Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Leaders who are responsible for organizing and holding discussion meetings in the SGI must study. If they do not, they cannot hope to satisfy the participants and inspire them with fresh energy and enthusiasm.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Question: Why do you alone spew forth such evil words about other people? Answer: I, Nichiren, am not condemning others. I am only pointing out the questionable places in their doctrines. If they want to get angry at me, then let them!".
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 867
Letter to Shomitsu-bo
Written to Shomitsu-bo in 1277
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Thursday, September 4, 2014
What was the secret to Thomas Edison's success? He explained that it was to never give up before he succeeded in what he was trying to do. Not giving up -- that's the only way. Once you give up you are defeated. This is equally true in the realm of faith. Quitting is not faith. We have to keep chanting until our prayers are answered. That is the correct way of prayer.
Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (29 November 1956) p.305
A panel discussion for the New Year's Seiko Shimbun issue began at 2:00. The topic, "The five main temples of Fuji ." It lasted until 5:00. The dialogue covered Nikko Shonin's six original and six new disciples and the origin of Fuji 's five or seven main temples. Concluded with the present status of these temples. Keenly reflected on the importance of ability in Buddhist study and of having a correct historical perspective.
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