encountering good friends is the key to obtaining Buddhahood

 Daily Guidance Fri 05/04

For Today and Tomorrow Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda Friday, May 4, 2012 Buddhism concerns itself with winning.  When we battle a powerful enemy, either we will triumph or we will be defeated-there is no middle ground.  Battling against life's negative functions is an indivisible part of Buddhism.  It is by being victorious in this struggle that we become Buddhas. We have to win. Moreover, Buddhism ensures that we can definitely do so.       Buddhism Day by Day Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda Friday, May 4, 2012 What Buddhism terms good friends are sincere, honest people without a trace of deceit who guide others toward the correct path, toward good.  It also refers to people who lend their assistance or support to us so that we can practice Buddhism with full assurance. If you become close to a person who makes you feel "that person is always glowing and animated" or "When I'm with that person I feel strong and secure," then your faith will naturally deepen, and you will develop bountiful wisdom. In carrying out this Buddhist practice, encountering good friends is the key to obtaining Buddhahood.     Daily Wisdom From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin Friday, May 4, 2012 The most important thing in practicing the Buddhist teachings is to follow and uphold the Buddha's golden words, not the opinions of others. The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 393 On Practicing the Buddha's Teachings Written to all followers in May 1273