Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Saturday, October 25, 2014
It is the sharp sword of the Mystic Law and the great power of faith that enable us to completely sever the chains of suffering. Therefore, I wish to make it clear that to secure eternal freedom and happiness, you must absolutely not be cowardly, especially in faith.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Saturday, October 25, 2014
Moreover, I chant the daimoku, which is the heart and core of the entire sutra, and I urge others to do likewise. Although the mugwort growing in a hemp field or wood marked for cutting with an inked line may not be straight to begin with, they will as a matter of course become so. In the same way, one who chants the daimoku as the Lotus Sutra teaches will never have a twisted mind. For one should know that, unless the mind of the Buddha enters into our bodies, we cannot in fact chant the daimoku.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 670
The Blessings of the Lotus Sutra
Written to Myomitsu on March 5, 1276
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Saturday, October 25, 2014
Health is not simply a matter of absence of illness. Health means constant challenge. Constant creativity. A prolific life always moving forward, opening up fresh new vistas - that is a life of true health. An unbeatable spirit is what supplies the power to keep pressing ahead.
Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (17 October 1957) p.343/344
Tomorrow, the trial begins. My wife accompanied me to pay her respects to the Osaka members. Though we rode third-class, it was perhaps a trip I shall never forget.
In the evening, called on A., who is ill, at home, then offered greetings at T.'s, S.'s and Y.'s.
The devilish nature of authority; the impartiality of the court; the integrity of the lawyers – had better etch all these in my mind…
Talked with the members until late at night. They are people I will remember always.
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