---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"Mr. Toda said: 'If you have faith in the teachings of Nichiren Daishonin, you need to exert yourself just as the Daishonin instructs. That's what would please the Daishonin.' 'Just as the Daishonin instructs'-- this is the crucial point. If you strive for kosen-rufu, the three obstacles and the four devils will arise, and opposition will be inevitable.
"Mr. Toda also said: 'Nichiren Daishonin boldly propagated the Lotus Sutra unafraid of persecution by the Kamakura military government. We also need to rouse our courage, unite, and forge ahead on the great path of kosen-rufu!' Courage and unity are vital.
"He further stated: 'We possess the Gohonzon. The Lotus Sutra says that wherever people have strong faith, their land [remains safe and tranquil] (LS16, 230). What have we to fear? We mustn't be overly swayed or troubled by the passing tide of events. If we're fainthearted, we won't be able to accomplish the great undertaking of kosen-rufu.'"
"Mr. Toda also said: 'Nichiren Daishonin boldly propagated the Lotus Sutra unafraid of persecution by the Kamakura military government. We also need to rouse our courage, unite, and forge ahead on the great path of kosen-rufu!' Courage and unity are vital.
"He further stated: 'We possess the Gohonzon. The Lotus Sutra says that wherever people have strong faith, their land [remains safe and tranquil] (LS16, 230). What have we to fear? We mustn't be overly swayed or troubled by the passing tide of events. If we're fainthearted, we won't be able to accomplish the great undertaking of kosen-rufu.'"
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"If you care anything about your personal security, you should first of all pray for order and tranquillity throughout the four quarters of the land, should you not?"
(On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. 1, page 24)
(On Establishing the Correct Teaching for the Peace of the Land - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Vol. 1, page 24)
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