What decides our real merit as human beings? Ultimately, it comes down to the philosophy we uphold

Daily Guidance Mon 06/18

For Today and Tomorrow Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda Monday, June 18, 2012 The great American poet Walt Whitman writes in Leaves of Grass: "All comes by the body, only health puts you rapport with the universe."  I am sure you are all very busy, but I hope you will advance in good health and with optimism and enjoy the power of your faith , which is what puts you in rhythm with the universe.     Buddhism Day by Day Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda Monday, June 18, 2012 What decides our real merit as human beings? Ultimately, it comes down to the philosophy we uphold and the actions we take based on our convictions. Daily Wisdom From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin Monday, June 18, 2012 The teachings such as those of the non-Buddhist writings and those of the Hinayana and provisional Mahayana Buddhist scriptures all partially explain the phenomena inherent in one's life.  They do not explain them as the Lotus Sutra does. Thus, among the sutras, there are both superior and inferior, and among people also, sages and worthies may be distinguished. The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 629 The Mongol Envoys Written to the lay priest Nishiyama in 1275