Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
January 8, 2021
Prayer is the foundation. But at the same time if we fail to make concrete efforts, no matter how much daimoku we chant, our prayers will not be answered. Buddhism is reason. If we just chant without doing any work we cannot succeed in our jobs.
From The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
January 8, 2021
The Lotus Sutra is the king of sutras, the direct path to enlightenment, for it explains that the entity of our life, which manifests either good or evil at each moment, is in fact the entity of the Mystic Law. If you chant Myoho-renge-kyo with deep faith in this principle, you are certain to attain Buddhahood in this lifetime.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin , page 4
On Attaining Buddhahood in This Lifetime
Written to Toki Jonin in 1255
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
January 8, 2021
Wisdom, in the Lotus Sutra, does not simply mean being smart; it is far more profound. Essentially, it is to have an excellent "heart." Wisdom signifies humanity and force of character borne of strength, breadth and profundity of spirit. Nichiren says, "The wise may be called human." He also explains that one who perseveres in following a correct way of life, unswayed by praise and censure, is truly wise.
Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (29 October 1957) p.348/349
Bothered by a stomachache all morning. Wanted to go home.
An afternoon executive conference at N. Discussed the general meeting and other subjects. Did not enjoy the meeting, due to my poor physical state.
Borrowed N.'s bicycle in the evening to go to Katsushika block. Lectured on "Letter from Sado" in one location and offered guidance to the block chiefs in another. Want it to become an excellent, happy block organisation.
This month, my living expenses are in the red. Never any time to rest.
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