Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Friday, March 14, 2014
As SGI leaders, how we interpret the words of members and what we say in response is important. A genuine leader is someone who gives measured thought to such matters. When talking with individuals, ask yourselves: "What are they worried about?" "What are they trying to say?" "What are they thinking? "What is it they seek?" Try to discern these things in others. Try to know. Try to understand. This is the challenge of leadership. From such compassion arises wisdom.
From The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Friday, March 14, 2014
While I was there, however, you and your husband, the lay priest of Ko, being apprehensive of the eyes of others, brought me food in the middle of the night. Never fearing even punishment from the provincial officials, you are persons who were ready to sacrifice yourselves for me. Thus, though it was a harsh land, when I left, I felt as if the hair that had been shaved from my head were being tugged from behind and as if with each step I took I were being pulled back.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 596
Letter to the Lay Nun of Ko
Written to the lay nun of Ko on June 16, 1275
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Friday, March 14, 2014
Depending on their outlook, people's old age will dramatically differ, especially in terms of the richness and fulfillment they will experience. Everything is up to our attitude, how we approach life. Do we look at old age as a descending path to oblivion? Or is it a period in which we can attain our goals and bring our lives to a rewarding, satisfying completion?
Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (12 January 1954) p.154
Held a group chiefs meeting at our chapter chief's house at 6:00. I scolded the leaders. Feeling sorry for them, I apologized in my heart. Sometimes, however, this cannot be helped if everyone is to advance.
After the group chiefs meeting, we held a senior leaders meeting until 11:00. The men's division leaders looked tired. On the way home, I thought to myself that more consideration should be given to the participants' age when planning late meetings.
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