If you have some pressing problem—be it work, money, health, a relationship, or some other challenge—it is important that you chant earnestly to triumph over it. Your own clear proof of victory will become a source of hope and inspiration for others experiencing the same kind of problems. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and … …
You are all dealing with personal challenges, I am sure. But you have voluntarily chosen to be born into these circumstances. You are all courageous Bodhisattvas of the Earth, who in accord with your own vow and mission have risen to action to create peace and happiness wherever you live. Never forget your noble role … …
Bodhisattvas of the Earth always emerge courageously in the most challenging times and the most challenging places. The difficulties you may now be facing are, from the perspective of faith in Nichiren Buddhism, part of your chosen mission. Forging ahead with that conviction is proof that your prayers are infused with the vow for kosen-rufu. … …
The first step is to recognize, accept, and embrace your children for who they are. Don’t force your idealized image of the perfect child on them. Make sure they know you love them for who they are, not because they are well behaved or get good grades in school. Give them all the love they … …
Those who engage in Buddhist study with the firm resolve to always base their efforts in any endeavor on the Daishonin’s writings can bring forth limitless power. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 291
In my youth, I studied the Daishonin’s writings thoroughly, to the extent that I actually committed many of his major writings to memory. That effort has built a foundation that has stood me well for my entire life. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 285
To study the writings of Nichiren Daishonin is to come into contact with his spirit; it is to receive powerful encouragement directly from the Buddha of the Latter Day of the Law, as well as guidelines for the promotion of kosen-rufu. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 283
Nothing is more precious than peace. Nothing brings more happiness. Peace is the most basic starting point for the advancement of humankind. October 2, 1960. Shin’ichi Yamamoto was thirty-two years old. With a passionate resolve for peace burning in his heart, he set out on a worldwide journey. From The New Human Revolution, vol 1, … …
Nothing is more precious than peace. Nothing brings more happiness. Peace is the most basic starting point for the advancement of humankind. October 2, 1960. Shin’ichi Yamamoto was thirty-two years old. With a passionate resolve for peace burning in his heart, he set out on a worldwide journey. From The New Human Revolution, vol 1, … …
Now, youthful Bodhisattvas of the Earth worldwide are studying the spirit of human revolution and making Shin’ichi Yamamoto’s heart their own. I am delighted to see them boldly and vigorously achieving proof of brilliant success in their lives and for kosen-rufu, just as I hoped. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 3, … …