Daily Guidance

---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----

"The Lotus Sutra teaches the principle of the simultaneity of cause and effect, the symbol of which is the lotus flower. Normally, flowers bear fruit after their blossoms fall but, as the Daishonin writes, 'the lotus is the only one that bears flowers and fruit simultaneously' (WND-1, 1099). In other words, the flowers and fruit grow at the same time. The causes we are creating right now in our commitment to pray and strive for kosen-rufu contain the brilliant effects, or fruit, of victory and happiness. It is vital, therefore, to take action-- action for a lofty goal-- and to go out and meet with people and to visit our fellow members.
"The noble life-state of Buddhahood manifests in those who chant and spread the Mystic Law. You, admirable practitioners of the Daishonin's Buddhism, are all entities of Myoho-renge-kyo. Just as flowers produce beautiful blossoms, may you bring forth the potential of your lives and realize wonderful achievements in the field of your mission."

--- DAILY GOSHO ---

"Though we may suffer for a while, ultimately delight awaits us."
(Protecting the Atsuhara Believers - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin,Vol.2, page 882)