Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Monday, January 25, 2016
The important thing is to hold on resolutely to one's convictions come what may, just as the Daishonin teaches. People who possess such unwavering conviction will definitely become happy.
From The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Monday, January 25, 2016
Buddhism teaches that, when the Buddha nature manifests itself from within, it will receive protection from without. This is one of its fundamental principles.
The Three Kinds of Treasure
Written to Shijo Kingo on September 11, 1277
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Monday, January 25, 2016
You cannot judge the quality of another's friendship by superficial appearances, especially when things are going smoothly. It is only when we have experienced the worst, most crushing of times - when we have plumbed the depths of life - that we can experience the joys of genuine friendship. Only a man of principle, a woman of resolve - a person who stays true to their chosen path - can be a trusted and true friend and have real friends in turn.
Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (14 February 1951) p.89
The third snowfall of year - snowflakes began to dance in the air. I wish the snow would cleanse my troubled mind, as well as my heart and body, which have been muddied by many battles within society. The golden saying "faith as pure as snow" flashed before my mind. But perhaps from lack of sleep. I walked on as if in a dream.
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