Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
In any earnest struggle, there come crucial challenges -- mountains that must be scaled and conquered if we are to win. In Buddhist practice, too, we face such crucial challenges. If we hope to advance kosen-rufu and attain Buddhahood, then we must prevail over these mountains.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
When it comes to understanding the Lotus Sutra, I have only a minute fraction of the vast ability that T'ien-t'ai and Dengyo possessed. But as regards my ability to endure persecution and the wealth of my compassion for others, I believe they would hold me in awe.
The Opening of the Eyes
In 1272, still in exile under harsh conditions on Sado Island, the Daishonin completed this work in two volumes and addressed it to Shijo Kingo
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
There is an expansive life-state of profound, secure happiness that transcends any material or social advantage. It is called faith; it is called the life-state of Buddhahood. As Nichiren reminds us: "It is the heart that is important." It is in the heart of faith that Buddhahood resides and boundless and immeasurable happiness shines forth. Happiness is not something located far away. We must realize that it exists within our own lives. Nichiren Buddhism teaches this and shows us how to attain indestructible happiness.
Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (1958) p.421
Autumn is deepening. A serene day.
Autumn is a time to read. Today began reading A Complete Anthology of Japanese Literature.
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In November, we will begin expanding and reorganizing the chapters. A tortuous road lies ahead of me again.
Must deepen my faith. Must strengthen my resolve. More daimoku?
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