Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Friday, July 26, 2013
Faith is perseverance. The key to victory in any struggle in life is persistence. That is why Nichiren Daishonin stresses the importance of having faith that flows ceaselessly like water rather than faith that flames up briefly like fire. To advance continuously, it is important never to become exhausted. Carrying out activities until late at night does not equate with strong faith.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Friday, July 26, 2013
Faith in this sutra means that you will surely attain Buddhahood if you are true to the entirety of the Lotus Sutra, adhering exactly to its teachings without adding any of your own ideas or following the arbitrary interpretations of others.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 1030
Letter to Niike
Written to Niike Saemon-no-jo in February 1280
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Friday, July 26, 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.
Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (22 July 1950) p.39
The struggle intensifies moment by moment. I hear that our company is in grave danger. Those who bestir themselves at a time of crisis are truly admirable. That's the kind of person I must become.
Discussion meeting at K.'s. Home at 12:30. Must strive harder in both personal and business affairs.
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