Sensei's Daily Encouragement - 14 August 2021 - Year of Hope and Victory

               

Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
August 14, 2021

 The German author Hermann Hesse (1877-1962) writes that the more one matures, the younger one grows. And certainly there are many people who, as they age, become increasingly vigorous and energetic, more broad-minded and tolerant, living with a greater sense of freedom and assurance. It is important to remember that aging and growing old are not necessarily the same thing.
Events
August 14th 1947 Daisaku Ikeda's First Encounter with Josei Toda  
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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
August 14, 2021

Let us openly and clearly outline the virtues of Myoho-renge-kyo! Just as poisonous compounds are changed into medicine, so these five characters of Myoho-renge-kyo change evil into good. 

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 1064
White Horses and White Swans
Written to the lady of Utubusa on August 14, 1280
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Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
August 14, 2021

In Nichiren Buddhism, we are encouraged to chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo for the happiness of those who - for whatever reason - displease, anger or even hurt us. Often this is not easy. But, inevitably, we come to see the better side of most people.
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Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (03 September 1954) p.200 

Sleepy all day. It's gotten cooler. Lacking sleep, especially the past several days. A life that lacks common sense will definitely come to an impasse. Must be careful.
Attended a general meeting of Toshima District, Bunkyo Chapter, at Jozai-ji in the evening. Returned home extremely disappointed. Arrived at home a little before 11:00. Read Heroes of East and West.
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