Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Saturday, August 30, 2014
The Daishonin states, "The voice does the Buddha's work" (Gosho Zenshu, p. 708). To chant the Mystic Law is to praise the Gohonzon. Hearing the sound of our daimoku, the heavenly deities will be set into motion and work to protect us. A weak and unclear voice will not move the heavenly deities. That is why it is important for us to chant daimoku with voices that are clear, strong and brimming with joy.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Saturday, August 30, 2014
Misfortune comes from one's mouth and ruins one, but fortune comes from one's heart and makes one worthy of respect.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 1137
New Year's Gosho
Written to the wife of Omosu on January 5, year unknown
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Saturday, August 30, 2014
Buddhism stresses the interconnectedness of all life. It is only the limited capacity of our senses that causes us to place so much stock in the separation between "them" and "us." Because of this interconnectedness, by using violence, you not only injure or destroy the other person but also yourself. Those who use violence and devalue others' lives actually devalue and ruin their own lives.
Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (10 April 1956) p.295/6
Human society is complex. At times, I become disgusted with society. Arrogance, power, scheming… Fortune, sincerity, conviction… A baffling mixture of realities. Youth is painful. Heard the Tokyo-area members are facing a difficult struggle in the House of Councillors election campaign. They must not forget that only faith and unity will lead to victory. "Too many cooks…" Leaders! Understand Sensei's intention! There is no other way to victory.
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