Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Thursday, May 24, 2012
President Toda said: "Those who do not value the organization are practicing self-centered faith. With such faith you cannot expect to receive the truly profound benefits of this practice." Working hard within the organization for people's happiness and welfare is itself truly noble Buddhist practice.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Though I have long since ceased to think about my home, seeing this laver brings back many familiar memories, and I am saddened and find it hard to bear. It is the same kind of laver I saw long ago on the shore at Kataumi, Ichikawa , and Kominato. I feel an unwarranted resentment that, while the color, shape, and taste of this laver have remained unchanged, my parents have passed away, and I cannot restrain my tears.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 466
Reply to Niiama
Written to the younger non Niiama on February 16, 1275
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Thursday, May 24, 2012
The ultimate and most glorious of human relationships is the relationship of spiritual successors. Even animals have relationships of parent and child. There are animals that share partnerships similar to marriage, and even those that enjoy friendships. However, the relationship of mentor and disciple, of spiritual successors, exists only among human beings.
Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (1955) p. 253
Visited a curio shopping centre in Ogikubo to encourage the Nakano Chapter Propagation Handbook research group members. Feel I can give spirited guidance once again…
In the evening, led our campaign to challenge the Minobu sect, the final battle to this 703rd anniversary of true Buddhism's establishment. Chanted to the Gohonzon that our campaign would end in great success, and for protection…
1. Must take pains to treat people with compassion.
2. Advance with warmth and tolerance.
Why? Think it is because I am intense and passionately emotional by nature. Want to be first in Japan and then in the whole world. Is having such a desire a cause for happiness or unhappiness? This I must ask myself.
Do not wish to have regrets in this lifetime.
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