Day of Mentor and Disciple In “The Opening of the Eyes,” Nichiren Daishonin states that persecution by the ruler of the nation is certain to arise. And in exact accord with this stern prediction, President Makiguchi, President Toda, and I all suffered persecution at the hands of the ruling authorities. This is unequivocal proof that … …
Day of Mentor and Disciple In “The Opening of the Eyes,” Nichiren Daishonin states that persecution by the ruler of the nation is certain to arise (see WND-1, 239). And in exact accord with this stern prediction, President Makiguchi, President Toda, and I all suffered persecution at the hands of the ruling authorities. This is … …
The Lotus Sutra teaches the principle of voluntarily assuming the appropriate karma. Bodhisattvas vow to free people from suffering, and to fulfill their vow they deliberately choose to be born into this world of suffering and evil. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 33
Those who can encourage themselves are truly inspiring. They understand the pain and suffering of others. Find the words, strength, and wisdom to bring happiness to your own heart. When you’re feeling down, lift up your own spirits. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 333
Members of the student division, great standard bearers of the new century! Stand up with energy and joy, proudly waving your own individual banners! Advance victoriously, filled with exuberance and courage! Live each day of your youth fully, without regrets! From June 14, 2024 World Tribune
A person of firm resolve is strong. Resolute prayer strengthens our life force. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 274
Why does Nichiren Daishonin place so much importance on propagation? It is because the great path for each practitioner to attain enlightenment in this lifetime lies in actively striving to spread Buddhism with the same vow for kosen-rufu as Nichiren Daishonin himself. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. … …
Without the mentor-disciple relationship, anything we undertake just ends with our own lifetime. It becomes nothing more than a small drama and a pursuit for our own self-satisfaction. In contrast, the mentor-disciple relationship enables us to live a life connected to the great flow of humanity, a life like a mighty river, a life that … …
Our attitude changes everything. This is one of the great wonders of life, and at the same time, an undeniable reality. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 154
There is a limit to what one person can experience in a single lifetime. But by reading, we can incorporate the experiences of others in our own lives. We can learn the profundity of life and the vastness of the world, gain insight into human nature, and cultivate the ability to see and understand society. … …