Sensei's Daily Encouragement - 02 November 2012 - The Year of Developing a Youthful SGI

Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda Friday, November 2, 2012   There are cases when we wonder why merit doesn't reveal itself in spite of our earnest and high degree of faith. At such times, rather than suspecting that you may entertain doubt about the Gohonzon, it is better to ask yourself whether you are guilty of a type of slander. Because a person who is contemptuous, hating, jealous or holds grudges will realize no benefits.     From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin Friday, November 2, 2012   You should realize that it is because of a profound karmic relationship from the past that you can teach others even a sentence or phrase of the Lotus Sutra.   The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 33 A Ship to Cross the Sea of Suffering Written to Shiji Shiro on April 28, 1261     Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda Friday, November 2, 2012   The Lotus Sutra explains that the self is one with the universe. The practice of the Lotus Sutra is the practice of compassion to respect and revere everyone as a treasure tower, and to become happy conjointly with others in accord with the principle of the oneness of self and others, while overcoming the various difficulties we face.      Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (1958) p.395   Talked with the guidance division chief and the chief secretary for a little less than an hour.  Surprised and saddened by their narrow perspectives. Does anyone understand Sensei's far-reaching goal?  Concerned.   My mission is to continue to pioneer the path of my mentor.  Feel the weight of my responsibility.  Severe times.