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Buddhism Day by Day

Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, March 12, 2014:

The human being is not a frail wretch at the mercy of fate. Shakyamuni insisted that to change oneself now is to change the future on a vast scale. The Western impression that Buddhism is all about meditation is alien to the spirit of Shakyamuni. The goal of Nichiren Buddhism is neither escape from reality nor passive acceptance. It is to live strongly, proactively, in such a way as to refine one's own life and reform society through a constant exchange between the outside world and the individual's inner world.

 

[Payaso]

Very wise words.

These words are reflected in my daily life and encounters everywhere...

Nam Myoho Renge Kyo!

 

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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Thursday, March 13, 2014:

Abutsu-bo is therefore the treasure tower itself, and the treasure tower is Abutsu-bo himself. No other knowledge is purposeful. It is the treasure tower adorned with the seven kinds of treasures—hearing the correct teaching, believing it, keeping the precepts, engaging in meditation, practicing assiduously, renouncing one's attachments, and reflecting on oneself. You may think you offered gifts to the treasure tower of the Thus Come One Many Treasures, but that is not so. You offered them to yourself.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 299
On the Treasure Tower
Written to Abutsu-bo Nittoko on March 13, 1272

Nam Myoho Renge Kyo

 

[TrichyTrichy]

Chants for Gypsy

PTB where ya been

Nam Myoho Renge Kyo

 

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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Friday, March 14, 2014:

While I was there, however, you and your husband, the lay priest of Ko, being apprehensive of the eyes of others, brought me food in the middle of the night. Never fearing even punishment from the provincial officials, you are persons who were ready to sacrifice yourselves for me. Thus, though it was a harsh land, when I left, I felt as if the hair that had been shaved from my head were being tugged from behind and as if with each step I took I were being pulled back.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 596
Letter to the Lay Nun of Ko
Written to the Lay Nun of Ko on June 16, 1275

 

[Babbabud]

Nam myoho renge kyo

 

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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Saturday, March 15, 2014:

[The Nirvana Sutra] compares "it gradually becomes deeper" to the Lotus Sutra leading everyone, from ordinary people who lack understanding to sages who possess it, to attain the Buddha way.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 39
The Universal Salty Taste
Recipient and date unknown

 

[easyDaimoku]

My friends,

We're chanting everyday and making this world a better place for all mankind. I salute all your noble efforts and bow in obeisance to each of you working with me everyday towards spreading this teaching of Nam myoho renge kyo far and wide.

Because of us and many others this World Wide Web consciousness is also a special realm for us Bodhisattvas to keep growing and advancing.

Thank you for continually forging forward with me in faith, study and practice!

Nam myoho renge kyo!!!!

 

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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Monday, March 17, 2014:

Strengthen your faith day by day and month after month. Should you slacken in your resolve even a bit, devils will take advantage.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 997
On Persecutions Befalling the Sage
Writen to all followers (and entrusted to Shijo Kingo) on October 1, 1279

 

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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Tuesday, March 18, 2014:

Regard your service to your lord as the practice of the Lotus Sutra. This is what is meant by "No worldly affairs of life or work are ever contrary to the true reality." I hope you will deeply consider the meaning of this passage.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 905
Reply to a Believer
Written to Shijo Kingo on April 11, 1278

 

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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Wednesday, March 19, 2014:

Although I and my disciples may encounter various difficulties, if we do not harbor doubts in our hearts, we will as a matter of course attain Buddhahood. Do not have doubts simply because heaven does not lend you protection. Do not be discouraged because you do not enjoy an easy and secure existence in this life. This is what I have taught my disciples morning and evening, and yet they begin to harbor doubts and abandon their faith.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 283
The Opening of the Eyes
Written to Shijo Kingo in February 1272

 

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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Thursday, March 20, 2014:

It is impossible to fathom one's karma. Iron, when heated in the flames and pounded, becomes a fine sword. Worthies and sages are tested by abuse. My present exile is not because of any secular crime. It is solely so that I may expiate in this lifetime my past grave offenses and be freed in the next from the three evil paths.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 303
Letter from Sado
Written to Toki Jonin on March 20, 1272

 

[CrazyDog]

Now is the time when we have the opportunity to meet new people
and a great chance to cultivate new friendships!
Let's make every effort to develop bonds of trust
through our passionate spirit and deep sense of conviction!
Positive vibes for all! Big Hug!

 

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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Friday, March 21, 2014:

Now in the Latter Day of the Law, any person—whether wise or ignorant, priest or lay believer, or of high or low position—who embraces Myoho-renge-kyo and practices it in accordance with the Buddha's teaching cannot fail to gain the fruit of Buddhahood.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 482
The Teaching, Practice, and Proof
Written to Sammi-bo on March 21, 1275

These excerpts are from "Daily Wisdom: From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin," a perpetual calendar of daily inspirational excerpts taken from the Gosho.

 

[Babbabud]

Nam myoho renge kyo

 

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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Saturday, March 22, 2014:

If a tree is deeply rooted, its branches and leaves will never wither. If the spring is inexhaustible, the stream will never run dry. Without wood, a fire will burn out. Without earth, plants will not grow. I, Nichiren, am indebted solely to my late teacher, Dozen-bo, for my having become the votary of the Lotus Sutra and my being widely talked about now, in both a good and bad sense. Nichiren is like the plant, and my teacher, the earth.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 909
Flowering and Bearing Grain
Written to Joken-bo and Gijo-bo in April 1278

 

[Payaso]

Nam Myoho Renge Kyo!

We're still alive, still chanting, still growing!

I like that

Nam Myoho Renge Kyo!

 

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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Sunday, March 23, 2014:

If only you chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, then what offense could fail to be eradicated? What blessing could fail to come? This is the truth, and it is of great profundity. You should believe and accept it.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 130
Conversation between a Sage and an Unenlightened Man
Recipient unknown; written in 1265

 

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From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Monday, March 24, 2014:

I feel great pity for you and the others, but there is little I can do to help. Nevertheless, I pray day and night to the Lotus Sutra. Spare no effort in offering up prayers with firm faith. It is not that my resolve [to save you] is weak. Rather, it depends on the strength of each person's faith.

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 678
The Story of Ohashi no Taro
Written to Nanjo Tokimitsu on March 24, 1276