Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Saturday, August 20, 2016
To be fearless no matter what happens - that is the root of true happiness. To move forward resolutely regardless of what lies in store - that is the spirit, the resolve, that leads to human victory. But if we allow ourselves to be disturbed by petty criticism and slander, if we fear pressure and persecution, we will never advance nor create anything of lasting value.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Saturday, August 20, 2016
And do not go around lamenting to others how hard it is for you to live in this world. To do so is an act utterly unbecoming to a worthy man.
The Three Kinds of Treasure
Written to Shijo Kingo on September 11, 1277
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Saturday, August 20, 2016
Nature is like a mirror. It remains still, but I move. It seems unchanging, yet I am constantly changing. The mirror of nature reflects my inner world, the essence of humanity, and the great, all-embracing expanse of life itself. Only when we are connected to nature, engaged with nature, are we truly alive and vigorous. To really be alive, one must be under the sun, the moon, the shining stars and surrounded by the beautiful greenery and pure waters of the natural world.
Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (18 October 1954) p.203
Spoke intimately with the chapter and youth division corps leaders from Bunkyo Chapter. Listened patiently to all their questions concerning faith, life, daily living and work. Occasionally, there was an important problem. Where do these people's problems lie? When a river's flow is impeded, it may be blocked by accumulated refuse. Without knowing the subtle details of a person's life, guidance in faith will not get through.
Confucius taught that one should think nine times before uttering a single word. I, too, must choose my words carefully before speaking. Though all wish their actions would match their words, few can make that happen. I must follow through on this account.
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