Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Sunday, June 30, 2013
The place where we are right now is what matters. This is all the more true for us who embrace the Mystic Law. Buddhism teaches that we can transform wherever we are into the Land of Eternally Tranquil Light.
From the Writing of Nichiren Daishonin
Sunday, June 30, 2013
Because I have expounded this teaching, I have been exiled and almost killed. As the saying goes: "Good advice grates on the ear." But still I am not discouraged.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 748
The Essentials for Attaining Buddhahood
Written to Soya Jiro Hyoe-no-jo Kyoshin on August 3, 1276
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Sunday, June 30, 2013
In one of his writings, renowned microbiologist Rene Dubos, stated. "History teaches that man without effort is sure to deteriorate; man cannot progress without effort, and man cannot be happy without effort." This is indisputable. You may be experiencing various hardships now, but because you continue to make efforts in the midst of those challenges, no matter how painful they are, you will definitely become happy. Effort and happiness are indivisible.
Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (03 Jun 1950) p.30
The pain of self-scrutiny and the drive to progress, extremes of suffering and hope, worldly thoughts and pure ideals - these are what torture youth. Youth must possess sharp, critical minds, a strong sense of justice and the passion to forge ahead.
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Youth, be light-hearted! Advance seriously toward your ideal
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