Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Saturday, September 26, 2015
Our voice costs nothing and it is our strongest weapon. Nichiren Daishonin wrote, "Do not spare your voice" (Gosho Zenshu, p. 726).There are different voices for different situations: the clear, resounding voice that declares truth and justice; the strong voice that refutes evil; the bright, confident voice that tells others about the greatness of this Buddhism; the warm voice that gives encouragement; the sincere, friendly voice that offers praise and words of appreciation to others. The important thing is that we meet and speak with people widely, inside and outside the organization.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Saturday, September 26, 2015
Although at heart you are of the same mind as Nichiren, since your person is in service to your lord, it would have been extremely difficult for you to have avoided the offense of complicity in slander. How admirable it is that, despite this, you communicated this teaching to your lord and urged him to take faith in it. Even though he may fail to accept it now, you have managed to avoid the offense of complicity.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 461
On Recommending This Teaching to Your Lord and Avoiding the Offense of Complicity in Slander
Written to Shijo Kingo on September 26, 1274
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Saturday, September 26, 2015
Live in a way that is full of life‚ for yourself, for your loved ones, for your friends. People who do so will find the courage to transform sufferings into hopes. Not only that, but they will be able to light the lamp of hope in the hearts of many others, as well.
Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (03 July 1950) p.37
War is a crime. Must avert it, no matter what. Keenly aware of the need for valid religion.
Must carry out propagation. When the time comes, I wish to die with dignity.
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