Sunday, October 21, 2012

General Stone Tiger

Daily Wisdom
From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Sunday, October 21, 2012:
 
The mighty warrior General Li Kuang, whose mother had been devoured by a tiger, shot an arrow at the stone he believed was the tiger. The arrow penetrated the stone all the way up to its feathers. But once he realized it was only a stone he was unable to pierce it again. Later he came to be known as General Stone Tiger. This story applies to you. Though enemies lurk in wait for you, your resolute faith in the Lotus Sutra has forestalled great dangers before they could begin. Realizing this, you must strengthen your faith more than ever.

General Stone Tiger
Written to Shijo Kingo on October 22, 1278

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