Friday, December 24, 2010

Buddhists chant daimoku each day to develop strong will and discipline and with the ability to tackle any problem with determination overcome it.

Life is an everlasting struggle with ourselves. It is a tug of war between moving forward and regressing, between happiness and unhappiness. Outstanding individuals didn't become great overnight. They disciplined themselves to overcome their weaknesses, to conquer their lack of caring and motivation until they became true victors in life. One reason Buddhists chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo each day is to develop strong will and discipline and, along with those, the ability to tackle any problem seriously and with the determination to overcome it.

Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda 4/3

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