Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Saturday, June 27, 2015
In a world where indifference and inhumanity prevail, let us use our discussion meetings as the pivot for creating oasis of peace and harmony in our homes and in our local communities and then extending them to encompass every sphere of society.
From the Writing of Nichiren Daishonin
Saturday, June 27, 2015
Though worldly troubles may arise, never let them disturb you. No one can avoid problems, not even sages or worthies. Drink sake only at home with your wife, and chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. Suffer what there is to suffer, enjoy what there is to enjoy. Regard both suffering and joy as facts of life, and continue chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, no matter what happens. How could this be anything other than the boundless joy of the Law?"
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 681
Happiness in this World
Written to Shijo Kingo on June 27, 1276
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Saturday, June 27, 2015
When individuals practice a teaching as intended, the expected result becomes manifest in their lives as well as in their environment. Religion not only deals with spirituality but also has a significant impact - positive or negative, upon people's daily lives and their society. The nature and extent of a particular religion's impact becomes the standard for evaluating its validity.
Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (11 April 1960) p.499
An emergency board meeting was held in the headquarters... It was to discuss the important issue of who would become the third president. I may be unable to continue turning it down and ultimately have to accept this great responsibility as my destiny. Though I have declined several times, will I have no choice in the end but to make up my mind and accept.
This must be due to the Buddha's wisdom, but it is truly tormenting. I feel tension that defies expression.
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