Let us give something to each person we meet: joy, courage, hope, assurance, or philosophy, wisdom, a vision for the future

Daily Guidance Sun 12/25

 

For Today and Tomorrow Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda Sunday, December 25, 2011 If a person is hungry, we should give them bread. When there is no bread, we can at least give words that nourish. To a person who looks ill or is physically frail, we can turn the conversation to some subject that will lift their spirits and fill them with the hope and determination to get better. Let us give something to each person we meet: joy, courage, hope, assurance, or philosophy, wisdom, a vision for the future. Let us always give something.     Buddhism Day by Day Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda Sunday, December 25, 2011 Buddhism does not ask "What religion does this person follow?" but "What is this person's state of life?" Buddhism exists to enable all people to cultivate and manifest the world of Buddhahood in their lives. Society is a realm of discrimination and distinctions.  But Buddhism transcends all superficial differences and focuses directly on life.       Daily Wisdom From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin Sunday, December 25, 2011 And if we go by the words of the Lotus Sutra, you should also teach the sutra to the best of your ability. When the world makes you feel downcast, you should chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, remembering that, although the sufferings of this life are painful, those in the next life could be much worse. And when you are happy, you should remember that your happiness in this life is nothing but a dream within a dream, and that the only true happiness is that found in the pure land of Eagle Peak, and with that thought in mind, chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. The Forteen Slanders Written to Matsuno Rokuro Saemon in December 9, 1276 Happy Holidays