Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Monday, March 11, 2013
All right, let's get to work again!" This is the spirit of people of genuine substance. Those who avoid hard work or neglect the things they have to do, who just while away their time, eating, sleeping, playing, watching television -- such individuals will never experience true happiness, satisfaction or joy.
From The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Monday, March 11, 2013
You, yourself, are a Thus Come One who is originally enlightened and endowed with the three bodies. You should chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo with this conviction. Then the place where you chant daimoku will become the dwelling place of the treasure tower.
On the Treasure Tower
Written to Abutsu-bo Nittoku on March 13, 1272
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Monday, March 11, 2013
The Indian philosopher Swami Vivekananda declared: "It is religion, maker of men, that we need. It is education, maker of men that we need." Fostering people, building character - this is absolutely fundamental for creating a bright future. Toward this end, both the profound spirituality of religion and the intellectual illumination of education are essential.
Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (29 Feb. 1960) p.482
February is over. Farewell to the cold winter. Spring will begin from tomorrow. Sense the vibrant energy of life.
Spring is the season of youth, a song of youth. Let me live with vigour, as a youth, as a genuine youth.
Heard about the death of H.'s wife tonight a little after midnight. Tried to encourage him. My friend, my comrade, be strong!
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