Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
I place a high value on personal initiative. Spontaneity underlies the spirit of autonomy and independence; conversely, taking action because one is told to amounts to slavery of the spirit. Kosen-rufu will be advanced by brave people armed with the spirit of independence who voluntarily strive to fulfill the vow they made at the time of kuon ganjo. Because they struggle of their own volition, they have no complaints or grievances. The greater the obstacles they face, the greater the courage, wisdom and power they muster from within.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Even if it seems that, because I was born in the ruler's domain, I follow him in my actions, I will never follow him in my heart.
The Selection of the Time
Written to Yui in 1275
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
A great inner revolution in just a single individual will help achieve a change in the destiny of an entire society and, further, will cause a change in the destiny of humankind.
Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (1956) p.306
Each day has become hectic. Especially since now is the year end. It seems that without adequate physical, spiritual and mental strength, one cannot accomplish anything great. The unity of body and mind. Life is ultimately a manifestation of its inner reality. This is not merely spiritual. It is the oneness of body and mind. We call this myoho, The Mystic Law.
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