Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Originally, every person's life is a brilliantly shining mirror. Differences arise depending on whether one polishes this mirror: A polished mirror is the Buddha's life, whereas a tarnished mirror is that of a common mortal. Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is what polishes our lives.
Events; SGI-USA Womens Day.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Thursday, February 27, 2014
However, people all turn their backs on these sutra passages, and the world as a whole is completely confused with regard to the principles of Buddhism. Why do you persist in following the teachings of evil friends? T'ien-t'ai said that to accept and put faith in the doctrines of evil teachers is the same as drinking poison. You should deeply consider this and beware.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 61
Questions and Answers about Embracing the Lotus Sutra
Recipient unknown; written in March 1263
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Thursday, February 27, 2014
We each move forward secure on our own earth, not the earth of others. Happiness is something we must create for ourselves. No one else can give it to us.
Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (10 October 1953) p.146
The faith that can change destiny cannot be carried out easily. Must not doubt. The fundamental cause lies in my own determination and faith.
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