Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Sometimes your children may not be able to do gongyo, but there is no reason for parents to become overly concerned or agitated about this. There are times when chanting only three daimoku is sufficient. To continue practicing [even though gongyo may not be consistent] is far more important. What matters is that the children maintain their connection to the Gohonzon and the SGI for their entire lives.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Teach this doctrine to others clearly as I have taught you these many years. Those who call themselves my disciples and practice the Lotus Sutra should all practice as I do. If they do so, Shakyamuni, Many Treasures, Shakyamuni's emanations throughout the ten directions and the ten demon daughters will protect them.
On Establishing the Four Bodhisattvas as the Object of Devotion
This letter was written at Minobu to Toki Jonin in 1279
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Happiness is a matter of the heart. This is not mere spiritualism. Our hearts are precious vessels endowed with the treasure of Buddhahood. When we strive earnestly in faith and practice and reveal our Buddhahood, we can walk along the sure and steady path to happiness and attain a state of complete fulfillment and satisfaction. Nichiren writes: "Fortune comes from one's heart and makes one worthy of respect."
Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (1958) p.425
Visited the head temple the day before yesterday.
Problems are arising constantly with other religious groups. Cannot afford to be defeated. Must not degrade the law.
Day after day, the Gakkai stands amidst the violent storm. No other way but to stake my life and take the lead with profound resolve.
Read randomly until midnight.
Friends of falsehood are worse than public enemies. Want true friends.
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