Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Saturday, February 28, 2015
You can forge the path to a fulfilling and enjoyable life if you have the depth of faith to regard everything as a source for creating happiness and value. Conversely, if you see everything only in a negative or pessimistic light, your life will gradually but inevitably be plunged into darkness. Buddhism teaches the subtle principle of ichinen, and moreover, the power of faith.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Saturday, February 28, 2015
Since you now appear certain to attain Buddhahood, perhaps the heavenly devil and evil spirits are using illness to try to intimidate you. Life in this world is limited. Never be even the least bit afraid!".
The Proof of the Lotus Sutra
Written to Nanjo Tokimitsu on February 28, 1282
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Saturday, February 28, 2015
Make goals. Whether big or small, work toward realizing them. You must be serious about and dedicated to your goals - you'll get nowhere if you just treat them like jokes. An earnest, dedicated spirit shines like a diamond and moves people's hearts. That is because a brilliant flame burns within. If we are sincere, people will understand our intentions, and our positive qualities will shine forth. It is pointless to be caught up in outward appearances. The German poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe writes: "How may one get to know oneself? Never by contemplation,only , indeed, by action. Seek to do your duty, and you will know at once how it is with you."
Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (06 January 1959) p.432/433
The first day of the year to see the headquarters staff. Everyone in high spirits. One staff member gives me a headache.
In the afternoon, the New Year's banquet was held at R. restaurant in Shinbashi. Had a blowfish dish for dinner. Delicious.
Afterward at around 6:00, we all went to the top of the Tokyo tower. Took in the night view of Tokyo . A chilly wind constantly blew. Not very enjoyable.
Stopped for a haircut. Went to a youth division meeting in Bunkyo feeling refreshed.
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