Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Sunday January 26, 2014
Truly praiseworthy are those who resolve to work hard for kosen-rufu and the SGI within the lofty realm of Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism. They are genuinely capable people. And they will definitely attain life-conditions of complete fulfillment.
Events
1975 SGI Day
Soka Gakkai International established in Guam ; Daisaku Ikeda inaugurated as SGI president.
From The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Sunday January 26, 2014
One should not be intimidated by the fact that so many hold such beliefs. Nor does the truth of a belief depend on whether it has been held for a long or short time. The point is simply whether or not it conforms with the text of the scriptures and with reason.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 168
The Tripitaka Master Shan-wu-wei
Written to Joken-bo and Gijo-bo in 1270
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Sunday January 26, 2014
A coward cannot become a Buddha. We cannot attain Buddhahood unless we possess the heart of a lion. The harsher the situation, the bolder the stand we must take. This is the essence of the Soka Gakkai spirit.
Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (25 January 1953) p.133
Thought about the other day's spiritless leaders meeting of Koiwa chapter, held at Masui's House. There were about sixty participants. They lacked joy and appeared to have lost confidence. Decided in my heart to charge forth with tremendous passion into this desert like area. I am worried that these leaders, however, who lack spirit or an understanding of their mission, cannot accept my spirit and intent.
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