Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Friday, October 24, 2008
The only way to succeed is by first bringing to completion that which is most immediate. This principle applies in all affairs-in our daily lives, our work and our families as well as in the progress of kosen-rufu.
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Friday, October 24, 2008 (Buddhism Day by Day)
What one has done for another yesterday will be done for oneself today. Blossoms turn into fruit, and brides become mothers-in-law. Chant Nam-myohorenge- kyo, and be always diligent in your faith. -Nichiren
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Friday, October 24, 2008 (Daily Wisdom)
The sutra known as the Lotus Sutra is a scripture that has no match among all the sacred teachings of the Buddha’s lifetime. And, as indicated by its words “between Buddhas,” it can only be understood between one Buddha and another. Those at the stage of near-perfect enlightenment or below, on down to ordinary mortals, cannot fathom it. This is why Bodhisattva Nagarjuna stated in his Treatise on the Great Perfection of Wisdom that persons below the level of Buddha should simply have faith, and in that way they can attain Buddhahood.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 1072
Reply to the Mother of Ueno
Written tot he lay nun Ueno on October 24, 1280
