Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Monday, June 25, 2012
We live in an age where opportunities for profound life-to-life inspiration are all but nonexistent. Idle amusements bring only fleeting pleasure. They produce neither profound inspiration nor growth for one's life. By contrast, Buddhism exists to enable people to realize personal growth and to improve their lives. Buddhism is always rooted in the reality of life. It is the wellspring of wisdom for bringing harmony and happiness to our families, local communities and society at large.
From the Writing of Nichiren Daishonin
Monday, June 25, 2012
There are trails in the sky where birds fly, but people cannot recognize them. There are paths in the sea along which fish swim, but people cannot perceive them. All people and things of the four continents are reflected in the moon without a single exception, but people cannot see them. But they are visible to the heavenly eye. In like manner, ordinary people cannot see that the " Treasure Tower " chapter exists within the body of Lady Nichinyo, but Shakyamuni, Many Treasures, and the Buddhas of the ten directions perceive it. I, Nichiren, also presume this to be the case.
An Outline of the "Entrustment" and Other Chapters
Written to Nichinyo on June 25, 1278
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Monday, June 25, 2012
The first thing is to pray. From the moment we begin to pray, things start moving. The darker the night, the closer the dawn. From the moment we chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo with a deep and powerful resolve, the sun begins to rise in our hearts. Hope - prayer is the sun of hope. To chant each time we face a problem, overcoming it and elevating our life condition as a result - this is the path of "changing earthly desires into enlightenment," taught in Nichiren Buddhism.
Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (1956) p.295/6
Human society is complex. At times, I become disgusted with society. Arrogance, power, scheming… Fortune, sincerity, conviction… A baffling mixture of realities. Youth is painful. Heard the Tokyo-area members are facing a difficult struggle in the House of Councillors election campaign. They must not forget that only faith and unity will lead to victory. "Too many cooks…" Leaders! Understand Sensei's intention! There is no other way to victory.
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