Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Friday, January 18, 2013
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who was a tireless crusader for human rights said: "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, What are you doing for others?" Do not say you will do it "someday," now is the time. Do not say "someone" will do it, you are the one. Now is the time for youth to take full responsibility and courageously pave the way for the people's triumph.
From The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Friday, January 18, 2013
If the spirit of many in body but one in mind prevails among the people, they will achieve all their goals, whereas if one in body but different in mind, they can achieve nothing remarkable.
Many in Body, One in Mind
Written to the lay priest Takahashi on August 6, year unknown
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Friday, January 18, 2013
Buddhism is practiced to make one's prayers and dreams come true and to achieve the greatest possible happiness. The purpose of Nichiren Buddhism is to enable one to realize victory. The fact that prayers are answered proves the correctness of this teaching.
Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (1959) p.451
Thought about many things concerning my future. So much to think about. I am but an ordinary man, and it's hard to make concrete decisions. So many things to worry about.
Since I walk the path of ordinary people and live as a common man, my circumstances may be understandable. After all, human beings are foolish.
Ultimately, I have no choice but to strive in my own human revolution through steadfast faith.
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