Sunday, March 11, 2012
All right, let's get to work again!" This is the spirit of people of genuine substance. Those who avoid hard work or neglect the things they have to do, who just while away their time, eating, sleeping, playing, watching television -- such individuals will never experience true happiness, satisfaction or joy.
From The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Sunday, March 11, 2012
You, yourself, are a Thus Come One who is originally enlightened and endowed with the three bodies. You should chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo with this conviction. Then the place where you chant daimoku will become the dwelling place of the treasure tower.
On the Treasure Tower
Written to Abutsu-bo Nittoku on March 13, 1272
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Sunday, March 11, 2012
The Indian philosopher Swami Vivekananda declared: "It is religion, maker of men, that we need. It is education, maker of men that we need." Fostering people, building character - this is absolutely fundamental for creating a bright future. Toward this end, both the profound spirituality of religion and the intellectual illumination of education are essential.
Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (1954) p.185
Extremely tired; missed the senior leaders meeting. Will be scolded, most likely. Rebuked myself for being the most self-centered person in the Gakkai. Went to the public baths. Stopped for sushi on the way home. Talked with the owner about many things. He seems to want to take faith. Got into bed early; read Yonejiro Noguchi. Tomorrow, July begins. Will advance with a greater resolution.
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