Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Saturday, January 25, 2014
The important thing is to hold on resolutely to one's convictions come what may, just as the Daishonin teaches. People who possess such unwavering conviction will definitely become happy.
From The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Saturday, January 25, 2014
Buddhism teaches that, when the Buddha nature manifests itself from within, it will receive protection from without. This is one of its fundamental principles.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 848
The Three Kinds of Treasure
Written to Shijo Kingo on September 11, 1277
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Saturday, January 25, 2014
You cannot judge the quality of another's friendship by superficial appearances, especially when things are going smoothly. It is only when we have experienced the worst, most crushing of times - when we have plumbed the depths of life - that we can experience the joys of genuine friendship. Only a man of principle, a woman of resolve - a person who stays true to their chosen path - can be a trusted and true friend and have real friends in turn.
Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (23 January 1953) p.133
Many problems trouble the world. The newspapers are devoid of any encouraging news. A dreadful world. It pains my youthful heart. The only security is to advance with bold determination, without begrudging my life.
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