Death is not defeat, but a wonderful stimulus to live more vigorously and more meaningfully.

Daily Guidance Mon 02/06

For Today and Tomorrow Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda Monday, February 6, 2012 Unless we live fully right now, not sometime in the future, true fulfillment in life will forever elude us. Rather than putting things off till the future, we should find meaning in life, thinking and doing what is most important right now, right where we are—setting our hearts aflame and igniting our lives. Otherwise, we cannot lead an inspired existence.     Buddhism Day by Day Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda Monday, February 6, 2012 The Buddhist view is that to die a good death, one must have led a good life. The knowledge that death represents the return of the individual life to the great universal life prior to another phenomenal manifestation is a source of splendid strength, rich with compassion and wisdom.  As he or she strives to perfect himself by doing good for others, the Buddhist is constantly aware that death is a fulfilling and enriching part of life. For people who believe this, death is not defeat, but a wonderful stimulus to live more vigorously and more meaningfully.       Daily Wisdom From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin Monday, February 6, 2012 Therefore, I say to you, my disciples, try practicing as the Lotus Sutra teaches, exerting yourselves without begrudging your lives! Test the truth of Buddhism now! The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 583 The Selection of the Time Written to Yui in 1275     Women's Division Month