Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Spending our time doing what we please may bring momentary pleasure, but it will not bring us true and lasting joy. We cannot become great artists or great actors of life - we cannot become great human beings. Literature, music and drama are all to be found in our activities for faith - in our prayers, our challenges to develop ourselves through SGI activities and our efforts to educate others. All value is encompassed in these activities. This is the profound realm of Buddhism.
From The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
[T'ien-t'ai writes:] "As practice progresses and understanding grows, the three obstacles and four devils emerge in confusing form, vying with one another to interfere. . . . One should be neither influenced nor frightened by them. If one falls under their influence, one will be led into the paths of evil. If one is frightened by them, one will be prevented from practicing the correct teaching." This statement not only applies to me, but also is a guide for my followers. Reverently make this teaching your own, and transmit it as an axiom of faith for future generations.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 501
Letter to the Brothers
Written to Ikegami Munenaka and Ikegami Munenga on April 16, 1275
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
[T'ien-t'ai writes:] "Unless acted on, even the ideal of reverence for life can end up being a mere slogan without the power to transform reality. It must, therefore, be established as a genuine philosophy in our hearts and in the hearts of others. We must put this philosophy into practice through concrete actions for peace, working one step at a time toward its realization.
Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (06 May 1954) p.170/71
Home from work with a severe headache. Even at home, I could not relax. Left the house at 3:30. Saw Mr. Toda in the president's office at the headquarters. Reported to him on my physical condition. He gave me guidance: "You're engaged in a battle with the 'three obstacles and four devils'. There is no other way to break through than to pray, shedding tears before the Gohonzon."
Must live powerfully!
Must stand up powerfully!
Must fight powerfully!
This is a battle between me and the devil of sickness.
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