Saturday, April 18, 2015
Those who advance together with this organization that is dedicated to kosen-rufu and pervaded by benefit will evolve the correct mind of faith that matches the time. With this mind of faith you can fill the canvas of your lives with portraits of happiness in which all your wishes are fulfilled.
From The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Saturday, April 18, 2015
Were it not for the presence of the "Life Span" chapter among all the teachings of Shakyamuni, they would be like the heavens without the sun and moon, a kingdom without a king, the mountains and seas without treasures, or a person without a soul. This being so, without the "Life Span" chapter, all the sutras are meaningless.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 183
The Essence of the "Life Span" Chapter
Recipient unknown; written on April 17, 1271
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Saturday, April 18, 2015
We live in the midst of a flood of soulless information. And, the more we rely on one-way communication, like radio or TV, or static and unmoving words in print, the more I feel the need to stress the value of the sound of the human voice: The simple but precious interaction of voice and voice, person and person, the exchange of life with life.
Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (12 January 1960) p.463/464
In 1947, took faith at nineteen. On that day, that is, August 24, did gongyo, received a precept, and heard Priest Horigome's words. Recall the time was approximately between 1:00-3:00 p.m.
My family was not rich. It could not be helped, since four of my brothers were drafted and sent to the front. My father and mother are warm and upright. Tears come to my eyes when I think of their hardships.
Lately, deeply realize my parents' greatness. My respect is all the more profound because my parents are so ordinary and honest.
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