Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
If you practice faith yet have an attitude of complaint, you will destroy your good fortune in direct proportion. Those who are full of complaint are not respected by others. From both Buddhist and secular perspectives, their behaviour does not befit a wise or worthy person.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Money serves various purposes according to our needs. The same is true of the Lotus Sutra. It will be a lantern in the dark or a boat at a crossing. At times it will be water, and at other times, fire. This being so, the Lotus Sutra assures us of "peace and security in this life and good circumstances in the next."
This letter was written to Hojo Yagenta, a lay believer in Kamakura in 1274
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Inconspicuous virtue brings conspicuous reward. From the perspective of Buddhism, we never fail to receive the effect of our actions, whether good or bad; therefore, it's meaningless to be two-faced or to pretend to be something we're not.
Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (1958) p.421
Full of vitality in the morning; exhausted by evening.
My life feels small at times and expansive at others.
At times, I am filled with conviction, while at others, I am overwhelmed with worries.
Lectured on "Letter to Akimoto" at the headquarters in the evening. Was not adequately prepared. It was nothing extraordinary. In giving a lecture, preparation and research are most important. Absolutely no more superficial, casual study. Strictly self-reflected.
I am a disciple of President Toda. Will resolutely advance along this path for the rest of my life.
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