Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Humanity today lacks hope and vision for the future. It is for precisely this reason that the Bodhisattvas of the Earth have appeared. Without your presence, the future of humanity would be bleak and spiritual decline its destination. That is why you have been born in this age and are now playing an active role in society. This is the meaning of jiyu, or "emerging from the earth." Consequently, each of you will definitely become happy. Please be confident that you will lead lives overflowing with good fortune throughout the three existences of past, present and future.
From The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
I hope all those who are serious in their resolve will gather in one place and listen to this letter.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 622
The Problem to Be Pondered Night and Day
Written to Toki Jonin on August 12, 1275
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
We ordinary people can see neither our own eyelashes, which are so close, nor the heavens in the distance. Likewise, we do not see that the Buddha exists in our own hearts - Nichiren
Daisaku Ikeda – A Youthful Diary (31 December 1951) p.126
At 4:00 we had a year-end company gathering. Everyone surrounded President Toda as he gave guidance to each individual, one by one. To some he was strict, while to others, he spoke of the next ten years to come. He also spoke of problems with the economy and foreign policy. Sometimes he would mention the importance of Buddhist study, while to others he spoke of his own childhood and youth. I ate until my stomach hurt.
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