Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Sunday, May 24, 2015
President Toda said: "Those who do not value the organization are practicing self-centered faith. With such faith you cannot expect to receive the truly profound benefits of this practice." Working hard within the organization for people's happiness and welfare is itself truly noble Buddhist practice.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Sunday, May 24, 2015
Though I have long since ceased to think about my home, seeing this laver brings back many familiar memories, and I am saddened and find it hard to bear. It is the same kind of laver I saw long ago on the shore at Kataumi, Ichikawa, and Kominato. I feel an unwarranted resentment that, while the color, shape, and taste of this laver have remained unchanged, my parents have passed away, and I cannot restrain my tears.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 466
Reply to Niiama
Written to the younger non Niiama on February 16, 1275
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Sunday, May 24, 2015
The ultimate and most glorious of human relationships is the relationship of spiritual successors. Even animals have relationships of parent and child. There are animals that share partnerships similar to marriage, and even those that enjoy friendships. However, the relationship of mentor and disciple, of spiritual successors, exists only among human beings.
Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (03 March 1960) p.483
The Girls' Festival.
In our Buddhism, New Year's Day corresponds to myo, the Girls' Festival (March 3) to ho, the Boys' Festival (May 5) to ren, the Star Festival (July 7) to ge, and the Chrysanthemum Festival (September 9) to kyo.
I'm reminded of my early childhood. Peaceful, fun days, running and playing in fields of greenery and flowers. This day is filled with the fragrance of my mother, the fragrance of my young siblings. Innocence.
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