Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Thursday, December 10, 2015
We must put down firm roots, we must be strong. Inner strength is a prerequisite for happiness, a prerequisite for upholding justice and one's beliefs. One of the Buddha's titles is "He Who Can Forbear." To courageously endure, persevere and overcome all difficulties - the Buddha is the ultimate embodiment of the virtue of forbearance. The power of faith gives us the strength to weather and survive any storm. Perseverance is the essence of a Buddha.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Thursday, December 10, 2015
The wonderful means of truly putting an end to the physical and spiritual obstacles of all living beings is none other than Nam-myoho-renge-kyo.
The Wonderful Means of Surmounting Obstacles
While the year that this letter was written is not known with certainty, it is thought to date around 1277. It was addressed to Shijo Kingo.
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Thursday, December 10, 2015
Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote: "Women are, by their power of conversation and their social influence, the civilizers of mankind. What is civilization? I answer, the power of good women." The solidarity of wise, good women will be the great power to guide the world toward peace and happiness.
Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (28 November 1950) p.65
A cold day. Each day grows colder. My physical condition is improving steadily. I am confident this is a benefit of my faith.
My salary has been delayed three months. Today I received a little. Bought some shirts in Omori on my way home. Cost ¥160.
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