Thursday, July 19, 2012
Youth is a truly wonderful thing. Unfortunately, though, this is often something that's hard to appreciate when we're young. Life passes by quickly. Before we know it, we are old. That's why in our youth we should be as active as we possibly can. Rather than a life of blank pages, live a life crammed full of memories - of battles well fought and wonderfully diverse experiences. Not to leave behind any history, to just grow old and die, is a sad way to live.
Events
1951 Young women's division established.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Those who believe in the Lotus Sutra should beware of and guard themselves against the sutra's enemies. . . . If you do not know your enemies, you will be deceived by them.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 664
Letter to Konichi-bo
Written to Konichi-bo in March 1276
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Thursday, July 19, 2012
It's foolish to be obsessed with past failures. And it's just as foolish to be self-satisfied with one's small achievements. The present and the future are what are important, not the past. Those who neglect this spirit of continual striving will start to veer off in a ruinous direction.
Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (1956) p.317
Heard a report from the secretary's office that Sensei is in poor health. Concerned. Was told he will be staying home for two or three days to recuperate. This is what I want him to do. The fatigue of this tumultuous year has finally shown itself. Sensei is ill and I am, too. It's frustrating. Why are others, both within and outside the Gakkai, so healthy? Had been concerned about my year-end finances, but mysteriously, it seems we somehow had enough to see us through until the new year. It is an inconspicuous benefit.
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