Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Thursday, February 28, 2013
You can forge the path to a fulfilling and enjoyable life if you have the depth of faith to regard everything as a source for creating happiness and value. Conversely, if you see everything only in a negative or pessimistic light, your life will gradually but inevitably be plunged into darkness. Buddhism teaches the subtle principle of ichinen, and moreover, the power of faith.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Since you now appear certain to attain Buddhahood, perhaps the heavenly devil and evil spirits are using illness to try to intimidate you. Life in this world is limited. Never be even the least bit afraid!".
The Proof of the Lotus Sutra
Written to Nanjo Tokimitsu on February 28, 1282
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Make goals. Whether big or small, work toward realizing them. You must be serious about and dedicated to your goals - you'll get nowhere if you just treat them like jokes. An earnest, dedicated spirit shines like a diamond and moves people's hearts. That is because a brilliant flame burns within. If we are sincere, people will understand our intentions, and our positive qualities will shine forth. It is pointless to be caught up in outward appearances. The German poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe writes: "How may one get to know oneself? Never by contemplation,only , indeed, by action. Seek to do your duty, and you will know at once how it is with you."
Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (8 Feb. 1960) p.474
Lately, many people are trying to use me. Troubling. Must self-reflect as well. Although I'm not sure if there much value in taking advantage of me, they are indeed frightening. So many shallow people!
Will advance resolutely. Will stride forward as a man of responsibility.
Will move ahead with a sense of equity like that of a renowned general.
Will charge on, upholding Buddhism as a supreme guide, never turning back.
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