Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Friday, November 21, 2014
If you practice faith while doubting its effects, you will get results that are at best unsatisfactory. This is the reflection of your own weak faith on the mirror of the cosmos. On the other hand, when you stand up with strong confidence, you will accrue limitless blessings.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Friday, November 21, 2014
There is definitely something extraordinary in the ebb and flow of the tide, the rising and setting of the moon, and the way in which summer, autumn, winter and spring give way to each other. Something uncommon also occurs when an ordinary person attains Buddhahood. At such a time, the three obstacles and four devils will invariably appear, and the wise will rejoice while the foolish will retreat.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 637
The Three Obstacles and Four Devils
Written to Ikegami Hyoe no Sakan Munenga on November 20, 1277
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Friday, November 21, 2014
Everyone born in this world has a unique role that only he or she can fulfill. Were this not the case, we would not be here. The universe never acts without cause; everything invariably has a reason for being. Even the weeds people love to loathe serve a purpose.
Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (05 December 1957) p.361/62
A slight fever. A dark and gloomy day.
Spent the whole day battling myself; fighting for kosen-rufu. Way behind in writing my article. Very troubling.
Keenly aware of the excellence of President Makiguchi's and President Toda's scholarship. Lament my own lack of ability. Have no choice but to do human revolution.
Attended a YMD group chiefs meeting in the evening. Talked about Eta Benzo, the pioneer of Obihiro.
Boldly, I set my heart on the Northern Sea .
Let the wind blow!
Let the waves rise!
This verse speaks of destiny.
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