When we chant sonorously, the sun rises in our hearts. We are filled with power.

Daily Guidance Sun 05/06

For Today and Tomorrow Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda Monday, May 6, 2012 We have both a weak self and a strong self; the two are completely different. If we allow our weak side to dominate, we will be defeated.  The thought, "I am still young and have a lot of time, so I can relax and take life easy" is a function of our own weakness.       Buddhism Day by Day Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda Monday, May 6, 2012 Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is the foundation of Nichiren Buddhism.  When we chant sonorously, the sun rises in our hearts.  We are filled with power. Compassion wells forth.  Our lives are lit with joy.   Our wisdom shines.  All Buddhas and protective forces throughout the universe go to work on our behalf.  Life becomes exhilarating.       Daily Wisdom From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin Monday, May 6, 2012 How does the mirror of the Lotus Sutra portray the people who, in the evil world of the latter age, believe in the teachings of the Lotus Sutra just as they are set forth in the sutra?  Shakyamuni Buddha has left us words from his golden mouth revealing that such people have already made offerings to a hundred thousand million Buddhas in their past existences. The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 1108 The Proof of the Lotus Sutra Written to Nanjo Tokimitsu on February 28, 1282