Fwd: President Ikeda's Daily Encouragement November 2, 2011

 President Ikeda's Daily Encouragement November 2, 2011

 

There are cases when we wonder why merit doesn't reveal itself in spite of our earnest and high degree of faith. At such times, rather than suspecting that you may entertain doubt about the Gohonzon, it is better to ask yourself whether you are guilty of a type of slander. Because a person who is contemptuous, hating, jealous or holds grudges will realize no benefits.

Life is a struggle. Since that is true, let us make it a victorious one! Everything starts from here. This is the spirit of those who from the time of their youth have upheld philosophy and a bright, determined sense of mission. It is the spirit of those who embark on a profound, humanistic struggle for the happiness of their fellow human beings.

GOSHO PASSAGE

You should realize that it is because of a profound karmic relationship from the past that you can teach others even a sentence or phrase of the Lotus Sutra.

(WND 33) A Ship to Cross the Sea of Suffering
Written to Shiji Shiro on April 28, 1261

BUDDHISM DAY BY DAY - WISDOM FOR MODERN LIFE

The Lotus Sutra explains that the self is one with the universe. The practice of the Lotus Sutra is the practice of compassion to respect and revere everyone as a treasure tower, and to become happy conjointly with others in accord with the principle of the oneness of self and others, while overcoming the various difficulties we face.

A YOUTHFUL DIARY - Tuesday, February 16 (1960) Clear

   Today is Nichiren Daishonin's birthday.
   Stayed in the headquarters building all morning.
   Talked with directors H. and I., then met with the general director.
   Attended the wedding ceremony of our younger friends at Jozai-ji in the afternoon. Offered some celebratory words to the happy couple. May all our friends, without a single exception, become happy.
   Later, at the reception, sang solo "Song of Majesty."
   The Gakkai's next stage of advancement is close at hand. Who is aware of it? Who is rejoicing about it? Who is waiting for it?