Fwd: President Ikeda's Daily Encouragement November 28, 2011

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From: "Leslie Chang" <changchengkwee@yahoo.com.sg>
Date: 1 December, 2011 0:53:05 GMT+08:00
To: "Leslie Chang" <changchengkwee@yahoo.com.sg>
Subject: FW: President Ikeda's Daily Encouragement November 28, 2011

SGI Day of Spiritual Independence 

1991: Nichiren Shoshu excommunicates 12 million SGI members worldwide.

Nichiren Daishonin discusses the meaning of the Chinese characters for the word benefit (Jpn kudoku), as follows: "The ku of kudoku means to extinguish evil and doku means to bring forth good" (Gosho Zenshu, p. 762). We fight against those who try to destroy the True Law. That struggle purifies us and brings forth benefits in our lives. Justice or happiness without a battle is just an illusion. Thinking that happiness means a life free of hard work and effort is fantasy.

A philosopher once said that a person who would conquer the world must first conquer his own personal sorrows. I am fond of this saying. It is important for you to establish a solid understanding of the world and history. Without this, you cannot succeed on the world stage.

GOSHO PASSAGE

Buddhism spreads according to the time and the people's capacity. Although I may not be worthy of this teaching, I expound it because the time is right.

(WND 861) This is What I Heard
Written to the lay priest Soya Jiro on November 28, 1277

BUDDHISM DAY BY DAY - WISDOM FOR MODERN LIFE

Many young women agonize over perceived personality flaws and a lack of self-confidence. Nichiren Buddhism, however, teaches the great path of human revolution that enables each of us to shine in our own unique way. With this philosophy, you can decisively overcome a weak and easily swayed life-state and become a person of strength and purpose. It will allow you to withstand the storms of suffering and build a rock-solid foundation that will support you throughout your entire precious lives.

A YOUTHFUL DIARY - Thursday, March 17 (1960) Fair

   Attended a wedding ceremony at Kankiryo temple at 3:00 this afternoon. My junior members' departure toward happiness. May they enjoy great fulfillment together!
   Studied the Six-voume Writings with youth division leaders at the temple. Surprised at their remarkable study progress. Will be watching their future. "Meanings Hidden in the Depths" states:

   The object of devotion functions as an objective reality with which to form a relation. The object with
   which one forms such a relation arouses wisdom, which in turn leads one to action. Therefore, it the
   object with which one forms a relation is not true, neither will one's wisdom or action be true. The
   Great Teacher Miao-lo states: "Although one's inspiration for enlightenment may not be true, if he forms
   a relation with the objective reality of truth, he then will gain much merit and virtue. If the object with 
   which one forms a relation is not true, although his aspiration for enlightenment is free from
   falsehood and delusion, it will not become a seed for his enlightenment."   
  
   Returned tot he headquarters at 6:00.
   Youth division leaders are fighting gallantly day in and day out. How can I alone rest? Now is the time to give my all to protect our main camp.
   Received a report about the Akita area from H. Want to go there as soon as possible to offer encouragement
and guidance.
   The day draws near when we will set sail from Tokyo Bay into the high seas of the Pacific Ocean.
   Must human beings live through the crashing waves of destiny - whatever they may be?