Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
November 3, 2019
Buddhism places the highest value on human rights and seeks to ensure that human rights are respected. In caring for just one person, one tries to thoroughly protect and do everything he can for that person. One who respects and embraces the children of the Buddha in this way is a truly capable person and a true leader.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
November 3, 2019
Your boils have resulted from only one offense, slandering the correct teaching. The Mystic Law you now embrace surpasses the moon-loving meditation. How could your boils possibly not be healed and your life span not extended?
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 634
On Curing Karmic Disease
Written to the lay priest Ota Jomyo on November 3, 1275
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
November 3, 2019
The Lotus Sutra is a scripture to be practiced. Its teachings are meant to be put into action. Our faith and study of Buddhist doctrine are enhanced and given life through actual practice. Nichiren Buddhism is not a teaching of quiet contemplation and meditation; it is a teaching of action. Failing to translate the teachings of Buddhism into action is to go against Buddhism's fundamental spirit.
Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (09 February 1956) p.289
Nothing is as unpredictable as destiny, the path that lies ahead. No one can know the future. Have recently come to understand faith as something ultimately, absolutely essential.…
The fortress of Osaka is solidifying with each passing year. In July, I will wage the maiden battle to fuse Buddhism with society. This will also be Sensei's first major battle for the Daishonin's Buddhism. Must fight resolutely and repay my debt of gratitude. My determination is profound and vast.
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