Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Monday, May 13, 2013
During our dialogue, Dr. Arnold Toynbee at one point told me that his motto was Laboremus, Latin for, "Let's get to work!" Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism focuses on the present and future; it is infused with the spirit, "Let's get started!" We practice for the sake of the present and future. It is important not to become trapped in the past; we have to put it behind us. The Buddhism of true cause is always based on the present moment; it is always "from this moment on.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Monday, May 13, 2013
Therefore, we know that the prayers offered by a practitioner of the Lotus Sutra will be answered just as an echo answers a sound, as a shadow follows a form, as the reflection of the moon appears in clear water, as a mirror collects dewdrops, as a magnet attracts iron, as amber attracts particles of dust, or as a clear mirror reflects the colour of an object.
On Prayer
Written to Sairen-bo in 1272
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Monday, May 13, 2013
We should give first priority to the development of an independent spirit as a human being before considering one's role as a man, woman, child or parent. In other words, for a person to become a man, woman, child or parent in the true sense of the word, one has to first of all develop his or her autonomous identity as a human being.
Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (07 June 1949) p.7
Human revolution is the goal of faith. Must strive harder.
I can feel my body growing stronger year by year. To self-indulgent youths, to suffering senior citizens, to all stubborn-minded people, I must show the true joy of faith, a strong body brimming with ardour and a youthful spirit striving in a great mission.
"Stand up in the cause of justice and your strength is doubled." (Schiller)
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