Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Unless we live fully right now, not sometime in the future, true fulfillment in life will forever elude us. Rather than putting things off till the future, we should find meaning in life, thinking and doing what is most important right now, right where we are - setting our hearts aflame and igniting our lives. Otherwise, we cannot lead an inspired existence.
From The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Therefore, I say to you, my disciples, try practicing as the Lotus Sutra teaches, exerting yourselves without begrudging your lives! Test the truth of Buddhism now!"
The Selection of the Time
Written to Yui in 1275
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
The Buddhist view is that to die a good death, one must have led a good life. The knowledge that death represents the return of the individual life to the great universal life prior to another phenomenal manifestation is a source of splendid strength, rich with compassion and wisdom. As he or she strives to perfect himself by doing good for others, the Buddhist is constantly aware that death is a fulfilling and enriching part of life. For people who believe this, death is not defeat, but a wonderful stimulus to live more vigorously and more meaningfully.
Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (1960) p.464
In autumn 1947, decided to attend Josei Toda's lecture in Kanda, I was serious. Further solidified my resolve, thinking, "As long as I am with this mentor..." My friends were jovial, but my heart remained tranquil and constant.
On January 3, 1949, joined the editorial staff of the Nihon Shogakkan, President Toda's company. It was the first step I took as his disciple. Served him with all my heart. Gradually became aware of the strictness, of life, society and the Gakkai and began to study seriously.
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