Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Buddhism places the highest value on human rights and seeks to ensure that human rights are respected. In caring for just one person, one tries to thoroughly protect and do everything he can for that person. One who respects and embraces the children of the Buddha in this way is a truly capable person and a true leader.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Your boils have resulted from only one offense, slandering the correct teaching. The Mystic Law you now embrace surpasses the moon-loving meditation. How could your boils possibly not be healed and your life span not extended?
On Curing Karmic Disease
Written to the lay priest Ota Jomyo on November 3, 1275
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
The Lotus Sutra is a scripture to be practiced. Its teachings are meant to be put into action. Our faith and study of Buddhist doctrine are enhanced and given life through actual practice. Nichiren Buddhism is not a teaching of quiet contemplation and meditation; it is a teaching of action. Failing to translate the teachings of Buddhism into action is to go against Buddhism's fundamental spirit.
Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (22 September 1950) p.50
I want to lead a just and honorable life, transcending the fluctuations of the passing years and the times. I want to advance with a humble yet courageous spirit. I want to lead a noble life, shouldering grave responsibilities.
Back home after 11:00. Fortunately, the mosquitoes have become fewer.
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