Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
If you practice faith while doubting its effects, you will get results that are at best unsatisfactory. This is the reflection of your own weak faith on the mirror of the cosmos. On the other hand, when you stand up with strong confidence, you will accrue limitless blessings.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
There is definitely something extraordinary in the ebb and flow of the tide, the rising and setting of the moon, and the way in which summer, autumn, winter and spring give way to each other. Something uncommon also occurs when an ordinary person attains Buddhahood. At such a time, the three obstacles and four devils will invariably appear, and the wise will rejoice while the foolish will retreat.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 637
The Three Obstacles and Four Devils
Written to Ikegami Hyoe no Sakan Munenga on November 20, 1277
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Everyone born in this world has a unique role that only he or she can fulfill. Were this not the case, we would not be here. The universe never acts without cause; everything invariably has a reason for being. Even the weeds people love to loathe serve a purpose.
Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (1958) p.411
Took the 12:00 p.m. steamship to Sado Island with quite a few others, crossing amid giant waves. Many became seasick from the rolling of the ship. We finally arrived after being sprayed by the waves for more than four hours. All ferry service after ours was cancelled. An unforgettable day.
Checked into an inn and slept deeply from fatigue.
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Visited Ichinosawa and a temple at Tsukahara on the next day… Became aware of the enormous difference between the real history of these places and what they represent now. In any case, enjoyed walking and reminiscing about the Daishonin's history…
My very first visit to Sado. Resolved to visit again and spend more time.
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