Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Friday, April 6, 2012
There is no retirement age in faith. Sincere faith never ages. Those who exert themselves for the sake of the Law are ever young. Our heart is what matters most. Let us strive to the end of our days for kosen-rufu.
From The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Friday, April 6, 2012
So if a woman makes offerings to the Lotus Sutra now in the last five hundred year period, [Bodhisattva Gladly Seen's] benefits will all be bequeathed to her without exception, just as a wealthy man transfers his entire fortune to his only son.
An Outline of the "Entrustment" and Other Chapters
Written to Nichinyo on June 25, 1278
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Friday, April 6, 2012
Pure and committed practice of Nichiren Buddhism entirely changes the meaning of hardships in our lives. We no longer view challenges and trials as negatives to be avoided but as things which, when overcome, bring us closer to our attainment of Buddhahood.
Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (1954) p.200
Sleepy all day. It's gotten cooler. Lacking sleep, especially the past several days. A life that lacks common sense will definitely come to an impasse. Must be careful.
Attended a general meeting of Toshima District, Bunkyo Chapter, at Jozai-ji in the evening. Returned home extremely disappointed. Arrived at home a little before 11:00. Read Heroes of East and West.
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