Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Thursday, February 25, 2016
Gandhi taught people to live with lion-like courage, impressing upon them that they could not afford to leave things up to others, that they had to stand up for themselves and fight for justice. Ultimately, the only way forward is by developing self-reliance, forging a stand-alone spirit. That is the only path to victory.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Thursday, February 25, 2016
Today there are people who have faith in the Lotus Sutra. The belief of some is like fire while that of others is like water. When the former listen to the teachings, their passion flares up like fire, but as time goes on, they tend to discard their faith. To have faith like water means to believe continuously without ever regressing.
The Two Kinds of Faith
Written to Nanjo Tokumitsu on February 25, 1278
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Thursday, February 25, 2016
When you hold fast to your beliefs and live true to yourself, your true value as a human being shines through. Buddhism teaches the concept of "realizing your inherent potential." In other words manifesting your true entity, your innate self, revealing it and bringing it to shine, illuminating all around you. It refers to your most refined individuality and uniqueness.
Daisaku Ikeda – A Youthful Diary (26 April 1951) p. 108
An evening youth division meeting. Discussed "On the Four Stages of Faith and Five Stages of Practice." Given an assignment on the 'three assemblies in two places' by Mr. Toda.
Must deeply ponder the Daishonin's teachings and study them systematically. Must undertake my study based upon faith.
Ashamed of my shallow Buddhist study. I can only forge ahead.
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