Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Saturday, July 4, 2009
I place a high value on personal initiative. Spontaneity underlies the spirit of autonomy and independence; conversely, taking action because one is told to amounts to slavery of the spirit. Kosen-rufu will be advanced by brave people armed with the spirit of independence who voluntarily strive to fulfill the vow they made at the time of kuon ganjo. Because they struggle of their own volition, they have no complaints or grievances. The greater the obstacles they face, the greater the courage, wisdom and power they muster from within.
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Saturday, July 4, 2009 (Buddhism Day by Day)
A great inner revolution in just a single individual will help achieve a change in the destiny of an entire society and, further, will cause a change in the destiny of humankind.
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Saturday, July 4, 2009 (Daily Wisdom)
Even if it seems that, because I was born in the ruler’s domain, I follow him in my actions, I will never follow him in my heart.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 579
The Selection of the Time
Written to Yui in 1275
