Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Monday, April 28, 2014
How incredible it is to chant this wonderful daimoku each day! Nichiren Daishonin writes, "There is no greater happiness for human beings than chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. The sutra [Lotus Sutra] says, The people there [in my land] are happy and at ease.
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1253 Nichiren Daishonin chants Nam-myoho-renge-kyo for the first time.
From The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Monday, April 28, 2014
The greater the hardships befalling him, the greater the delight he feels, because of his strong faith. Doesn't a fire burn more briskly when logs are added? All rivers flow into the sea, but does the sea turn back their waters? The currents of hardship pour into the sea of the Lotus Sutra and rush against its votary. The river is not rejected by the ocean; nor does the votary reject suffering. Were it not for the flowing rivers, there would be no sea. Likewise, without tribulation there would be no votary of the Lotus Sutra.
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Monday, April 28, 2014
When deluded, one is called an ordinary being, but when enlightened, one is called a Buddha. This is similar to a tarnished mirror that will shine like a jewel when polished. A mind now clouded by the illusions of the innate darkness of life is like a tarnished mirror, but when polished, it is sure to become like a clear mirror, reflecting the essential nature of phenomena and the true aspect of reality. Arouse deep faith, and diligently polish your mirror day and night. How should you polish it? Only by chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo -Nichiren
Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (17 June 1954) p.179
Talked over various matters for about an hour with Senior Director M.
At 7:00, a unit chiefs meeting was held for Bunkyo chapter at the headquarters.
Shared my thoughts on the following topics:
1. The meaning of faith as freedom from doubt.
2. Doing our best in our present positions.
3. Never being passive; instead taking the initiative in faith activities.
A bright, pleasant meeting. Faith, study, work - these I must repeat throughout my entire life.
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