Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
The great American poet Walt Whitman writes in Leaves of Grass: "All comes by the body, only health puts you in rapport with the universe." I am sure you are all very busy, but I hope you will advance in good health and with optimism and enjoy the power of your faith , which is what puts you in rhythm with the universe.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
The teachings such as those of the non-Buddhist writings and those of the Hinayana and provisional Mahayana Buddhist scriptures all partially explain the phenomena inherent in one's life. They do not explain them as the Lotus Sutra does. Thus, among the sutras, there are both superior and inferior, and among people also, sages and worthies may be distinguished.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 629
The Mongol Envoys
Written to the lay priest Nishiyama in 1275
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
What decides our real merit as human beings? Ultimately, it comes down to the philosophy we uphold and the actions we take based on our convictions.
Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (06 January 1955) p.213
The members are young; vigorous. The nature of the Gakkai is eternal. We are inexperienced, but the elements necessary to complete our great task lie far beyond mere experience. Daringly and courageously we cast off the old and open the way for the new.
Because I have expounded this teaching, I have been exiled and almost killed. As the saying goes, "Good advice grates on the ear."
- "The Essentials for Attaining Buddhahood"
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