Sensei's Daily Encouragement - 01December 2019 - Year of Soka Victory - Toward Our 90th Anniversary

   

    Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda

December 1, 2019

Buddhism means putting the teachings into practice. Practice equals faith. With sincere prayer and action, our desires cannot possibly fail to be fulfilled. When you continue to apply yourselves to your Buddhist practice toward kosen-rufu, solidifying and gaining mastery in your faith, you will find that all your prayers will definitely be answered.

 

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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin

December 1, 2019

I vowed to summon up a powerful and unconquerable desire for the salvation of all beings, and never to falter in my efforts.

 

The Opening of the Eyes

Written to Shijo Kingo in February of 1272 from Sado - Tsukahara

 

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Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda

December 1, 2019

 

The main thing is to be proud of the work you do, to live true to yourself. Activity is another name for happiness. What's important is that you give free, unfettered play to your unique talents, that you live with the full radiance of your being. This is what it means to be truly alive.

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Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (28 December 1956) p.317

Heard a report from the secretary's office that Sensei is in poor health. Concerned. Was told he will be staying home for two or three days to recuperate. This is what I want him to do. The fatigue of this tumultuous year has finally shown itself. Sensei is ill and I am, too. It's frustrating. Why are others, both within and outside the Gakkai, so healthy? Had been concerned about my year-end finances, but mysteriously, it seems we somehow had enough to see us through until the New Year. It is an inconspicuous benefit.