Tuesday 27 February 2018

Sensei's Daily Encouragement - 27 February 2018 - ‘Year of Brilliant Achievement in the New Era of Worldwide Kosen Rufu



Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
February 27, 2018
 
Originally, every person's life is a brilliantly shining mirror. Differences arise depending on whether one polishes this mirror: A polished mirror is the Buddha's life, whereas a tarnished mirror is that of a common mortal. Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is what polishes our lives.
 
Events; SGI-USA Womens Day.
 

 
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
February 27, 2018
 
However, people all turn their backs on these sutra passages, and the world as a whole is completely confused with regard to the principles of Buddhism. Why do you persist in following the teachings of evil friends? T'ien-t'ai said that to accept and put faith in the doctrines of evil teachers is the same as drinking poison. You should deeply consider this and beware.
 
Questions and Answers about Embracing the Lotus Sutra
Recipient unknown; written in March 1263
 

 
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
February 27, 2018
 
We each move forward secure on our own earth, not the earth of others. Happiness is something we must create for ourselves. No one else can give it to us.
 

 
Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (07 February 1958) p.383/84
 
Is it a turbulent time when the bold and daring will win? Or does true humanity lie in warmth and sensitivity? Confusing for a youth.
Thought about the stout heart of faith, the pure practice of faith. Also pondered revolution, selfless devotion, common sense and wisdom.
Must seriously consider a method and vision for 'the kosen-rufu through positive relationship' and 'the kosen-rufu of substantiation



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