Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Saturday, December 27, 2014
No matter what the circumstances, you should never concede defeat. Never conclude that you've reached a dead end, that everything is finished. You possess a glorious future. And precisely because of that, you must persevere and study. Life is eternal. We need to focus on the two existences of the present and the future and not get caught up in the past. We must always have the spirit to begin anew "from this moment," to initiate a new struggle each day.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Saturday, December 27, 2014
Your own offerings were not made to me, Nichiren, but to the Lotus Sutra. Therefore, we must leave it to Shakyamuni Buddha, Many Treasures Buddha, and the Buddhas of the ten directions [to fathom the greatness of] the resulting benefits.
Roots of Good Fortune
Nichiren Daishonin wrote this letter at Minobu in 1281 to the lay nun of Kubo, thanking her for the offerings that she had sent him.
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Saturday, December 27, 2014
Religious strife must be avoided at all cost; under no circumstance should it be allowed. People may hold different religious beliefs, but the bottom line is that we are all human beings. We all seek happiness and desire peace. Religion should bring people together. It should unite the potential for good in people‚'s hearts toward benefiting society and humanity and creating a better future.
Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (31 March 1958) p.389
To Sensei's home in the morning. Immediately took a taxi with Sensei's wife to the Japan University Hospitality in Surugadai. The room was not very good. Negotiated again and again. Earnestly requested the best room possible, but to no avail. Truly regrettable. Dr. H. also asked for our understanding, calling it only temporary. An unavoidable choice. But sincerely urged the hospital to provide its best possible treatment.
Went back to the head temple… Immediately reported to the board of directors and the general director.
Sensei's condition is quickly worsening.
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