Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Sunday, September 21, 2014
In the twinkling of an eye we grow old. Our physical strength wanes and we begin to suffer various aches and pains. We practice Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism so that instead of sinking into feelings of sadness, loneliness and regret, we can greet old age with an inner richness and maturity as round and complete as a ripe, golden fruit of autumn. Faith exists so that we can welcome smiling and without regrets an old age that is like a breathtaking sunset whose dazzling rays colour heaven and earth in majestic hues.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Sunday, September 21, 2014
I cannot adequately express my gratitude for your frequent letters. At the time of my persecution on the twelfth, not only did you accompany me to Tatsunokuchi, but also you declared that you would die by my side. This can only be called wondrous.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 196
The Persecution at Tatsunokuchi
Written to Shijo Kingo on September 21, 1271
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Sunday, September 21, 2014
Efforts to reach out and engage others in dialogue with the aim of fostering mutual understanding and bringing people closer together may seem ordinary and unexciting, but they in fact constitute a bold and daring challenge to create a new era of human civilization.
Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (22 December 1956) p.315
In any general meeting, or any important campaign, I am always standing behind the scenes, unknown to anyone, without worrying about pleasing anyone or whether anyone appreciate me; there I pour my entire life into leading the battle and driving a wedge of faith. I smile happily at this destiny. Firmly believe everything is revealed under the light of the Mystic Law.
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