Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
As long as our mind of faith is connected to the Gohonzon, our benefits will never disappear. That's why it is vital for us to persevere in our Buddhist practice throughout our lives no matter what, even if on some days our physical condition or other circumstances prevent us from doing gongyo and chanting daimoku to our full satisfaction. Those who continue to challenge themselves to the end savour ultimate victory.
From The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
The Flower Garland and the other various sutras are like stars in this dark night, while the Lotus Sutra is like the moon. For those who have faith in the Lotus Sutra, but whose faith is not deep, it is as though a half moon were lighting the darkness. But for those who have profound faith, it is as though a full moon were illuminating the night.
The Essence of the "Medicine King" Chapter
Recipient unknown, written in 1265
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Worthy persons deserve to be called so because they are not carried away by the eight winds: prosperity, decline, disgrace, honour, praise, censure, suffering, and pleasure. They are neither elated by prosperity nor grieved by decline - Nichiren
Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (1954) p.201/202
The Sixth Sendai Chapter General Meeting was wonderful…
Was directed by Sensei at the follow-up meeting to lead the song "Young Men of Japan." Felt exhausted after leading two rounds. Later, I learned that Sensei had sadly related to the other senior leaders his concern for my health, saying, "Because Daisaku is physically weak, he will not live long if he continues to exhaust his energy as he has been." Can only chant daimoku and change my destiny…
At 11:28, boarded the express for Tokyo . Sensei gave me a sleeping car ticket and told me to get some rest. Took the liberty to rest by myself.
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