Sensei's Daily Encouragement - 11 July 2020 - Year of Advancement and Capable People

   

Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda

July 11, 2020 

It is important that youth in particular actively seek challenges to forge and strengthen themselves. Those who enjoy material luxury from a young age and do not work hard cannot become people of outstanding character. They cannot become great leaders who protect the people. I hope that you will work hard, sparing no effort, and develop yourselves as indomitable champions, shaken or disheartened by nothing. 

Events 

1951 Young men's division established. 

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 From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin

July 11, 2020 

Neither the pure land nor hell exists outside ourselves; both lie only within one's own heart. Awakened to this truth, one is called a Buddha; deluded about it, one is called an ordinary person. The Lotus Sutra reveals this truth, and one who embraces the Lotus Sutra will realize that hell is itself the Land of Tranquil Light . 

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 456

Hell is the Land of Tranquil Light

Written to Nanjo Tokimitsu's mother on July 11, 1274

 

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 Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda

July 11, 2020 

The heart of the Buddha's lifetime of teachings is the Lotus Sutra, and the heart of the practice of the Lotus Sutra is found in the "Never Disparaging" chapter. What does Bodhisattva Never Disparaging's profound respect for people signify? The purpose of the appearance in this world of Shakyamuni Buddha, the lord of teachings, lies in his behaviour as a human being - Nichiren

 

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Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (22 June 1954) p.181 

I sometimes feel indignant over the rapidly changing nature of people's minds. Ultimately, the important thing is that I, myself, live on strongly. Must stride on, boldly and freely, across the land.