Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
As far as the fundamental teachings of Buddhism and the Gosho are concerned, I hope that, regarding them as absolutely correct, you will first and foremost strive to put them into practice. I urge you to do so because this is the shortest route to understanding the essence of Buddhism in the depths of your life.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
No matter how earnestly Nichiren prays for you, if you lack faith, it will be like trying to set fire to wet tinder. Spur yourself to muster the power of faith. Regard your survival as wondrous. Employ the strategy of the Lotus Sutra before any other.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 1000
The Strategy of the Lotus Sutra
Written to Shijo Kingo on October 23, 1279
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
The misfortune of others is our misfortune. Our happiness is the happiness of others. To see ourselves in others and feel an inner oneness and sense of unity with them represents a fundamental revolution in the way we view and live our lives. Therefore, discriminating against another person is the same as discriminating against oneself. When we hurt another, we are hurting ourselves. And when we respect others, we respect and elevate our own lives as well.
Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (26 January 1951) p.82
The Human mind is complex. It is vital to live strongly, courageously. This is especially true for maintaining correct faith.
The eternity of life, the simultaneity of cause and effect, fate, destiny, the moment - when I consider these realities of life's continuum, I lament over my own lack of ability. I know of no other way but the power of strong faith.
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