Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
September 19, 2023
Our existence in this world can be likened to a dream. The issue of by far the greatest importance and eternal relevance is how we face death, the inescapable destiny of all living beings. For in the face of death, external factors such as social status or position in the organization count for naught. Everything depends on one's faith, one's state of life.
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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
September 19, 2023
Is it not the meaning of the sutra and commentary that the way to Buddhahood lies within the two elements of reality and wisdom? Reality means the true nature of all phenomena, and wisdom means the illuminating and manifesting of this true nature. Thus when the riverbed of reality is infinitely broad and deep, the water of wisdom will flow ceaselessly. When this reality and wisdom are fused, one attains Buddhahood in one's present form.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 746
The Essentials for Attaining Buddhahood
Written to Soya Jiro Hyoe-no-jo Kyoshin on August 3, 1276
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Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
September 19, 2023
The highest offering to the Buddha is not to worship something reminiscent of the Buddha. Rather, it is to inherit the Buddha's spirit. In other words, the highest offering lies in struggling to manifest, as one's own way of life, even a part of the spirit of the Buddha, who upheld the philosophy that everyone is a Buddha and tirelessly strove to save all from suffering.
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Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (20 May 1955) p.241
Pure and honest people who embrace Buddhism and are connected to a great teacher will surely emerge victorious. Today, when people usually look out only for themselves, those with power, ability and character are likely to win in society.
1. The purpose of life – to attain enlightenment.
2. Oneness of life and the universe – an absolutely free and confident state of life.
3. Oneness of body and mind – this includes the spirit, the body, wisdom and finances.
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