Wednesday, July 09, 2008

Daily Guidance

---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"The Romance of the Three Kingdoms describes how the two emperors, Liu Bang(Gaozu) of the Former Han Dynasty and Liu Xiu (Guangwu) of the Later Han Dynasty, worked at securing strong bases of support. It says: 'They both put down deep roots, consolidated their position, and then gained command of the entire land.'
"One can achieve great things only by putting down deep roots and laying a solid foundation. This is a timeless and eternal truth. Put down deep roots in the place of your mission. Don't lose sight of yourself by envying or resenting others, or always being concerned with how others look."
"Your happiness, your success or failure in life, is up to you. People who have forged a solid foundation always win out in the end. Live with the spirit that you will definitely succeed in your endeavours. Don't be impatient, just advance with confidence and assurance."
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"Only by defeating a powerful enemy can one prove one's real strength."
(Letter from Sado - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. 1, page 302)

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