Tuesday, March 18th, 2008
-- TO MY FRIENDS --
Those who never give up, no matter what, will, at the end of the day be the true victors.

"We will definitely be victorious!"

let's chant daimoku with such strong, decisive and earnest determination. And at the same time remember that is vital to persevere and remain united.


Tuesday, March 18th, 2008
--- DAILY GOSHO ---
"There is no true happiness other than upholding faith in the Lotus Sutra. This is what is meant by 'peace and security in their present existence and good circumstances in future existences.' Though worldly troubles may arise, never let them disturb you."
(Happiness in This World - The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, Volume 1, page 681) Selection source: "Kyo no Hosshin", Seikyo Shimbun, March 18th, 2008


Wednesday, March 19th, 2008

---- DAILY ENCOURAGEMENT ----
"...there is no need for us to ever despair over any situation or to be envious of others. No matter what challenging day-to-day problems or what karmic suffering we may face in the course of life, just as the white lotus blooms with lofty, fragrant beauty while growing in muddy water,(出污泥而不染) we will be definitely able to bring forth magnificent flowers of unparalleled happiness. This is the Buddhist principle of our lives remaining pure in this defiled world, just like the lotus."