Sensei's Daily Encouragement - 28 June 2019 - Year of Soka Victory - Toward Our 90th Anniversary

 

Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda

June 28, 2019 

In the "Ongi Kuden" (Record of the Orally Transmitted Teachings), the Daishonin says, "One should regard meeting obstacles as true peace and comfort" (Gosho Zenshu, p. 750). You may wonder how encountering obstacles could be a source of peace and comfort. But the truth of the matter is that through struggling against and overcoming difficulties, we can transform our destiny and attain Buddhahood. Confronting adversity, therefore, represents peace and comfort.

 

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From the Writing of Nichiren Daishonin

June 28, 2019 

The fourth volume of the Lotus Sutra states, "[I will send...] men and women of pure faith, to offer alms to the teachers of the Law." The meaning of this sutra passage is that the heavenly gods and benevolent deities will assume various forms such as those of men and women, and present offerings to help the persons who practice the Lotus Sutra. There can be no doubt that this refers to you and your wife being born as a man and woman, and making offerings to Nichiren, the teacher of the Law. 

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 35

The Izu Exile

Written to Funamori Yasaburo on June 27, 1261

 

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Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda

June 28, 2019 

If you are unwilling to make efforts to heal yourself, it will be very difficult to cure your illness. One day of life is more valuable than all the treasures of the major world system, so first you must muster sincere faith - Nichiren

 

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Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (18 May 1954) p.172 

Attended a chapter leaders meeting at S.'s in the evening. To Jozai-jo afterward for a meeting of the Fourth Corps. Gave my utmost. The Gakkai is advancing rapidly. The chapters and the youth division are seeing victory as well.

Want to live undefeated until the end. Want my life to be a succession of victories.