11 quotes
Only a teaching that gives each individual the power to draw forth his or her innate Buddha nature can lead all people to happiness.
The World of Nichiren Daishonin's Writings (2003)
Spreading the Buddha's teaching is a noble undertaking that illuminates both the person and the law.
The World of Nichiren Daishonin's Writings (2003)
A Buddha vows to carry out a struggle that can lead the people and the age to enlightenment. The strength of this vow causes the Buddha's enlightenment to mature into rich wisdom.
The World of Nichiren Daishonin's Writings (2003)
The essence of the Daishonin's practice lay in the struggle against the devilish nature of power and authority that treats the people with contempt. Fundamentally, it is a struggle against the forces that seek to keep people from entering the path to enlightenment.
The World of Nichiren Daishonin's Writings (2003)
I hope that you will always speak the truth boldly, saying what needs to be said no matter whom you're addressing. When it comes to championing a just cause, you must never be cowardly, never fawn, never try to curry favor.
Faith into Action (1999)
Leadership is not a matter of ordering people around but of first taking action yourself. By initiating action yourself, you will win others' trust, and they, in turn, will take action.
Faith into Action (1999)
The Latter Day of the Law is an "age of conflict"; it is a time when all and sundry are compelled towards strife. The strength to resist this torrent comes from the firm conviction in the existence of the Buddha nature in oneself and others.
The World of Nichiren Daishonin's Writings (2003)
The eyes of a poet discover in each person a unique and irreplaceable humanity. While arrogant intellect seeks to control and manipulate the world, the poetic spirit bows with reverence before its mysteries.
In the inner realm of life, cause and effect occur simultaneously. What ever the person desire with the passage of time, this causal relationship becomes manifest in the phenomental world of daily life. This is the ultimate law of whole universe.
Faith into Action (1999)
After fully hearing out the views of everyone, one should judge things impartially and come to a decision. And once one has done so, one should rise to implement it without vacillation. Please make united efforts that demonstrate responsiveness to others' views.
Faith into Action (1999)
Buddhism is an earnest struggle to win. This is what the Daishonin teaches. A Buddhist must not be defeated. I hope you will maintain an alert and winning spirit in your work and daily life, taking courageous action and showing triumphant actual proof time and again.
Faith into Action (1999)