Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
May 9, 2021
Buddhism is concerned with the essential nature of humanity. Buddhism is not found somewhere else separate from such beautiful expressions of humanity as appreciation toward one's mother and courtesy to others. As Nichiren Daishonin teaches in the Gosho, "behaviour as a human being" that perfectly accord with reason is what constitutes the heart of Buddhism. Therefore, our world of faith must be a gathering that is full of affection and heartfelt consideration.
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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
May 9, 2021
As you crave food when hungry, seek water when thirsty, long to see a lover, beg for medicine when ill, or as a beautiful woman desires powder and rouge, so should you put your faith in the Lotus Sutra. If you do not, you will regret it later.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 965
Persucution by Sword and Staff
Written to Nanjo Tokimitsu on April 20, 1279
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Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
May 9, 2021
A Turkish proverb says, "Iron shines when used, but rusts when not." The capacities of people working hard and striving with all their might never get rusty; they are constantly being polished and forged.
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Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (09 October 1953) p.146
The Friday lecture was on "The Opening of the Eyes." Could not absorb it because I was suffering from a headache. But Mr. Toda's courageous spirit brought tears to my eyes. Sensei! Please live another thirty years! For Japan, for Asia and for world peace. I will not begrudge my meager efforts. I can only pray and pray.
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