Daily Guidance

16th March 2013

Saturday

THE Gohonzon will never forsake those who dedicate themselves to kosen-rufu. Such people will definitely be praised by the Gohonzon and receive the protection of the Buddhist gods.

WHEN your friends are vigourous and in high spirits, you should be serene like the moonlight, and when they are down or dejected, you should warmly embrace them like the sun. I hope that you will advance while encouraging and praising one another - at times like a gentle breeze and at times like a warm current.

THERE may be times when others seem enviable. But others are others and you are you. Rather than comparing your every joy and sorrow to that of others, you should aim to surpass your limits in the situation you currently find yourself in. Those who can accomplish this throughout life are true victors, the true geniuses.

THE struggle to propagate Buddhism never stops for an instant. As the Lotus Sutra said, "This, the Buddha's work, I have never for a moment neglected" (LS16, 226). We must devote our entire beings to this great undertaking with our passion and energy; we must make our lives shine to illuminate that goal each second of our lives without cease.

YOUTH should have the spirit to exert 10 times the effort they have up to now. Faith is not empty posturing or lip service. It is action. It is all about whether you can stand alone.

Taken from:http://dailyguidance.blogspot.com/2013/03/16th-march.html 
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Daily Encouragement

15th March 2013

The true victors in life are those who, enduring repeated challenges and setbacks, have sent the roots of their being to such a depth that nothing can shake them.

Taken from:http://www.sgi.org/sgi-president/daily-encouragement.html

Daily Guidance

15th March 2013

Friday

BUDDHISM exists to enable all people to cultivate and manifest the world of Buddhahood in their lives. Human society is a realm of "discrimination" or "difference". But Buddhism transcends all superficial differences and focuses directly on life.

DO you give up the struggle to overcome your own limitations on the first attempt, or do you keep on with it, trying a second time, a third time, and continuing on in the challenge for the rest of your life? That is the only difference between the genius and the ordinary person. When all is said and done, winning over oneself - personal triumph - is the only way forward.

A person who warmly embraces and protects others is happy. A person who, on the other hand, is quick to scold or gives orders, or who harbours exclusivist tendencies, creates a cold, dark world around himself/herself.

AS followers of the Bodhisattvas of the Earth, we have stood up to fight for kosen-rufu of Myoho, or the Mystic Law. Therefore, as long as your faith is sincere and your actions are true, the Gohonzon will definitely protect you. Such precious individuals of pure faith, who act for the sake of kosen-rufu, can never fail to receive the Gohonzon's protection.

COMMITTED to the welfare of your local communities, you have all laboured diligently under the hot sun in the noble cause of kosen-rufu, visiting the home of one friend after another out of sincere concern for their happiness. This is our greatest strength. You have also carried out steadfast and tenacious one-to-one dialogue with many people. These unflagging efforts to build on one another are the reason why the SGI will never perish. This is the foundation for great victory, for great construction.

Taken from:http://dailyguidance.blogspot.com/ 
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Daily Encouragement

14th March

As SGI leaders, how we interpret the words of members and what we say in response are important. A genuine leader is someone who gives measured thought to such matters. When talking with individuals, ask yourselves: "What are they worried about?" "What are they trying to say?" "What are they thinking?" "What is it they seek?" Try to discern these things in others. Try to know. Try to understand. This is the challenge of leadership. From such compassion arises wisdom.

Taken from:http://www.sgi.org/sgi-president/daily-encouragement.html

Daily Guidance

14th March 2013

Thursday

OUR Soka organisation, which exists to promote kosen-rufu and to polish our faith, can be compared to a bridge which connects our lives with the lifeblood of faith, helping us attain enlightenment and absolute happiness. One who leaves the organisation and thinks that it is fine to practise alone at his/her own convenience, tends to develop a self-righteous attitude in faith, which is distorted by personal views and biases.

A person who cannot compliment others is lonely and has a narrow heart. Such a person cannot embrace others. On the other hand, when people praise one another, beautiful exchange becomes possible.

DIFFICULTIES only make the strong stronger. Sufferings may be poison to the weak, but they are medicine for the strong.

NO matter what one changes, the world will never be any better as long as people themselves - the guiding force and impetus behind all endeavours - remain selfish and lacking in compassion. In that respect, human revolution is the most fundamental of all revolutions, and at the same time, the most necessary revolution for humankind.

TRAINING that develops our humanity is very important. A person who is never challenged or tested is weak when a crucial moment comes. No matter how smart we are, we cannot take decisive leadership or kosen-rufu if we are weak as human beings. Those who have undergone thorough training in faith in their youth are strong.

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Words Of Wisdom

Prayer is an attempt to merge the inner workings of our life with the rhythm of the universe. When we pray in such a way, all the workings of the universe will function to protect us and the endless cycle of painful reality will be transformed into a cycle of victory and happiness. Prayer is the key to open the door to unleash that infinite human potential within our lives.





Taken  from:http://www.ikedaquotes.org/prayer
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Daily Encouragement

13th March 2013

If we don't practice gongyo, the rhythm of our lives will be thrown off kilter, just as a machine that isn't oiled will rust. Gongyo and chanting daimoku are like starting an automobile's engine every day and driving in the direction of happiness and truth. By doing so day after day, you will gradually attain perfect unity with the universe and the Law. That state is the state of the Buddha.

Taken from:http://www.sgi.org/sgi-president/daily-encouragement.html