can pass university exams? Are the members who pass Gakkai study exams not happier than they? Ultimately, this will be clearly proven through lifelong experience.
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