Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Monday, May 11, 2015
The Daishonin urges us to earnestly chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, even just once or twice, stressing that if we do so we will definitely attain enlightenment. Now some might immediately think, "All right! I'll just put faith aside and take it easy, then embrace faith seriously a year before I die." But the Daishonin's words in this instance are meant to spur his followers to devote greater efforts to their Buddhist practice, emphasizing the beneficial power of chanting even a single daimoku. The correct way to read the Gosho is to always interpret the Daishonin's words from the standpoint of strengthening our faith.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Monday, May 11, 2015
The moon appears in the west and sheds its light eastward, but the sun rises in the east and casts its rays to the west. The same is true of Buddhism. It spread from west to east in the Former and Middle Days of the Law, but will travel from east to west in the Latter Day.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 401
On the Buddha's Prophecy
Written to all disciples and lay supporters on May 11, 1273
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Monday, May 11, 2015
The sanctity of life is known to everyone. At the same time, there is universal confusion about the essential meaning of life's sanctity. If the sanctity of life can become a solid touchstone of wisdom for all people, then humankind's destiny to experience war and misery repeatedly can be greatly transformed. It is toward this end that we Nichiren Buddhists are struggling.
Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (08 February 1960) p.474
Lately, many people are trying to use me. Troubling. Must self-reflect as well. Although I'm not sure if there much value in taking advantage of me, they are indeed frightening. So many shallow people!
Will advance resolutely. Will stride forward as a man of responsibility.
Will move ahead with a sense of equity like that of a renowned general.
Will charge on, upholding Buddhism as a supreme guide, never turning back.
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