Sunday, January 27, 2013

We cannot attain Buddhahood unless we possess the heart of a lion. The harsher the situation, the bolder the stand we must take

Daily Guidance Sat 01/26




For Today and Tomorrow
Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Saturday, January 26, 2013

Truly praiseworthy are those who resolve to work hard for kosen-rufu and the SGI within the lofty realm of Nichiren Daishonin's Buddhism. They are genuinely capable people. And they will definitely attain life-conditions of complete fulfillment.

Events

Ikeda greeting participants at the SGI launch in Guam, 1975
1975: SGI Day
Soka Gakkai International established in Guam; Daisaku Ikeda inaugurated as SGI president.



Buddhism Day by Day
Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Saturday, January 26, 2013
A coward cannot become a Buddha. We cannot attain Buddhahood unless we possess the heart of a lion. The harsher the situation, the bolder the stand we must take. This is the essence of the Soka Gakkai spirit.



Daily Wisdom
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Saturday, January 26, 2013
One should not be intimidated by the fact that so many hold such beliefs.  Nor does the truth of a belief depend on whether it has been held for a long or short time.  The point is simply whether or not it conforms with the text of the scriptures and with reason.,.
The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 168
The Tripitaka Master Shan-wu-wei
Written to Joken-bo and Gijo-bo in 1270