Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
You must be strong. There is no hope of winning in this chaotic world if you are weak. No matter what others do or say, it is important to develop your ability and then put that ability to use. Strong faith, of course, is the best means for drawing out one's inner strength. You each have a very important mission, and I hope you will awaken to and be proud of that mission.
From the Writing of Nichiren Daishonin
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Everyone believes in those Buddhist teachers who were revered in their own time. But the Buddha enjoins us in the Nirvana Sutra as his final instruction, "Rely on the Law and not upon persons." The Buddha taught us to rely on the sutras if the Buddhist teachers should be in error. You say those teachers could not possibly be in error, but between the Buddha's golden words and your personal opinion, I am committed to the former.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 805
The Letter of Petition from Yorimoto
Written on behalf of Shijo Kingo on June 25, 1277
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
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 - Nichiren
Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (03 February 1955) p.220
At times I am frustrated by certain aspects of my nature, while at others I think it is fine the way it is. Ultimately, no matter what criticism or slander I encounter, I will follow my mentor and, while invoking the Mystic Law, shall continue each day with patience and perseverance, carrying out my Buddhist practice so that I will have no regrets.
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