Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Science is based on tested proof or empirical evidence. You conduct a test or experiment and then observe the results. Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism, similarly, teaches that nothing beats actual proof. In this regard, it stands alone among the religions of the world. I hope that each year you will strive to show clear proof of victory in Buddhism and your studies. Please always remember that showing such proof is the mark of a true successor.
Events
1871 Tsunesaburo Makiguchi, the Soka Gakkai's first president, is born.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
The Great Teacher Dengyo says: "Neither teachers nor disciples need undergo countless kalpas of austere practice in order to attain Buddhahood. Through the power of the Lotus Sutra of the Wonderful Law they can do so in their present form." This means that both the teacher who expounds the principles of the Lotus Sutra and the disciple who receives his teachings will, in no long time, together become Buddhas through the power of the Lotus Sutra.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 133
Conversation between a Sage and an Unenlightened Man
Recipient unknown; written in 1265
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
I have profound reverence for you, I would never dare treat you with disparagement or arrogance. Why? Because you are all practicing the bodhisattva way and are certain to attain Buddhahood - The Lotus Sutra
Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (1955) p.265
Worried about next spring's House of Councillors election. This battle will determine my destiny. My only recourse is to believe in the Buddhist gods' protection. No, rather than simply parroting Buddhist terms, I must first dedicate my entire spirit, my essence. Only then can I expect protection from the Buddhist gods. Must strictly avoid using terminology to support my own sense of value or my personal view of faith. Using Gosho terms irresponsibly will only impeded the progress of kosen rufu.
*Heavenly gods and benevolent deities: http://www.sgilibrary.org/search_dict.php?id=975
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