Sensei's Daily Encouragement - 25 October 2012 - The Year of Developing a Youthful SGI

Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda Thursday, October 25, 2012   It is the sharp sword of the Mystic Law and the great power of faith that enable us to completely sever the chains of suffering. Therefore, I wish to make it clear that to secure eternal freedom and happiness, you must absolutely not be cowardly, especially in faith.     From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin Thursday, October 25, 2012   Moreover, I chant the daimoku, which is the heart and core of the entire sutra, and I urge others to do likewise. Although the mugwort growing in a hemp field or wood marked for cutting with an inked line may not be straight to begin with, they will as a matter of course become so. In the same way, one who chants the daimoku as the Lotus Sutra teaches will never have a twisted mind. For one should know that, unless the mind of the Buddha enters into our bodies, we cannot in fact chant the daimoku.   The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 670 The Blessings of the Lotus Sutra Written to Myomitsu on March 5, 1276     Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda Thursday, October 25, 2012   Health is not simply a matter of absence of illness. Health means constant challenge. Constant creativity. A prolific life always moving forward, opening up fresh new vistas - that is a life of true health. An unbeatable spirit is what supplies the power to keep pressing ahead.     Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (Wed 02 April 1958) p.391   The life of a great hero of the Mystic Law, a towering figure of kosen-rufu, has ended.  But Sensei has left behind an extension of his life, and it is about to open the second act in the decisive battle to actualize Buddhist principles in society.  I will stand up.