Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Sunday, November 17, 2011
Only if you challenge your human revolution in a manner that is true to yourself will the people around you naturally begin to trust and respect you. That in itself is the greatest way of laying the groundwork for the spread of Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Sunday, November 17, 2011
The same is true of your attaining Buddhahood. No matter what grave offenses you might have committed, because you did not turn against the Lotus Sutra, but showed your devotion by accompanying me, you will surely become a Buddha. Yours is like the case of King Possessor of Virtue, who gave his life to save the monk Realization of Virtue and became Shakyamuni Buddha. Faith in the Lotus Sutra acts as a prayer [to attain Buddhahood]. Strengthen your resolve to seek the way all the more and achieve Buddhahood in this lifetime.
The Receipt of New Fiefs
Written to Shijo Kingo in October 1278
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Sunday, November 17, 2011
The Lotus Sutra, which explains that all people can attain Buddhahood and that all people are Buddhas, embodies a spirit of supreme respect for human beings. By contrast, those teachings and ideas that seek to turn people into objects to be exploited embody ultimate disrespect for human beings. Such disrespect is an expression of fundamental darkness. On the level of the individual, practicing the Lotus Sutra means confronting the fundamental darkness in one's own life.
Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (15 February 1951) p.90
Stayed at home from work to research a solution to yesterday's problem (concerning Mr. Toda's mortgage). Made various arrangements over the phone. Went to visit O. at noon. I must reflect adequately on my own bad points. Must never become arrogant.
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