Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Nothing can match the strength of those whose lives have been shaped and forged through challenging and overcoming hardships. Such people fear nothing. The purpose of our Buddhist practice is to develop such strength and fortitude. To cultivate such an invincible core is in itself a victory. It is also the greatest benefit. Those who can succeed in this endeavour will savour unsurpassed happiness, they can manifest the supreme state of Buddhahood.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Because this mountain is where this wondrous votary of the Lotus Sutra dwells, how can it be any less sacred than the pure land of Eagle Peak? This is what [The Words and Phrases of the Lotus Sutra means when] it says, "Since the Law is wonderful, the person is worthy of respect; since the person is worthy of respect, the land is sacred."
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 1097
The Person and the Law
Written to Nonjo Tokimitsu on September 11, 1281
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
If we are to survive, a stronghold of peace must be fashioned within the mind of every single man, woman and child on the earth. This stronghold must resolutely hold out against the invasion of any idea to make war.
Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (1957) p. 360
A slight fever all day. Cannot bring forth any vitality, physically or spiritually. Today's ride on the express back to Tokyo was extremely tiring. Received a report Sensei's condition has not improved at all. Worried. Worried.
A general lecture at 6:00 p.m. There were protests that my lecture differed from the explanation in the Daibyakurenge.
Extreme care is necessary in writing explanations. The written word is frighteningly powerful.
Daibyakurenge, the Soka Gakkai's monthly study magazine
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