Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
August 3, 2023
As human beings, let us reach beyond our small, limited selves and attain an all-encompassing state of being, our hearts communing with the vast universe.
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From The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
August 3, 2023
Judging from these examples, we may conclude that for evil people living in the latter age the attainment of Buddhahood does not depend upon whether their offenses are slight or grave, but solely upon whether or not they have faith in this sutra.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 409
Reply to Hakiri Saburo
Written to Hakiri Rokuro Saburo on August 3, 1273
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Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
August 3, 2023
Be resolved to summon forth the great power of faith, and chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo with the prayer that your faith will be steadfast and correct at the moment of death. Never seek any other way to inherit the ultimate Law of life and death, and manifest it in your life. Only then will you realize that earthly desires are enlightenment, and that the sufferings of birth and death are nirvana. Even embracing the Lotus Sutra would be useless without the heritage of faith – Nichiren
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Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (22 July 1954) p.193
Opportunities to talk with Sensei are few. Feel a sense of solitude. Cannot comprehend his life force and sublime state of mind. He is truly awakened to the mysterious law of Buddhism. Passionate, quiet, cool, insightful, composed, domineering, severe, compassionate…
Want to purify my faith, step by step. Deeply ashamed of my lack of ability, my tendency to rely on shallow understanding.
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