Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Originally, every person's life is a brilliantly shining mirror. Differences arise depending on whether one polishes this mirror: A polished mirror is the Buddha's life, whereas a tarnished mirror is that of a common mortal. Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is what polishes our lives.
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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
However, people all turn their backs on these sutra passages, and the world as a whole is completely confused with regard to the principles of Buddhism. Why do you persist in following the teachings of evil friends? T'ien-t'ai said that to accept and put faith in the doctrines of evil teachers is the same as drinking poison. You should deeply consider this and beware.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 61
Questions and Answers about Embracing the Lotus Sutra
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Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
We each move forward secure on our own earth, not the earth of others. Happiness is something we must create for ourselves. No one else can give it to us.
Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (8 Feb. 1960) p.474
The spirit of Kosen Rufu is alive in Hokuriku. Deeply sensed President Toda's greatness. Hokuriku was dark. But through the power of the Mystic Law, many now show actual proof of their human revolution. My conviction deepens.
There is no greater strategy than the Mystic Law.
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