Sensei's Daily Encouragement - 08 February 2021 - Year of Hope and Victory





    

Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda

February 8, 2021 

I hope that as leaders you will always express your appreciation for and do your utmost to support the many sincere members who are steadfastly exerting themselves in faith. The Daishonin says that when you see someone who embraces the Mystic Law, you should rise and greet them from afar, showing them the same respect you would a Buddha.

 

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From The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin

February 8, 2021 

 Not even the wisdom of the Buddha can fathom the blessings that one will obtain by giving alms to Nichiren and by becoming his disciple and lay supporter. 

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 384

The True Aspect of All Prenomena

Written to Sairen-bo Nichijo on May 17, 1273

 

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Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda

February 8, 2021 

 Josei Toda often compared death to sleep. When we have been awake for a long time, we tire and go to sleep. And when we wake up after a sound sleep, our vitality is restored. After we have been alive for a long time, we grow weary and die. And then we set out on a new life with a fresh spirit. Death is a period of "recharging" for our next existence.

 

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Excerpt from Daisaku Ikeda - A Youthful Diary (25 December 1957) p.368 

A message from Sensei containing next year's direction. 

1. Faith to establish family harmony

2. Faith to enable each individual to obtain happiness.

3. Faith to overcome obstacles. 

Our magnificent religious revolution advances… 

The meeting ended 9:30. Headed home. Read the Gosho alone. It is shameful for a leader be deficient in study. How could I, as a seeker of the way, fail to do so. Must never become an arrogant person. Strictly admonished by my mentor's eyes.