Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
By devoting ourselves earnestly to SGI activities, we gain the ability to turn all difficulties and obstacles into benefit, recognizing that earthly desires and delusions are enlightenment and that the sufferings of birth and death are nirvana. No matter how unpleasant the circumstances we find ourselves in, we can transform them into hope and good fortune - into eternal happiness. How incredible this is!
From The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Although I and my disciples may encounter various difficulties, if we do not harbor doubts in our hearts, we will as a matter of course attain Buddhahood. Do not have doubts simply because heaven does no lend you protection. Do no be discouraged because you do not enjoy an easy and secure existence in this life. This is what I have taught my disciples morning and evening, and yet they begin to harbour doubts and abandon their faith.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 283
The Opening of the Eyes
Written to Shijo Kingo in February 1272
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
There are many elements involved in a prayer being answered, but the important thing is to keep praying until it is. By continuing to pray, you can reflect on yourself with unflinching honesty and begin to move your life in a positive direction on the path of earnest, steady effort. Even if your prayer doesn't produce concrete results immediately, your continual prayer will at some time manifest itself in a form greater than you had ever hoped.
Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (11 February 1954) p.156
Must burn with a youthful passion to learn. Must advance with a seeking spirit, like one truly seeking the Way. This is the most important requisite for becoming an excellent leader.
No comments:
Post a Comment