Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Doing gongyo every day is a challenge. Introducing others to the practice is a challenge. Getting people to subscribe to our publications is a challenge. Attending meetings is a challenge. Sometimes it can all become too much and leave one feeling negative and wanting to take a break! Since we are human beings, it's only natural that we might feel this way on occasion. The important thing, however, is not to spin out of the orbit of faith. I hope you will continue to pursue the path of Buddhahood steadily and patiently, encouraging one another on your journey.
From The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Thursday, January 15, 2015
When a tree has been transplanted, though fierce winds may blow, it will not topple if it has a firm stake to hold it up. But even a tree that has grown up in place may fall over if its roots are weak. Even a feeble person will not stumble if those supporting him are strong, but a person of considerable strength, when alone, may fall down on an uneven path.
Three Tripitaka Masters Pray for Rain
Written to the lay priest Nishiyama on June 22, 1275
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a tireless crusader for human rights, said: "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'" Do not say you will do it "someday," now is the time. Do not say "someone" will do it; you are the one. Now is the time for youth to take full responsibility and courageously pave the way for the people's triumph.
Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (04 June 1958) p.401
Left Kyoto Station for Tokyo on the 1:07a.m. special express. Traveled third class. Completely worn out, both physically and spiritually. Could not even think straight.
Arrived in Tokyo just before 8:00. Went to the headquarters immediately. Did morning gongyo.
An image of Sensei gazing strictly through his glasses came to my mind. His large, warm face seemed to be encouraging me…
Let me raise my spirits and fight this month again.
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Hi.. Thank you so much for your efforts. I copy the text and share it with 50+ fellow members in India every day. You are doing great work for kosen rufu. Please continue to do so. May you be blessed with tremendous benefits.
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