Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
March 20, 2022
There may be times when life seems gloomy and dull. When we feel stuck in some situation or other, when we are negative toward everything, when we feel lost and bewildered, not sure which way to turn - at such times we must transform our passive mind-set and determine, "I will proceed along this path," "I will pursue my mission today." When we do so a genuine springtime arrives in our hearts and flowers start to blossom.
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From The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
March 20, 2022
It is impossible to fathom one's karma. Iron, when heated in the flames and pounded, becomes a fine sword. Worthies and sages are tested by abuse. My present exile is not because of any secular crime. It is solely so that I may expiate in this lifetime my past grave offenses and be freed in the next from the three evil paths.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 303
Letter from Sado
Written to Toki Jonin on March 20, 1272
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Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
March 20, 2022
Buddhism aims to make people free in the most profound sense, its purpose is not to restrict or constrain. Buddhist prayer is a right, not an obligation. Because Buddhism entails practice, tenacious efforts are required, but these are all for your own sake. If you want to have great benefits or to develop a profound state of life, you should exert yourself accordingly.
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Daisaku Ikeda – A Youthful Diary (10 December 1952) p. 120
Attended a discussion meeting at 6:30 in the evening at Kigetsu in Kawazaki. Overjoyed to see the members' fresh and lively spirits. Headed for home, praying they will all still be striving in such high spirits five or ten years from now.
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