Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
The great American poet Walt Whitman writes in Leaves of Grass: "All comes by the body, only health puts you in rapport with the universe." I am sure you are all very busy, but I hope you will advance in good health and with optimism and enjoy the power of your faith, which is what puts you in rhythm with the universe.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
The teachings such as those of the non-Buddhist writings and those of the Hinayana and provisional Mahayana Buddhist scriptures all partially explain the phenomena inherent in one's life. They do not explain them as the Lotus Sutra does. Thus, among the sutras, there are both superior and inferior, and among people also, sages and worthies may be distinguished.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 629
The Mongol Envoys
Written to the lay priest Nishiyama in 1275
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
What decides our real merit as human beings? Ultimately, it comes down to the philosophy we uphold and the actions we take based on our convictions.
Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (20 May 1950) p.23
"Appreciation for one's parents is so fundamental that one scarcely need speak of it, but I particularly respect the kindness of my mother which is indelibly etched upon my heart." - (GZ, 398)
Courage is a special talent of youth. To make my mother and father happy, rebuild our business, establish my own foundation and save the nation - courage is the root of it all.
Moved to tears by the Daishonin's concern for his mother.
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Read until late at night. Distressed by my empty stomach.
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