The power of chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is unfathomable. The “light” of the daimoku we chant reaches every corner of the universe, illuminating even those agonizing in the hell of incessant suffering after death and enabling them to attain Buddhahood directly, says the Daishonin. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. … …
If we just carry out activities routinely, without that special focus, we won’t be able to raise capable people. We need to consciously chant and take action toward that goal. We cannot build a full-fledged golden tower of capable individuals by simply going through the motions. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part … …
Optimists are strong. They see the positive in everything and decide to make it a reality for all to see. I hope you will live with optimism, remaining undefeated by whatever happens in life, transforming hardship into joy, and laughing off adversity like the famous comic actor Charlie Chaplin. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness … …
When we cannot say thank you, our personal growth has stopped. When we are growing, we can see how wonderful others are too. When we stop growing, all we see are other people’s faults. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 67
Treasuring each day of our lives, aware how precious it is, is a way of living that accords with the true spirit of Buddhism. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 164
Buddhism is a struggle to be victorious. Human revolution is achieved by accomplishing one victory after another. A winning life is a life of human revolution. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 13
The Daishonin writes, “If Nichiren’s compassion is truly great and encompassing, Nam-myoho-renge-kyo will spread for ten thousand years and more, for all eternity” (WND-1, 736). He is indicating that the flow of kosen-rufu—of widespread propagation—goes on endlessly, never ceasing. Kosen-rufu is not the end point of the flow; it is the flow itself, the vibrant … …
The inner source of eternal, indestructible, absolute happiness is Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, which shines in the depths of your being. True happiness lies in tapping this source as you strive to cultivate your own life, which is still a work in progress. This is the essence of Buddhism. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part … …
Who, then, is the correct teacher we should seek? It is the person who chants and spreads the Mystic Law with selfless dedication while battling the three powerful enemies of Buddhism. Correct teachers of the Law can be identified by whether they have encountered hardships and opposition just like those described in the Lotus Sutra. … …
It is in our behavior as human beings that the teachings of Buddhism come alive and actual proof of our Buddhist practice is revealed. Our courteous, humane conduct can be said to be an expression of correct faith. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 101