Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Science is based on tested proof or empirical evidence. You conduct a test or experiment and then observe the results. Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism, similarly, teaches that nothing beats actual proof. In this regard, it stands alone among the religions of the world. I hope that each year you will strive to show clear proof of victory in Buddhism and your studies. Please always remember that showing such proof is the mark of a true successor.
Events
1871 Tsunesaburo Makiguchi, the Soka Gakkai's first president, is born.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Thursday, June 6, 2013
The Great Teacher Dengyo says: "Neither teachers nor disciples need undergo countless kalpas of austere practice in order to attain Buddhahood. Through the power of the Lotus Sutra of the Wonderful Law they can do so in their present form." This means that both the teacher who expounds the principles of the Lotus Sutra and the disciple who receives his teachings will, in no long time, together become Buddhas through the power of the Lotus Sutra.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 133
Conversation between a Sage and an Unenlightened Man
Recipient unknown; written in 1265
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Thursday, June 6, 2013
I have profound reverence for you, I would never dare treat you with disparagement or arrogance. Why? Because you are all practicing the bodhisattva way and are certain to attain Buddhahood - The Lotus Sutra
Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (03 January 1950 p18)
Ah, how happy I am!
Serving under my master
for eternity...
Overslept this morning. Running behind schedule. Wolfed down two helpings of breakfast at the K. restaurant. A bachelor is such a casual creature! Inevitably disorder creeps into his life and causes him trouble.
Already a year since I left home.
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