Sensei's Daily Encouragement - 21 April 2020 - Year of Advancement and Capable People

  Daily Encouragement by  Daisaku Ikeda

April 21, 2020

 

Buddhism is reason. It doesn't exist apart from society, apart from reality. That is why it is important for each of us to cultivate good judgment and common sense. We must respect and harmonize with society's ways. Respecting the life of each individual, we work among the people. This is the SGI's fundamental creed.

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From The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin

April 21, 2020

 

Amber draws dust, and a magnet attracts iron particles; here our evil karma is like the dust or iron, and the daimoku of the Lotus Sutra is like the amber or the magnet. If we consider these [analogies, we can see why] we should always chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo.

 

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 142

The Daimoku of the Lotus Sutra

Recipient unknown; written on January 6, 1266

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Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda

April 21, 2020

 

There are many people, many lives, on this planet, too numerous, in fact, to count. From this great multitude, we wondrously find ourselves together with those in our families - as parents and children, as brothers and sisters, as husbands and wives. If we do not live joyfully and cheerfully in the company of those with whom we share this profound bond, what is life for? Should the atmosphere at home be somber, you yourself can be the "sun." By being a shining presence, you can cast the light of hope on your father, mother and whole family.

 

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Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (07 April 1953) p.139

The world is changing acutely. To the rest of the world, the Gakkai may still seem as insignificant as a particle of dust. But look at us ten, twenty, or rather thirty years from now! There is no doubt the Daishonin's great philosophy will shine brilliantly throughout the world. Until then, we must fight. Until then, we must advance, we who possess a sense of responsibility and mission.