Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
We must put down firm roots, we must be strong. Inner strength is a prerequisite for happiness, a prerequisite for upholding justice and one's beliefs. One of the Buddha's titles is "He Who Can Forbear." To courageously endure, persevere and overcome all difficulties - the Buddha is the ultimate embodiment of the virtue of forbearance. The power of faith gives us the strength to weather and survive any storm. Perseverance is the essence of a Buddha.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
The wonderful means of truly putting an end to the physical and spiritual obstacles of all living beings is none other than Nam-myoho-renge-kyo.
The Wonderful Means of Surmounting Obstacles
While the year that this letter was written is not known with certainty, it is thought to date around 1277. It was addressed to Shijo Kingo.
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote: "Women are, by their power of conversation and their social influence, the civilizers of mankind. What is civilization? I answer, the power of good women." The solidarity of wise, good women will be the great power to guide the world toward peace and happiness.
Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (06 January 1958) p.375
At 6:00, a New Year's Culture Department dinner at N. Having been invited, I attended. Made a congratulatory speech, K. gave words that contradicted what I had said. A small-minded person. Home, close to 10:00. Earnestly did gongyo. Will go to bed early.
From tomorrow, I will study Buddhism. Must study. Must not lose. One who doesn't study will definitely be defeated. One who continues to study will definitely win.
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