you have been born in this age and are now playing an active role in society. This is the meaning of jiyu, or "emerging from the earth."

Daily Guidance Mon 01/21

For Today and Tomorrow Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda Monday, January 21, 2013 Humanity today lacks hope and vision for the future.  It is for precisely this reason that the Bodhisattvas of the Earth have appeared.  Without your presence, the future of humanity would be bleak and spiritual decline its destination.  That is why you have been born in this age and are now playing an active role in society.  This is the meaning of jiyu, or "emerging from the earth." Consequently, each of you will definitely become happy. Please be confident that you will lead lives overflowing with good fortune throughout the three existences of past, present and future. Buddhism Day by Day Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda Monday, January 21, 2013 We ordinary people can see neither our own eyelashes, which are so close, nor the heavens in the distance. Likewise, we do not see that the Buddha exists in our own hearts. -Nichiren Daily Wisdom From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin Monday, January 21, 2013 I hope all those who are serious in their resolve will gather in one place and listen to this letter. The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 622 The Problem to Be Pondered Night and Day Written to Toki Jonin on August 12, 1275 MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY