Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Without courage we cannot be compassionate. Courage and compassion are inseparable, like the two sides of a coin. Faith is the wellspring of courage. The Daishonin says, "Nichiren's disciples cannot accomplish anything if they are cowardly," (The Major Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, vol. 1, p. 128). A cowardly person cannot realize victory in life. Unless we have the courage to really dedicate our lives to kosen-rufu, we cannot construct true happiness for ourselves and others.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Even though one may encounter a wise teacher and the true sutra and thereby embrace the correct teaching, when one resolves to break free from the sufferings of birth and death and attain Buddhahood, one will inevitably encounter seven grave matters known as the three obstacles and four devils, just as surely as a shadow follows the body and clouds accompany rain. Even if you should manage to overcome the first six, if you are defeated by the seventh, you will not be able to become a Buddha.
Letter to Misawa
Written to Misawa Kojiro on February 23, 1278
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
The only way for human beings to change is for them to conquer their inner darkness and rediscover the eternal dignity within their own lives. Cultivating the noble spirit with which all people are endowed will directly lead to a change in the destiny of humankind.
Daisaku Ikeda – A Youthful Diary (21 April 1951) p. 106
A monotonous day. My health is extremely poor. A real disappointment. Came home at 8:00 to get to bed early. To fight without resist is a cause for defeat. I must rest today for tomorrow's battle. Resting then, becomes part of the battle.
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