Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Friday, April 11, 2014
As long as our mind of faith is connected to the Gohonzon, our benefits will never disappear. That's why it is vital for us to persevere in our Buddhist practice throughout our lives no matter what, even if on some days our physical condition or other circumstances prevent us from doing gongyo and chanting daimoku to our full satisfaction. Those who continue to challenge themselves to the end savour ultimate victory.
From The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Friday, April 11, 2014
The Flower Garland and the other various sutras are like stars in this dark night, while the Lotus Sutra is like the moon. For those who have faith in the Lotus Sutra, but whose faith is not deep, it is as though a half moon were lighting the darkness. But for those who have profound faith, it is as though a full moon were illuminating the night.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 94
The Essence of the "Medicine King" Chapter
Recipient unknown, written in 1265
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Friday, April 11, 2014
Worthy persons deserve to be called so because they are not carried away by the eight winds: prosperity, decline, disgrace, honour, praise, censure, suffering, and pleasure. They are neither elated by prosperity nor grieved by decline - Nichiren
Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (16 April 1954) p.167
Physically very ill. Pitiful. A young revolutionary with a great mission and dream for the future must never die young! I must live so I can show actual proof of my faith by changing my destiny…
Returned home around 10:30. Chapter members were waiting to receive guidance. All were suffering from grave daily-life problems. It made me truly appreciate the life-condition and circumstances I am blessed with.
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