Eternal Guidelines of Faith
SGI
President Ikeda shared the following guidelines at a conference with visiting
SGI representatives, held at the Makiguchi Memorial Hall in Tokyo, December 11,
2003.
1) Faith for a harmonious family
"If
we ourselves stand up earnestly and confidently in faith, we can lead all of
our family and relatives in the direction of happiness and hope."
2) Faith for each person to
become happy
"Happiness
is not something bestowed on us by others or that comes from somewhere outside
us. It is something that we ourselves must gain, with our own hearts."
3) Faith for surmounting
obstacles
"Encountering
obstacles is proof that we are faithfully practicing the correct teaching of
Buddhism. Moreover, through surmounting obstacles we can attain the
indestructible state of life of Buddhahood."
4) Faith for health and long life
"Life
is the most precious treasure of all. May you all enjoy good health and
longevity, living each irreplaceable day to the fullest and creating infinite
and immeasurable value."
5) Faith for absolute victory
"The
triumph of truth and justice is the ultimate law of the universe itself. Firmly
believing that with all our hearts is the essence of faith."
Taken from: SGI-USA
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