Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Friday, October 25, 2013
It is the sharp sword of the Mystic Law and the great power of faith that enable us to completely sever the chains of suffering. Therefore, I wish to make it clear that to secure eternal freedom and happiness, you must absolutely not be cowardly, especially in faith.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Friday, October 25, 2013
Moreover, I chant the daimoku, which is the heart and core of the entire sutra, and I urge others to do likewise. Although the mugwort growing in a hemp field or wood marked for cutting with an inked line may not be straight to begin with, they will as a matter of course become so. In the same way, one who chants the daimoku as the Lotus Sutra teaches will never have a twisted mind. For one should know that, unless the mind of the Buddha enters into our bodies, we cannot in fact chant the daimoku.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 670
The Blessings of the Lotus Sutra
Written to Myomitsu on March 5, 1276
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Friday, October 25, 2013
Health is not simply a matter of absence of illness. Health means constant challenge. Constant creativity. A prolific life always moving forward, opening up fresh new vistas - that is a life of true health. An unbeatable spirit is what supplies the power to keep pressing ahead.
Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (29 January 1951) p.83/84
Felt tired from the time I awoke - perhaps because of nightmares. It was warm and pleasant all day.
Received strict guidance from Mr. Toda. I've nearly come to understand the weak points of my own faith.
Propagation!... I will pour my whole life into working vigorously for kosen-rufu. Mere ideology or speculation is fruitless. For Youth, life should be based on nothing but practice and action.
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