Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Friday, July 5, 2013
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.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Friday, July 5, 2013
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
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Friday, July 5, 2013
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.
Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (09 June 1950) p.32
Discussion meeting at K.'s. Home at 11:30.
The summer rain falls endlessly.
Where else does a religion of supreme compassion reach out to save people groaning in misery? Society and politics are so irrational.
A whole lifetime passes like a dream. Fifty years go by.
To strive to the utmost as the Buddha's envoy - as the true Buddha's disciple - that is my greatest pride.
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