Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
From the standpoint of the eternity of our lives, because we embrace the Mystic Law everything is moving in a positive direction, everything contributes to our happiness and our attainment of Buddhahood. We need to have confidence in the Mystic Law; we mustn't be swayed by immediate circumstances or allow them to cloud our faith.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Life is the foremost of all treasures. It is expounded that even the treasures of the entire major world system cannot equal the value of one's body and life. Even the treasures that fill the major world system are no substitute for life.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 1125
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Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Nichiren was utterly convinced we could change even the most dire and painful reality, including the danger of war, and, indeed, that it was imperative we do so. This conviction underlies his unwavering determination to create a peaceful society by widely disseminating the teachings of Buddhism.
Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (26 February 1960) p.481
In the evening attended a February headquarters leaders meeting at the Taito Gymnasium.
Felt compelled to bow to the members in honour of their earnest efforts. They are far more capable than I am. Must never overestimate myself as a top leader of the organisation. Nor should I allow myself to be overestimated by others.
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