Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
September 17, 2023
Buddhism teaches, through the example of Bodhisattva Never Disparaging, to never look down on anyone. This is the essence of Buddhism. Nichiren Daishonin states that the "ultimate transmission" of Buddhism is to accord friends and fellow believers who are striving for kosen-rufu the same respect and reverence one would a Buddha.
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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
September 17, 2023
Even a word or a phrase of the correct teaching will enable one to gain the way, if it suits the time and the capacity of the people. But though one studies a thousand sutras and ten thousand treatises, one will not attain Buddhahood if these teachings are unsuitable for the time and the people's capacity.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 302
Letter to Sado
Written to Toki Jonin on March 20, 1272
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Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
September 17, 2023
Life can unfold unlimitedly as long as we have a heart of appreciation and an undefeated mind. Based on the Buddhist perspective of the eternity of life, we volunteered to be born in our current life-condition and chose to encounter the problems we have. If you can take this perspective, you should be able to overcome any difficulty with joy.
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Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (04 May 1955) p.238
My health has slightly improved. I envy others' healthy vigor. My wife also seems tired from pushing herself beyond reason. Lately, she seems dispirited.
Must become healthy. I have been causing everyone to worry and am not completing my own work. First, chant daimoku. Second, sleep well. Third, take care of my health. Must be especially careful, put these things into practice and have patience. After all, "Buddhism is common sense."
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