Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Saturday, September 19, 2015
Our existence in this world can be likened to a dream. The issue of by far the greatest importance and eternal relevance is how we face death, the inescapable destiny of all living beings. For in the face of death, external factors such as social status or position in the organization count for naught. Everything depends on one's faith, one's state of life.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Saturday, September 19, 2015
Is it not the meaning of the sutra and commentary that the way to Buddhahood lies within the two elements of reality and wisdom? Reality means the true nature of all phenomena, and wisdom means the illuminating and manifesting of this true nature. Thus when the riverbed of reality is infinitely broad and deep, the water of wisdom will flow ceaselessly. When this reality and wisdom are fused, one attains Buddhahood in one's present form.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 746
The Essentials for Attaining Buddhahood
Written to Soya Jiro Hyoe-no-jo Kyoshin on August 3, 1276
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Saturday, September 19, 2015
The highest offering to the Buddha is not to worship something reminiscent of the Buddha. Rather, it is to inherit the Buddha's spirit. In other words, the highest offering lies in struggling to manifest, as one's own way of life, even a part of the spirit of the Buddha, who upheld the philosophy that everyone is a Buddha and tirelessly strove to save all from suffering.
Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (17 June 1950) p.34
What was the result of today's campaign?
I just did my best, as I always strive to.
Any regrets about today's campaign?
Yes, in one sense. No, in another.
Nothing to be ashamed of in today's campaign?
I am certain mine was not a coward's battle.
Are you prepared for tomorrow's advance?
I am prepared. On a thousand-mile journey, we must forge on, or we will not reach our destination. (to be continued)
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