Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Gongyo is a practice that calls forth and activates the infinite power that the microcosm inherently possesses. It transforms your fate, breaks through any apparent dead ends and converts sufferings into happiness. It creates a transformation, a revolution of the microcosm. It is a diagram in miniature of kosen-rufu in our lives.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
If a boat is handled by an unskilled steersman, it may capsize and drown everyone aboard. Likewise, though someone may have great physical strength, if he lacks a resolute spirit, even his many abilities will be of no use.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 614
The Supremacy of the Law
Written to Oto and her mother, Nichimyo, on August 4, 1275
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
As you meet various trials and difficulties, thus polishing all the many facets of the jewel which is life, you will learn to walk that supreme pathway of humanity. Of this, I am confident, and I am confident too that those who embrace life's native creativity now stand and will continue to stand in the vanguard of history. Bringing the creativity of life to its fullest flowering is the work of human revolution. Carrying out this kind of human revolution is your mission now as it will be throughout your lives.
Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (29 October 1957) p.348
Overslept. Was it from taking the night train yesterday? Every joint in my body aches.
"I've been waiting for you," Sensei said with a stern look when I arrived at the morning study session. As his disciple, I have absolutely no excuse. Reflected seriously.
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Stopped at a stand on the way home from the station where I ate eighteen barbecued beef skewers. My stomach hurts. Had better control my appetite.
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