Sensei's Daily Encouragement - 06 August 2012 - The Year of Developing a Youthful SGI

Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda Monday, August 6, 2012   Youth, and indeed life itself, flashes by in the blink of an eye. That is why it is important for you to ask yourselves what you can do for those who are suffering, what you can do to resolve the mournful contradictions that plague society, and boldly take on these great challenges without shunning the problems and difficulties you will inevitably face.     From The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin Monday, August 6, 2012   Though numerous, the Japanese will find it difficult to accomplish anything, because they are divided in spirit. In contrast, although Nichiren and his followers are few, because they are different in body, but united in mind, they will definitely accomplish their great mission of widely propagating the Lotus Sutra.   The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 618 Many in Body, One in Mind Written to the lay priest Takahashi on August 6, year unknown     Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda Monday, August 6, 2012   Prayer in Nichiren Buddhism is fundamentally a vow. It is a pledge or commitment to follow a chosen course of action, it is a declaration to challenge a clear objective. As such, how could anything be more wonderful than the vow to realize our personal human revolution and actualize the goal of world peace?     Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (1957) p.336   Have now practice this faith for ten years.  What will my destiny hold over the next ten years?  Life is win or lose.  Cannot help sensing the approach of new storm-driven waves of difficulty.   Attended an evening Bunkyo Chapter group chiefs meeting.  Discussed: 1. Human relationships 2. Reading. 3. The spirit of offering.