Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda Monday, November 5, 2012 It is important that we live cheerfully. With a strong spirit of optimism, we need to be able to continually direct our minds in a bright, positive and beneficial direction and help those around us do so, too. We should strive to develop a state of life where we feel a sense of joy no matter what happens.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin Monday, November 5, 2012 Tsukimaro must have chanted Nam-myoho-rennge-kyo with her very first cry at birth. The Lotus Sutra speaks of "the true aspect of all phenomena." T'ien-t'ai said, "Voices do the Buddha's work." This is also what I think. The deaf cannot hear the thunder, and blind cannot see the light of the sun and moon. But I am quite certain that the ten demon daughters must be together side by side, giving the baby her first bath and watching over her growth. The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 188 The Birth of Tsukimaro Written to Nichigen-nyo and Shijo Kingo on May 8, 1271
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda Monday, November 5, 2012 Each of you should summon up the courage of a lion king and never succumb to threats from anyone. The lion king fears no other beast, nor do its cubs. Slanderers are like barking foxes, but Nichiren's followers are like roaring lions – Nichiren
Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (1958) p.399 Told the family finances are tight. Must do something. Should minimize expenses first of all. Sensei – the pillar and mainstay that we relied upon – is no longer in this world. I must take care of everyone. This is not a dream – it is reality. Must spur myself on.
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