Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Friday, February 6, 2015
Unless we live fully right now, not sometime in the future, true fulfillment in life will forever elude us. Rather than putting things off till the future, we should find meaning in life, thinking and doing what is most important right now, right where we are - setting our hearts aflame and igniting our lives. Otherwise, we cannot lead an inspired existence.
From The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Friday, February 6, 2015
Therefore, I say to you, my disciples, try practicing as the Lotus Sutra teaches, exerting yourselves without begrudging your lives! Test the truth of Buddhism now!"
The Selection of the Time
Written to Yui in 1275
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Friday, February 6, 2015
The Buddhist view is that to die a good death, one must have led a good life. The knowledge that death represents the return of the individual life to the great universal life prior to another phenomenal manifestation is a source of splendid strength, rich with compassion and wisdom. As he or she strives to perfect himself by doing good for others, the Buddhist is constantly aware that death is a fulfilling and enriching part of life. For people who believe this, death is not defeat, but a wonderful stimulus to live more vigorously and more meaningfully.
Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (03 September 1958) p.417
There are many media reports critical of the Gakkai. Most are based on prejudice and ignorance, but we must also self-reflect.
We must naturally respect society, while challenging its irrationality. This is the essence of Buddhism and of religious reformation.
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