Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Monday, January 21, 2013
Humanity today lacks hope and vision for the future. It is for precisely this reason that the Bodhisattvas of the Earth have appeared. Without your presence, the future of humanity would be bleak and spiritual decline its destination. That is why you have been born in this age and are now playing an active role in society. This is the meaning of jiyu, or "emerging from the earth." Consequently, each of you will definitely become happy. Please be confident that you will lead lives overflowing with good fortune throughout the three existences of past, present and future.
From The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Monday, January 21, 2013
I hope all those who are serious in their resolve will gather in one place and listen to this letter.
The Problem to Be Pondered Night and Day
Written to Toki Jonin on August 12, 1275
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Monday, January 21, 2013
We ordinary people can see neither our own eyelashes, which are so close, nor the heavens in the distance. Likewise, we do not see that the Buddha exists in our own hearts - Nichiren
Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (1959) p.453
This year is almost over. A year of worries, development, effort and earnestness.
I miss Sensei. Every year, on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, I was moved by Sensei's encouraging words, which were like those of a parent appreciating his child's efforts.
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