Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Thursday, August 20, 2015
To be fearless no matter what happens - that is the root of true happiness. To move forward resolutely regardless of what lies in store - that is the spirit, the resolve, that leads to human victory. But if we allow ourselves to be disturbed by petty criticism and slander, if we fear pressure and persecution, we will never advance nor create anything of lasting value.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Thursday, August 20, 2015
And do not go around lamenting to others how hard it is for you to live in this world. To do so is an act utterly unbecoming to a worthy man.
The Three Kinds of Treasure
Written to Shijo Kingo on September 11, 1277
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Nature is like a mirror. It remains still, but I move. It seems unchanging, yet I am constantly changing. The mirror of nature reflects my inner world, the essence of humanity, and the great, all-embracing expanse of life itself. Only when we are connected to nature, engaged with nature, are we truly alive and vigorous. To really be alive, one must be under the sun, the moon, the shining stars and surrounded by the beautiful greenery and pure waters of the natural world.
Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (15 May 1950) p.21
A mind that perceives life to be as vast as the universe. A heart that pursues eternal beauty. Unshakable conviction that glows like red-hot iron. I shall strive to acquire them all. To serve humanity and the world. To love and guide the nation.
Let people laugh if they wish to. Let them rage if they so desire. Their abuse means nothing.
What matters is to carry out the true practice of Buddhism. That demands unusual effort. Those efforts, moreover, will surely lead to the great way of happiness.
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