Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Leaders who are responsible for organizing and holding discussion meetings in the SGI must study. If they do not, they cannot hope to satisfy the participants and inspire them with fresh energy and enthusiasm.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Question: Why do you alone spew forth such evil words about other people? Answer: I, Nichiren, am not condemning others. I am only pointing out the questionable places in their doctrines. If they want to get angry at me, then let them!".
Letter to Shomitsu-bo
Written to Shomitsu-bo in 1277
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
What was the secret to Thomas Edison's success? He explained that it was to never give up before he succeeded in what he was trying to do. Not giving up -- that's the only way. Once you give up you are defeated. This is equally true in the realm of faith. Quitting is not faith. We have to keep chanting until our prayers are answered. That is the correct way of prayer.
Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (08 October 1950) p.53
Up at 8:00. Skipped breakfast
Washed clothes in the morning. They didn't come completely clean, but I hung them up in the room to dry just as they were.
In the afternoon, I read and listened to music by myself.
In the evening, I took a walk in the neighbourhood. Drank milk and coffee at Shop B.
Composed a poem called "Look Up and Behold the Sky."
Later Mr. Toda telephoned. I went to see him immediately and received guidance on various matters.
Home at 12:00.
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