Sensei's Daily Encouragement - July 5 2023 - Year of Youth and Triumph

    

Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
July 5, 2023
 
What does attaining Buddhahood mean for us? It does not mean that one day we suddenly turn into a Buddha or become magically enlightened. In a sense, attaining Buddhahood means that we have securely entered the path, or orbit, of Buddhahood inherent in the cosmos. Rather than a final static destination at which we arrive and remain, achieving enlightenment means firmly establishing the faith needed to keep advancing along the path of absolute happiness limitlessly, without end.
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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
July 5, 2023
 
It is a rare thing to be born as a human being. And if, having been born as such, you do not do your best to distinguish between the correct doctrine and the incorrect so that in the future you may attain Buddhahood, then you are certainly not fulfilling your true worth as a human being.
 
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 350
On Prayer
Written to Sairen-bo in September 1272
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Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
July 5, 2023
 
Having the energy to argue is a sign of good health! When the two people in a relationship share similar conditions, it is only natural that they will lock horns from time to time. On the other hand, if one party begins to outgrow the other, then the two will probably not have serious confrontations, because their states of life are so different.
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Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (10 June 1954) p.176
 
Ten years from now, I think the Gakkai will be playing an important role at the core of society; active in the fields of politics, economics, culture and education. Now is the time to encourage youth division members to study earnestly, specializing in one of these specific fields. To this end, I must master many things myself.
The leaders should have the ability and power. They should never be sly or conniving. Without earnest study, they are not qualified to be leaders. As part of my responsibility, I will study, little by little. Reason and passion – intellect and conviction.
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