Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Sunday, June 29, 2014
The important thing is to advance brightly and strive to be victorious at each moment, right where we are; to begin something here and now instead of fretting and worrying over what will happen. This is the starting point for transforming our lives.
From the Writing of Nichiren Daishonin
Sunday, June 29, 2014
If one hopes to study and master Buddhism, then one cannot do so without devoting time to the task.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 690
On Repaying Debts of Gratitude
Written to Joken-bo and Gijo-bo on July 21, 1276
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Sunday, June 29, 2014
Originally, every person's life is a brilliantly shining mirror. Differences arise depending on whether one polishes this mirror: A polished mirror is the Buddha's life, whereas a tarnished mirror is that of a common mortal. Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is what polishes our lives.
Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (26 February 1955) p.228
Some days I feel little hope or joy; others, I sense progress and advancement. Ultimately, no matter how bad I feel, I must continue my training. Especially within the realm of Buddhist practice which enables us to grasp the eternity of life.
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