Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Friday, May 9, 2014
Buddhism is concerned with the essential nature of humanity. Buddhism is not found somewhere else separate from such beautiful expressions of humanity as appreciation toward one's mother and courtesy to others. As Nichiren Daishonin teaches in the Gosho, "behaviour as a human being" that perfectly accord with reason is what constitutes the heart of Buddhism. Therefore, our world of faith must be a gathering that is full of affection and heartfelt consideration.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Friday, May 9, 2014
As you crave food when hungry, seek water when thirsty, long to see a lover, beg for medicine when ill, or as a beautiful woman desires powder and rouge, so should you put your faith in the Lotus Sutra. If you do not, you will regret it later.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 965
Persucution by Sword and Staff
Written to Nanjo Tokimitsu on April 20, 1279
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Friday, May 9, 2014
A Turkish proverb says, "Iron shines when used, but rusts when not." The capacities of people working hard and striving with all their might never get rusty; they are constantly being polished and forged.
Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (30 June 1954) p.185
Extremely tired; missed the senior leaders meeting. Will be scolded, most likely. Rebuked myself for being the most self-centered person in the Gakkai. Went to the public baths. Stopped for sushi on the way home. Talked with the owner about many things. He seems to want to take faith. Got into bed early; read Yonejiro Noguchi. Tomorrow, July begins. Will advance with a greater resolution.
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