Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Monday, November 19, 2012
The innate power of humanity is the driving force that breaks down all barriers of discrimination. The ultimate expression of this humanity is Buddhahood; it is the power of the Mystic Law. Daimoku is therefore the fundamental energy for realizing victory in the struggle for human rights.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Monday, November 19, 2012
In this age, it is as natural for a woman to change her fixed karma by practicing the Lotus Sutra as it is for rice to ripen in fall or chrysanthemums to bloom in winter. When I prayed for my mother, not only was her illness cured, but her life was prolonged by four years. Now you too have fallen ill, and as a woman, it is all the more timely for you to establish steadfast faith in the Lotus Sutra and see what it will do for you.
On Prolonging One's Life Span
Written to the lay nun Myojo in 1279
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Monday, November 19, 2012
To be concerned only with one's own happiness is egoism. To claim you care only about the happiness of others is hypocrisy. Genuine happiness is becoming happy together with others. Josei Toda said: "Just becoming happy oneself -- there's nothing difficult to that. It's easy. Helping others become happy is the foundation of our faith."
Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (1958) p.409
Took the Swallow special express to Kansai to attend a general meeting…
The top youth division leaders have grown splendidly. I. needs a little more improvement.
Members at the Kansai headquarters are strenuously preparing for the general meeting.
Truly thankful for their hard work.
Firmly believe such efforts in practice will be a cause that will definitely bring about their development and contribution as capable individuals.
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