When it comes to child-rearing, I’m sure many parents find that things don’t always go the way they hope. But don’t worry too much and just warmly support and accept your children. Look into their eyes and tell these young “emissaries from the future” that you care about them and trust them. From The Wisdom … …
The deluded minds of ordinary people are always vacillating. We must not make this constantly changing, shifting mind our basis or guide. This is the meaning of the well-known sutra passage “Become the master of your mind rather than let your mind master you” (WND-1, 502). From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part … …
The Daishonin promises that if we share the correct teaching with others, we can change our karma and attain Buddhahood. We therefore engage in propagation activities to transform our karma and become happy. Such efforts also contribute to our friends’ happiness and a peaceful and prosperous society. No task is more sublime or sacred. From … …
Our practice of shakubuku has the power to break through the fundamental ignorance inherent in our own lives and those of others. Only a diamond can polish a diamond. Similarly, only human beings can help other human beings bring forth the full brilliance of their potential. Sharing the Mystic Law with others is the key … …
Nichiren Buddhism is not a teaching in which the Daishonin alone shines like the sun. It is a teaching in which all of us can bring the sun of Buddhahood to rise in our lives just as he did. We are truly fortunate in that we can manifest the same brilliant life state of Buddhahood … …
Each of you is as unique as a cherry, plum, peach, or damson blossom, as Nichiren Daishonin explains. Please bloom in the way that only you can. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 215
Propagation must always be a process of deepening friendship and earning trust. In today’s world, superficial conversations abound, but genuine dialogue is rare. Sharing Nichiren Buddhism, however, is genuine dialogue—a stimulating exchange based on deep consideration for our friends as we invite them to walk with us on the path of true and complete happiness. … …
The time of youth, in particular, is fraught with problems and worries. But that’s how it should be. You can’t become great leaders without experiencing problems or making effort. Through effort and hard work, you strengthen yourself and grow. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 1, revised edition, p. 143
Carrying out shakubuku is an expression of our belief in the Buddha nature within ourselves and others. It is an act of profound humanity and the highest respect for others. From The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, p. 253
The road to our goal of kosen-rufu may seem incredibly long, but it is the most direct path to building lasting world peace. By passing the great Buddhist message of compassion and peace from one friend to the next, let’s absolutely ensure that nuclear war never happens. That is our mission. From The Wisdom for … …