Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Sunday, February 22, 2015
What was the secret to Edison 's success? He explained that it was to never give up before he succeeded in what he was trying to do. Not giving up-that's the only way. Once you give up you are defeated. This is equally true in the realm of faith. Quitting is not faith. We have to keep chanting until our prayers are answered. That is the correct way of prayer.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Sunday, February 22, 2015
Though this mandala has but five or seven characters, it is the teacher of all Buddhas throughout the three existences and the seal that guarantees the enlightenment of all women. It will be a lamp in the darkness of the road to the next world and a fine horse to carry you over the mountains of death. It is like the sun and moon in the heavens or Mount Sumeru on earth. It is a ship to ferry people over the sea of the sufferings of birth and death. It is the teacher who leads all people to Buddhahood and enlightenment.
On Offering Prayers to the Mandala of the Mystic Law
Recipient and date unknown
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Sunday, February 22, 2015
Real optimism should not be confused with a carefree outlook on life, one in which we forfeit responsibility for our lives. The person undefeated by misfortune, poverty, insult and vilification, the person who can bounce back from every adversity and say, "What? That was nothing!" The person who marches on toward hope through sheer force of will - that person is a true optimist.
Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (25 November 1958) p.425
Visited the head temple the day before yesterday.
Problems are arising constantly with other religious groups. Cannot afford to be defeated. Must not degrade the law.
Day after day, the Gakkai stands amidst the violent storm. No other way but to stake my life and take the lead with profound resolve.
Read randomly until midnight.
Friends of falsehood are worse than public enemies. Want true friends.
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