A polished mirror is the Buddha's life, whereas a tarnished mirror is that of a common mortal

Daily Guidance Mon 02/27
 

For Today and Tomorrow Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda Monday, February 27, 2012 Originally, every person's life is a brilliantly shining mirror.  Differences arise depending on whether one polishes this mirror: A polished mirror is the Buddha's life, whereas a tarnished mirror is that of a common mortal.  Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is what polishes our lives. Events SGI-USA Women's Day. I was lucky enough to  be at SUA Calabasas that day to hear the clear mirror guidance when it was delivered for the first time.  The day was beautiful and swans were swimming in the sparkling pond outside.  It was also Mrs Ikeda's birthday.  This was a perfect day that will stay in my memory forever. Now all I have to do is keep polishing my own mirror. Pauline           Buddhism Day by Day Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda Monday, February 27, 2012 We each move forward secure on our own earth, not the earth of others.  Happiness is something we must create for ourselves.  No one else can give it to us.             Daily Wisdom From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin Monday, February 27, 2012 However, people all turn their backs on these sutra passages, and the world as a whole is completely confused with regard to the principles of Buddhism. Why do you persist in following the teachings of evil friends? T'ien-t'ai said that to accept and put faith in the doctrines of evil teachers is the same as drinking poison. You should deeply consider this and beware. The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 61 Questions and Answers about Embracing the Lotus Sutra Recipient unknown; written in March 1263     Women's Division Month