Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Friday, June 5, 2015
Cowardice is harmful for it delights the enemies of Buddhism and obstructs the advance of kosen-rufu. The fainthearted cannot savour the true benefit of faith; their ability to tap the power of the Buddha and the power of the Law [of the Gohonzon] in their lives is enfeebled.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Friday, June 5, 2015
A person can know another's mind by listening to the voice. This is because the physical aspect reveals the spiritual aspect. The physical and spiritual, which are one in essence, manifest themselves as two distinct aspects; thus the Buddha's mind found expression as the written words of the Lotus Sutra. These written words are the Buddha's mind in a different form. Therefore, those who read the Lotus Sutra must not regard it as consisting of mere written words, for those words are in themselves the Buddha's mind.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 86
Opening of the Eyes of Wooden and Painted Images
Recipient unknown; written in 1264
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Friday, June 5, 2015
Everything starts with you. You must forge yourself through your own efforts. I urge each of you to create something, start something and make a success of something. That is the essence of human existence, the challenge of youth. Herein lies a wonderful way of life always aiming for the future.
Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (14 March 1960) p.488
Something about this story (The Romance of The Three Kingdoms) strikes a chord in my heart, for I too have in my heart the memory of one to whom I have made a vow. Will never forget my mentor's words, filled with love and compassion. My comrades and my friends, never forget them, even in your sleep!
Bereaved disciples, arise with courage and advance! Move forward alongside me to put his words into practice and make them a reality.
Now is the time to take up courage.
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