Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
As practitioners of the Daishonin's Buddhism we get up in the morning and do gongyo. Some perhaps may do so rather reluctantly! Nevertheless, doing gongyo is itself a truly great and noble thing. Gongyo is a solemn ceremony in which we are looking out and over the universe. It is a dialogue with the universe.
From The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
A wisteria vine, by twining around a pine, may climb a thousand fathoms into the air; and a crane, because it has wings to rely upon, can travel ten thousand ri. It is not their own strength that allows them to do these things. This applies likewise in the case of the priest Jibu-bo. Though he himself is like the wisteria vine, because he clings to the pine that is the Lotus Sutra, he is able to ascend the mountain of perfect enlightenment.
On Offerings for Deceased Ancestors
Written to Jibu-bo Nichii's grandmother on July 13, 1279
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Mahatma gandhi said, "Good travels at a snail's pace." The peace movement cannot accomplish things radically and all at once. Often, it can only advance by gradual and protracted means. Gradualism does not, however, imply negative compromise or merely passing time. It means truly reforming our times by sowing seeds of peace in individual minds through sincere dialogue and, in this way, cultivating consensus.
Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (01 Jan 1960) p.456
My whole family sat together before the Gohonzon.
Could not hold back my appreciation for the Gohonzon's protection of my entire family: myself; my wife; my eldest son, Hiromasa; my second son, Shirohisa; and my third son, Takahiro.
Made a deep resolution for this new year to my mentor, Josei Toda. My wife seems to know what is in my heart.
The 708th anniversary of the Daishonin's Buddhism has begun. How will it unfold? Could not help praying for every Gakkai member's steadfast faith, happiness and dynamic progress. Especially hoping for top leaders' self-awareness and earnestness.
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