Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Friday, November 30, 2012
President Toda often said: "Those of you who have problems or sufferings, pray earnestly! Buddhism is a deadly serious win-or-lose struggle. If you should [pray with such an earnest attitude] and still have no solution forthcoming, then I will give you my life!" This invincible conviction on which Mr. Toda was willing to stake his life inspired the members.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Friday, November 30, 2012
Though water may be muddied, it will again become clear. Though the moon may hide behind the clouds, it will surely reappear. Similarly, in time my innocence became apparent, and my predictions proved not to have been in vain.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 1007
Letter to the Lay Priest Nakaoki
Written to the lay priest Nakaoki and his wife on November 30, 1279
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Friday, November 30, 2012
That we take pains to protect weapons while we expose children - the future of the race - to peril is impermissible. To ignore this absurdity will spell defeat for humanity. We must not live to destroy. We have the spiritual power to create peace and happiness.
Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (1958) p.418
Five months have passed since President Toda's death – long, truly agonizing months. What course will my life take from here on? Is it my destiny to continue this life-or-death struggle?
Attended a YMD and YWD join conference at the headquarters at 7:00 p.m. Spoke about the significance of our sports festivals.
Will never forget, for the rest of my life, those youth who are now fighting beside me. Must impart philosophy to youth. Must keep the promise I have made to them.
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