Sensei's Daily Encouragement - June 27 2023 - Year of Youth and Triumph

    

Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
June 27, 2023
 
In a world where indifference and inhumanity prevail, let us use our discussion meetings as the pivot for creating oasis of peace and harmony in our homes and in our local communities and then extending them to encompass every sphere of society.
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From the Writing of Nichiren Daishonin
June 27, 2023
 
Though worldly troubles may arise, never let them disturb you. No one can avoid problems, not even sages or worthies. Drink sake only at home with your wife, and chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. Suffer what there is to suffer, enjoy what there is to enjoy. Regard both suffering and joy as facts of life, and continue chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, no matter what happens. How could this be anything other than the boundless joy of the Law?"
 
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 681
Happiness in this World
Written to Shijo Kingo on June 27, 1276
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Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
June 27, 2023
 
When individuals practice a teaching as intended, the expected result becomes manifest in their lives as well as in their environment. Religion not only deals with spirituality but also has a significant impact - positive or negative, upon people's daily lives and their society. The nature and extent of a particular religion's impact becomes the standard for evaluating its validity.
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Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (06 May 1954) p.170/71
 
Home from work with a severe headache. Even at home, I could not relax. Left the house at 3:30. Saw Mr. Toda in the president's office at the headquarters. Reported to him on my physical condition. He gave me guidance: "You're engaged in a battle with the 'three obstacles and four devils'. There is no other way to break through than to pray, shedding tears before the Gohonzon."
 
Must live powerfully!
Must stand up powerfully!
Must fight powerfully!
 
This is a battle between me and the devil of sickness.
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