Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Saturday, June 14, 2014
Chanting daimoku is the foundation of the Daishonin's Buddhism. When we chant sonorous daimoku, the sun rises in our hearts. We are filled with power. Compassion wells forth. Our lives are lit with joy. Our wisdom shines. All Buddhas and Buddhist gods throughout the universe go to work on our behalf. Life becomes exhilarating.
From The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Saturday, June 14, 2014
The Buddha dwells within our hearts. For example, flint has the potential to produce fire, and gems have intrinsic value. We ordinary people can see neither our own eyelashes, which are so close, nor the heavens in the distance. Likewise, we do not see that the Buddha exists in our own hearts.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 1137
New Years Gosho
Written to the wife of Omosu on January 5, year unknown
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Saturday, June 14, 2014
Wherever we are, it is necessary to begin with the revitalization of individual human beings. That will lead to the reformation of society and the world through human revolution. That is the teaching of the Lotus Sutra. And actions directed toward that end, I would like to stress, represent the wisdom of the Lotus Sutra.
Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (20 December 1954) p.205
Physical condition poor. Troubled by my deep karma. A frightening thing, this destiny. Physically, I feel like I have aged beyond my fifties. How much longer will I live? Some days I become too sentimental…
Yesterday, a YWD general meeting was held at the Meiji University Memorial Auditorium. During the meeting, I was formally appointed as divisional advisor. Felt no special joy or excitement, since I have been fulfilling this responsibility every day for some time now.
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