because we embrace the Mystic Law everything is moving in a positive direction, everything contributes to our happiness and our attainment of Buddhahood

Daily Guidance Sat 05/19

For Today and Tomorrow Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda Saturday, May 19, 2012 From the standpoint of the eternity of our lives, because we embrace the Mystic Law everything is moving in a positive direction, everything contributes to our happiness and our attainment of Buddhahood.  We need to have confidence in the Mystic Law; we mustn't be swayed by immediate circumstances or allow them to cloud our faith.     Buddhism Day by Day Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda Saturday, May 19, 2012 Nichiren was utterly convinced we could change even the most dire and painful reality, including the danger of war, and, indeed, that it was imperative we do so. This conviction underlies his unwavering determination to create a peaceful society by widely disseminating the teachings of Buddhism.       Daily Wisdom From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin Saturday, May 19, 2012 Life is the foremost of all treasures.  It is expounded that even the treasures of the entire major world system cannot equal the value of one's body and life. Even the treasures that fill the major world system are no substitute for life. The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 1125 The Gift of Rice Recipient and date unknown