Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Thursday, July 4, 2013
I place a high value on personal initiative. Spontaneity underlies the spirit of autonomy and independence; conversely, taking action because one is told to amounts to slavery of the spirit. Kosen-rufu will be advanced by brave people armed with the spirit of independence who voluntarily strive to fulfil the vow they made at the time of kuon ganjo. Because they struggle of their own volition, they have no complaints or grievances. The greater the obstacles they face, the greater the courage, wisdom and power they muster from within.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Even if it seems that, because I was born in the ruler's domain, I follow him in my actions, I will never follow him in my heart.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 579
The Selection of the Time
Written to Yui in 1275
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Thursday, July 4, 2013
A great inner revolution in just a single individual will help achieve a change in the destiny of an entire society and, further, will cause a change in the destiny of humankind.
Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (06 June 1950) p.31
Somebody once said that people's minds are smaller than beans, and only a hero knows a hero's heart. Someone else said: "Let those who laugh, laugh. Let those who slander you say what they will."
Fools cannot possibly grasp the great principles of the Daishonin's Buddhism. You who criticize, go ahead and criticize if you wish. Because of you, I can attain my enlightenment.
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