Daily Guidance

---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"The Daishonin states: 'Saha means a world in which one must exercise forbearance and learn to endure' (OTT, 169). In such a world, stress is an inescapable part of life. But the Lotus Sutra teaches that this world is also a place where 'living beings enjoy themselves at ease' (LS16, 230). In other words, when we manifest the life-state of Buddhahood, this world of endurance becomes a place of happiness and joy."
Referring to this passage of the Lotus Sutra, Mr. Toda used to say: 'Human beings were born in this world to enjoy life, not to suffer.' If we chant vigorous daimoku and bring forth powerful life-force and rich wisdom, we will never be deadlocked. We can overcome all of life's challenges joyfully, like a surfer riding a wave. We can establish an unshakable life-state and existence of eternity, happiness, true self, and purity. That's the purpose of faith."

--- DAILY GOSHO ---

"Myo means to revive, that is, to return to life."
(The Daimoku of the Lotus Sutra - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page149)