Sensei's Daily Encouragement - 26 June 2020 - Year of Advancement and Capable People

      Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda

June 26, 2020 

This spirit of engaging others in dialogue on equal terms is the essence of Buddhism. Ordering people about in a high-handed, arrogant manner, shouting at them to do one's bidding is truly deplorable behaviour. Such a world has no relation to Buddhism. Through dialogue Shakyamuni opened hearts that were closed, softened hearts that had grown hard and melted hearts that were frozen. 

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 From the Writing of Nichiren Daishonin

June 26, 2020 

This is the first time that the fundamental darkness has erupted in the lives of ordinary people caught in the illusions of thought and desire. Even if they pray to the gods, the Buddha, or the Lotus Sutra, these calamities will only be aggravated. But it is different when the votary of the Lotus Sutra offers prayers to the essential teaching of the Lotus Sutra. In the final analysis, unless we succeed in demonstrating that this teaching is supreme, these disasters will continue unabated. 

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 1114

The Treatment of Illness

Written to Toki Jonin on June 26, 1278 

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 Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda

June 26, 2020 

This lifetime will never come again, it is precious and irreplaceable. To live without regret, we must have a concrete purpose, continually setting goals and challenges for ourselves. And we need to keep moving toward those specific targets steadily and tenaciously, one step at a time. 

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Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (03 May 1954) p.170

During the next three years, I must pour extra effort into studying Buddhism. I have a fierce disposition – like a roaring waterfall. Whether this leads to good or evil depends on my faith. Must prepare my mind for the next advance.