Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
The main point is to enable one member to stand up by imparting heartfelt assurance and understanding. It is the explosion of faith in the microcosm of an individual that causes the macrocosm of the organization-a gathering of many such individuals-to commence its revolution. This is how the doctrine of a life-moment possesses 3,000 realms applies to our practice.
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, October 22, 2008 (Buddhism Day by Day)
Any position, honor or wealth we may gain we will possess only during our present existence. But the unshakable state of life we develop through faith in Nam-myoho-renge-kyo represents our greatest spiritual treasure.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Wednesday, October 22, 2008 (Daily Wisdom)
Although unworthy, I propagate the Lotus Sutra; hence heavenly devils have competed to deprive me of food. Understanding this, I have no complaint, but I believe that I survived this time only because Shakyamuni Buddha entered your body to help me.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 952
General Stone Tiger
Written to Shijo Kingo on October 22, 1278
