Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Friday, May 24, 2013
President Toda said: "Those who do not value the organization are practicing self-centered faith. With such faith you cannot expect to receive the truly profound benefits of this practice." Working hard within the organization for people's happiness and welfare is itself truly noble Buddhist practice.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Friday, May 24, 2013
Though I have long since ceased to think about my home, seeing this laver brings back many familiar memories, and I am saddened and find it hard to bear. It is the same kind of laver I saw long ago on the shore at Kataumi, Ichikawa, and Kominato. I feel an unwarranted resentment that, while the colour, shape, and taste of this laver have remained unchanged, my parents have passed away, and I cannot restrain my tears.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 466
Reply to Niiama
Written to the younger nun Niiama on February 16, 1275
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Friday, May 24, 2013
The ultimate and most glorious of human relationships is the relationship of spiritual successors. Even animals have relationships of parent and child. There are animals that share partnerships similar to marriage, and even those that enjoy friendships. However, the relationship of mentor and disciple, of spiritual successors, exists only among human beings.
Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (04 September 1949) p.10
What is life's ultimate problem? The problem of death. What is death? Countless saints and sages have appeared in the 5,000 years of human history, yet have any found a conclusive answer? Has anyone come back to prove their theories?
The Mystic Law is the only path by which one can resolve the problem of death. Must clarify and resolve this problem and show proof of it.
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