As ordinary people, we may not be able to fathom why a particular event happens at a particular time, but over the long term we will come to understand its meaning. We will also be able to positively transform the situation, changing poison into medicine. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, … …
In “On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land,” the Daishonin describes the “host” who engages the “guest” in dialogue as “a friend in the orchid room.” In a room filled with orchids, the flowers’ sweet fragrance permeates the clothing of those who enter. In the same way, our dialogues on Buddhism … …
You, my friends in the youth division in particular, may now find yourselves in extremely trying and challenging situations. It may seem that impressive honors are beyond your reach. But that’s fine. Just keep striving your hardest to realize your ideals, in the place of your personal mission. That’s the way to build an eternally … …
Personal suffering helps us understand the suffering of others. Our problems only make us stronger. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, revised edition, p. 94
Important are individuals who work for kosen-rufu. Those who persevere wholeheartedly to spread the Mystic Law in even the most trying times are truly admirable. Graduating from a famous university or having high social status has absolutely nothing to do with faith. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. … …
Faith is the source of limitless strength. Religion is the earth from which culture flourishes. The Mystic Law is the wellspring of happiness. Our Buddhist practice gives us the strength to live, to grow, to win, and to surmount any kind of karma. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, … …
The Daishonin clearly believed that the darkest hour of night was but a prelude to a dawn of people’s awakening— an opportunity for change, a turning point. “Great evil portends the arrival of great good” (WND-1, 1122), he writes. He is saying in effect: “There’s no need for pessimism. I, Nichiren, possessing the sunlike wisdom of … …
In the course of life, you are bound to face all kinds of difficulties. At times, you may become stuck. That is when you need to strengthen your faith and chant daimoku in earnest. Difficult as it might be, once you surmount the steep mountain of your karma, a new horizon will open wide before … …
You must love, respect, and treasure yourself. You’ll be miserable if you allow yourself to be swayed by the prejudices, passing trends, and contradictions of society. Never forget to be who you are, to be true to yourself. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 344
The Gohonzon will never demand that you chant to it. Having appreciation for being able to chant to the Gohonzon is the heart of faith. The more you exert yourselves in faith—in doing gongyo and chanting daimoku—the more you stand to gain. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. … …