Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Gandhi taught people to live with lion-like courage, impressing upon them that they could not afford to leave things up to others, that they had to stand up for themselves and fight for justice. Ultimately, the only way forward is by developing self-reliance, forging a stand-alone spirit. That is the only path to victory.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Today there are people who have faith in the Lotus Sutra. The belief of some is like fire while that of others is like water. When the former listen to the teachings, their passion flares up like fire, but as time goes on, they tend to discard their faith. To have faith like water means to believe continuously without ever regressing.
The Two Kinds of Faith
Written to Nanjo Tokumitsu on February 25, 1278
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
When you hold fast to your beliefs and live true to yourself, your true value as a human being shines through. Buddhism teaches the concept of "realizing your inherent potential." In other words manifesting your true entity, your innate self, revealing it and bringing it to shine, illuminating all around you. It refers to your most refined individuality and uniqueness.
Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (02 January 1959) p.430/431
My thirty-first birthday...
The harder I work each day, the nobler the history I create. Want to create a glorious record this year...
From this year, will make each entry in this diary as if it were my last will and testament. Every day will be an account of golden accomplishments and training. Must keep a record. What will my life be like from today on? Sensei, please watch over me.
The new year brims with determination and hope like sunrise; and with agonizing worries.
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