There is a Russian proverb that says: "It is no use to blame the looking
glass if your face is awry." Likewise, one's happiness or unhappiness is
entirely the reflection of the balance of good and bad causes accumulated
in one's life. No one can blame others for his misfortunes. In the world of
faith, it is necessary to realize this all the more clearly.
Learning is the individual's inalienable right. As human beings, it is not
only our right but also our duty. Please never lose the desire to continue
learning throughout your lives!
*GOSHO PASSAGE
*
But now you, born a woman in the evil world of the latter age, while being
reviled, struck and persecuted by the barbaric inhabitants of this island
country who are unaware of these things, have endured and are propagating
the Lotus Sutra. The Buddha at Eagle Peak surely perceives that your
surpass the nun [Mahaprajapati] as greatly as clouds do mud. The name of
that nun, the Buddha Gladly Seen by All Living Beings, is no unrelated
matter; it is now the name of the lay nun Myoho.
(WND 1106) Reply to the Lay Nun Myoho
Written to the lay nun Myoho in 1281
*BUDDHISM DAY BY DAY - WISDOM FOR MODERN LIFE*
Wisdom, not might, is the most important thing. Wisdom and compassion are
deeply connected. Giving earnest thought to others' welfare, asking
ourselves what can we do to help—using our minds in this way is a sign of
compassion.
*A YOUTHFUL DIARY - Tuesday, March 8 (1960) Cloudy, then clear
*
Stayed at the headquarters all day long.
Gave guidance to my juniors throughout the evening. Continually praying
for the youth division to produce even one more capable person - my
continuing prayer.
People, capable people, young capable people. This alone determines the
Gakkai's future.
Must expand my life and give my all to guiding them.
Those who criticize, do as you please. Those who are jealous, feel as
you please. Those who laugh, those who ridicule, take a look ten years from
now - at the solitary youth who shoulders the Gakkai.
The Gakkai leaders, across every part of the organization, must study
more and more. Must make deeper inroads into society.
Ate with T. with some friends on my way home. The food was really good.
Felt happy.
Enjoyed a quiet, solitary stroll back home.
