Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Friday, March 4, 2016
Shakyamuni proclaims, "People who are vigilant do not die; people who are negligent are as if dead." This is definitely true. Unremitting diligence in our Buddhist practice - brave and vigorous exertion - infuses our lives with the great life force of the eternal Buddha. In contrast, people who try to get by in life through cunning and deception enact a living death.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Friday, March 4, 2016
A woman who makes offerings to such a Gohonzon invites happiness in this life and in the next, the Gohonzon will be with her and protect her always. Like a lantern in the dark, like a strong guide and porter on a treacherous mountain path, the Gohonzon will guard and protect you, Lady Nichinyo, wherever you go.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 832
The Real Aspect of the Gohonzon
Written to Nichinyo on August 23, 1277
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Friday, March 4, 2016
Life is an everlasting struggle with ourselves. It is a tug of war between moving forward and regressing, between happiness and unhappiness. Outstanding individuals didn't become great overnight. They disciplined themselves to overcome their weaknesses, to conquer their lack of caring and motivation until they became true victors in life. One reason Buddhists chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo each day is to develop strong will and discipline and, along with those, the ability to tackle any problem seriously and with the determination to over come it.
Daisaku Ikeda – A Youthful Diary (23 May 1951) p.112
Lectured in the evening to a dozen or so members at I. 's house on "The Opening of the Eyes" and "Reply to Hakiri Saburo." Everyone looked delighted. Nothing makes me happier than to see members' spirits raised even a little.
Returned home at 8:50. Tried working on copy for The Daibyakurenge but could make no progress. Felt discouraged. When will the day come that I can satisfactorily express my thoughts in writing?
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