Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
To lead a life in which we are inspired and can inspire others, our hearts have to be alive; they have to be filled with passion and enthusiasm. To achieve that, as President Toda also said, we need the courage to "live true to ourselves." And to live true to ourselves, we need the strength of mind not to be swayed by our environment or be obsessed with vanity and superficial appearances. Rather than borrowing from or imitating others, we need the conviction to be able to think for ourselves and to take action from our own sense of responsibility.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
I, Nichiren, am the richest man in all of present-day Japan . I have dedicated my life to the Lotus Sutra, and my name will be handed down in ages to come.
The Opening of the Eyes
This treatise is one of Nichiren Daishonin's five most important writings, in which he reveals his identity as the Buddha of the Latter Day of the Law who possesses the three virtues of sovereign, teacher, and parent.In the year 1272, still in exile under harsh conditions on Sado Island, the Daishonin completed this work in two volumes and addressed it to Shijo Kingo, one of his leading disciples in Kamakura
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Buddhism enables us to tap from within the depths of our beings the greatest courage and strongest life force there is. Buddhas are not destined for unhappiness or defeat. Those who practice Buddhism can definitely transform all adversity into something positive, irrespective of the troubled time in which they live, their personal circumstances or the hardships that befall them.
Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (02 April 1958) p.391
A serious conference followed immediately.
Prayed that Sensei's intent will continue to flow like a pure stream until kosen-rufu is accomplished. Admonished myself to be strong.
The directors and top youth division leaders immediately rushed to the room at Japan University Hospital .
Infinitely moved by his tranquil countenance and smile. My tears flowed ceaselessly.
Oh – April 2. This day will be recorded forever in the history of the Gakkai, in the history of my life and the lives of his disciples.
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