Daily Guidance
11th August 2013
Sunday
NICHIREN DAISHONIN said, “The
protection of the gods depends on one’s faith.” (WND, p953) If we let
down our guards, then even the Buddhist gods will desert us.
Carelessness is a great enemy. We must avoid carelessness at all cost.
WHEN we look after and care for others – that is, help others draw forth
the strength to live – our own strength to live increases. When we help
people expand their state of life, our lives also expand. This is the
marvel of the Boddhisattva path; actions to benefit others cannot be
separated from action to benefit one.
THERE is a saying, “The spring lies right under your feet.” In other
words, wherever you find yourself, that is the place where you, in your
own way, must fight and blaze new trails. Wherever you go, wherever we
are – that is the very place where the Land of Eternally Tranquil Light,
inherent and unchanging in our lives, exists. Those who fight
resolutely and triumph wherever they go are true Buddhists.
PROPAGATION is the act of the Buddha’s envoys. He should treasure and
most highly respect those who carry out this noble and benevolent
practice.
NO matter what bitter or painful thing may happen, bear it and overcome
through daimoku. As you do so, a life marked by the virtues of eternity (jo), happiness (raku), true self (ga) and purity (jo) will unfold. This is, moreover, the path of attaining Buddhahood in this lifetime.
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