Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Let's read the Gosho regularly. Even just a little is fine. Even a single sentence. Just opening the Gosho is a start. At any rate, let's strive to read the Daishonin's writings. It's important to have the spirit to study the Gosho, to open up the Gosho. Even if you forget what you've read, something profound will have been engraved in the depths of your life.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Even an individual at cross purposes with himself is certain to end in failure. Yet a hundred or even a thousand people can definitely attain their goal, if they are of one mind.
Many in Body, One in Mind
Written to the lay priest Takahashi on August 6, year unknown
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Tuesday, August 11, 2016
One who has mastered himself is truly free. Freedom lies in the heart of the sage, servitude in the heart of the fool.
Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (01 January 1950 p.17)
Slept until 10:00 this morning. Was awakened by the lady next door, who treated me to zoni.
Feel carefree, living in an apartment by myself, but it's rather lonesome.
Hurriedly did gongyo and went to Mr. Toda's house.
Clustered around him were Miss K., I., Y., I. and several others. He offered us refreshments and gave guidance on a variety of subjects until evening. A memorable New Year's.
*Zoni: rice cakes in soup, a traditional New Year's dish.
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