Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Friday, June 28, 2013
In the "Ongi Kuden" (Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings), the Daishonin says, "One should regard meeting obstacles as true peace and comfort" (Gosho Zenshu, p. 750). You may wonder how encountering obstacles could be a source of peace and comfort. But the truth of the matter is that through struggling against and overcoming difficulties, we can transform our destiny and attain Buddhahood. Confronting adversity, therefore, represents peace and comfort.
From the Writing of Nichiren Daishonin
Friday, June 28, 2013
The fourth volume of the Lotus Sutra states, "[I will send...] men and women of pure faith, to offer alms to the teachers of the Law." The meaning of this sutra passage is that the heavenly gods and benevolent deities will assume various forms such as those of men and women, and present offerings to help the persons who practice the Lotus Sutra. There can be no doubt that this refers to you and your wife being born as a man and woman, and making offerings to Nichiren, the teacher of the Law.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 35
The Izu Exile
Written to Funamori Yasaburo on June 27, 1261
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Friday, June 28, 2013
If you are unwilling to make efforts to heal yourself, it will be very difficult to cure your illness. One day of life is more valuable than all the treasures of the major world system, so first you must muster sincere faith - Nichiren
Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (01 Jun 1950) p.29
June opens with fragrant breezes.
1. Take care of my health
2. Study hard
3. Live productively.
Looking forward to a month of progress and fulfilment, grounded in faith. Will advance confidently in the vanguard of justice and the highest good.
How wonderful! How rewarding!
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