Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Daily Wisdom - a tarnished mirror, but when polished, it is sure to become like a clear mirror.

From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Saturday, March 3, 2012:

A mind now clouded by the illusions of the innate darkness of life is like a tarnished mirror, but when polished, it is sure to become like a clear mirror, reflecting the essential nature of phenomena and the true aspect of reality. Arouse deep faith, and diligently polish your mirror day and night. How should you polish it? Only by chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo.

On Attaining Buddhahood in this Lifetime
Written to Toki Jonin in 1255

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