Thursday, January 9, 2014
The real benefit of the Mystic Law is inconspicuous. Just as trees grow taller and stronger year after year, adding growth rings that are imperceptible to the human eye, we too will grow toward a victorious existence. For this reason it is important that we lead tenacious and balanced lives based on faith.
From The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Thursday, January 9, 2014
When we revere Myoho-renge-kyo inherent in our own life as the object of devotion, the Buddha nature within us is summoned forth and manifested by our chanting of Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. This is what is meant by "Buddha." To illustrate, when a caged bird sings, birds who are flying in the sky are thereby summoned and gather around, and when the birds flying in the sky gather around, the bird in the cage strives to get out. When with our mouths we chant the Mystic Law, our Buddha nature, being summoned, will invariably emerge.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin , page 887
How Those Initially Aspiring to the Way Can Attain Buddhahood through the Lotus Sutra
Written to the lay now Myoho in 1277
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Thursday, January 9, 2014
The peace we seek can not be brought about through a struggle for dominance in military or economic power. It can be won only through peaceful means. Peace built on the unhappiness and sacrifice of others is a meaningless sham. What's needed is to create a world in which people of all races and nations can enjoy peace and happiness.
Daisaku Ikeda – A Youthful Diary (14 December 1951) p.121
Slept through the morning. I wish I could say I slept well, but I was disturbed by a succession of bad dreams. In the end, I was still tired.
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Decided to start tomorrow to make year-end preparations for Gakkai activities and for the company.
1. Detailed planning.
2. Well-organised administration.
3. Ability to take broad-minded action.
4. Unyielding progress.
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