There is no retirement age in faith. Sincere faith never ages. Those who exert themselves for the sake of the Law are ever young. Our heart is what matters most. Let us strive to the end of our days for kosen-rufu.
From The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
So if a woman makes offerings to the Lotus Sutra now in the last five hundred year period, [Bodhisattva Gladly Seen's] benefits will all be bequeathed to her without exception, just as a wealthy man transfers his entire fortune to his only son.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 911
An Outline of the "Entrustment" and Other Chapters
Written to Nichinyo on June 25, 1278
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
April 6, 2020
Pure and committed practice of Nichiren Buddhism entirely changes the meaning of hardships in our lives. We no longer view challenges and trials as negatives to be avoided but as things which, when overcome, bring us closer to our attainment of Buddhahood.
Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (22 January 1953) p.133
Went to bed thinking about Mr. Toda. Have I served him well until today, or have I not? Have I acted sincerely? Have I travelled the path of mentor and disciple honorably? Ashamed of my incompetence as a disciple.
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