Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Friday, May 11, 2012
The Daishonin urges us to earnestly chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, even just once or twice, stressing that if we do so we will definitely attain enlightenment. Now some might immediately think, "All right! I'll just put faith aside and take it easy, then embrace faith seriously a year before I die." But the Daishonin's words in this instance are meant to spur his followers to devote greater efforts to their Buddhist practice, emphasizing the beneficial power of chanting even a single daimoku. The correct way to read the Gosho is to always interpret the Daishonin's words from the standpoint of strengthening our faith.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Friday, May 11, 2012
The moon appears in the west and sheds its light eastward, but the sun rises in the east and casts its rays to the west. The same is true of Buddhism. It spread from west to east in the Former and Middle Days of the Law, but will travel from east to west in the Latter Day.
On the Buddha's Prophecy
Written to all disciples and lay supporters on May 11, 1273
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Friday, May 11, 2012
The sanctity of life is known to everyone. At the same time, there is universal confusion about the essential meaning of life's sanctity. If the sanctity of life can become a solid touchstone of wisdom for all people, then humankind's destiny to experience war and misery repeatedly can be greatly transformed. It is toward this end that we Nichiren Buddhists are struggling.
Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (1955) p.241
Pure and honest people who embrace Buddhism and are connected to a great teacher will surely emerge victorious. Today, when people usually look out only for themselves, those with power, ability and character are likely to win in society.
1. The purpose of life – to attain enlightenment.
2. Oneness of life and the universe – an absolutely free and confident state of life.
3. Oneness of body and mind – this includes the spirit, the body, wisdom and finances.
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